Mr. Craig Carlson

CEO & Managing Director, The Carlson Group LLC

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Tesla Motors Model S Faces Challenges

January 25, 2010

Analysis of:[USA] Telsa Secures $465M DOE Loan To Build $50,000 Electyric Cars In California | www.detnews.com

Tesla surprised the world with its innovative Roadster. It is a very different senerio, however, to build a car from scratch. The roadster started with a fully sorted Lotus platform. The S is a "clean sheet" of paper vehicle.

Pre-Owned Certified Gaining Traction

September 20, 2009

Analysis of:Secondhand Luxury Helps BMW, Mercedes Dealers Lure U.S. Buye | www.bloomberg.com

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and all are seeing a glut of pre-owned vehicles on the market. This is partially fueled by lease returns, but bank repos and early trade-ins due to high, unaffordable payments are a major contributor.

Hybrid Wars - Toyota vs. Paice

September 8, 2009

Analysis of:Toyota Patent Trade Case May Threaten Hybrid Imports | www.bloomberg.com

The Hybrid Drive Wars have begun. Toyota, the global leader in hybrid technology and issued patents faces a litigation minded, technology development company led by experienced automotive professionals.

Chrysler/Fiat to make Major New Product Decisions

September 2, 2009

Analysis of:Chrysler Said to Set Board Review of Models, Fiat Integration | www.bloomberg.com

Chrysler Group LLC is finalizing its next generation products and will present to its board in September. This is a very large challenge on many levels. Issues including CAFE Standards, new platforms, Fiat/Chrysler integration and production volume must be addressed.

GM Adjusts Production Reflecting Increased Demand

August 20, 2009

Analysis of:GM to Raise Vehicle Production | online.wsj.com

GM is increasing its production of certain vehicles and returning approximately 1500 people to work.

Ford Pioneers Smart Grid - PHEV Communication System

August 20, 2009

Analysis of:Ford announces electric vehicle-to-grid communications system | green.autoblog.com

Ford, in conjunction with a range of utility partners, is moving forward with a next generation smart charging system that will communicate with both the driver and the power grid.

Ford Leading the Way with New Models

August 10, 2009

Analysis of:Ford Speeds New Models to Build on Gain in U.S. Sales | www.bloomberg.com

Ford's acceleration of its vehicle development is starting to pay dividends. Their next generation vehicles both look good and are well matched to projected demand.

Toyota Adjusts to Global Industry Changes

August 7, 2009

Analysis of:Toyota Streamlines North American Management to Speed Recovery | www.bloomberg.com

Toyota has realigned its US management to both respond to market changes faster and proactively adjust its product mix and planning volumes.

Chevrolet Caprice G8?

July 17, 2009

Analysis of:GM's Lutz Makes Another U-Turn | online.wsj.com

* Market just becoming aware of G8 * Not may V-8 performance RWD vehicles * Ford eliminating Crown Vic in near term, Police replacement? * Goes in wrong direction regarding CAFE requirements

Long Road for Dealers

July 17, 2009

Analysis of:U.S. House Passes Bill Making GM, Chrysler Rehire Car Dealers | www.bloomberg.com

* Very Close House Vote 219-208 * Not a Priority for Senate * President opposes * May have Legal problems

Complementary Inventions Produce Faster Revenue

July 14, 2009

Analysis of:Invent, Invent, Invent | www.nytimes.com

- Focus on strategic improvements to established technologies - Become an expert at searching the Patent data base - Think about an exit plan, licensing or product development

FORD Positioned for Growth

July 14, 2009

Analysis of:Ford May End GM’s 78-Year Streak as Top-Selling U.S. Automaker | www.bloomberg.com

- Ford's product line is well positioned for current demand - Next generation product/technology platforms are industry leading - Understands how to be profitable selling hybrid vehicles

GM's Last Chance

July 13, 2009

Analysis of:GM Takes New Direction | online.wsj.com

* Greatly Reduced Cost Structure * Reduced Dealer Group allowing for more successful dealers * Good start on new products

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