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Future Automotive Industry In the United States
President of the United States, Barrack Osama spoke today to present and future of the automotive industry in his country after deciding that the initial plans presented by General Motors and Chrysler Feb. 17, not enough to warrant a new aid package. “We cannot, we must not let our auto industry disappear,” vowed Osama. However, the flamboyant president said that “there are jobs that cannot be saved and plants not reopen” and that General Motors and Chrysler groups, supported by public funds must make “difficult decisions.”
“This sector is more than any other, an emblem of the American spirit and a symbol of U.S. success. It is one of the pillars of our economy, “Osama said. At the same time, said the plans presented by GM and Chrysler “are not sufficient to warrant the substantial new investments these companies are asking,” although the government will provide the first such money to run the next 60 days.
“The current plan (GM) is not enough. After consultation, I have confidence that wants to recover. As an initial step, gave the company president (Rick Wagoner). This does not mean a conviction for him, but we need a new vision, “said the president. He further clarified that his country has “no intention of managing GM. We want an opportunity to make a change. ”
Anyway, did not dismiss the bankruptcy of giant Detroit as a possible solution. Without hesitation, Bush said it is possible that the company required resorting to bankruptcy “as a mechanism to help restructure quickly and emerge stronger.”
Reduce Vehicle Tax On Car Segment
Carlos Marx Carrasco, director of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that further adjustments are made in the tax reform proposed by the agency. These adjustments are intended to reduce the vehicle tax on the most expensive car segment. This, after he scrapped the tax on plastic bags.
SRI’s initial proposal contemplated the payment of an annual fee for vehicles ranging from USD 30 to USD 5 000, depending on the cost and the cylinder capacity of vehicles. This, in order to raise USD 120 million that would have been aimed at supporting the crisis in the health sector and environment. The bulk of the tax, he said Carrasco, affect only 2% of vehicle owners.
This led to complaints and criticism from various sectors of industry, since the measure would affect vehicles, primarily new, costing from $ 30 thousand, also be taxed in the hybrid segment, though they are cleaner. According to Carrasco, after adjustments, the average pay less expensive cars would be $ 20.