Category Archives: Automobiles

Nissan is turning over a new Leaf


I am very happy to report that soon you will be able to buy an all-electric Nissan Leaf manufactured by members of our extended American family.  Nissan has been building cars in Smryna, Tennessee for the last few years.  It … Continue reading

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Another gift from our friends in the Middle Kingdom


I read a great book on Chinese manufacturing last year.  It’s titled Poorly Made in China, An Insider’s Account of the China Production Game and was written by Paul Midler.  Paul’s book details how Chinese manufacturing firms shave costs in production … Continue reading

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A little of this, a little of that


I like writing in-depth posts on great firms where members of our extended American family are making useful products we can use. I like writing in-depth posts on subjects like outsourcing. But sometimes I just want to unload a few little … Continue reading

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Oh boy!


You have to hand it to the Chinese, they are no dummies.  China is the largest car manufacturer in the world.  But most people have never heard of any of the Chinese brands.  I haven’t seen too many Great Wall … Continue reading

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It’s all about the jobs baby!


http://www.shorpy.com/node/2191 We are in the market for a new car. As I highlighted last year in a number of posts, lots of “foreign” cars are manufactured here by members of our extended American family.  My wife has her eye on … Continue reading

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Well that is great news!


Detroit is back.  Carmakers are set to to hire more than 13,000 members of our extended American family this year after hiring 38,000 people last year.  The new hires make about $16.00 an hour, about half of the wage of legacy … Continue reading

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Why are all the parts in my car red?


I am no mechanic.  I have successfully changed the oil in my car a few times, but I don’t even attempt that anymore.  I take my car to Paul at Paulco in Seattle.  Paul is the best mechanic there is … Continue reading

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Gentlemen, start your engines!


This week, Detroit hosts the annual North American International Auto Show so I thought it was an opportune time to do a post on American cars.  The biggest consumer product purchase most Americans will make in their lives is a car.  … Continue reading

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I want one of these!


I am working on a post on American made cars we can buy to support members of our extended American family.  My wish list of cool American made cars has grown by one with the announcement by Honda that it … Continue reading

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I’d go to the mat for this guy


My buddy Fatin is a car aficionado.  He is also a great supporter of American manufacturers.  We had coffee the day before yesterday and Fatin told me about an amazing fella, David MacNeil.  Mr. MacNeil owns a firm, WeatherTech that … Continue reading

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