Alliances are ok...Consolidation...Maybe not
May 2, 2010
Airline alliances: just another big company? | travolon.com
Alliances are smart for the airlines and afford the consumer more choicesmergers typically mean reduced capacity, which can mean higher fares, and a trickle down effect to the rest of the tourism industry.
Incentive for Retail sales...Does the car industry really want to do this?
March 20, 2010
Toyota has upped the ante again in light of their recent recalls to once again open the flood gates of incentives...What will this all mean?
Tesla Motors Model S Faces Challenges
January 25, 2010
[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.
November 18, 2009
Honda Targets Return To Pre-Crisis Profitability | online.wsj.com
The 2010 year is shaping up to be a very interesting one for fleet purchasers. The Detroit Big 3 have all dramatically scaled back their fleet programs. Part of the void created by this has been filled by the Koreans.
Pre-Owned Certified Gaining Traction
September 20, 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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.
ATMs could distribute prepaid Visa cards
January 23, 2012
PayPal can thrive as a standalone company
January 9, 2012
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December 16, 2011
European women wonder why their insurance premiums will increase
December 15, 2011
Can Verisk Analytics sell its advisory loss cost products overseas?
November 22, 2011