Replacing the Subs

[Czech_pivo]

And why VW? Are they connected to TKMS? Is TKMS part of the VW Group? Or were they mentioned purely because they're German?

Because VW is ‘the people’s car’ and it will appeal nicely to those on the left. You didn’t think that Porsche or MB would ever consider building here in Canada, did you?

 

[OldSolduer]

Because VW is ‘the people’s car’ and it will appeal nicely to those on the left. You didn’t think that Porsche or MB would ever consider building here in Canada, did you?

Doesn't VW also build high end models that are far from "peoples car"?

 

[GR66]

What makes anyone think that a Hyundai plant in Canada wouldn't have exactly the same issues as a Ford or GM plant? It would still be dependent on a highly integrated component/sub-component multi-border supply chain (Canada/US/Mexico) with American pressure to limit any elements coming from Canada going to the US.

I'd rather see them build a military vehicle production line like the KIA line I suggested previously with continuous moderate-rate production for the CAF.

 

[Maxman1]

Because VW is ‘the people’s car’ and it will appeal nicely to those on the left. You didn’t think that Porsche or MB would ever consider building here in Canada, did you?

Doesn't VW also build high end models that are far from "peoples car"?

VW owns Porsche. And Bentley. And Bugatti. And Lamborghini.

The VW Tuareg (not available in North America) is rebadged as the Audi A7/A8, Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentaygo (I'm almost surprised they haven't slapped a Bugatti badge on it yet).

 

[RangerRay]

Doesn't VW also build high end models that are far from "peoples car"?

They are pretty much all high end cars now…

 

[HavokFour]

They are pretty much all high end cars now…

And VW is closing a bunch of plants in Germany. I'm not sure they'll have the support to bring anything over without royally pissing off the locals.

For the record I am on team Korea, and it's looking more and more likely.

 

[Kirkhill]

And VW is closing a bunch of plants in Germany. I'm not sure they'll have the support to bring anything over without royally pissing off the locals.

For the record I am on team Korea, and it's looking more and more likely.

The locals don't need to worry. Jackboots for all.

 

[Furniture]

What makes anyone think that a Hyundai plant in Canada wouldn't have exactly the same issues as a Ford or GM plant? It would still be dependent on a highly integrated component/sub-component multi-border supply chain (Canada/US/Mexico) with American pressure to limit any elements coming from Canada going to the US.

I'd rather see them build a military vehicle production line like the KIA line I suggested previously with continuous moderate-rate production for the CAF.

It would depend on the supply chains for the plant. Assuming they would use GM's, or Ford's supply chains is a bit silly.

You know KIA is owned by Hyundai right? So a new Hyundai factory in Canada could make KIA military vehicles as well...