America 1919
Chapter 1122 - 383, Opponents in the automobile field_2

Chapter 1122: 383, Opponents in the automobile field_2

Donnie wanted to acquire Cadillac and was willing to change the plan he had previously set, and there was a reason for this!

After Pierre DuPont left, Donnie said to Robert, "Once the acquisition of Cadillac is completed, I will discuss developing armored cars with Fred Fisher at Cadillac!"

This is one of the reasons Donnie wanted to acquire his own car company early!

The ambush this time made Donnie increasingly concerned about his safety. If he had been in an armored car at that time, everything would have been different!

However, there are no armored cars in the world yet, so if there aren’t any, Donnie could only buy his own car company to develop them!

The current global situation is unstable, and with the upcoming World War, the appearance of armored cars is certain to be favored by the world’s most important political and business figures.

And this also served as an advertisement for Cadillac!

Robert did not express any different opinions on Donnie’s decision, although buying a car company just to develop an armored car might seem unbelievable to ordinary people.

"Also, send someone to investigate the situation at Studebaker, including their designers and the status of their management!"

Donnie continued to issue orders to Robert!

After deciding to acquire a car brand, Donnie had already set a plan for the future development of this car brand!

And in Donnie’s plan, there are two car companies that Donnie needs to pay special attention to.

Firstly, Ford Motor!

Actually, Ford Motor’s development has stalled in recent years, but with its strong production line and nationwide sales network, even though Ford’s development has stalled, its own profitability hasn’t had significant problems. The reason Ford’s development stalled is because...

The rapid development of the United States created many wealthy individuals, and Ford Motor mainly catered to the ordinary market. Previously, it was cheap and good, and everyone liked it!

Now that everyone has money, they naturally look down on Ford!

But this situation will soon change because, entering the 1930s, the United States will face the Great Depression. At that time, people will have no money but are used to the car lifestyle.

Ford Motor will once again usher in a development opportunity!

In contrast, Cadillac, which specializes in luxury cars, is different, and their situation is exactly the opposite of Ford, leading to Cadillac’s sales plummeting by over 80% after entering the 1930s.

This would be a devastating blow to Cadillac!

So Donnie must ensure that, before the Great Depression in the United States arrives, Cadillac can produce mid-size and compact cars suitable for the average consumer!

This is a change in the mindset of the operator, and it will also be a future confrontation between Donnie and the current president of Cadillac, Fred Fisher!

Secondly, it’s Studebaker!

Yes, the same model that Chen Nade sat in!

Studebaker cars were, in later times, only remembered by Chinese people because of the TV series "Spy" scenes.

But in reality, during this era, Studebaker was a very famous brand in the United States!

However, what truly made Studebaker famous were the two World Wars.

Because Studebaker was one of the important partners of the United States Military Department.

And this was also one of Donnie’s development plans for his own car brand.

Studebaker received a large number of U.S. military orders during World War I, including armored cars and trucks.

And it was the accumulation during World War I that earned them the capital for current development.

The foundation built during World War I made them a good partner with the U.S. military. By World War II, Studebaker benefited when Henry Ford’s public support for Germany led the U.S. military to abandon cooperation with Ford and turn all orders over to Studebaker!

At that time, many high-ranking American officials rode in Studebaker cars, and Studebaker even produced amphibious vehicles, tanks, armored vehicles, and all sorts of equipment for the U.S. military. Allied countries, including even the Soviet Union, collaborated with Studebaker. The chassis of the Soviet Katyusha rocket launcher was also provided by Studebaker.

At this time, Studebaker was famed like the sun at noon!

Even General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler had to avoid confronting it directly!

Unfortunately, with the end of the war, the Studebaker management rested on its laurels, leading to this once glorious company collapsing in 1966 and closing its doors for good!

Donnie always had his sights set on the future World War, so he was certainly going to secure military orders, and Studebaker was clearly one of Cadillac’s important rivals.

However, Donnie would not be like the Studebaker management, putting all his thoughts into military orders.

After all, wars will eventually end!

Robert, worthy of being Donnie’s most trusted subordinate, quickly understood Donnie’s intention, "You mean the military’s orders over there?"

Donnie nodded, "That’s right, most importantly, find out which people Studebaker has a good relationship with in the military!"