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Who Will Dare Challenge Tesla Motors, Inc.?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 27, 9:03AM CDT
So far, "premium electric vehicles" are a market segment of one: Tesla's Model S owns it. Source: Tesla Motors. When will Tesla Motors ' first serious rival show up? The Silicon Valley automaker's stunning all-electric Model S sedan has won a...
GM China Sales to Exceed 3.1M in 2014 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 25, 4:53PM CDT
General Motors Co. (GM) announced that it expects to sell over 3.1 million vehicles in China in 2014
Ford Sees U.S. Auto Sales Hitting 2001 High Next Year
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 25, 2:02PM CDT
Ford Motors (F) expects the good times to keep rolling for the auto industry, predicting industrywide U.S. sales could top 17 million vehicles next year. The company sees 2015 sales of 16.8 million-17.5 million. Consensus estimates for sales this...
An Open and Shut Case: Magna Makes 50 Millionth Side Door Latch
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 25, 10:29AM CDT
Magna International Inc., the global leader in volume and sales for automotive latching products, announces that its Motrol closures manufacturing division in Guasticce, Italy, has achieved a noteworthy milestone: 50 million side-door latches manufactured for Volkswagen Group vehicles. Since starting production in 2003, Magna's Motrol division has supplied many of the Group's vehicles with its highly engineered side-door latches.
How Cadillac Will Try to Catch the German Automakers
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 25, 9:03AM CDT
Critics sang the praises of Cadillac's new-for-2014 CTS sedan when it was launched last fall. But sales have been falling. Was that really the plan? Source: General Motors. General Motors made big headlines on Tuesday, when it announced that...
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Industry Outlook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 25, 1:52AM CDT
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Industry Outlook
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 25, 1:52AM CDT
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Why General Motors' Cadillac Is Leaving Detroit
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 24, 5:34PM CDT
Last year's stunning Cadillac Elmiraj concept was said to be a preview of Cadillac's future. This week, GM confirmed that Cadillac's future will be determined in New York, not Detroit. Source: General Motors. General Motors confirmed on Tuesday...
Prospects Rise For GM, Fall For Toyota In China
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 24, 11:02AM CDT
General Motors (GM) said it expects robust growth in China, with sales topping 3.1 million vehicles this year. Archrival Toyota Motor's (TM) China joint venture cut its forecast for sales in China by 6%, the Wall Street Journal said, amid slowing...
Tennessee Leads in North American Fourth-Quarter Automotive Kick-Offs, an Industrial Info News Alert
Marketwire - Wed Sep 24, 5:30AM CDT
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- North America's automotive industry will see kick-offs for no less than 34 capital projects valued at more than $2 billion during the fourth quarter, according to Industrial Info's database. Tennessee takes the top place with a $600 million expansion.
Why the Porsche Macan Is a Very Profitable SUV
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Sep 23, 12:17PM CDT
The newest Porsche is the Macan SUV, which arrived at U.S. dealers earlier this year. Sales have been very strong. Source: Porsche. How big a deal is the new Macan SUV to Porsche? This big: In just four months on the U.S. market, year-to-date...
BorgWarner Provides Innovative Friction Technology For Volkswagen's New Hybrid Dual-Clutch Transmission
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 23, 7:00AM CDT
BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) supplies its high-performance wet friction technology for Volkswagen's new hybrid DQ 400e dual-clutch transmission, launching in the 2014 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 e-tron. The new transmission for hybrid vehicles with transversely mounted engines employs three clutches (a dual-clutch module plus a disconnecting clutch) to smoothly connect and disconnect the electric engine from the drivetrain. For all three clutches, BorgWarner's leading wet friction technology significantly improves shift performance and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) while improving fuel economy.
