Allison breaks it off with GM

[chaseydog]

Any truth to this. I understand the reality was the HD's had Allison branded transmission rather than Allison built transmission's, but seems like a loss for GM all the same

 

[Hilux]

I don't blame Allison, I would not want my name attached to that stinker of transmission either.

 

[testerdahl]

I’m working on this actually. I have confirmation from GM that THEY broke it off. I’m waiting for word back from Allison but Friday afternoon and all. It isn’t AT ALL like you think it is. I have a statement and some insider information. However, I am holding until I get a statement from Allison. I’ve sent an email, tried to call and sent a LinkedIn message. If I don’t hear back on Monday, I’m going full court press with calling every source I know to get a hold of that person.

 

[Link550]

I wonder if it cost to much for Allison to develop transmissions? Cheaper for GM just to do it?

 

[Saddle Tramp]

I respect you getting all the facts first, Tim.

 

[testerdahl]

I wonder if it cost to much for Allison to develop transmissions? Cheaper for GM just to do it?

Allison doesn’t need GM at all. GM co-developed with Ford years ago. This relationship has been on the outs for years.

 

[Link550]

Allison doesn’t need GM at all. GM co-developed with Ford years ago. This relationship has been on the outs for years.

That makes sense. I was looking at it from GM's perspective. I just wondered if gm figures it could get the same results cheaper

 

[chaseydog]

That makes sense. I was looking at it from GM's perspective. I just wondered if gm figures it could get the same results cheaper

My understanding is the transmission's not going away, just the Allison badging on the HD's. While this is likely to save GM what ever costs they were paying Allison to use their brand, I do wonder if the loss of the badging will have a negative effect on sales.

This may turn into a headache for dealers who have to explain why HD's don't have an Allison transmission anymore, but its still the same transmission

 

[Hilux]

GM will get the kids every other weekend, make sure they are out front so Allison doesn't have to go in.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

And GM is going to have to find a new route to test the transmissions because they can't go down "Allison Road" anymore. (Let's see who gets this.)

 

[testerdahl]

My understanding is the transmission's not going away, just the Allison badging on the HD's. While this is likely to save GM what ever costs they were paying Allison to use their brand, I do wonder if the loss of the badging will have a negative effect on sales.

This may turn into a headache for dealers who have to explain why HD's don't have an Allison transmission anymore, but its still the same transmission

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.