In the newest edition of I knew this all looked familiar. This is the Nazis promoting the "people's car" in 1938.
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Great cars. Cheap on gas, and you could swap out an engine by yourself in about half an hour on the side of the road. I loved my Super Beetle, had the orange and black one with the heavy frame, and Porsche made parts for souping up the engines.
Mine had this paint scheme, only with a black stripe along the running boards as well.
Some of us had high hopes for the Yugo taking its place as a cheap affordable car, but alas it got wrecked by bureaucracy and poor factory management and supply in Europe. Sad.
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Such a waste. The Japs were adopting an American invented quality control plan that worked great, and didn't require any new technology, just a change in production line management techniques, the Deming method, and were kicking ass all over the world in quality product, and it wasn't any big secret process, but many American companies were run by bankers and financiers and thus building total crap back then as well.
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one of the great unsung heroes in economics and manufacturing processes, still widely hated by Wall Street today.
Mine had this paint scheme, only with a black stripe along the running boards as well.
Some of us had high hopes for the Yugo taking its place as a cheap affordable car, but alas it got wrecked by bureaucracy and poor factory management and supply in Europe. Sad.
The Yugo—One of the Worst Cars Ever—Is Attempting a Comeback
The Yugo's national namesake no longer exists, but that isn't stopping a determined few from resurrecting the infamous cheap compact hatchback.
Such a waste. The Japs were adopting an American invented quality control plan that worked great, and didn't require any new technology, just a change in production line management techniques, the Deming method, and were kicking ass all over the world in quality product, and it wasn't any big secret process, but many American companies were run by bankers and financiers and thus building total crap back then as well.
W. Edwards Deming - Wikipedia
one of the great unsung heroes in economics and manufacturing processes, still widely hated by Wall Street today.
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Tough little car.
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Well, today this is gaining popularity as a cheap, good, basic transportation and all-around utility vehicle in the USGreat cars. Cheap on gas, and you could swap out an engine by yourself in about half an hour on the side of the road. I loved my Super Beetle, had the orange and black one with the heavy frame, and Porsche made parts for souping up the engines.
Mine had this paint scheme, only with a black stripe along the running boards as well.
Some of us had high hopes for the Yugo taking its place as a cheap affordable car, but alas it got wrecked by bureaucracy and poor factory management and supply in Europe. Sad.
The Yugo—One of the Worst Cars Ever—Is Attempting a Comeback
The Yugo's national namesake no longer exists, but that isn't stopping a determined few from resurrecting the infamous cheap compact hatchback.
Such a waste. The Japs were adopting an American invented quality control plan that worked great, and didn't require any new technology, just a change in production line management techniques, the Deming method, and were kicking ass all over the world in quality product, and it wasn't any big secret process, but many American companies were run by bankers and financiers and thus building total crap back then as well.
W. Edwards Deming - Wikipedia
one of the great unsung heroes in economics and manufacturing processes, still widely hated by Wall Street today.
Totally basic. Easy to work on and repair yourself. Nothing hi-tech about one and reliable as healll!
Well, today this is gaining popularity as a cheap, good, basic transportation and all-around utility vehicle in the US
Totally basic. Easy to work on and repair yourself. Nothing hi-tech about one and reliable as healll!
Yes. I posted an article somewhere here where many states are or are going to legalize many of the mini-trucks for street use finally, though not for freeway driving. Kei trucks from Japan: these are very popular on the farms and ranches around here. I stopped at a dealer in Weatherford and test drove one a while back. they would be great for local delivery gigs here in town as well. They were selling for about $8K then. Don't know about now.
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Yes, Texas has recently legalized the use of Kei trucks on public roads, allowing Texans to register and operate these small Japanese vehicles. This change, effective immediately, follows the passage of Senate Bill 1816, which removes previous restrictions on registering and driving Kei trucks that meet federal import regulations.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- What are Kei trucks?
Kei trucks are small, Japanese mini-vehicles, often used for farming and deliveries in Japan, known for their efficiency and affordability.
- Why were they restricted?
Previously, despite federal laws allowing their importation after 25 years, Texas had restrictions on registering and operating Kei trucks on public roads.
- What changed?
Senate Bill 1816 removes these restrictions, allowing Kei trucks that meet federal import regulations to be registered and driven on Texas roads.
- What does this mean?
This change means that Texans can now legally own and operate Kei trucks without facing bureaucratic hurdles related to registration and operation on public roads.
- What's the impact?
The legalization of Kei trucks is expected to benefit small businesses and hobbyists who may find them a cost-effective and efficient alternative, according to the Texas Standard. Texas joins 28 other states that allow Kei trucks on public roads, according to Audacy.