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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
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Originally Posted by Agni
If BMW isnt ready, Tesla is going to do to the German auto industry what Apple did to Blackberry(RIM) and Nokia and Sony. Wipe it out.
Hope BMW and all recognize the seriousness of the Tesla threat, not just to the i Brand but the entire company.
I think in 10yrs the automotive picture is going to be very different if they dont come up with an answer to the Model 3.
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But the industry is already in the game and developing more sustainable alternatives than just electric or plug-in hybrid which is not just about range but also performance.
I do not think it will wipe out the German auto industry as badge prestige remains a primary option for our and everybody else's customers globally.
The Tesla threat? Well if BMW had a 3er that attracted 400,000 units for pre sale then the factory would be expanded to make way for expansion on production or a new plant built and ready to deliver the car on schedule. Both i3 and i8 reached the market on schedule and that involved building a new plant to manufacture CFRP as well as a completely new production line at Leipzig all due thanks to massive investment from BMW.
Both recent Tesla models have been affected by delays. And with the production units expected in late 2017 but again could be possibly delayed by that time there will be direct competitors and many customers will have probably dropped out from the list either due to another product or price adjustments?
Where Tesla will do damage will be with the volume domestic manufacturers.
Which either way whoever wins the battle? The American taxpayer will still be paying for it. |
Yes the american taxpayer will have it for tesla is right. But at least we are not slayed to death by gas and diesel taxes like you foolish europeans