Global Automotive Logistics Report: 2014 Edition
M2 - Tue Sep 23, 4:30AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tfrxld/global_automotive) has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Logistics 2014" report to their offering. US demand has seen steady growth, assisted by an apparent recovery of the Big Three' manufacturers- Ford, GM and Chrysler- as well as expansion of production within the US by vehicle manufacturers from Japan, South Korea and Germany and the growing popularity of production in neighbouring Mexico. Emerging economies are seeing rapid growth in domestic demand most keenly observed in China where demand has raced ahead of the capability of the existing logistics infrastructure. Growing adoption of digital technology in the supply chain will have a profound affect of existing logistics service providers who will find themselves dealing increasingly with more sophisticated and globalised demand from suppliers and vehicle manufacturers. What will you learn from Global Automotive Logistics 2014? - A summary of market trends and developments - A comprehensive background of the automotive industry and new concepts introduced - The supply chain geography of the automotive logistics market - Vehicle manufacturer company profiles including geographical presence - A comparison of global sales and production - Spare parts logistics market size and structure - Market sizing and growth forecasts for the global inbound, finished vehicles and aftermarket segments as well as regional breakdown - Analysis of the production and logistics strategies of all the major vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers, including illustrative maps - Detailed profiles of the key logistics service providers that operate in the automotive sector The report is specifically written to provide easily accessible and valuable insight to: - Logistics service providers - Global automotive manufacturers - Automotive supply chain and logistics strategists - Market analysts and consultants - Automotive retailers - All C-level executives Key Topics Covered: 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Introduction 3.0 Backgrounds and Concepts in the Automotive Industry 4.0 Automotive Logistics Spend and Market Sizing 5.0 Vehicle Manufacturer Company Profiles 6.0 The Automotive Logistics Supply Side 7.0 Spare Parts - The Automotive Aftermarket 8.0 Component Suppliers' Manufacturing & Logistics Operations 9.0 Logistics Service Providers 10.0 The Car Carrying Shipping Market Companies Mentioned - BMW - Daimler (Mercedes Benz Passenger Cars) - FIAT/ Chrysler - Ford Motor Corporation - Honda - Hyundai Motor (including Kia) - Renault-Nissan - Toyota - Volkswagen Group - NLK - APL - BNSF - BLG - CEVA - Deutsche Bahn - DP DHL - DSV - Kerry Logistics Network - Kuehne Nagel - Menlo Worldwide Logistics - Norbert Dentressangle - Norfolk Southern - Penske Logistics - Rhenus Logistics - Ryder - Schnellecke Logistics - STVA - Syncreon - Toll Group - Union Pacific For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tf...automotive
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...
Video: GM Will Roll Out New 'Elite' Class Cadillac
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 19, 10:21AM CDT
In a bid to burnish its 112-year-old Cadillac division and enter the top-end "elite" class of luxury autos, General Motors (GM) will roll out a new, high-tech model next year. The as-yet-unnamed model will go into production in the fourth quarter...
Volkswagen Group of America Appoints Mario Guerreiro as Executive Vice President, Group Communications
Marketwire - Thu Sep 18, 10:41AM CDT
Volkswagen Group of America today announced the appointment of Mario Guerreiro (56) to the position of Executive Vice President, Volkswagen Group of America Communications. In this role, Guerreiro will be responsible for all aspects of Communications for the Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Brand. This includes corporate media relations, brand communications, all public relations campaigns, and internal communications. Guerreiro will assume the position on Oct. 1, 2014.
Volkswagen of America Presents 'Dating Site' for Car Buyers
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 18, 7:30AM CDT
Volkswagen of America has launched an innovative configuration solution at vw.com. which revolutionizes purchasing new cars on the U.S. market. The new website is based on Mackevision technology from the F_Box family. It gives both the manufacturer and its dealers an unprecedented level of integration in the production and sales processes while, for the first time ever, U.S. car buyers can find exactly the car they want via a matchmaking function.
One Reason Volkswagen (VLKAY) Stock Is Down Today
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 2:16PM CDT
The UAW proposed to negotiate on behalf of some manufacturing workers at the automaker's auto assembly plant in Tennessee, despite being rejected in an organizing vote.
Who Will Dare Challenge Tesla Motors, Inc.?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 27, 9:03AM CDT
So far, "premium electric vehicles" are a market segment of one: Tesla's Model S owns it. Source: Tesla Motors. When will Tesla Motors ' first serious rival show up? The Silicon Valley automaker's stunning all-electric Model S sedan has won a...
GM China Sales to Exceed 3.1M in 2014 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 25, 4:53PM CDT
General Motors Co. (GM) announced that it expects to sell over 3.1 million vehicles in China in 2014
Ford Sees U.S. Auto Sales Hitting 2001 High Next Year
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 25, 2:02PM CDT
Ford Motors (F) expects the good times to keep rolling for the auto industry, predicting industrywide U.S. sales could top 17 million vehicles next year. The company sees 2015 sales of 16.8 million-17.5 million. Consensus estimates for sales this...
An Open and Shut Case: Magna Makes 50 Millionth Side Door Latch
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 25, 10:29AM CDT
Magna International Inc., the global leader in volume and sales for automotive latching products, announces that its Motrol closures manufacturing division in Guasticce, Italy, has achieved a noteworthy milestone: 50 million side-door latches manufactured for Volkswagen Group vehicles. Since starting production in 2003, Magna's Motrol division has supplied many of the Group's vehicles with its highly engineered side-door latches.
How Cadillac Will Try to Catch the German Automakers
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 25, 9:03AM CDT
Critics sang the praises of Cadillac's new-for-2014 CTS sedan when it was launched last fall. But sales have been falling. Was that really the plan? Source: General Motors. General Motors made big headlines on Tuesday, when it announced that...
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Industry Outlook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 25, 1:52AM CDT
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Industry Outlook
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 25, 1:52AM CDT
Auto Stock Outlook: Strong U.S. Sales to Continue? - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Why General Motors' Cadillac Is Leaving Detroit
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 24, 5:34PM CDT
Last year's stunning Cadillac Elmiraj concept was said to be a preview of Cadillac's future. This week, GM confirmed that Cadillac's future will be determined in New York, not Detroit. Source: General Motors. General Motors confirmed on Tuesday...
