Toyota Sales Remain Strong; Weak Fiscal Guidance a Drag - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 27 mins ago
On Sep 18, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Toyota Motor Corporation (TM).
Watch Out, Google: This Company Just Lapped You With Its Driverless Car
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 9:22AM CDT
Audi's self-driving prototypes will soon be hitting California's roads. Earlier this year, the brand showed an A7 sedan equipped with its prototype "Piloted" system, which can drive the car under certain conditions. Source: Audi. If you happen to...
Toyota Recalls 20K Vehicles for Improper Fuel Pipe Welding - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 19, 9:10AM CDT
Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) has announced a global recall of 20,000 vehicles equipped with its 2GR-FE V-6 engines.
Ford to Cut Fiesta Production in Europe on Low Demand - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 19, 9:00AM CDT
Ford Motor Co. (F) is planning to reduce the production of the Fiesta hatchback in Europe due to plummeting demand in some key markets in the continent.
Tata Motors' August Global Sales Reach 73,524 Units - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 12:20PM CDT
Tata Motors Limited's (TTM) global sales, inclusive of Jaguar Land Rover, totaled 73,524 vehicles in Aug 2014.
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd.
Business Wire - Wed Sep 17, 8:01AM CDT
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of "a-" of Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. (NGRe) (Hamilton, Bermuda). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The Global Automotive OEM Telematics Market 2014
M2 - Tue Sep 16, 10:18AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3tsq7p/the_global) has announced the addition of the "The Global Automotive OEM Telematics Market" report to their offering. According to a new research report, shipments of OEM embedded telematics systems worldwide are forecasted to grow from 8.4 million units in 2013 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.6 percent to reach 54.5 million units in 2020. Moreover, forecasts that the number of cars sold worldwide equipped with head-units featuring handset-based telematics capabilities will grow from 7.0 million in 2013 to 68.5 million in 2020. Telematics is a broad term that may be applied to a wide range of connected services in the automotive industry. What are the latest trends on the global car OEM telematics market? The author estimates that almost 12 percent of all cars sold worldwide in 2013 were equipped with OEM embedded telematics. Examples of applications include eCall and roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, vehicle diagnostics, connected navigation and infotainment, Wi-Fi hotspot, convenience applications, usage-based insurance, leasing and rental fleet management, as well as electronic road charging. Get up to date with the latest industry trends in this new 170-page report in Berg Insight's M2M Research Series. The Global Automotive OEM Telematics Market is a comprehensive strategy report from Berg Insight analysing the latest developments on the connected car market worldwide. This strategic research report from Berg Insight provides you with 170 pages of unique business intelligence including 5-year industry forecasts and expert commentary on which to base your business decisions. Highlights from this report: - Insights from numerous executive interviews with market leading companies. - New data on car populations and new car registrations worldwide. - Comprehensive overview of the car OEM telematics value chain and key applications. - In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments. - Detailed profiles of 17 major car OEMs and their telematics propositions. - Market forecasts by region lasting until 2020. This report answers the following questions: - Which are the key OEM telematics applications? - What is the current status of the car OEM telematics industry? - How will regulatory developments affect the telematics industry? - Which are the leading telematics service providers? - How are mobile operators positioning themselves in the telematics value chain? - How can smartphones be leveraged for telematics services? - What telematics offerings are available from the leading car OEMs today? - What business models are used by car OEMs? - How will the market evolve in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and MEA? Key Topics Covered: 1 The global passenger car market - Car manufacturers - Overview of car OEM telematics services - Regulatory compliance - Market trends 2 Car telematics solutions - Car telematics infrastructure - Car telematics applications - Connectivity options 3 OEM telematics propositions - BMW - Daimler Group - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Ford Motor Company - General Motors - Honda Motor Company - Hyundai Motor Group - Jaguar Land Rover Automotive - Mazda Motor Corporation - Nissan Motor Company - PSA Peugeot Citro?n - Renault Group - Subaru - Tesla Motors - Toyota Motor Corporation - Volkswagen Group - Volvo Car Group 4 Telematics solution providers - Telematics service providers - Mobile operators 5 Market forecasts and trends - Car telematics market forecasts - Application trends - Value chain analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3tsq7p/the_global
Nissan
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Sep 15, 5:53PM CDT
Nissan (NSANY) CEO Carlos Ghosn said Mon. that the Japanese carmaker may begin external procurement for its electric-vehicle batteries with LG Chem as it prepares to cut internal manufacturing. Nissan shares fell 0.2% to 19.59.
Ford (F) Makes Announcement of 3 Recalls in North America - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 15, 5:20PM CDT
On Friday, Ford Motor Co. (F) announced three separate recalls in North America.
Goodyear Benefits from New Products & Capital Deployment - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 15, 8:50AM CDT
On Sep 11, 2014, we issued an updated research report on The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT).
Honda Gains from Business Expansion & Product Launches - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 12, 9:20AM CDT
On Sep 11, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (HMC).
Is Nissan Motor (NSANY) Stock A Great Combo of Value and Growth? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 11, 7:44AM CDT
Nissan Motor may be an interesting play thanks to its forward PE of 9.4, its P/S ratio of 0.4, and its decent dividend yield of 2.53%
China's auto sales slow in August
By JOE McDONALD - AP - Thu Sep 11, 4:33AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — China's auto sales growth decelerated further in August to 8.5 percent while sales of SUVs surged by nearly a third.
Auto Sales Are Hot - Here's How To Get A Good Deal
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 10, 7:02AM CDT
How can you find a great price on a car now that U.S. auto sales are riding high? They rose to an annual rate of 17.5 million in August, the highest since 2005, according to analysts. The auto industry is in a buoyant mood, and one might think no...
Why the Nissan LEAF Is Making Rivals Green With Envy
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 06, 9:06AM CDT
The U.S. electric vehicle market is on fire, with nearly 33% sales growth in the first half of 2014 over the same period in 2013. And if we consider that sales in the first half of the year are usually slower than in the second, the category is in...
Auto Stock Roundup: August Sales Data, Tesla Dominates Headlines - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 05, 12:18PM CDT
Most automakers revealed their monthly U.S. sales data, while Tesla (TSLA) grabbed the spotlight with two major developments.
U.S. Auto Sales Up 6% Y/Y in August, General Motors Leads - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 4:40PM CDT
The Labor Day weekend helped drive U.S. light-vehicle sales up 6% year over year to 1.59 million in Aug 2014.
Is Tesla Motors (TSLA) Stock Still a Buy? - Stocks in the News
Zacks Research Staff - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 11:49AM CDT
Despite a huge run up earlier in the year, is there any value left in Tesla Motors shares?
Mobileye Hits Brakes After Q2 Earnings Barely Beat
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 04, 9:51AM CDT
Mobileye (MBLY), a maker of camera-based driver-assistance systems, posted Q2 sales and earnings early Thursday that beat estimates, but just barely, and investors took profits in the white-hot IPO in morning trading. The Jerusalem-based company...
GM's Spark EV Underwhelming, but Electric Motor Could Threaten Tesla
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 5:00AM CDT
The Chevrolet Spark EV isn't as impressive as its competitors, but its powerful electric motor could be the heart of a more exciting car in the future.