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ford/chevy merger?
has anyone here heard about ford and chevy merging into one company? sounds like a really crappy idea[think new coke]. how would all the haters be able to exist with a blue oval bow tie?
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NASCAR would never allow it!
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I think CNN mentioned it as "a possibility." CNN also said a merger had been discussed in the past. The reason, supposedly, is to align against Toyota becoming the largest automaker in the U.S.
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Mentioned here on Pelican Parts 'Stupid Executives' thread:
Stupid Executives As I said there, it would be an 'alliance' not a 'merger'. It would have nothing to do with combining sales numbers to be bigger than Toyota. Does it have merit? Probably not, but you will see Ford and GM partner more and more on U.S.-built/assembled components and sub-assemblies. |
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See my thread on stupid executives...
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Street rodders have been doing that for years!!
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Yeah, man, it's like a Cobra replica with a Chevy engine, man, it's like having sex with your own sister, man. Phew.
 
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09-19-2006, 06:40 PM
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Alliance or merger - it'll be good for those stupid enough to buy into brand names, or not recognize there are other choices out there.
Of course, nothing is more disarming than choice. 
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The Titanic and the Andrea Doria join forces to bring you the finest in cruising...
 
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I doubt that FTC regulators would allow it.
I saw on CNN this morning that US automakers support 31 legacy employees for every 11 active employees - adding a cost to the consumer that buys nothing. I want new car window stickers to start listing that cost for the consumer.
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Hmmm...kind of like Boeing and McDonald-Douglas???
I wonder what Alan has up his sleeve this time around... 
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There will be many, many more rumors in the months ahead.... we're hearing them at work and you'll all hear them eventually...
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What's a fully funded pension????
What's a pension????
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09-21-2006, 10:11 AM
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Ford/Chevy. I like it now I can only have 1 brand I wouldn't own instead of the current 2.
I can see it now, "Built Ford tough with Chevy stuff" Great marketing
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GM's Salaried program (Same EIN, Plan 002) has 102,089 participating with $12.8 billion as of January 1, 2005. Again, this meets ERISA's standards. I'm sure you can look it up as it is filed as public record. |
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