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NUMMI

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NUMMI is the only auto manufacturing plant in CA and the Western United States. It's a joint venture between Toyota and GM. The plant currently produces Toyota's Corolla & Tacoma as well as Pontiac's Vibe. In the past, it manufactured the Toyota Voltz (Japanese version of the Vibe), Chevy Nova, Geo Prism and Toyota Hilux (Toyota Truck for Japan).

It's interesting to note that America's largest manufacturing business is cars and light trucks. Considering that the industry as a whole is reponsible for 1 in 10 jobs in the United States, the West's ratio is catching up. NUMMI is really the only major player in the region. It contributes 420,000 cars and light trucks to America's 16-17 million produced every year. Over 5,000 workers run the 380 acre plant that buys from 3,600 North American suppliers including over 1,000 California businesses. At the end of the day, NUMMI supports 5,000 jobs.

If you want to buy a "Made in Californian" car or truck, NUMMI is your only choice besides the boutique car companies like Phoenix, Saleen, Tesla and Universal.

History

Used to be an old shuttered GM plant.

Future models

Current models

Toyota Corolla Toyota Tacoma Pontiac Vibe

Discontinued models

Voltz

See also

External links

http://www.nummi.com/facts.html