The June production schedule has been released. Daily production will continue to be 652 for the first 2 weeks (excluding team meeting days). Beginning Monday, June 17, which is model change, the schedule will revert back to 8-hour days of 544. The first 2 days of that week will have some relief to account for the model change and we will hit full 8-hour production Wednesday, June 19.
From the Wall Street Journal:
Domestic brands have the most American-made content in the U.S. according to a new index released by American University’s Kogod School of Business. Professor Frank DuBois, a global supply chain management expert, led the analysis, which considered not only where each vehicle’s parts were produced, but also the location of the manufacturer’s headquarters and other details, all in an effort to help consumers buy American.
“If you break down a single ‘American-made’ transmission, you’ll find many smaller parts, each stamped with its own country of origin. You may well find 80% of the parts inside that transmission didn’t come from the U.S.,” said Dubois. To narrow down the options, DuBois’ team collected data from several sources, including recent American Automobile Labeling Act reports. The AALA was enacted in 1992 to inform consumers about the percentage of American content which comprises each car. AALA data specifies the percentage of U.S./Canadian parts content for each vehicle, including where the engine and transmissions were built. DuBois’ index used these details as well as each vehicle’s overall AALA score, but also factored in: where the manufacturer’s headquarters is located; where most research and development occurs and where assembly occurs. Some highly similar vehicle models that varied on the basis of trim lines or engine and transmission options were aggregated together for ease of comparison, resulting in 253 total vehicles indexed. As there were multiple tie scores, there are a total of 72 ranked positions. Here are 13 vehicles that made the top-five most American-made 2013 models from DuBois’ index. Several vehicles ended up with tied scores, resulting in multiple winners for each position.
- 1. GMC Acadia (3-way tie)
- 1. Buick Enclave (3-way tie)
- 1. Chevrolet Traverse (3-way tie)
- 2. Dodge Avenger (2-way tie)
- 2. Ford F-series pickup (2-way tie)
- 3. Chrysler 200
- 4. Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Wrangler
- 5. Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain (4-way tie)
From Automotive News:
State officials in Mississippi are defending Nissan -- and themselves -- from the public backlash of a UAW-sponsored study that claims the automaker stands to receive far more in public incentives than has ever been publicized. The study by the Washington research nonprofit Good Jobs First calculates that Nissan will receive $1.33 billion in state and local tax breaks and public support over the first 30 years of its Canton, Miss., vehicle assembly plant. That would be more than four times the $295 million incentives package publicized when Nissan announced the project in 2000. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant dismissed the debate as a union-organizing tactic. Canton's 5,000 nonunion workers are being solicited by UAW organizers. "This is just another desperate attempt by big union bosses to scare Nissan's Canton employees," Bryant said. "We are proud that Nissan calls Mississippi home, and we look forward to the company's continued success here." The discrepancy in incentives figures is largely explained by the study's inclusion of ongoing tax benefits over their entire 30-year eligibility period. The original 2000 figure did not extend the incentives into the future. Also, some incentives, such as Job Tax Credits, were tied to the number of employees at the plant. Increasing employment from the 2,000 jobs Nissan originally planned there earns the automaker more incentives. Dorsey said that the official figure for Nissan incentives at Canton is now $378 million.
Chevrolet today unveiled the 2014 Malibu – a roomier, more refined and more efficient execution of its midsize sedan. Updated styling, a revised interior, a new 2.5L standard engine and suspension enhancements highlight the changes. It goes on sale this fall. “The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu builds on the strengths established by the all-new 2013 Malibu to make it a stronger choice for customers,” said Mark Reuss, president, General Motors North America. “The midsize sedan segment is the most contested in the industry and we’re not sitting still with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.” The new and enhanced features include:
- Revised front-end appearance
- Roomier rear seat with 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) more knee room
- Redesigned center console
- New 2.5L engine with variable valve lift control and start/stop technology helps deliver estimated fuel economy of 23 city / 35 highway – a 5-percent improvement in city mileage and 3-percent greater highway efficiency
- Nearly 14 percent more torque from the available 2.0L turbo engine – 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm) – engineered for a greater feeling of power on demand
- Suspension enhancements derived from the all-new 2014 Impala engineered to contribute to a more refined driving experience
- New available Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert safety features
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