Suddenly that F350 dually isn't as much fun anymore.
Posted on 04/26/2018 2:35:14 PM PDT by Red Badger
Sounds like hogwash to me. I’ll believe it when I see it.
I agree. Why not a Model A or vintage WW II Jeep? I’m serious. I’d love to have either as an all round city car.
The problem is that the cars are too expensive, too overladen with electronics, and too small. A cheaper car with a bench seat would sell like hot cakes. But fuel economy laws and safety regulations won’t allow it. There is a federal law requiring a console in cars so driver and front passenger are forced to keep their feet in the perfect place for minimal damage; as if a car side collision accident will take place every moment you own the car. Like so many good things, the government killed the passenger car, not the buyers.
>>What are the rental car companies going to do now? Small sedans are their staple.
Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Kia—basically what they do now.
“I wonder who might be best positioned to grab this sudden gap in American automotive innovation...”
Honda.
The reason there are no more ‘bench’ seats is they would have to put in another air bag.................
Suddenly that F350 dually isn't as much fun anymore.
Since then it's been minvans, cross-overs and pickups.
Can't say that I'd ever buy a sedan again.
Kia, Hyundai?
Ford, GM and Chrysler are basically abandoning the market to the imports...................
If Detroit stops selling sedans how will they meet the CAFE standards? Will them have to power down their trucks and SUVs?
Why would you say sad?
The gist of the article is that sedans are not as useful aas the various other vehicles and thus no longer in demand. Vehiles have evolved to meet consumer needs and the manufacturers have provided what they want
SUVs and TRUCKS pose a threat to other drivers on our highways because they can't stay inside their lanes and they are a nightmare in PARKING LOTS!!!! Even truck owners park 'TAIL IN' because they DREAD backing out of their parking spots!!!!
UNSAFE, UNNECESSARY, and an overall PAIN IN THE ARSE.
Sounds like hogwash to me. I’ll believe it when I see it.
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See my post 9. Chrysler has quit making cars. Why not Ford and GM?
Meanwhile, parking lot spaces seem to be sized for smart cars.
Front bench seats are what I miss
And get into and out of, easily! I want to see bench seats back in trucks, cars, etc.
Thank the Federal government CAFE standards making SUVs and trucks more attractive due to larger size.
No, they will have to follow. The marketplace right now is about "room" and "your stuff". CUV's / SUV's fill that niche as well as up high enough to see things. Funny thing is the CUV is car that is tall and maybe a raised running gear. Their is no aero /handling penalty for the larger platform. From the manufacturers perspective, the run/sales rates have to at a certain number or they are not making money. Consumer choices are what they are, look at the car types that consumer has said bye bye too: stationwagons, personal luxury, mini-vans etc. This trend will have legs for how long? I have no idea, however it is what the consumer and or those who follow them see the market at. BTW and interesting snapshot of Tall/Stuff/Room is the 4 Door CJ vs the 2 door and how many more they sold, that is kind of this whole discussion in a nutshell.
parking spots today are a joke.
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