WHICH Automaker(s) Are Trending UP And DOWN? Who Has Your Attention, Spies?

It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that the automotive universe doesn't work in mysterious ways. Much like other industries, there's a certain cyclicality.

In other words, some brands are hot and others are not. And, it rotates over time.

To me, at the moment, it seems that there's been a recent shift. But before I show you my cards, I wanted to check in with you, the tastemakers, to see WHO's on YOUR radar, Spies.

Having said that, I want to know: In YOUR opinion, WHICH automakers are trending UP and DOWN? Which company's products are delivering the goods and which company is as cold as ice?

SuperCarEnthusiast - 8/23/2019 12:46:28 AM

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I pick Lincoln as heading up. Cadillac as heading down. Fiat heading down. Ford heading down. Mercedes down, Audi up! Jaguar down. Land Rover down. Chevrolet up!

MDarringer - 8/23/2019 8:22:33 AM

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Actually, compared to GM and FCA, Ford is doing rather well.

cidflekken - 8/24/2019 2:17:55 PM

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How exactly is Mercedes on a downward trend?

TomM - 8/23/2019 7:43:05 AM

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The current POLITICAL situation between China AND the USA is going to cause major problems for US manufacturers in China - even if they make the cars in CHINA. Based on that - I believe GM has a real big headache and maybe another Bankruptcy ahead depending on how this resolves itself.

Obviously - FCA (Minus Jeep and RAM) is going away.

Truthy - 8/23/2019 10:05:11 AM

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GM has over $24 billion cash on hand. They have been preparing for a downturn by trimming excess capacity. I do not think a bankruptcy is at hand.

Agent00R - 8/23/2019 10:40:41 AM

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Better get new material, Aspy. :)

MDarringer - 8/23/2019 8:13:48 AM

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Up: Kia, Porsche,

Down: Alfa-Romeo, Audi

Prefurbia - 8/23/2019 8:58:52 AM

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Aston Martin - Down

Agent00R - 8/23/2019 10:40:53 AM

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WAY down...

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 8/23/2019 10:46:50 PM

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True times are tough now, but the DBX is in pre-production and should be shown to the press soon. On sale next year. 5000-7000 units will double Aston Martin's volumes and hopefully pay a few bills too. They just have to get there.

MDarringer - 8/23/2019 11:41:59 PM

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Mercedes will soon swallow them whole.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 8/24/2019 8:23:28 PM

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@MD- Depends if the owners want to sell. You have to be a bit crazy to sink money into Aston Martin in the first place. It isn't based on logic, but on love for the brand. I don't think Mercedes would really want to own them when there are so many other less risky investments to make.

MDarringer - 8/24/2019 9:31:09 PM

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Aston solves a problem for Mercedes actually.

Truthy - 8/23/2019 10:07:58 AM

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Tesla down. Lincoln way up. The new Nautilus has executed the best luxury interior on an American car ever.
Genesis up, especially with SUV coming.
Nissan down.

Agent00R - 8/23/2019 10:41:13 AM

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You mean Nautilus or Aviator?

Truthy - 8/23/2019 12:54:25 PM

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Aviator. Good catch.

MDarringer - 8/23/2019 11:43:11 PM

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The Nautilus is a great recasting of the MKX pending a new Nautilus.

supermoto - 8/23/2019 12:40:10 PM

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Aston and Maserati down. I wish Mercedes would buy Aston. AM's market cap is just over $1 billion.

Tesla could be very negatively affected by the economic downturn in Europe and the U.S. China trade dispute, not to mention lower oil prices. The entire Tesla thesis of growth outside the U.S. could be a pipe dream.

Truthy - 8/23/2019 12:55:59 PM

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The entire myth of Tesla "growth" outside of California could be a dream.