I think that may be the case too.
I may be wrong about this (not being a car guy), but I'm certain the new Chevrolet Camaro is made in a foreign country - Canada
So much for made in America. All those new 'maro owners should demand their money back
Model years 2010–present
Assembly Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (Oshawa Car Assembly)
and while we about it
Vehicles ready for export at Port Elizabeth harbour in the Eastern Cape
Toyota South Africa exports Corolla and Hilux vehicles assembled in Durban to more than 40 global destinations
BMW manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, Gauteng province
The Renault Sandero will be assembled at Nissan's plant outside Pretoria from 2009, becoming the first Renault model to be assembled in South Africa
[h=4]Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, VW ...[/h] Ford
In January 2008, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa announced plans to invest more than R1.5-billion to expand its operations in South Africa for the production of Ford's next-generation compact pickup truck and Puma diesel engine.
The local arm of the US car giant said the new investment would start in 2009 and be split between its assembly plant in Silverton, Pretoria and engine facility in Struandale, Port Elizabeth, with most of the vehicles produced earmarked for export.
General Motors
General Motors South Africa, which is based in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, markets the brands Chevrolet, Opel, Isuzu, Saab, Cadillac and Hummer. In 2005, the company was awarded a six-year contract to assemble and export the Hummer H3, resulting in a US$100-million investment in its Struandale plant.
GM South Africa is building a new multimillion-rand vehicle conversion and distribution centre and is investing another R481-million in its operations, upgrading its production facilities and tooling in 2008.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz South Africa manufactures Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi vehicles at its manufacturing plant in East London in the Eastern Cape. The company's headquarters are located in Gauteng province, from where the Mercedes-Benz, smart, Maybach, Mitsubishi Motors, Freightliner, Western Star and FUSO brands are marketed and financed.
Mercedes-Benz SA recently spent about R2-billion on upgrading its manufacturing plant, and now produces both right- and left-hand drives versions of the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class car for domestic and export markets.
Toyota
Toyota South Africa recently completed a five-year, R2.4-billion modernisation and revitalisation programme. Its Prospecton facility, just south of Durban, is now one of the most technologically advanced Toyota facilities in the world outside of Japan, and is capable of producing around 220 000 units a year.
As a global production facility, Toyota South Africa has transformed from a purely local supplier into an effective export base to supply vehicles into markets in Europe and Africa. The company, which exports to more than 40 destinations, says it expects to export around 140 000 units in 2008, or almost 60% of total automotive exports from South Africa.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen South Africa is located at Uitenhage near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. In 2007, the company celebrated its 56th anniversary in South Africa - and its 2.5-millionth vehicle off the production line. It is a local leader in the passenger market, accounting for around 21% of all new vehicle sales.
Between 2000 and 2008, Volkswagen South Africa invested around R6-billion in new models, a new paint shop and a new truck and bus assembly plant.
So we better warn him/her to watch out what vehicle will be purchased next
I don't have a lot of friends..............
