http://www.mercurynews.com/twi...e=rssQuote »Last NUMMI vehicle completed this morningBy George
Avalosgavalos@bayareanewsgroup.comPosted: 04/01/2010 10:08:36 AM PDTUpdated: 04/01/2010 11:04:58 AM PDTThe end of NUMMI * Overview of the Fremont plant's history and upcoming closing.FREMONT — NUMMI produced its last car at 9:40 a.m. today.The red Toyota Corolla rolled off the line, as hundreds of employees, dignitaries and company officials watched, according to workers and union leaders. The car is believed to be destined for a museum in Japan."It's over," said Javier Contreras, an official with the United Auto Workers.Employees honked their horns as they left the plant following their final shifts this morning. Some went to nearby restaurants, others went bowling or to a sports bar near the Fremont factory."People are cheerful," Contreras said. "They are hugging each other and shaking hands."Other employees said they tried to avoid crying but began to break into tears as the left the plant.Sad day for Fremont, the Bay Area, California, Toyota and Pontiac.RIP NUMMI - 1984-2010.