Will the Perfect Storm unleash in the U.S.?

Question

Are the American automobile manufacturers ever going to wake up?

After witnessing the collapse of the GMC, and large amputations of the jobs in Ford, we must learn something.

The former head of Nissan's engineering team said after the fall of GMC, "the American automobile industry failed to listen to what the consumers demand."

Sure, our flashes are being eaten off by the Japanese and other foreign autos, but I do not see any sign of getting better.

Will the perfect storm come to the U.S. automakers? Will the Americans see the major fall of the American auto industries, significantly affecting our economy and bring the nightmare? (well, we are sort of having the nightmare already...)

Will the Americans get up from the comfort zone? Or will we change after the horrible events wake us up? Or will we fall into the deep, unwakeable sleep forever?

I want to hear what you think.

Answer 1

I think economics in a natural state always tends to balance itself, its structured to do so, yet the transitional periods can be rocky. most foreign(figure of speech) cars are actually now being assembled here, in the states. They might receive parts from overseas but assembly is done here. Why? Because if the market is stagnant because the regular guy can't afford to buy a car, what does it matter where its made. You think that laid-off assembly line worker is thinking of buying a new car, fat chance! We went through this in the 70's and I hope the car companies can adapt a lot quicker then they did then, and come up with a better product. It is evident that because of the large customer base for our automobile industry they do get complacent and at times try to jam things down your throat, I think you'll see a trend towards a more flexible and personalized accessories available to car customers. I believe the technology is available for transitioning motors (running on 4-6-or 8 cylinders on demand), I think non-shift transmission technology is now becoming more popular and accepted. I think multi-functional vehicles will get past that stage of not really being good at any one thing they're intended for. In conclusion, American vehicles are better today, in general then they were 20 years ago. They will continue to progress and I doubt the american automobile industry will falter to the point of non-existence.

Answer 2

I believe that GM and Ford will go through some very rough times in the future but will eventually lean themselves out and become more efficient, its the only way they can survive. They should take a look at what DCX is doing starting to turn themselves around. Oh, and maybe build cars people actually want to own and not buy because of necessity or price.

Answer 3

its scratching it its greedy over priced doors as we speak.. why do you think they offer all the incentives and perks.. they just keep getting better don't they?...lol.. I've watch all but the big auto dealer drown in the surge so far and the big waves haven't EVEN started...lol


look around the economy is ballooning.. that ballon WILL pop..they are killing this country and turning it into a third world econ with Beverly Hillls prices.. wages have gone up 2%.. housing 164%.. EVERY danger sign IS in place.. excuse me now I have a BAR to own. and they'll party when they've NO food!..lol

Answer 4

i think that we as car lovers we can count on our auto makers to make the wright choices. i think as a car lover myself that the car world will be just fine.

Answer 5

I thank your Nuts