Ford Sells Half a Million F-150s with EcoBoost - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 05, 6:30PM CDT
Ford Motor Co. (F) has sold half a million F-150 trucks equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine.
Honda Q4 Earnings Beat Ests, Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 28, 10:00AM CDT
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (HMC) posted a 125.1% rise in earnings to ??170.5 billion ($1.66 billion) or ??94.61 (92 cents) per share in the fourth quarter
The 2015 Subaru Outback Is Just What We Expected
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 20, 10:30AM CDT
The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback was revealed in New York this week. Photo credit: Subaru. Subaru took the wraps off its all-new 2015 Outback in New York on Thursday. I was there, and I got a close-up look at the new Subaru and heard what the...
Bridgestone Corp. Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty for Fixing Prices and Rigging Bids on Auto Parts Installed in U.S. Cars
M2 - Thu Apr 17, 4:49AM CDT
A former Bridgestone Corp. executive has agreed to plead guilty and to serve 18 months in a U.S. prison for his role in an international conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids of automotive anti-vibration rubber parts sold in the United States and elsewhere, the Department of Justice announced today.
Three Bridgestone Corp. Executives Indicted for Roles in Fixing Prices and Rigging Bids on Auto Parts Installed in U.S. Cars
M2 - Wed Apr 16, 4:46AM CDT
A Cleveland federal grand jury returned an indictment against one current executive and two former executives of Bridgestone Corp. for their roles in an international conspiracy to fix prices of automotive anti-vibration rubber parts sold in the United States and elsewhere, the Department of Justice announced today.
The 2015 Subaru Outback: New but Not Different
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 14, 6:00PM CDT
Subaru released this "teaser photo" of the all-new 2015 Outback. The new Outback will be unveiled later this week. Photo credit: Subaru Subaru has powered its corporate parent, Fuji Heavy Industry , to big profits by following a simple formula:...
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
Toyota Sienna: Roomy family vehicle
By ANN M. JOB - AP - Wed Feb 26, 11:04AM CST
Remember when Toyota's quintessential family vehicle, the Sienna, was called a minivan?
5 Reasons Why the 2015 Legacy Could Be Promising for Subaru
ICRA Online, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 22, 10:11AM CST
Subaru, Fuji Heavy Industries ' automotive division, finally unveiled its 2015 Legacy sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. There has been plenty of speculation over this car ever since the Japanese automaker showcased the Legacy concept car at the LA...
Gov: Bridgestone agrees to plead guilty
By PETE YOST - AP - Thu Feb 13, 12:49PM CST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bridgestone Corp. has agreed to plead guilty in a price-fixing conspiracy and pay a $425 million criminal fine in a Justice Department probe that has swept the automotive parts industry.
The Hottest Car Brand in America Needs Its 2015 Legacy to Rival Ford's Fusion
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 08, 9:15AM CST
Subaru's 2015 Legacy sedan needs to reverse its sales decline. Source: Subaru. Subaru, an automotive unit of Fuji Heavy Industries , is easily one of the hottest brands in America after posting back-to-back sales increases of 26% in 2012 and...
2014 SUBARU Motorsport Activities
M2 - Fri Jan 10, 11:11AM CST
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI) - the maker of Subaru automobiles and Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) *1 unveiled the new racing car developed from the all-new WRX STI for 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance race in 2014 and announced an outline of SUBARU Motorsport activities for 2014 at the Auto Salon 2014 with NAPAC (Japan Car Parts and Aftermarket Promotion Association).
Subaru Celebrates Production of 20 Million Units in Japan
M2 - Thu Jan 09, 9:28AM CST
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that cumulative production of Subaru vehicles in Japan has reached 20 million units since the start of production in 1958.
