Audi is a Division of VW. It's like saying Chevy didn't contribute, but
GM did.
As for BMW, they have been under financial support, also from VW, since
they almost lost their independance to Ford.
Daewoo is unofficially bankrupt and either was or is going to be
purchased by Chrysler.
I beleive Hyundai's contribution is a statement about the company, as
they are owned by Chrysler also.
I'm the last one who will support corrupt Capitalist business, but I do
beleive that there are some companies that have reasons for no contributing.
Whether you think those reasons are good or bad is something that you will
have to decide for yourself.
I will definately own another VW and Audi in my future. Honda? Never,
mostly because of their attitude of superiority, but the lack of their
contribution adds to their contempt of western culture in my opiniion.
Thanks for listening.
My $0.02
Rave Racer
'89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
http://www.vwot.org/members/Pete.html
'87 Audi 4000 Quattro Sedan
http://www.audifans.com/registry/view.php?action=viewCar&carid=110
'72 Triumph GT6
http://motorcities.com/contents/01I3H011116682.html
'83 Toyota Tercel (yoda) Possible future Sandrail donor... Maybe
----- Original Message -----
From: BOB KRAMER <rgk@flash.net>
To: Triumphs List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 10:47 PM
Subject: Auto MFG response to 9-11
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:17 PM
Subject: Fw: Something to remember
Something to Remember
CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's>
contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New York and Washington.
The findings are as follows......
1. Ford- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee of the same
number plus 10 Excursions to NY Fire Dept. The company also offered ER
response team services and office space to displaced government employees.
2. GM- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions of
the same number and a fleet of vans, suv's, and trucks.
3. Daimler Chrysler- $10 million to support of the children and victims of
the Sept. 11 attack.
4. Harley Davidson motorcycles- $1 million and 30 new motorcycles to the New
York Police Dept.
5. Volkswagen- Employees and management created a Sept 11 Foundation, funded
initial with $2 million, for the assistance of the children and victims of
the WTC.
6. Hyundai- $300,000 to the American Red Cross.
7. Audi- Nothing.
8. BMW- Nothing.
9. Daewoo- Nothing.
10. Fiat- Nothing.
11. Honda- Nothing despite boasting of second best sales month ever in
August 2001
12. Isuzu- Nothing.
13. Mitsubishi- Nothing.
14. Nissan- Nothing.
15. Porsche- Nothing. Press release with condolences via the Porsche
website.
16. Subaru- Nothing.
17. Suzuki- Nothing.
18. Toyota- Nothing despite claims of high sales in July and August 2001.
Condolences posted on the website.
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