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Originally Posted by hackney
For ANY auto maker to make a profit(globally) they have to produce @ least 100,000 units annually.The “big three” here could not do that combined.There in lies the problem.
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its a bit more complex than that, but yes, you need volume. its not just the manufacturer. its suppliers as well. even if holden could turn a profit at half those numbers, there wasn't enough demand for the suppliers with only 1 or 2 manufacturers here to keep them profitable.
we got an extra 10 years out of our auto industry than what could've happened.