Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Public Takes $10.5 Billion Bath THE THEN AND NOW OF THIS.... ALSO WHERE DID THE JOBS GO.... AS ONE OF THE LOYAL AMERICANS THAT SUPPORTED THIS.... Government Sells Off GM Shares . . . Public Takes $10.5 Billion Bath and the Chinese get the automobile plants with your dollars.... THE REST OF THE STORY IS GM TOOK THE PUBLIC MONEY AND OPENED UP PLANTS IN CHINA GIVING CHINESE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS....70% OF GM IS NOW CHINESE.... ONLY IN AMERIKA... 1, December 10, 2013 by jonathanturley 150px-General_Motors.svgThe federal government just cashed out on our General Motors shares and the final tally is a $10.5 billion loss. Many could still argue that this cost was worth it, but it is different from what has been represented to the public that we would lose no money on the deal. Indeed, the article below says that the White House delayed the final sale until after the election due to the implications of an over $10 billion bath. My concern is the lack of clarity and honesty surrounding the bailout. The public might still have supported the plan but it was not sold as an over $10 billion walkaway bailout. U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew confirmed that a $10.5 billion loss on the $49.5 billion bailout. Notably, Treasury sold its stake in Chrysler Group LLC in July 2011 with a $1.3 billion loss on a $12.5 billion bailout. That is a total of $11.8 billion loss on these two companies. Notably, the Administration decided not to require GM to repay its entire bailout and swapped the loans for the 60.8 percent ownership. It then bailed on its shares before recouping its losses after pushing the sale past the election. In hindsight, the decision to take shares instead of repayment looks like a politically useful way to forgiving debt while leaving the appearance of a public “investment” in the company. YOU EVER WONDER WHERE YOUR BILLIONS IN GM BAIL OUT WENT...?? YOU PLAN ON BUYING A NEW CHEV-WOE-WHEA...?? THE CADILLAC SRX IS PROBABLY BEING BUILT IN CHINA BY NOW.... Google this... WELCOME TO THE NEW GENERAL TSOS CHICKEN MOTORS..... BEFORE AND AFTER COMMERCIALS.... 1. Dinah Shore See the USA in your Chevrolet ... - YouTube Inline image 1► 2:37► 2:37 CLICK..... youtube/watch?v=boertpylK0M o Similar Mar 17, 2013 - Uploaded by King Rose Archives 1953 Dinah Shore introduces the new Chevrolet for 1953. ... Dinah Shore was awesome and this ... Chevy China Commercial - YouTube Inline image 1► 0:31► 0:31 CLICK......... youtube/watch?v=vVZ6mVIaT14 Jun 19, 2010 - Uploaded by Peter Zhou Agency: 上海麦肯光明Creative Director: Jerry Kan copywriter: 周然鸣/ coco art ... Your tax dollars at work... GM plans to add four more plants in China Investments will boost capacity by 30% to 5 million units annually....HURRAY MORE CHINESE JOBS!!! Comment on this article 0 Comments Print this article Print Reprint Reprints Send a letter Respond Email Article Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Related Links Shanghai auto show Related Topics Shanghai Auto Show Dealers Manufacturing China Bob Socia Bernie Woodall April 20, 2013 - 8:03 am ET -- UPDATED: 4/20/13 8:52 am ET - adds Socia comments SHANGHAI (Reuters) -- General Motors Co. plans to add four new plants in the next three years in China to bring its production capacity to 5 million vehicles a year, the head of GM China said at the Shanghai auto show. Bob Socia, head of GM China, said on Saturday that the company and its joint venture partners will invest $11 billion in China by 2016, but did not break out the cost of the new plants. The new plants will boost GMs manufacturing capacity by 30 percent and create 6,000 jobs, the company said. GM also plans 17 new or refreshed models in China this year. The company is adding another 400 dealers in China this year, which will bring its dealership network to 4,200 stores. By 2015, GM said it expects to have about 5,100 dealers in China. We are at an important point in our history and the industrys history in China, Socia said in a statement. Last year, the vehicle market reached a record 19.4 million units. We expect industry sales to grow another 7-8 percent in 2013. No overcapacity risk Socia said auto executives and industry insiders often talk of the danger of production overcapacity but that is not the case at GM. Its plants are running near maximum capacity, he said. Were confident about playing here in China, Socia told reporters. Were here for the long term. When GM plant capacity increases to 5 million in 2015, the company will export about 300,000 vehicles, Socia said, up from over 100,000 GM expects to export this year. Socia said there is a chance that GM will export vehicles to the United States from China, but he did not reveal any