Because people spend less overall on transportation. Sure, there may be instances where savings in the long run are sacrificed for savings in the short run. Fact remains, people need to make ends meet in the short run. Also, how does consumer demand for cheaper automobiles change because Chinese companies sell here?
coolbeans90
The same way the Genesis could affect the sales of Lexus and Mercedes.
That only is an issue because other automobile companies are manufacturing vehicles at a higher price than they are willing to pay for them in comparison. That is a supply issue. In other words the manufacturers are not making the vehicles available for a satisfactory price.
I don't know why you edited your post, it made more sense before you edited it. :P Here's the thing, if the Chinese and Indian cars compete with other "cheap manufacturers" such as Kia, then there won't be much of a problem. But, should the "middle class manufacturers" such as Ford and Honda suffer because of it, then they might lower their quality in order to compete. Also, some projects require lots of money, which end up benefiting the customers. Hybrids, for example, need a good investment in order to succeed, and if companies lose lots of money because of these cheap cars, then technological advancement could also slow down.
Because people spend less overall on transportation. Sure, there may be instances where savings in the long run are sacrificed for savings in the short run. Fact remains, people need to make ends meet in the short run. Also, how does consumer demand for cheaper automobiles change because Chinese companies sell here?
coolbeans90
The same way the Genesis could affect the sales of Lexus and Mercedes.
[QUOTE="Famiking"]3. It protects "sub-par" companies, as you like to call it (I would not say Ford is sub-par, even though I don't plan on ever buying one), but they're companies that support the local economy.danwallacefan
If a company requires State intervention to survive and can't survive simply by convincing people to buy their products instead of their competitor's products, then its a sub-par company.
Ford didn't take any bailout money... Now, for those of you saying that competition is "always" a good thing, think of it this way. Let's say GM decides to release a new, fuel efficient sedan for 2013. The project would cost them $1 billion. To make a profit, they need to sell X units after it's released. Let's say by next year, we have 4 new Indian and Chinese sedans. That X number of sedans that GM needs to sell would become much harder to reach, because now there's more competition, resulting in less projected sales. So then the budget for the car goes from $1 billion to $500 million. With a less budget, the car will most likely have less features, lower specs, and less quality than originally designed. So now instead of having a high quality, fuel efficient sedan from GM when 2013 comes, they're stuck with a low quality sedan, and 4 crappy Indian and Chinese sedans. How does the consumer benefit?
You're absolutely right on simplistic terms, but an overall analysis of this specific topic - the possible introduction of Chinese and Indian cars into the American market, would not have that impact, for a couple of different reasons...
HerrJosefK
Those are exactly my concerns. Pretty much all China and India bring to the table is a low price (with the Nano being estimated at $5,000). Indian and Chinese auto manufacturers get to benefit cheap labor at home, while the domestic auto makers have to deal with unions. So where do they have to cut the price from? Quality. Then it's up to the consumers to decide between quality and price, and judging how everything people buy is made in China, they will most likely go with a lower price.
Just make sure to FINISH the race, don't restart it right before the finish line because you are about to lose. It adjusts the difficulty by how you do in the races, and if you keep restarting, it can't adjust the difficulty for you. That being said, this is probably the best arcade racer this gen. It's a shame that they aren't making anymore Midnight Clubs. :(
[QUOTE="MethodManFTW"][QUOTE="-Rinder-"]People need to learn how to use googleTheEldestGod
dude this is an internet forum... people come here to ask questions from peers. if people used google for every question they have there would barely be any topics. Exactly. If people don't ask then where the heck is Google gonna get your answers from!? This. Most of the "good' results are forums. :P And to answer your question, No, with the exception of WarHawk.
US car makers need to improve their standards. One of the best ways to achieve this is through competition.Bourbons3
They have improved, just look at Ford's line up. The F150 is the best selling truck in the US, the Fusion was named North America's car of the year, they just revealed an updated Focus, they brought back the Taurus, the Mustangs are getting a major performance revamp this year, etc. GM has cut the fat and dropped unnecessary brands, and they've focused on their Cadillac branch a bit more. They're also releasing the Cruze and the Volt for 2011. Chrysler hasn't really done much so far, but their deal with Fiat looks promising. Many Americans still have a negative image of the American auto companies, and this shouldn't be the case anymore.
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