When gas prices were more than $3 and sometimes $4 dollars a gallon, many dumped their trucks to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles. But now, trucks are back and selling well, especially American trucks.
The numbers don't lie.
The Wall Street Journal reports the following year-to-date sales of domestic trucks:
GM 778,313
FORD 705,478
CHRYSLER 440,954
TOYOTA 299,964
HONDA 287,429
NISSAN 76,791
GM officials say the company is building its best products ever and that the demand for trucks show other industries are rebounding.
GM spokesman Tom Wickham says, "The Flint Assembly plant produces some very important trucks, mostly used in the construction and building trades, farms, ranches, and businesses around the country."
During bankruptcy, the American automakers said they're all in it together and on the same team. Now, they welcome the competition again."
Wickham says, "I love going toe-to-toe with them and bloodying the nose of Ford when it come to trucks. They like to do likewise with us on muscle cars."
GM says the journey hasn't been easy. Since the June 1, 2009 bankruptcy, many lost their jobs, brands were dropped, and dealerships closed.
GM officials also say the company is better positioned now than it was 25 years ago.
