Ford + GM to jointly develop new transmissions
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 0
From: Winnipeg
Ford + GM to jointly develop new transmissions
Who would of thought it....but apparently Ford and GM have signed a memo of understanding to jointly develop new transmissions.
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...-transmissions
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...-transmissions
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
I think its a great idea. Both companies seem to do really well, have a huge following, and are rarely first out with new industry leading ideas. Working together to reach a kickass goal AND to become leaders in that sense will only boost their followers and sales, especially if the new 9 and 10 speed tranny's prove to be a success!
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
Each one of the big three has made some pretty crappy trannies.
I dunno why everyone doesnt use allison or eaton's though, thats a good question. Combined they should be able to make something that rivals either company though.
Look at what ford did with the 6.7, directly rivals cummins and the izuzu.
I dunno why everyone doesnt use allison or eaton's though, thats a good question. Combined they should be able to make something that rivals either company though.
Look at what ford did with the 6.7, directly rivals cummins and the izuzu.
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,618
Likes: 2,011
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Unfortunately GM and Ford are the only ones that are North American owned and controlled. I'm not even sure who owes Dodge, think it`s Fiat.
Trending Topics
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
These days it doesnt matter who owns and controls the companies though. Ford and GM are global companies. The days of having much of anything thats pure "north american" are long gone.
I dont know how a company would stay afloat these days if they werent globally ran. Betting they would get swallowed up by Walmart haha.
I dont know how a company would stay afloat these days if they werent globally ran. Betting they would get swallowed up by Walmart haha.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,618
Likes: 2,011
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
These days it doesnt matter who owns and controls the companies though. Ford and GM are global companies. The days of having much of anything thats pure "north american" are long gone.
I dont know how a company would stay afloat these days if they werent globally ran. Betting they would get swallowed up by Walmart haha.
I dont know how a company would stay afloat these days if they werent globally ran. Betting they would get swallowed up by Walmart haha.
Ford Motor Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As far as I know all of their still profits stay in North America.
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
Interesting info! Good reading.
Although profits are definately spent all over. Shareholders live all over the world!
The days of profits staying in one part of the world are also getting very scarce. I even look at my shopping, probably a good 25 percent of stuff I buy I buy online from the states, Im guessing around 80 percent of the stuff I buy is made overseas somewhere, and who knows who "owns" those companies haha.
Not that it really matters where the profits stay. As long as North America has "stuff" that other countries want, there is still money coming in!
Although profits are definately spent all over. Shareholders live all over the world!
The days of profits staying in one part of the world are also getting very scarce. I even look at my shopping, probably a good 25 percent of stuff I buy I buy online from the states, Im guessing around 80 percent of the stuff I buy is made overseas somewhere, and who knows who "owns" those companies haha.
Not that it really matters where the profits stay. As long as North America has "stuff" that other countries want, there is still money coming in!
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,618
Likes: 2,011
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
That I see as a big problem, too much manufacturing is now done over seas because of cheap labour shutting down North American plants.
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
I see what your getting at. Yeah that does hurt local economies. I think thats a little different then the profits staying here though, thats more of the manufacturing aspect of things, and yeah that does hurt.
We can only blame ourselves though. No one wants to go to work for an 8 hour day without having full benefits, good high pay, etc. Its unfortunate for us that those people overseas NEED those jobs and will work for so cheap.
We can only blame ourselves though. No one wants to go to work for an 8 hour day without having full benefits, good high pay, etc. Its unfortunate for us that those people overseas NEED those jobs and will work for so cheap.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TN-W124 Diesel
General Automotive Discussion
49
Aug 13, 2006 11:06 PM
150ford
General Automotive Discussion
15
Oct 4, 2004 09:58 AM