Ford CEO cancels order for new Lexus

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Jan 5, 2007 | 12:11 AM

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How much is Mulally getting paid?

Jan 5, 2007 | 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nashville

If I'm not mistaken, the UAW doesn't allow anyone to park in the main parking lots of their plants unless they are driving a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle; even the "import" brands Ford owns are not welcome...although I'm sure the CEO could get away with one of the more exotic Ford owned brands if he reallly wanted one.

Some of you might remember that issue got some news coverage about a year or so ago.

This does happen at the factory as an unwritten rule. But at the engineering, design or R&D offices all brands are open. Its not usually a problem because of the heavy discounts given to employees but not everyone working is a direct employee of the corp. so not all cars are of the brand.

In fact Chuck Jordan the former head of GM Design used to have his Ferrari's washed and cleaned by other employees (interns) while he worked.

I'm glad Fords new CEO pays tribute to the great Lexus. I will say that Bill Ford Jr. does drive his red Mustang GT convert quite often.

Last edited by 99SilverSS; Jan 5, 2007 at 01:18 AM.