The Big Three Aren't Dominant Any More
July 16, 2007
The big 3 automakers no longer have more than half of the US market for cars. Pressed by foreign competition and by rising manufacturing costs, they have foregone their goal of market share for profits. Some commentators are bemoaning this fact. I don't understand why. What difference does it make if they have, combined, only 40% of the market instead of 60%? If they are not profitable, what does size matter? Can you imagine if we applied that same thinking to our physiques? Bigger is better even if it means you are more likely to die of a heart attack? Sumo wrestlers do this. But now that we understand the relationship between size and health, Sumo wrestling is quickly disappearing.
posted by M. Masterson @ 11:13 AM,
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