road_high wrote: » Almost completely different cars tailored for those markets- they’re not going to alter those lines for a market the size of the UK.
Headshot wrote: » It's probably the only way to break the impasse and unfortunately the Conservatives will win again because of Corbyn. Imagine Conservatives have a 6 points lead in the poles after the mess they have done to the UK, unbelievable .
prawnsambo wrote: » He said "by value".
ThePanjandrum wrote: » So China is paying on average three times more than the UK for each German car it imports? Is that the point and is this actually happening? China can produce these vehicles far more cheaply than Germany so the penlty for buying from Germany would be even higher for the Chinese.
ThePanjandrum wrote: » Sorry, I must be mistaken, I was going on the German Association of the Automotive Industries figures, but what would they know about such matters? Their figures are here https://www.vda.de/en/services/facts-and-figures/annual-figures/exports.html They say that in 2017 the exports of German-made passenger cars were: UK - 768,896 USA - 493,643 China - 258,443 France - 287,077 Italy - 312,341 Of course, the USA and China buy more "German" cars but a lot of them are manufactured locally. Perhaps you could write to them and tell them that they are wrong, they will be pleased that you've put them right. I don't think that I've suggested that Germany should favour the UK over the single market but the VDA says that in 2017 1/3 of Germany's passenger car exports to the EU went to the UK.
Enzokk wrote: By value more cars were exported to the USA from Germany than to the UK.
Folkstonian wrote: » You have significantly more MPs per capita than any other region in the United Kingdom, is I believe his point
Capt'n Midnight wrote: » What makes you think most Scottish Tories can keep their seats ? Indyref2
A Dub in Glasgo wrote: » Yes, that is what he stated and I asked why is that?
On the basis of imported car prices, Chinese mainland levies a 25 percent tariff, 17 percent value-added-tax, and up to 40 percent consumer tax. An imported vehicle trading company on the Chinese mainland usually pays 25 percent income taxes, and other taxes including business tax, urban maintenance and construction tax, education tax, and some more according to local governments. When looking at a China-made Audi Q5 model and its US equivalent, Peopledaily.com.cn found the China-made car is sold for 150,000 yuan higher on the Chinese mainland than an imported Q5 in the US. The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI, imported to the US, is priced at $37,300 (228,267 yuan). The China-made Audi Q5 2.0T has a suggested retail price of 383,600 yuan on the Chinese mainland. Buyers actually pay more because of dealer mark-up from the suggested price.
Headshot wrote: » That's is a good point, especially with how Scotland voted to remain in the UK but those votes would go to the SNP then. The rest of the UK I would suspect will vote Tories.
Laois_Man wrote: » CNN claiming an exclusive tonight that an influential cross-party group of MPs is moving to wrest the initiative over the Brexit process from UK Prime Minister Theresa May and are planning to introduce legislation on Monday that would scupper the government's Withdrawal Bill and block a "no-deal" Brexit.https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/19/uk/uk-lawmakers-brexit-plot-gbr-intl/index.html
Igotadose wrote: » Reason I bring this up is I've heard other older UK citizens whine about how the US collected from the UK but not, say, Germany. I say, so what. If the UK had instead gotten assistance from the USSR, what do you think the Soviets would have wanted in payment for their assistance? The UK couldn't afford to rebuild itself, got a loan, and then had to repay and are envious other loan recipients got a better deal. Such is capitalism. And it's whataboutery when it comes to Brexit, though I'm not denying that emotions are a big part of what's driving the Leave side.
ThePanjandrum wrote: » What I meant was that May and Robbins have controlled negotiations with the EU so far. Although I did not add this I am certain that May also intends that they will be in charge of negotiating a trade agreement during the transition period. Unless the UK refuses to be bound by EU regulations it is almost impossible for the UK to have any meaningful negotiations. That's the reason why a lot of us want no deal at the end of the Article 50 period. It gives more certainty, allows us to negotiate an arm's length FTA with the EU and to negotiate and sign agreements with other countries.
Capt'n Midnight wrote: » The only significant difference to the economy on either side of the border is whether Dublin or Westminster / Stornmount made the decisions. Right now the economic differences are close to those between East and West Germany. Population ratios are similar too.
Strazdas wrote: » And these were the crowd complaining about money being wasted on too many bureaucrats in the EU. As you say, the UK will have to hire swarms of new civil servants to try and handle the disaster that is Brexit - the whole point of the Single Market is to cut down on bureaucrats and paperwork.
RobMc59 wrote: » There is no incentive for NI to want to become part of the Republic,it is dearer to live in the Republic-car tax,stamp duty,NHS just to name a few.
Adamcp898 wrote: » there should never be a border poll simply because the perceived nationalist majority ticks over to 51%
Bambi wrote: » Unionism has ... always relied on the bogey man of civic unrest First Up wrote: » If only. I'd expect years of civil disobedience - or worse.
First Up wrote: » If only. I'd expect years of civil disobedience - or worse.
ThePanjandrum wrote: » Even though more German-made passenger cars are exported to the UK than to any other country?
prawnsambo wrote: » The UK could always switch to left hand drive I suppose.
fash wrote: » Just thinking: IIRC, the EU requires that right hand drive cars are available at the same cost as LHD - that is going to be slightly weird when the only EU members with RHD are Ireland, Malta and Cyprus.
Junkyard Tom wrote: » Why not? The north was created by means of a ethno-sectarian head count so it should come as no surprise if it is dismantled by its reversal -- if anything there'd a degree of poetic justice in exactly that. There will almost certainly be civic unrest in the event of a UI regardless of the numbers voting for a UI. Unionist unrest would have no ends though except perhaps unionist governed mini-cantons which they'd be welcome to. Civic unrest needs to be costed in to a UI.
RobMc59 wrote: » Car manufacturers will continue to produce right hand drive cars regardless of the outcome of Brexit. There are many countries not part of the EU which drive on the left so there will always a market for them.
RobMc59 wrote: » The problem would be that as Ireland would have to have a vote to say they also wanted a UI-that would put the onus on Ireland to pay for it which,correct me if I'm wrong is a none starter.
FrancieBrady wrote: » When the time comes (a border poll) and it will, the rest of the UK will be encouraging and incentivising a UI.
VinLieger wrote: » Thats likely however weve seen how much they dont like following through on things theyve agreed to in the last 2 years. Its not beyond the bounds of reason we would get promises of payments that are never followed through on from them
