Which automotive manufacturer will see the biggest INCREASE in sales volume in 2011?
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Permalink Reply by Philip Zelinger on -
Ford. Their increased use of integrated electronics and state of the art technologies coupled with their relative independence from government intervention coupled with their advanced focus -- no pun intended -- on social media and consumer driven acceptance of their product line should continue to give them a competitive advantage over the other Domestic OEM's. As far the imports, the reaction of the IMF and world monetary systems to our recent monetization of our debt will have a severe impact on commodity prices and international exchange rates which will limt the competitive value of imports sold within the US due to rising fuel and transportation costs giving Ford an advanatge in domestic sales.
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Permalink Reply by Tom Gorham on
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I think it will be neck and neck between GM and Ford. I believe both companies have a renewed focus and a determination to build quality vehicles with state-of-the-art technologies. I also believe GM has many things going for it after readjusting union contracts, and shedding unprofitable product. I think government interference will be negligible to none as GM moves to profitability. They are already more profitable than Toyota so far this year. And they have raised eyebrows with the new Chevy Cruze and the upcoming Volt. Toyota and Honda have been hurt in China by politics and historical animosity and I agree with Phillip that international economics is going to hurt imports (and help domestics).
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Permalink Reply by Craig Darling on
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I would think Toyota
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Permalink Reply by Roberto Mendoza on
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Answer: K I A biggest increase in sales for the last 6 years.
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Permalink Reply by George Oliver Clark IV on
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VW is making a huge commitment to growth. They are getting very aggressive with their advertising and are really pushing the dealers as well. They are making no secret that their focus is all about volume for this upcoming year.
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Permalink Reply by Bruiser Mann on
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I agree they have desire (and the funding) to be extremely aggressive for the future. The company has amassed some great talent recently in their used car efforts. The dealers are seeing this and are getting a "warm all over" feeling that this is a NEW VW and is committed to making sure that the dealers have some upcoming successes. The company is doing great things on their new cars for next year and making sure that they are a great alternative to new-found /first time VW customers. Watch them grow.
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Permalink Reply by maria zarkadas on
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VW
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Permalink Reply by Philip Zelinger on
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Hey Guys, I don't want to change the subject but given the results of the G20 and the trade agreements with South Korea that slapped us on the wrist for devaluing our dollar through monetization of our debt and continued deficit spending combined with the 600 Billion of new monetization of our debt and the current inflation and devaluatiion of the dollar do we really think that the imports won't find a larger market and profit margin selling vehicles elsewhere without suffering the exchange rates? Add to that the increasing costs of imported components in our Domestic vehicles as well as the import vehicless themselves as a result of a devalued dollar with the threat of the EPA forcing an increase in manufactured goods in America even if Cap And Trade isn't passed and do you really think that the Import OEM's won't be impacted?? Again, not changing the subject but they are in business to make money -- not sell cars. Just a thought..
maria zarkadas said:VW
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Permalink Reply by Allen Hartz on
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General Motors... In particular Cadillac!
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Hi Phil, You made some very valid points and I think all companies realize there is a huge market outside of the USA. And I'm not just talking about Chica but other emerging countries such as India and Brazil. That's one of the reasons I think GM will do well as they have a good start in these countries (especially China). VW is number one in China among imports right now is a true contender. The Japanese are handicapped (as I mentioned before) by history and politics. I've been in china a couple times and there is a lot of animosity toward Japan, and the recent arguments over islands isn't helping. On the other hand, GM is very popular. We recently hosted some managers from Shanghai GM and I was very impressed with how they want to train their dealer body. Whoops, now I'm off the subgect. Sorry...
Philip Zelinger said:Hey Guys, I don't want to change the subject but given the results of the G20 and the trade agreements with South Korea that slapped us on the wrist for devaluing our dollar through monetization of our debt and continued deficit spending combined with the 600 Billion of new monetization of our debt and the current inflation and devaluatiion of the dollar do we really think that the imports won't find a larger market and profit margin selling vehicles elsewhere without suffering the exchange rates? Add to that the increasing costs of imported components in our Domestic vehicles as well as the import vehicless themselves as a result of a devalued dollar with the threat of the EPA forcing an increase in manufactured goods in America even if Cap And Trade isn't passed and do you really think that the Import OEM's won't be impacted?? Again, not changing the subject but they are in business to make money -- not sell cars. Just a thought..
maria zarkadas said:VW
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Permalink Reply by Philip Zelinger on
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Thanks Tom. Unfortunately, your confirmation is my concern as it relates to this post which I assume is focused on opportunities for US dealers. Today's Automotive News referenced the fact that China has surpassed the US in sales and my concern is that GM resources may/will be redirected to where the market -- and the money is! Add in the monetary pressures that I see as a result of our monetizing our debt and I am concerned that GM will forget their birthplace and shift to the one world economy and governance that our present administration is calling for with their transnational policies and priorities to redistribute the/our wealth away from the US to developing countries.
Tom Gorham said:Hi Phil, You made some very valid points and I think all companies realize there is a huge market outside of the USA. And I'm not just talking about Chica but other emerging countries such as India and Brazil. That's one of the reasons I think GM will do well as they have a good start in these countries (especially China). VW is number one in China among imports right now is a true contender. The Japanese are handicapped (as I mentioned before) by history and politics. I've been in china a couple times and there is a lot of animosity toward Japan, and the recent arguments over islands isn't helping. On the other hand, GM is very popular. We recently hosted some managers from Shanghai GM and I was very impressed with how they want to train their dealer body. Whoops, now I'm off the subgect. Sorry...
Philip Zelinger said:Hey Guys, I don't want to change the subject but given the results of the G20 and the trade agreements with South Korea that slapped us on the wrist for devaluing our dollar through monetization of our debt and continued deficit spending combined with the 600 Billion of new monetization of our debt and the current inflation and devaluatiion of the dollar do we really think that the imports won't find a larger market and profit margin selling vehicles elsewhere without suffering the exchange rates? Add to that the increasing costs of imported components in our Domestic vehicles as well as the import vehicless themselves as a result of a devalued dollar with the threat of the EPA forcing an increase in manufactured goods in America even if Cap And Trade isn't passed and do you really think that the Import OEM's won't be impacted?? Again, not changing the subject but they are in business to make money -- not sell cars. Just a thought..
maria zarkadas said:VW
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