I tried to apply at the F-150 Plant here in Norfolk. I drove a 86 Pontiac LeMans.. Made by Daewoo of Korea...to the gate to park. The Gate gumby, told me I had to park my POS - yes, he said that... in the parking lot on the other side of the lots. a good 3/4 mile hike. I turned around and never returned...
This is nothing new. I was born, raised, and still live in the Detroit area and I continue to consult for automotive OEMs and suppliers. Ford, GM, and Chrylser have all done this for YEARS. I think it was worse in the 1980s then it is now.
Yes. I’ve heard reports from a cousin that worked at some Ford plant in the early 70’s that foreign cars were routinely vandalized in the lot.
Never heard of any Ford vs. Chevy type stuff, but certainly said they’d damage foreign cars, kick the doors/fenders in, dent the hood and roof, break out glass, pull valve stems from wheels, slash tires, etc.
I used to work at Ford, started early and always found a spot up front for my GM car.
When I worked at GM in the early 90's, employees who drove foreign cars were warned to stay out of the hourly's (UAW) parking lot after one guy had his brand new Honda keyed.
I would have said, "OK, buddy, but two questions: What's your employee ID number? And, is that the way you talk to all IRS auditors?"
Then I'd have smiled, turned around, and driven off.
But then, I'm like that, y'know... :)