Subaru Has Big Plans for the All-New 2015 Legacy Sedan
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 27, 5:20PM CDT
Subaru's Legacy has long been overshadowed by its iconic sibling, the Outback wagon. But that's about to change: the all-new 2015 Legacy is getting a big marketing push of its own from Subaru. Source: Subaru How important is the iconic Outback...
Why Does Subaru Keep Making the Outback Bigger and Bigger?
Bret Kenwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 27, 3:30PM CDT
2015 Subaru Outback. Source: Subaru Over the years, Fuji Heavy Industries , the parent company of Subaru , has increased the Outback in size, moving from a smaller, zippier wagon, to a larger, heavier vehicle. Has this been a good move by Subaru...
Can Subaru's Dream Run Continue in the U.S.?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 27, 11:01AM CDT
Subaru, the automotive division of Fuji Heavy Industries , is on an exceptional growth trajectory in the U.S. Its strategies to date have paid off handsomely, winning the loyalty of U.S. buyers. The company generates more than half its sales from...
What Makes the Forester the Driving Force Behind Subaru's U.S. Ambitions?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 26, 11:01AM CDT
Americans are in love with Subaru's cars as the Japanese automaker understands the U.S. car buyers' tastes uncannily well. No wonder Subaru has won the Motor Trend "SUV of the Year" award three times since 2009. This year, it went to the 2014...
Why Did Subaru Redesign Its Outback Wagon?
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 11:24AM CDT
Subaru, the automotive manufacturing unit of Fuji Heavy Industries , launched the world's first sport-utility wagon way back in 1995. That model, branded as the "Legacy Outback," prophesied the "crossover" concept, offering both SUV and compact...
How Subaru Is Riding the New SUV Boom
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 20, 12:25PM CDT
Vehicles that blend the attributes of cars and old-school SUVs have been big sellers in 2014. Sales of Subaru's latest Forester are up over 46%. Source: Subaru What's up in the U.S. auto market? I'll tell you what's up: SUVs and crossovers. ...
Subaru sued over claims of dangerous auto defect
AP - Fri Jul 18, 4:55PM CDT
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Some Subaru vehicle models have a defect that could lead to engine failure while they're being driven, a federal lawsuit says.
Global Light Vehicle Engine Technologies Market 2014 with Long-Term Forecasts to 2029
M2 - Wed Jul 16, 3:52AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9fcncj/global_light) has announced the addition of the "Global Light Vehicle Engine Technologies Market - Forecasts to 2029" report to their offering. This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the global light vehicle Engine technologies sector, its suppliers, top markets, technologies and market forecasts. This global market study offers: - Diesel and gasoline, fuel injection system and forced induction fitment and size data for the top 14* markets - A review of the latest technological developments and market trends (combustion strategies such as: Atkinson cycle; HCCI/CAI; lean burn; variable compression ratio and stratified charge). Also: fuel injection system developments; effects of downsizing and downspeeding; kinetic and thermal energy recovery; forced induction; engine material developments; variable valve actuation; alternatives to the internal combustion engine and alternative fuels such as hydrogen and CNG. - Regional supplier market share data tables and commentary - Exclusive interviews with OE suppliers including Tenneco, Zircotec, Nemak and Kolbenschmidt (news and interviews only available in QUBE) - A sector PESTER analysis - Updated profiles of the major engine technology suppliers including their strategies and prospects Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. PESTER analysis 3. Technology overview Base engines - Combustion - HCCI/CAI - OEMs and HCCI - Lean burn - Atkinson developments - Split cycle engines in the future - Stratified charge - Variable compression ratio - Variable compression ratio engines - Fuel injection systems - Diesel - Injection rate shaping - Variable nozzle - Rail pressures - Supplier competitive positioning - Petrol - Supplier competitive positioning - Downsizing/downspeeding - Pendulum dampers - Active engine mounts - Energy recovery - Rankine heat engines - Thermoelectric generators - KERS - Stirling engines - Forced induction - Technical developments and innovation - Ignition - Alternative ignition systems - Materials Powersplit hybrids - Other alternative engines Alternative fuels - Biodiesel - Ethanol - Hydrogen - Daimler - General Motors - Honda - Hyundai - Toyota - Natural gas and LPG - Future fuels conclusions 