U.S. sales of cars in the doldrums to infinity and beyond to 2012

There were fewer than three million cars sold in 2008 than in 2007. Based on the figures of 2007, would be the same as Acura, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Lexus, MINI, Porsche, Saab and in 2008 closed its doors. In terms of pure automotive carnage, this is not the kind of damage you can buff out. And the forecasts for the future of an agreement on two points: It will get worse and will not be in the coming years.

The only difference in the forecasts of pessimism is exactly how long things will remain depressed. Everyone should have the dramatic decline in sales in the 4th Quarter of 2008 will continue until at least mid-2009. But some believe that 2009 "is very similar to 2008, but on the contrary, with a possible slight upturn in sales in the second half. This forecast is based on the size of the trade, and if in fact stimulate the economy. This is because the banks have However, their promotion to obtain a loan is harder than ever.

Others say they are a long shelf life. "A U.S. analyst predicted that sales of cars no longer see the northern part of 15 million U.S. dollars sales per year until 2012 or later, while another said that we did not think the 16 million U.S. dollars in annual sales again foreseeable future. "Of course, the preservation of these other pieces, such as the budgets for R & D and the model of the lift, it might be suggested that the cars are not so interesting, or as soon as the avant-garde. Although this could be an advantage, the registration of the manufacturers need to introduce new cars in the showrooms new every three years to make the necessary changes in the infrastructure of the automotive industry (the closure of the factory, cancellations, etc.), the disappearance of some companies, and the uncertain future, they will be hurt.