While checking out a couple of auto industry websites, I realized that there are more and more problems everyday for the American automakers.  One article that I found on detnews.com, talks about how Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. which is the biggest Chevroletdealer in the country said it is closing the thirteen remaining dealerships because it is unable to survive the weak economy with high gas prices and lack of sales of SUVs and trucks.  These closures will affect approximately 2700 employees.

Another article on detnews.com, talks about how GM has ended the second shift at the GM plant in Shreveport, LA.  This eliminated 798 employees, leaving less than 800 employees at this location.  Until recently, there were more than 2000 people working here.  This plant produces the Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon pickup trucks and the Hummer H3 and H3T.  Unfortunately, due to the economy and gas prices, no one wants these cars and trucks. 

These are just two articles of the turmoil of the American automakers.  It is very unfortunate that our automakers are really having a hard time competing with foreign auto industries.  I hope that the U.S. automakers can turn it around!

 

       

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