For those of us who do not have much of a business or even economics background, it is difficult to truly understand how large corporations…
What Does Alan Do and Why Does it Matter?
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Month: April 2013
Emerging Markets Hold Promise for Auto Industry, but Technology Must Keep Improving
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As seen in the chart above, sales of automobiles have been growing most in China and as even more consumers in China’s vast interior are…
Foreign companies make it difficult for Detroit car makers to get back to the top.
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Do you agree with these picks? This year, the higher end of Consumer Reports’ car rankings has been taken over by Asian and European car…
ME.WE: The Future of the Automobile.
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Revealed last week the ME.WE is Toyota’s vision of the future. The car has four motors at each wheel, no crankshaft, no transmission, and no…
Interesting factors of global car market
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In the past few years, foreign car companies, such as Hyundai, have been expanding into the U.S. market. However, a recent situation for Hyundai does…
With Outlook in Europe Poor, Fiat Looks to Acquire Remainder of Chrysler Shares
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The economic downturn has been hitting Fiat hard. In Italy, where the majority of Fiat’s sales occur, sales are down 13% for the first quarter…
China’s auto-maker will be opening a new facility in California to sell electric busses to local companies. The move is small, with only a few…
The Effect of Perception on Car Sales
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In early 2009 China’s government began the “Automobile Industry Adjustment and Stimulus Plan” designed to stimulate China’s domestic car market. The policy had some success…
Show Me the Carfax
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Over 120 auto dealerships have been linked to a lawsuit suing Carfax for damages resulting from engagement in anti-competitive practices. The suit, seeks damages of…
Why are There Still Car Shows?
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The marketing “world” today is significantly different than that of 40 years ago, but motors shows today are remarkably similar to those of the 1960’s. As…