Predicting the future is a risky proposition often filled with
guesstimates and theories based on current events and hoped for consequences. At
the same time, automakers are busy doing just that in anticipation of future
consumer demands, emerging markets, fuel availability, and so much more. So,
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in mind and knowing that only God knows the future, here are some of my
predictions concerning worldwide automotive production circa
2015.
Consolidation General Motors, Toyota, Ford, DaimlerChrysler,
Peugeot/Nissan,
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Hyundai, Volkswagen, and some other manufacturers are likely to snap up
competitors, especially in emerging markets. Nope, I do not see the end of GM or
Ford. Instead, I see both automakers concentrating on what they do best: making
money overseas. The big factor in all of this will be the impact that Chinese
built cars will have on local markets. If the cars are fairly well made and
priced below the prevailing market rate, look for several companies to join
forces in a bid simply to survive. Look for low priced Indian built cars to be
sold worldwide beginning early in the next decade.
Emerging Markets China and India
are the emerging markets of today. Look for several African nations to be the
market for tomorrow provided further internecine violence doesn't quell growth.
The Central American nations and several South American countries will also
benefit from strong growth.
New Fuels Hybrid gas/electric technology will
only be a blip on the screen once hydrogen cars enter production. Honda is
probably the closest to building production hydrogen powered cars with GM and
Toyota not too far behind. Once the first hydrogen powered cars enter
production, the world will see a revolution in automotive technology not seen
since the advent of the internal combustion engine. Expect government mandates
to ensure that every automaker has access to hydrogen technology.
New
Technology Think green! Besides hydrogen power, the actual vehicle body is
likely to change significantly too. Depending on availability,
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materials will be incorporated to help reduce costs and lower weight. Truly
"smart" cars will arrive that will anticipate crashes, prevent roll over, and
completely shut down or takeover control if the driver is incapacitated. Look
for further gains in seating comfort, sound systems,
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air management.
New Transportation Although the personal passenger
vehicle is not likely to ever disappear, newer versions of the same will show up
especially in crowded cities. Three wheel cars, car/motorcycle hybrids, and
vehicles that can be hooked up to one another [in train formation] will be
produced for certain markets.
Of course, if the world is embroiled in a
major war at any time, all of this will come to naught. Still, what many
identify as "auto production" will change radically perhaps as soon as the next
3 or 4 years. I can't wait, can you?