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This is great news!
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I am sure the plant knew before this press release. Let's at least hope so.
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It's one of those Bittersweet situations.....
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And yeah, it will bother 5th gen owners. But who cares? Every time a new generation is released, it's going to be better in some way than the last one. That's called progress. Why should GM not produce the best Alpha-based Camaro they can just because a handful of 5th gen owners will be butthurt? And yes, the LT1 does fit in Alpha.
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I see absolute no reason why the 6th Gen should not be better than the 5th Gen. How is that any different than the C6 Vette buyer with the new C7 Vette or the old Impala and new Impala. All new cars and trucks from GM should be generational advancement in technology, performance and quality to deliver GM excellence. That is what GM expects and that is what their loyal customers deserve.
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To those of us in the industry, this and more moves like it will likely be the norm amongst the big three.
No offense meant towards the fine workers at Oshawa and the high-quality products they produce - they are victims of the economic situation there. However, the recent CAW contract did nothing to address and indeed actually worsened the disparity of labor costs between Canada and the U.S.. To be specific, Canada is now the highest priced country to produce autos in. Given the CAW's inability to grasp this, (coupled with Ford's quick capitulation to the CAW's demands) the result produced a contract with the big three that did nothing to alleviate this. To see the exodus start from Canada to the U.S. as well as other, lower cost areas is only natural and expected. A company can't absorb noncompetitive labor costs out of a goodwill intent - you have to go where the costs are more reasonable. The companies that are involved would certainly not admit this, but the CAW have only theirself to blame for forcing such an unrealistic contract on the big three. |
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Especially not when they're adding vehicle production to the plant to make up for the eventual loss of Camaro. But...as I said, I truly don't believe this to be the focus of the decision - and so I'll end my thoughts there. RWD Economies of Scale Parts/Platform/Assembly Line sharing. These three things are HUGE. Ever since rumors started flying about Alpha...I've been wondering when this move would happen...surely it had to be inevitable. |
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Praying for Alpha.
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A base Camaro in the 3,400lb or less range would be fan-damn-tastic, and if the ATS is any indication, then it is looking promising. If the car doesn't come out on Alpha, I hope GM has another top notch and lighter chasis up its sleeve.
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The assumption appear to be that Oshawa is losing 85,000 units per year of production and the corresponding number of jobs. Utilization of a line is how OEMs make money. The plan for Oshawa is to increase the number of units built and the line utilization which may result in more jobs. That is the same story at Lansing, fill that line.
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Canada,America makes no difference to me,I had an 02SS that never gave me a problem except for after 5yrs replaced one part on it,and problems can happen no matter where the vehicle is produced,I'm sure the Canadian auto workers appreciate the chance to build any car given them,I also don't knock people looking out for their families by securing better pay and working conditions I think we all do that union or not,I'm self employed and am always looking to lower cost and maximize income.I plan on owning a 13 or 14 Camaro in the near future and I'm sure where it was built will be the last thing on my mind while blasting through the curvesBut Oshawa workers please don't put 4 different tire sizes on the car for April 1 buildsAnd Thanks Merry X-Mas
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It would seem that the Camaro patient has not only been revived but is now thriving... bring on the 6th, 7th, 8th...
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