Why Porsche Spells "Profit" at Volkswagen AG
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 27, 4:34PM CDT
The big Porsche Cayenne SUV accounted for about half of Porsche's sales last year. The new, smaller Macan SUV, shown here, should boost Porsche's -- and Volkswagen's -- profits again in 2014. Photo credit: Porsche. For the last few years, ...
Senate gives final approval to 3 anti-union bills
By JEFF AMY - AP - Thu Mar 27, 8:53AM CDT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Bills that aim to restrict union organizing and picketing practices in Mississippi, as well as limit governments' abilities to pressure employers to use unionized workers, are on their way to Gov. Phil Bryant.
Nissan to Extend Electric Car Leadership With 135-Mile Leaf
at The Street - Thu Mar 27, 5:00AM CDT
Nissan looks to introduce its longer-range all-electric LEAF already in 2014, ahead of the competition.
'Fast Money' Recap: Stressed by the Tests
at The Street - Thu Mar 27, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed the falling markets and the effect of the latest stress test results on banks.
Nissan in 1 mil vehicle recall
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Mar 26, 5:47PM CDT
Automaker Nissan Motor (NSANY) is recalling just over 1 mil cars, SUVs and vans because front passenger air bags may not inflate in a crash, reports said. It's the 2nd recall for Nissan for the same problem. In a Nat'l Highway Traffic Safety...
Honda, Toyota to Launch Fuel Cell Cars - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 26, 12:30PM CDT
Honda Motor and Toyota Motor have plans to introduce fuel-cell vehicles in the consumer market by 2015.
Bayerische Moteren Werke AG News: BMW Says Profits Are Looking Up
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 25, 3:19PM CDT
BMW SUVs like this X3 have proven to be huge sellers in markets around the world. Those sales are expected to boost BMW's profits in 2014. Photo credit: BMW. BMW has seen profits dip in recent quarters. While sales have been strong, the German...
The Internet of Cars Will Really Drive the Internet of Things
Rex Moore and Lyons George, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 23, 11:00AM CDT
The Internet of Things -- or IoT -- was one of the biggest topics at the South by Southwest Interactive conference in Austin. The impact of this technology on our economy is expected to far exceed that of smartphones. One of the biggest...
6 Cars With 300-Plus Horsepower That You Can Still Buy for Under $30,000
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 23, 10:31AM CDT
The end of the prior decade brought an odd wind of change to the auto industry, with consumers demanding simpler cars and better fuel efficiency from the gas-guzzling SUVs and large sedans that they'd been used to driving before the Great Recession....
Lane Departure Warning System Trends
M2 - Fri Mar 21, 7:48AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qm5dzd/lane_departure) has announced the addition of the "Lane Departure Warning System Trends" report to their offering. Lane Departure Warning Systems or LDWS, a type of crash-avoidance technology solution, are special electronic systems designed primarily to monitor and ensure a vehicle's position within its specified lane; and avert high speed, fatal accidents on freeways or highways. LDWS are specially designed to increase road safety by preventing run-off-road crashes or head-on collisions. Lane departure incidents are among the leading causes of fatalities on busy highways and motorways. The report analyzes and presents an overview of LDWS market worldwide. Supported with 2 market data tables, the report provides global market estimates and projections for Lane Departure Warning Systems in euros and units for years 2012 through 2017, for key regions including European Union, USA, Japan, China, and Rest of the World. The report also provides a review of market trends, growth drivers, and strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report further discusses about various types of LDWS including Sensor Types, and Vision-based Types. Key Topics Covered: 1. LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEMS (LDWS) - AN OVERVIEW 2. MARKET TRENDS 3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 4. MARKET PARTICIPANTS - Altek Corporation (Taiwan) - Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden) - Automobiles Citroen SA (Malaysia) - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (USA) - Bosch Automotive Technology (Germany) - Chrysler Group LLC (USA) - Continental AG (Germany) - Delphi Automotive LLP (UK) - DENSO Corporation (Japan) - Fiat SpA (Italy) - Ford Motor Company (USA) - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan) - General Motors Company (USA) - HELLA KGaA Hueck & Company (Germany) - Hyundai Motor America (USA) - Infiniti (USA) - Kia Motors Corporation (South Korea) - MAN Truck & Bus AG (Germany) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Japan) - Meritor WABCO (USA) - Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (USA) - Mobileye NV (The Netherlands) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) - PSA Peugeot Citro?n Group (France) - Renault SA (France) - Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany) - Takata Corporation (Japan) - Tata Ltd. (UK) - TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation (USA) - Valeo SA (France) - Vauxhall Motors (UK) - Volvo Trucks (Sweden) - Walbro Engine Management LLC (USA) 5. APPENDIX For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qm..._departure
5 Toxic Stocks to Sell Now
at The Street - Fri Mar 21, 5:00AM CDT
After a 15-month rally in the broad market, stock investors have a lot to lose right now.
