Romney's Shifting Auto Bailout Stance May Become Liability
23.05.12
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Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- In 2008, Mitt Romney campaigned for president in Michigan decrying Washington’s disregard for lost automobile industry jobs.
Ten months later, after he had left the race, the Detroit native advocated that the government let General Motors and Chrysler go bankrupt rather than extend a federal bailout -- a course that a bipartisan chorus of elected officials, including Michigan’s Republican Governor Rick Snyder, say would have been fatal for the automotive industry, leading to massive job losses.
Today, Romney takes credit for recommending a version of the restructuring that turned around the now-thriving U.S. car companies.
For Romney, facing a strong challenge from Rick Santorum in his second run for the Republican presidential nomination, the shifting stands on the auto-industry bailout underscore a persistent criticism lodged against him -- that the former Massachusetts governor has changed positions for political expedience. His argument also places him on the wrong side of one of the few economic success stories voters have witnessed.
Source: BusinessWeek
Rams hire Les Snead as GM
23.05.12
Chief operating officer Kevin Demoff said Snead, who had been director of player personnel with the Atlanta Falcons the past three years, was the first candidate the team called, even before they hired coach Jeff Fisher.
"From our first interview it was clear he was ready," Demoff said. "We're set up for the future, and for future success."
Demoff said it was a coincidence that the Rams tapped the Falcons for their second straight general manager. Snead replaces Billy Devaney, who had been assistant GM with Atlanta before coming to St. Louis.
"We have a tremendous amount of respect for what the Falcons have accomplished the last four years," Demoff said. "There was absolutely no hesitation going back to a place we've hired from before. Our goal was to get it right."
Snead, who spent the past 13 years with the Falcons, said there was no awkwardness during the interview process because he and Devaney did not discuss the job. Devaney sent a congratulatory text message along with a photograph from a beach on the Gulf Coast.
Source: ESPN
My 86 GM diesel turbo sounded like it increased in speed and the engine service light came on?
Apr 27, 2009 by snowbirdservices | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I was traveling at 65 pulling a 3 horse trailer when the engine sounded like it increases in speed and the engine service light came on, any idea what it could be?
Transmission problems?
Gary J | Apr 27, 2009
It may be an exhaust leak go to auto zone and have em ppull ur codes
Alex D | Apr 27, 2009
How long will a 1965 mustang last if.......?
Jul 08, 2007 by intestinal mucous | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
i get a brand new engine and transmission?
how reliable and how much mileage can a 65 get?
what about a GM engine? will it last up tp about 200,000 miles?
im planning on getting a new GM engine put in, NOT by me but by a mechanic.
and i am not planning on hot rodding it
also is it reliable and good enough for road trips and stuff like that?
If you get the original engine and transmission rebuilt and treat it easy, it can conceivably last a very long time. I know of a guy with an 88 GT with over 450,000 miles on the original motor and transmission. He does the required maintenance and doesn't "hot rod" it around. Any car can last a long time, it just depends on how much abuse you don't put it through.
Doug K | Jul 08, 2007
It all depends on how well you take care of your vehicle. There are exceptions to everything.
impossible | Jul 08, 2007
It will last a long time as long as you take care of the engine. No one can tell you how many miles you'll get. But as long as you take care of it and do regular maintenance and don't hot rod it everyday, it will go 200K+ easy.
Jayclark | Jul 08, 2007
yes to all
I had a work car was a middle 1990s blazer and it had about 230,000 mile when it had to be retired.
Michael M | Jul 08, 2007
you should take it easy while the break-in oil is in it, once you change the oil to synthetic, then change it every 4000 miles it will last over 100,000 miles but it can depend on who rebuilt it.
SVOMAN | Jul 08, 2007
Go buy a newer one you will be a lot happier.The 65 is a great car and they like to over heat.If you insist on rebuilding the car,keep it stock,it will be worth more.
Don E | Jul 08, 2007
most gm engines will last well above 200 k as for the mustang,it all depends on what you put back in it as to where it will last or not,no-one can say for sure, maintenance will be what makes any engine ad transmission last in any car,the better care you take care of it the longer it will last,good luck with it.
dodge man | Jul 08, 2007
Negative, i don't want to bust your bubble. But your probably using a V-8 289 engine. Not too bad but gas mileage is around 16 miles a gallon.
