The Incredible Shrinking General Motors

**Cincinnati_Kid** · July-23-17, 11:48 AM

We all knew that growth following the recession was unsustainable. Most people who bought cars after the downturn, are probably still paying for them, and have no plans to purchase again, in the near future. Cars sales also are losing ground to trucks, crossovers and SUV's, because of lower gas prices. But when gas prices increase which is bound to happen, the cycle will revert back to cars again.

**401don** · July-23-17, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid

We all knew that growth following the recession was unsustainable. Most people who bought cars after the downturn, are probably still paying for them, and have no plans to purchase again, in the near future. Cars sales also are losing ground to trucks, crossovers and SUV's, because of lower gas prices. But when gas prices increase which is bound to happen, the cycle will revert back to cars again.

It appears to be a style demand as much as gas prices that may not change back. I don't understand the desire for small & medium crossovers [[other than women apparently like to sit up high to see the road better) but they have definitely taken a large permanent share of the market.