By Leftlane Staff
Thursday, Dec 29th, 2005 @ 9:11 am

Automotive experts predict 2006 will look a lot like 2005, with high gas prices and brutal competition for automakers. Sales are expected to remain stable, but it’s unclear when the automotive operations at General Motors and Ford will become profitable again, putting pressure on the automakers to reduce costs, preserve cash and boost revenues. One analysts believes sales will remain strong for Detroit’s latest models, including the Chrysler 300 , Ford Mustang and Fusion, and the Pontiac Solstice. Another analyst warns that GM and Ford will be undermined by high operating costs, volatile gas prices, rising interest rates and uncertain consumer confidence.

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