Interesting... I think I received that in an email before, but didn't watch it as I figured it was just another opinionated editorial... which it was. Not saying it isn't accurate, just saying it was pieced together to express their anti-GM views. They make it sound like GM is the only company investing in China.
Don't be naive,
ALL auto manufacturers around the world are vying for a piece of the China auto market. I can tell by some of the comments here, that some bleed the "blue oval" of Ford. You guys do realize that Ford is, and has been, heavily invested in the China market too... or is this new news? Here's some of the latest Ford-China news...
Ford invests $760 million for new China plant, more capacityAs for the "bailout", it is sad that the "Big 3" were so badly managed and that the bailout happened. But, if you do some research, you'll find that while GM and Chrysler were loaned money and "bailed out", Ford itself received 6 Billion at that time, as well. Only it was termed a "loan" as they officially didn't need a bailout, like GM and Chrysler did. Yet, you never hear Ford mentioned in the bailout of the auto industry. Also, remember Ford privately mortgaged itself to investors a few years earlier, raising 26 Billion. Some of that money came from, you guessed it- the Chinese!
My mind is still open on the bailout issue. The good I see is that there seem to be more "positives" than "negatives" coming out of Detroit nowadays and it seems that all three of the companies are better managed. Did the "bailout" need to happen? Who knows what would have happened exactly if there were no loans/bailout. Would GM and Chrysler exist today?... would Ford? I assume so.
Reality is is that there is no "do-over". It happened whether we like it or not. If politics are your reason to be against it, do some research and you'll find that the last two administrations "bailed out" the auto industry. Yes, the current gave out an insane amount, but the loan amounts from the previous would surprise you, as well.
For what it's worth, I have nothing against Ford. Just putting some facts out there. I do my own research and don't rely on TV networks or flashpoint videos in chain emails to give me the news.
Soooo... good luck in trying to buy a vehicle where the company/manufacturer doesn't have Chinese investment or taxpayer money involved. Your better off building your car yourself. With that, good luck in trying to find USA made only parts... in fact, good luck trying to find North American made only parts. Yes, it's sad, but that's just the way it is and it's been that way for years. Nothing new.