http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/ A list for those interested in the manufacturing of cars, trucks, tractors etc. Both model and prototype discussion is welcome. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:39:08 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/362 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/362 Per this article: Isuzu declined to buy GMs medium duty truck business. Some Isuzu's were being built by GM. GM is leading the field wide open for Toyota to Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:05:35 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/361 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/361 This discusses Toyota's dilemma at NUMMI. There have not been UAW concessions or givebacks so now it is a high labor cost plant. http://tinyurl.com/m6cx7v Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:45:33 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/360 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/360 http://www.freep.com/article/20090702/BUSINESS01/907020416/1002/NLETTER01/GM+s+exit+may+force+Toyota+to+shut+California+plant?source =nletter-business Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:45:26 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/359 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/359 http://www.mfrtech.com/articles/2216.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MasseyFerguson/join MasseyFerguson and related brands Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:12:48 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/358 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/358 Does anyone see the similarity to the Renault takeover of AMC? "He's shared a detailed vision to use Fiat models as the basis for future vehicles branded as Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:11:51 GMT James S. Torgeson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/357 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/357 All group members, I'm sure that many list members have already noticed a relatively new feature on YahooGroups, which stores message attachments on the list Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:03:57 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/356 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/356 Looks like Toyota may be selecting wrong guy to lead company. http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=204298 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:56:13 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/355 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/355 This says GM is stopping Pontiac Vibe production at NUMMI. They are not pulling out of NUMMI for the time being. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:52:57 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/354 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/354 This link mentions a Deutz brand pickup being manufactured in Argentina. I wonder if it is still being manufactured? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:49:47 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/353 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/353 This link says that Honda sells more vehicles in the US than in Japan. http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=202802 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:58:50 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/352 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/352 Checker Motors shutting down. http://www.windsorstar.com/Business/Narmco+bids+Checker+Motors+Corp/1658831/story.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:29:59 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/351 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/351 This article claims equipping ambulances with Allison automatic transmissions makes driveline damage due to shifting mistakes less likely. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:13:04 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/350 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/350 The Oakland Community College Auburn Hills campus has some programs that apply to auto restoration. Anyway, it is within view of the Chrysler Technical Center Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:36:21 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/349 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/349 This link discusses electrostatic ignition of engine ignition. http://www.wwj.com/BorgWarner-Acquires-Fuel-Efficient-Ignition-Techno/4520655 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:32:56 GMT jamesgpeck@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/348 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/348 No word yet on the fate of the Viper. When I worked at Mound Road Engine (in Detroit), they machined and assembled the aluminum and iron block versions of the