2013 Report on the International Automotive Transmission Market - Global Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Wed Jan 08, 6:04AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4q52b8/automotive) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Automotive Transmission Market - Global Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. A transmission system helps power to propagate from power source (engine) to drive mechanism. These systems utilize clutch and gears to provide speed and torque conversions from crank shaft to wheels. Transmission systems have been constantly evolving from manual to automatic or from 5 speed gears to even 8 speed gears. Varying needs of the users such as improved fuel economy, increasing vehicle performance requirements, greater power requirements, and enhanced driving experience have led to tremendous changes and developments in automotive transmission systems. Amid certain technical limitations of CVT and high cost constraints of DCT, these transmission systems find very less installation rate in commercial vehicles all over the globe. The developing markets such as India and Brazil, automobile manufacturers are yet to explore use of these technologies at greater levels. Major automakers such as Volkswagen (Germany) and Honda (Japan) manufacture these transmission systems in-house or with collaboration/partnership with Tier-I technology or component providers, thereby leaving low market space for independent transmission system manufacturers. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Europe: Dct & Cvt Market 6 Asia-Pacific: Dct & Cvt Market 7 North America: Dvt & Cvt Market 8 Rest Of The World: Dct & Cvt Market 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Aisin Aw Co. Ltd - Borgwarner Inc. - Fiat Powertrain - Fuji Heavy Industries (Fhi) - Getrag Corporate Group - Gkn Driveline - Hilite International - Hofer Powertrain Gmbh - Iav Automotive Engineering - Jatco Ltd - Luk Gmbh & Co. Kg - Magna Powertrain - Miba Ag - Ntc Powertrain - Oerlikon Graziano Spa - Ricardo Plc - Sulzer Ltd - Tremec - Valeo - Zf Friedrichshafen Ag For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4q52b8/automotive
Japan, Turkey plan talks on economic partnership
By ELAINE KURTENBACH - AP - Tue Jan 07, 7:21AM CST
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Turkey agreed Tuesday to begin talks on an economic partnership agreement, part of a drive to build closer ties as they also step up cooperation on nuclear technology.
Subaru Sets All-Time Annual Sales Records in the US, Canada, and Australia
M2 - Tue Jan 07, 4:10AM CST
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that Subaru has set all-time annual sales records in 2013 in its major markets including the US, Canada, and Australia.
Global Robot Cars and Trucks Market Report 2013 to 2019
M2 - Thu Jan 02, 8:17AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lvpd5t/robot_cars_and) has announced the addition of a new report "Global Robot Cars and Trucks Market Report 2013 to 2019" to their offering. As automated process hits the auto industry as a disruptive force, it parallels the automated piloting of the airline industry that saw significant labor savings implementation. Robot cars and trucks incrementally add automated process to driving. As software is added to cars and trucks it is done in concert with modification to the steering, breaking, and other automotive systems. Change is incremental, we do not have fully functioning robot cars immediately, rather, steering, collision avoidance, parking, test driving, series of camera and radar based monitoring systems, lane assist, and adaptive cruise control are being implemented, presaging rapid adoption of robot cars and trucks as the various functions mature and work in the real world. Robot car and truck commercial autonomous car market shipments forecasts indicate that markets beginning to develop in 2014 will rise to $3.6 billion by 2019. Growth is a result of various moves toward autonomous vehicles that park themselves, provide automated steering, are used as test vehicles, are used as mapping vehicles, and that provide driver alerts but fall sort of complete robotically operated car vehicles. Market driving forces relate primarily to the need for increased safety and personizalization for autos. Car manufacturers are positioning with robot car models to meet demand at the high end. Many robot vehicle car vendors are making automation for personal vehicles and trucks a reality. Key Topics Covered: 1. Robot Cars and Trucks Market Definition and Market Dynamics 2. Robot Cars and Trucks Market Shares and Market Forecasts 3. Robot Cars and Trucks Product Description 4. Robot Cars and Trucks Technology 5. Robot Cars and Trucks Company Description Companies Mentioned: - 5 Toyota - 7 Porsche SE - Allen Vanguard - Audi - BAE Systems - BMW - Chrysler / Dodge - Daimler AG/Mercedes-Benz - ECA Robotics - Elbit Systems - Evatran Group - Ford / Lincoln - Fuji Heavy Industries / Subaru - G-NIUS - GM / Cadillac - General Dynamics - Google Self-Driving Car - Honda - Hyundai - Jaguar Land Rover - Kairos Autonami - Kongsberg - Lockheed Martin - Mesa Robotics - Mitsubishi - Nissan - Qualcomm - Thales Group - Vecna Technologies - Visteon - Volkswagen - Volvo - WiTricity - iRobot For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lv...t_cars_and
Honda Posts Nov Sales, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 31, 6:11PM CST
Shares of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. increased 0.74% to $41.11 on Dec 26, 2013 after the automaker released the Nov 2013 sales results
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights:Honda Motor, Fuji Heavy Industries, Ford Motor, Toyota Motor and General Motors
PR Newswire - Mon Dec 23, 8:30AM CST
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 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC-Free Report), Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (OTC:FUJHY-Free Report), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F-Free Report), Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM-Free Report) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM-Free Report).
Honda Beats Ford, Toyota, GM in Safety - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 20, 1:10PM CST
Honda has the maximum top-rated cars in the new vehicle safety ratings list released by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.