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Tsunamiron Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,409 Points:553,825 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 9:17:17 PM Ignore Tsunamiron Report Abuse Ford's new Fusion sedan, chosen as AOL Autos Car of the Year for 2012, is not only the style-king of the current flock of mid-sized sedans, but an example of how companies are bringing jobs back to the U.S. after previously flocking to cheaper-wage countries like Mexico. Production of the new Fusion, built in Hermosillo, Mexico, for the past six years is moving in a few months to Flat Rock, Mich., to a plant jointly owned by Ford and Mazda. Because Ford plans to build so many vehicles at the plant, it took over 100% of the production lines and hired an additional 1,200 workers at the facility, which is about 25 miles south of Detroit. Ford also builds the Mustang at the plant, and plans to move the next generation design of the Taurus and Lincoln MKS sedans there as well. "I can't unders Visit AOL Autos for full article

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Ford's new Fusion sedan, chosen as AOL Autos Car of the Year for 2012, is not only the style-king of the current flock of mid-sized sedans, but an example of how companies are bringing jobs back to the U.S. after previously flocking to cheaper-wage countries like Mexico.

Production of the new Fusion, built in Hermosillo, Mexico, for the past six years is moving in a few months to Flat Rock, Mich., to a plant jointly owned by Ford and Mazda. Because Ford plans to build so many vehicles at the plant, it took over 100% of the production lines and hired an additional 1,200 workers at the facility, which is about 25 miles south of Detroit. Ford also builds the Mustang at the plant, and plans to move the next generation design of the Taurus and Lincoln MKS sedans there as well.

