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Re: King of the Car World in '06
Dan J.S. wrote:[color=blue]
> <gosinn@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138802370.429416.95240@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
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>>[url]http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/dec2005/nf20051221_8872_db039.htm?chan=gb[/url]
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>>the Japanese auto giant will bump up production by 10% in 2006, to more
>>than 9 million vehicles -- increasing the likelihood that Toyota (TM )
>>will surpass General Motors (GM ) as the world's largest auto maker in
>>the next 12 months
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>>GM made 9.2 million 2005 but will likely be less than 9 million 2006
>>and then Toyota will be numero uno
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> There was an article in today's WSJ on how Japanese are picking up the slack
> for everyone laid off in Detroit, by hiring in states like Alabama,
> Mississippi, etc.
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> However, I think GM will rebound. Since I purchased the new C6 corvette two
> weeks ago, I am amazed at how well that car is put together. I think GM is
> beginning to get it - maybe a little late, but they are impressing me.
>
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I would hope they can build a decent car for $50K+. They dump a hell of
a lot of effort into the 'Vette. When they start consistently building
something decent in the $20-25K range, then we'll talk GM "quality".
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