Will This Upgrade Help Nissan (NSANY)?
at The Street - Tue Mar 18, 5:20PM CDT
Nissan NSANY received an upgrade to "neutral" from "sell" from UBS Tuesday. UBS sees a potential upside of 15.5% for Nissan shares based on its Tuesday opening price of $17.04 and an average analyst consensus target of $19.69.
Upgrade Alert for Nissan Motor (NSANY)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 18, 7:05AM CDT
Nissan Motor (NASDAQ:NSANY) was upgraded from Sell to Neutral at UBS today. The stock closed yesterday at $17.01 on volume of 112,000 shares, below average daily volume of 120,000. NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. manufactures and markets automobiles, light trucks, and its related parts. The Company has overseas production bases in the US, the UK, and Mexico. Nissan Motor also provides financing services and produces industrial motor vehicles such as towing tractors and forklifts.
The 2014 Audi RS7 Sportback Has Big Competition
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 16, 1:32PM CDT
The Audi RS7 Sportback offers 560 high-tech horsepower for $104,900. Photo credit: Audi German luxury-car maker Audi has seen booming growth in recent years, growth that has made it the most profitable part of the giant Volkswagen Group . That...
5 Auto Brands That Fared the Worst in the IIHS Crash Safety Tests -- No. 2 Is a Real Shock!
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 16, 10:31AM CDT
Last week we examined the importance of fuel economy for the typical consumer. While I might be in the minority when it comes to fuel efficiency, it's quite evident that the majority of consumers prefer improved gas mileage from their previous...
Why Is the 2014 Nissan Altima America's Best-Selling Car?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 6:00PM CDT
So far this year, the Nissan Altima has out-sold its midsize sedan rivals -- and every other car in America. Photo credit: Nissan What is America's best-selling car? You'd be excused if you guessed Toyota 's Camry, or Honda 's Accord --...
Will Kia's New Electric Soul Succeed?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 1:15PM CDT
The Kia Soul EV is expected to arrive at U.S. dealers soon. Photo credit: Kia Motors Despite the flashy success of Tesla Motors , battery-electric cars haven't exactly taken the world by storm. But that hasn't stopped automakers from Nissan ...
Risk-Wary Investors Deal Nippon Stocks A Harsh Blow
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Mar 14, 4:42PM CDT
While U.S. markets lodged a disappointing week, markets overseas put in some of the worst performances in a year. The Tokyo Stock Exchange was hardest hit among those, with the Nikkei 225 tumbling 3.3% Friday -- leaving the index down 6.2% in its...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, Honda Motor, Energy XXI (Bermuda) and EPL Oil & Gas
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 14, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM-Free Report), Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (OTC:NSANY-Free Report), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC-Free Report), Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. (Nasdaq:EXXI-Free Report) and EPL Oil & Gas Inc. (NYSE:EPL-Free Report).
The 2014 BMW X3 Is Posting Big Sales Gains
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 13, 7:15PM CDT
The 2014 BMW X3 has posted strong sales gains around the world. Photo credit: BMW. BMW said this week that its global sales in February set a record. Combined sales for BMW's three automotive brands -- BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce -- were up...