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troutbum7 Veteran Author Nevada Posts:301 Points:152,715 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:58:16 AM Ignore troutbum7 Report Abuse Fusion is a pile of junk just like ev ery ford ever made.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,800 Points:637,525 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:18:21 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Glad it's leaving Mexico & coming back to the USA!
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,594 Points:1,138,245 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:01:38 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse Go Ford!
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,630 Points:1,866,100 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 12:52:50 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse They need get not only low wages jobs but the ones they sent to countries like India .
YaBassa Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,410 Points:512,350 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 10:06:06 AM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse Good news for the 1200 new workers at Flat Rock, MI
brbaritone Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,058 Points:1,693,510 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 9:17:32 AM Ignore brbaritone Report Abuse Wonderful. I have been interested in the Fusion since it came out. It is well designed, and has proven to be reliable over time. When I am ready to buy a new car, I will seriously consider the Fusion.
Van_Halen Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,839 Points:637,680 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:38:17 AM Ignore Van_Halen Report Abuse . Go FORD!
investmentdr Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,003 Points:1,450,825 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:18:22 AM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse unfortunately there too are negative consequences of a weak dollar
investmentdr Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,003 Points:1,450,825 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:17:47 AM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse deflate the dollar and the jobs will come
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,922 Points:719,540 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:11:12 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse That is great
el_fr Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,317 Points:740,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:19:32 AM Ignore el_fr Report Abuse Good for Ford
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,503 Points:386,920 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:07:08 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse A lot of postive news articles lately for Ford -- good for them and those who are looking for jobs!
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,356 Points:754,070 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:54:04 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Good for Ford.
Straitliner Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,470 Points:233,300 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:19:27 AM Ignore Straitliner Report Abuse Nothing should ever be made in Mexico.
SUPERSTEVIEO Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,523 Points:787,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:53:30 AM Ignore SUPERSTEVIEO Report Abuse maybe the cars will be just a bit better built???
Radar1992 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,305 Points:306,165 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:39:36 AM Ignore Radar1992 Report Abuse Good for Ford and Good for Michigan....And Luckylindy...I agree, the right to work ruling makes a big difference....
Luckylindy Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,494 Points:1,123,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:22:36 AM Ignore Luckylindy Report Abuse And tell me the right to work law had nothing to do with it.
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,289 Points:477,315 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:21:36 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse great
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,719 Points:1,856,320 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:13:37 AM Ignore SBlouch Report Abuse This is wonderful news to hear what Ford is doing.
hokieburgh Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,092 Points:460,400 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 4:20:17 AM Ignore hokieburgh Report Abuse Ford really has done it well imho.
werich44 Champion Author California Posts:1,835 Points:464,165 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:34:06 AM Ignore werich44 Report Abuse Ford continues to rise above the rest.
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,268 Points:174,525 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:30:00 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse good for Ford a the relatively few workers employed ..........
TurkishMan All-Star Author Dallas Posts:669 Points:133,925 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 2:25:06 AM Ignore TurkishMan Report Abuse has a capacity
JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:5,401 Points:1,092,195 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 12:28:23 AM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse Bravo for the American nameplate of Ford and bringing back jobs into the US.
evowner Champion Author Salem Posts:2,156 Points:354,285 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 12:07:58 AM Ignore evowner Report Abuse Don't care for Ford management, but bringing the jobs back to the US is a patriotic statement. Thank you Ford.
Palantas All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:803 Points:410,995 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:50:32 PM Ignore Palantas Report Abuse Cool.
Carol7777 All-Star Author Houston Posts:702 Points:143,235 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:31:43 PM Ignore Carol7777 Report Abuse Good! Bring back the jobs.
agrico Veteran Author New Orleans Posts:464 Points:499,915 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:22:44 PM Ignore agrico Report Abuse sounds great - Walmart yesterday Ford today.
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,066 Points:1,618,325 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:18:07 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse It is about time that Ford brought back all production of the Fusion models to USA plants. GM should do the same for its trucks produced in Mexico and processed in Texas.
andy1024 Champion Author Allentown Posts:1,677 Points:443,175 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:09:35 PM Ignore andy1024 Report Abuse Good news for US workers.
johton Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,190 Points:307,940 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:05:31 PM Ignore johton Report Abuse Go Ford! No bailout needed!
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,465 Points:1,552,775 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:52:11 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse Kudos for Ford.
Zing20 All-Star Author Fresno Posts:692 Points:168,355 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:46:35 PM Ignore Zing20 Report Abuse Great news, bring jobs back to America.
tnfran Champion Author Arizona Posts:4,358 Points:838,190 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:46:00 PM Ignore tnfran Report Abuse Excellent. Bring em back.
JDchefF Champion Author Lancaster Posts:1,025 Points:224,270 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:44:09 PM Ignore JDchefF Report Abuse Interesting, glad they are expanding in the US.
carolfitz4438 Sophomore Author New York Posts:246 Points:182,170 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:39:59 PM Ignore carolfitz4438 Report Abuse Good news
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,699 Points:596,465 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:35:40 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse Besides Europe that is...
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,699 Points:596,465 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:34:33 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse I had no idea Ford was made anywhere else...
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,176 Points:713,910 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:32:58 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Good start.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:709 Points:223,720 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:31:21 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse That's good news.
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,877 Points:643,515 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:30:27 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse Good news.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,789 Points:352,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:28:12 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse Super the read that jobs are being moved back. Let's see more company's do the same thing.
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,306 Points:564,870 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:24:05 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse Good to see these jobs coming to America. Lord knows we need them.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,236 Points:490,310 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:18:58 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Excellent
truvoice1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,273 Points:470,040 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:08:18 PM Ignore truvoice1 Report Abuse Congrats to Ford! All of this without a drop of government money unlike Government Motors (GM) and Fiat/Chrysler.
CorvairHaven Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,334 Points:1,449,940 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 9:40:19 PM Ignore CorvairHaven Report Abuse This is just what we want to hear. Read the whole article; there's good recent history concerning the reasons Ford left and is now coming back to USA production.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,496 Points:1,826,640 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 9:37:31 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Hats off to Ford. Great job.
LostInNY Champion Author New York Posts:1,695 Points:643,070 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 9:35:37 PM Ignore LostInNY Report Abuse Who would have thunk that jobs are coming back....
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,455 Points:807,485 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 9:33:48 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse more to comeback
Lugi1967 Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,768 Points:998,245 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 9:29:02 PM Ignore Lugi1967 Report Abuse A great step forward