plans. That could very well happen, Socia said of the chance that exports to the U.S. market may occur. Philip Nussel of Automotive News contributed to this report. PRESS RELEASE: General Motors Announces Future Plans in China Focused on products, plants and people 2013-04-20 SHANGHAI – General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference it hosted this evening in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013. We are at an important point in our history and the industrys history in China, said Bob Socia, President, GM China, and Chief Country Operations Officer, China, India and ASEAN. Last year, the vehicle market reached a record 19.4 million units. We expect industry sales to grow another 7-8 percent in 2013. GM has been the sales leader among global automakers in China for the past eight consecutive years. He said GM would sell its 1 millionth vehicle in China this weekend – the earliest it has ever done this in a calendar year. According to Socia, one of the factors in GMs success in China has been its aggressive investment in products, plants and people. Products GM and its joint ventures are adding to their product lineups by launching 17 new and upgraded models in China this year. They include the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback; the new Wuling Sunshine; two new Jiefang light-duty trucks, the S230 and F330; and the Insignia Sports Tourer, Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC from Opel. Our focus is on luxury vehicles and SUVs going forward, said Socia. Not long ago, both were considered niche segments. Both are now mainstream and growing rapidly. GM is in the process of bringing Cadillacs entire global portfolio to China, adding one locally produced model per year through 2016. Earlier this year, it introduced the locally produced XTS luxury sedan as well as the refreshed SRX luxury SUV, which is Cadillacs best-selling model in China. With more new models, the expansion of its local manufacturing capability and a growing dealer network, GM expects to increase Cadillac sales from 30,000 units last year to 100,000 units in 2015. Its longer-term goal is to take Cadillacs share of Chinas luxury car market to 10 percent by 2020. GM currently offers five SUVs in China: the Buick Encore and Enclave, Cadillac SRX and Escalade, and Chevrolet Captiva. It plans to introduce another nine new or refreshed SUVs in China within the next five years. In addition, GM is looking beyond Chinas borders to sell its locally produced vehicles. This year, GM expects to export a record 100,000-130,000 vehicles. Plants GMs manufacturing facilities in China are running at near maximum capacity. GM continues to add capacity to keep up with the rising demand for its products. In 2012, GMs joint ventures opened two new manufacturing plants. They will open four additional plants in China through 2015. This will enable GM to increase its domestic manufacturing capacity by 30 percent to about 5 million units annually. It will also create approximately 6,000 new manufacturing jobs. GM is expanding its dealer network to make it easier for its customers in China to buy and service their vehicles. It is adding 400 dealers in 2013 alone, which will give it 4,200 dealers at year end. By 2015, GM anticipates having about 5,100 dealers nationwide. GMs dealership focus is on expanding westward and to Chinas tier 3 and tier 4 cities in the countrys interior. Shanghai GM and SAIC-GM-Wuling will open a total of 1,000 dealers in western China by 2017. People GM is a car company, but we are also a people company, said Socia. You cant build great vehicles without great talent. GM and its joint ventures now have more than 55,000 employees across China, a number that has more than doubled since 2004. GM continues to hire local talent, with a focus on design, engineering, R&D, manufacturing, purchasing, and sales and marketing. Socia summed up GMs plans for the future in its largest market: With the support of our great partners and by focusing on our products, plants and people, GM looks forward to remaining a leader in China. About GM General Motors traces its roots back to 1908. GM has 12 joint ventures, two wholly owned foreign enterprises and more than 55,000 employees in China. GM and its joint ventures offer the broadest lineup of vehicles and brands among automakers in China. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands. In 2012, GM sold more than 2.8 million vehicles in China. It has been the sales leader among global automakers in the market for eight consecutive years. More information on General Motors in China can be found at GM Media Online. STAY TUNED TO MORE ON THIS STORY....YOU HAVENT SEEN ANYTHING YET....
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