4. OEM overview - BMW - Daimler - Fiat-Chrysler - Ford - Fuji Heavy Industries - GM - Honda - Hyundai-Kia - Jaguar Land Rover - Nissan - PSA Peugeot Citro?n - Renault - Toyota - Volkswagen - Volvo 5. Supplier overview - Behr Gmbh & Co. KG - BorgWarner - Robert Bosch GmbH - Bosch-Mahle - Continental AG - Delphi Automotive - Denso - Federal-Mogul - Honeywell International Inc. - IHI/IHI Charging Systems International - Keihin Corp - Martinrea - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Modine - Schaeffler Group (INA-Holding) - Sogefi - Valeo - Visteon 6. Market forecasts - Diesel engines - Petrol engines - Fuel injection systems - Turbochargers For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9f...obal_light
Japan Aircraft Development Corporation and Five Japanese Companies Sign Memorandum on Participation in Development and Production of Boeing 777X Next-generation Large-size Passenger Jet
JCN Newswire - Thu Jun 12, 5:54AM CDT
Japan Aircraft Development Corporation (JADC) and five Japan Aircraft Industries (JAI) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI); Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI); Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI); ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. (SMIC); and NIPPI Corporation (NIPPI) - have signed Memorandum of Agreement for their participation in the project to develop and produce The Boeing Company's next-generation large-size passenger jet, the Boeing 777X.
Boeing, 5 Japanese suppliers ink 777X deal
By YURI KAGEYAMA - AP - Thu Jun 12, 5:24AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — Boeing inked a deal Thursday for five Japanese companies to manufacture key components for its twin aisle 777X jets but the contract doesn't include making the wings, which were a source of delays for the 787 Dreamliner.
What Subaru Changed With the All-New 2015 Outback
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 10, 5:45PM CDT
Subaru's U.S. chief Tom Doll stands with his boss, Fuji Heavy CEO Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, in front of the all-new 2015 Outback at the New York International Auto Show in April. Source: Subaru. Subaru announced last week that its all-new 2015 Outback ...
Why the 2015 Outback Is Critical to Subaru's Success
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 09, 5:15PM CDT
Fuji Heavy CEO Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, right, posed for photos with Subaru's U.S. chief Tom Doll and an all-new 2015 Outback at the New York International Auto Show in April. Source: Subaru Subaru announced last week that its all-new 2015 Outback...
How Subaru Changed the All-New 2015 Outback
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 08, 2:02PM CDT
The 2015 Subaru Outback was unveiled in New York in April. It's all-new, but it's not dramatically different -- an incremental improvement that should please Subaru's many fans. Source: Subaru. Subaru announced last week that its all-new 2015...
US accuses ex-Japanese executive of price-fixing
AP - Fri Jun 06, 8:43AM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department says a grand jury has indicted a former executive at a Japanese auto parts maker on accusations that he helped fix the prices of seatbelts sold to leading Japanese automakers.
Former Top Executive of Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturer Indicted for Role in Conspiracy to Fix Prices
M2 - Fri Jun 06, 3:25AM CDT
A Detroit federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against a former top executive of a Japanese manufacturer of automotive parts for his participation in a conspiracy to fix prices of seatbelts, the Department of Justice announced today.
Ford Completes First ABS Transaction in China - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 28, 4:54PM CDT
Ford Automotive Finance (China), the Chinese subsidiary of Ford Motor Credit Company, a part of Ford Motor Co. (F), announced that it has completed the first asset-backed securitization (ABS) in the country.
General Motors Announces Recall in Australia - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 27, 4:20PM CDT
General Motors' (GM) Australian subsidiary, GM Holden, announced the recall of about 46,000 cars in Australia and New Zealand.
Panasonic Wants Tesla Gigafactory to Itself - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 27, 12:54PM CDT
Tesla Motors, Inc.'s (TSLA) Gigafactory might have Panasonic Corporation (PCRFY) as a partner and sole manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells
Ford's Turkish Facility to Produce 2 New Cars - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 23, 5:20PM CDT
Ford Otosan, the Turkish joint venture of Ford Motor Co. (F), announced that it has opened a new production facility in Yenikoy, Turkey, to produce 2 new vehicles