What car-brand (new or old) will become the hot new thing over the next 10 years?

my top 5

1.) Suzuki will eventually become the king of the pocket-rocket racers for under $15,000 with some new radical designs on the board

2.) Subaru will continue in popularity launched off the WRX.

3.) Cadillac is slowly regaining its world status and they have some great new cars in the pipeline

4.) Hummer will become GM's equivalent of Chryslers Jeep-brand with a variety of 4x4 models at all price points

5.) Pontiac if they can get the Solstice out on the market for $20,000 to go with a great new lineup of cars over the next 5 years

 

1) Cadillac. The Wreath and Crest has the makings of going on a serious tear. The CTSv is the undisputed king of the sport sedan market. YAY TEAM!!!!! Now, knock those Bavarian knuckleheads right on their asses with a 500hp RWD STS.

2) Chevrolet. OK, appliances aren't the sexiest things in the world, but people need appliances too - and Chevy has some nice appliances on the way. I'm going to qualify this though... the SSR will not, in my humble opinion, be a success and the SS Silverado needs more snot under the hood to be a success.

C6 will set the world on fire if TWO numbers end up in the right place. Those numbers are 425 and 500 - I'll leave the WHERE those numbers oughta end up to your imagination (HINT: There better be an "@" sign and a four-digit number right after them...).

 

Suzuki is supposed to come out with something similar to this and should it should be a hit - http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...ts.f34.500.jpg

or a HALO car like this 2-seat roadster (motorcycle inspired) for around $15,000 would be nice :

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...4.prof.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...r4.r34.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...r4.int.500.jpg

 

I'll second the notion for Cadillac. they've been dormant for awhile and now it seems like GM wants Caddy to be #1 and no less and they'll stop at nothing to make it happen. and i think the CTSv and a new caddy v12 are the perfect starts to making that happen.

 

Wouldnt it be interesting if even Suzuki got a version of a 2-seat Solstice roadster and the suzuki version used alot of inexpensive color-molded plastic body components and a stripped-down race inspired interior to keep cost low ($18,000) and it looked similar to this- http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...r4.r34.500.jpg (with a real windshield and no exposed motor or shocks or extra clutter)


GM and Suzuki will be getting even closer to each other over next few years since the next Vitara is expected to be built on the Theta platform which is the basis of Saturn Vue and Chevy Equinox

 

Anything Produced by GM High performance Department

 

I think the Pontiac GPX cars are going to be the hottest thing.
With the Caddy V series second. I only put Caddy as second because most people can't afford 50k for the entry level CTS-V.

 

You know Cadillac may be doing Great in the USA. However its a virtual Non event outside of North America. It needs to expand into Europe if it wants to get true "world class standard" status.

 

Mustangs

 

Transformers: Robots in Disguise!

 

Inspired a bit more by LMP's than anything else really.

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/audir8r-99-1.html

The rear end reminds me of that horrid Audi R8 show car.

 

Suzuki is done. they will not ever have a good share of the american market on anything. Even here in Connecticut, there is 1 dealer left doing warranty work. Just a pathetic car company.

 

I think Isuzu is done , but now that GM owns Daewoo I think Suzuki will get a second chance. I expect most Deawoos that are imported into the USA will be rebadged as Suzuki's to compete against Hyundia in the low-cost market.

Few Daewoos will also be badged as Chevy's (Aveo and etc) in the US and Canada as well but I expect Suzuki to eventually to become the low priced Korean-made car brand for GM.

 

Im assuming thats why all the CTSv pictures we see are from the car in Germany

 

FORD- Gotta give it to them. They've got everything from an aluminum mid engined exotic, to the ever-popular Mustang. There's also the rumored 500hp Lightning, and a turbo version of the focus. All of these cars are appealing in their own way, styled well, and the performance looks to be great. There are also hints of the SVT badge showing up on more models. On top of that, the boring Crown Vic and Taurus look to be replaced by more exciting models. The whole lineup looks to be either revamped or replaced. I think Ford will hang on to title of "best selling brand".

Nissan gets honorable mention. The G35, g45, 350z, rumored skyline, maxima, and altima are all hot!!!