Second with another engine or tranny, and your rear end, you wouldn't get 200,000 miles as you already know why.
Best bet, fix your car, if thats your bag.. Keep for looks, or resale.
Until then don't be afraid to reach out to a newer vehicle. Even around 1993... Keep in mind a 65 ford, after awhile you'll swap fuel pump, gas tank. Not to mention your car could already be recalled. You'd end up swapping out every part of your car if you try and attempt another 200,000 mile run.
Contact me for anything else
Belkin | Jul 08, 2007
1994 S10 Chevy Blazer is hard to start in the morning. After it starts it is easy to start all day.?
Sep 24, 2007 by phil j | Posted in Chevrolet
The Blazer has a new fuel pump, filters, plugs, wires, distributor, coil, ignition module, the whole ball of wax. Once I do get it started it will start all day with no problem until sitting all night. Then it is hard to start again. I have 65 lbs of fuel pressure so it can't be that. I brought it to GM and he put it on the computer and nothing came up. He said let's start replacing parts and see what we come up with. At the money it would cost to find the problem no way.
Sounds like a leaking fuel pressure regulator or fuel bypass valve---one of which allows excess fuel to return to the fuel tank---any slight leak inside the valve will bleed off the pressure overnight causing it to start hard after sitting a while but start ok after that....I'd replace which ever one controls the return flow of fuel to the tank first. Won't show up on a computer test as it's not part of the closed loop system. Could also be a few injectors leaking down overnight as well if you have the multiport system---have them tested.
paul h | Sep 24, 2007
Did you do a pressure leakdown test on your fuel system? As in put a gauge on it at night and then check the fuel pressure in the morning to see if it's gone down. If it's dropping, that could mean one of your injectors is leaking. I can't remember if there is a check valve in the fuel pump to keep fuel from going back into the tank so if yours has one that could be bad too. Check your oil in the morning. See if it smells like gas. If it does, you know where the leak is.
Zac S | Sep 24, 2007
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix ignition key question?
Jul 12, 2006 by amistad51 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I got a 2000 Grand Prix. The security light is always on. It came with only one key and it doesn't say GM. I went to the dealer and they wanted $65.00 for a copy I think mainly to program the chip in the key. I went to Lowes and I got a copy for $3.00. I used that key this morning and came to work.
I am suspecting somebody tamper with the security system in order to make the other key to work. I hope the engine doesn't stop in the middle of traffic.
Anybody has any comments on that?
It is too bad there is so many thieves this day that people has to have this complicated devices. There was a time not long ago that you could sleep in your house with your doors opened.
jeff s If its so easy to deactivate the system why to bother with the expensive keys?
I agree with fire4511 - someone who owned the car previously probably had the anti-theft system disabled.
GM vehicles from around model year 2000 have a very common problem with the passlock/anti-theft system. I'm guessing that is why yours has been permanently disabled.
When the theft system malfunctions, it trips for no reason -- usually while driving -- and next time the owner goes to start their car, the theft system engages a fuel shutoff. It takes a trip to the dealer or leaving the ignition switched to ACC for 20-30 minutes to get around it. It's very annoying & expensive to fix. We don't have any complaints for the 2000 Grand Prix specifically, but it's the same defective security system as all the other GM vehicles.
See the link for more information, everything about anti-theft system problems is all GM vehicles made from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Lots of comments from angry GM owners.
carcomplaints.com | Jul 12, 2006
Government loans for GM-FORD-CHRYSLER?
Dec 05, 2008 by Life is good | Posted in Other - Car Makes
So, we know that the Government is going to bail out the big three despite the objections of 65% of taxpayers. They will not let their 'friends' go under.
But why just the big Three. Other car companies have factories here too. Should they not get a share?
And what of the bus and transport manufacturers?
There aren't any other car manufacturers that are in as bad shape as the "big three." Mainly because most other manufacturers that have plants in the U.S. are smart enough not to deal with the UAW
Stangman | Dec 05, 2008
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