Subaru Outsells Tesla 100:1 in the U.S. in July; Launches First Hybrid
at The Street - Tue Aug 19, 5:00AM CDT
Subaru vastly out-sells and out-grows Tesla in the U.S. market. How does its first hybrid offering perform?
Lentuo International Inc. (LAS) Jumps: Stock Up 7% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 18, 8:16AM CDT
Lentuo International Inc. (LAS) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 7% on the day.
Subaru Wins Big on the Boom in "Crossover" SUVs
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 10, 12:20PM CDT
Sales of Subaru's Forester SUV have been white-hot since the all-new model rolled out last spring. Forester sales were up 47% last month. Source: Subaru. SUV sales are booming, and some commentators have suggested that the industry is headed for...
CNH Industrial Invests $24M to Expand Iowa Production - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 5:50PM CDT
CNH Industrial (CNHI) is making a $24-million investment to expand its production facilities in Burlington, Iowa.
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.
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).