Can General Motors Survive Coronavirus?
To their credit, Barra and her team are making the tough decisions necessary to ensure GM’s survival.
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Market Mad House
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. Friedrich Nietzsche
General Motors (NYSE: GM)
Is GM Doomed to Oblivion?
General Motors needs to upgrade its pickup trucks to survive and make money in today’s auto market. In particular, GM needs to find new ways to market its pickups to average Americans.
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Is General Motors a Value Investment?
However, General Motors could invest up to $1 billion in its truck and van factory in Wentzville, Missouri, The Detroit Free-Press reports. In addition, GM plans to develop an electric-powered pickup truck, The Detroit News reveals.
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Why Elon Musk will sell Tesla
Interestingly, Musk himself may understand how he is hurting Tesla. Elon knows a car guy must takeover – selling Tesla is the best way to achieve that.
Musk will let a car person takeover Tesla because his goal at the company is driving the mass adoption of electric cars not building a brand. Musk only started a car company and built a brand because nobody else was serious about electric cars.
Ford Kills Sedans, Who wins Toyota or Tesla?
The death of sedans makes Ford one of the best value investments in the auto sector. The company that put Americans behind the wheel is still a great value investment for the 21st Century.
Elon would be well advised to end Model 3 production and redirect Tesla resources to the semi, the Model S, the Model X, the Roadster and his plans for a pickup truck and a large SUV.
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The Era of the Human Driven Automobile is over
“My reply was that we don’t need the public acceptance of autonomous vehicles at first,” Lutz said. “All we need is acceptance by the big fleets: Uber, Lyft, FedEx, UPS, the U.S. Postal Service, utility companies, delivery services.”
Simple economics will drive the change because automakers will cater to their biggest customers. Many regular cars will disappear because parts and maintenance for them will no longer be available.
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Is Warren Buffett right about General Motors?
General Motors itself recognizes these realities; it has launched a short-term rental service called Maven. Maven is an app-based company that boasts it can provide: “Cars to Fit Your Every Need.” If you need a van, a minivan, a pickup truck, an SUV, an econobox, or a station wagon you can order it at the touch of an app.
The future is cars on tap or cars on the app and General Motors is there. Some of Maven’s marketing claims include; “Free from cost of ownership,” “never pay for gas and insurance,” and “Don’t worry about vehicle maintenance.” Anybody who has ever worried about covering the cost of a car insurance payment, new tires, or a tank of gas will find those claims appealing.
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Singapore Limits number of Cars in City
Singapore is only the latest in a growing number of congested cities to try and restrict vehicles. London is planning a £10 ($13.17) charge for older vehicles, while Paris has banned many older vehicles completely, The Guardian reported
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Are Automobiles still a Value Investment?
There is a simple reason why traditional automakers will dominate the future of ground transportation: they have a lot of cash. Even vehicle manufacturers in trouble have a lot of money in the bank.
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Who would Buy Uber??
A leaderless Uber with its value destroyed will be a natural acquisition target.
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