Prospects Rise For GM, Fall For Toyota In China
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 24, 11:02AM CDT
General Motors (GM) said it expects robust growth in China, with sales topping 3.1 million vehicles this year. Archrival Toyota Motor's (TM) China joint venture cut its forecast for sales in China by 6%, the Wall Street Journal said, amid slowing...
Tennessee Leads in North American Fourth-Quarter Automotive Kick-Offs, an Industrial Info News Alert
Marketwire - Wed Sep 24, 5:30AM CDT
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- North America's automotive industry will see kick-offs for no less than 34 capital projects valued at more than $2 billion during the fourth quarter, according to Industrial Info's database. Tennessee takes the top place with a $600 million expansion.
Why the Porsche Macan Is a Very Profitable SUV
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Sep 23, 12:17PM CDT
The newest Porsche is the Macan SUV, which arrived at U.S. dealers earlier this year. Sales have been very strong. Source: Porsche. How big a deal is the new Macan SUV to Porsche? This big: In just four months on the U.S. market, year-to-date...
BorgWarner Provides Innovative Friction Technology For Volkswagen's New Hybrid Dual-Clutch Transmission
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 23, 7:00AM CDT
BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) supplies its high-performance wet friction technology for Volkswagen's new hybrid DQ 400e dual-clutch transmission, launching in the 2014 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 e-tron. The new transmission for hybrid vehicles with transversely mounted engines employs three clutches (a dual-clutch module plus a disconnecting clutch) to smoothly connect and disconnect the electric engine from the drivetrain. For all three clutches, BorgWarner's leading wet friction technology significantly improves shift performance and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) while improving fuel economy.
Global Automotive Logistics Report: 2014 Edition
M2 - Tue Sep 23, 4:30AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tfrxld/global_automotive) has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Logistics 2014" report to their offering. US demand has seen steady growth, assisted by an apparent recovery of the Big Three' manufacturers- Ford, GM and Chrysler- as well as expansion of production within the US by vehicle manufacturers from Japan, South Korea and Germany and the growing popularity of production in neighbouring Mexico. Emerging economies are seeing rapid growth in domestic demand most keenly observed in China where demand has raced ahead of the capability of the existing logistics infrastructure. Growing adoption of digital technology in the supply chain will have a profound affect of existing logistics service providers who will find themselves dealing increasingly with more sophisticated and globalised demand from suppliers and vehicle manufacturers. What will you learn from Global Automotive Logistics 2014? - A summary of market trends and developments - A comprehensive background of the automotive industry and new concepts introduced - The supply chain geography of the automotive logistics market - Vehicle manufacturer company profiles including geographical presence - A comparison of global sales and production - Spare parts logistics market size and structure - Market sizing and growth forecasts for the global inbound, finished vehicles and aftermarket segments as well as regional breakdown - Analysis of the production and logistics strategies of all the major vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers, including illustrative maps - Detailed profiles of the key logistics service providers that operate in the automotive sector The report is specifically written to provide easily accessible and valuable insight to: - Logistics service providers - Global automotive manufacturers - Automotive supply chain and logistics strategists - Market analysts and consultants - Automotive retailers - All C-level executives Key Topics Covered: 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Introduction 3.0 Backgrounds and Concepts in the Automotive Industry 4.0 Automotive Logistics Spend and Market Sizing 5.0 Vehicle Manufacturer Company Profiles 6.0 The Automotive Logistics Supply Side 7.0 Spare Parts - The Automotive Aftermarket 8.0 Component Suppliers' Manufacturing & Logistics Operations 9.0 Logistics Service Providers 10.0 The Car Carrying Shipping Market Companies Mentioned - BMW - Daimler (Mercedes Benz Passenger Cars) - FIAT/ Chrysler - Ford Motor Corporation - Honda - Hyundai Motor (including Kia) - Renault-Nissan - Toyota - Volkswagen Group - NLK - APL - BNSF - BLG - CEVA - Deutsche Bahn - DP DHL - DSV - Kerry Logistics Network - Kuehne Nagel - Menlo Worldwide Logistics - Norbert Dentressangle - Norfolk Southern - Penske Logistics - Rhenus Logistics - Ryder - Schnellecke Logistics - STVA - Syncreon - Toll Group - Union Pacific For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tf...automotive
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...
Video: GM Will Roll Out New 'Elite' Class Cadillac
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 19, 10:21AM CDT
In a bid to burnish its 112-year-old Cadillac division and enter the top-end "elite" class of luxury autos, General Motors (GM) will roll out a new, high-tech model next year. The as-yet-unnamed model will go into production in the fourth quarter...
Volkswagen Group of America Appoints Mario Guerreiro as Executive Vice President, Group Communications
Marketwire - Thu Sep 18, 10:41AM CDT
Volkswagen Group of America today announced the appointment of Mario Guerreiro (56) to the position of Executive Vice President, Volkswagen Group of America Communications. In this role, Guerreiro will be responsible for all aspects of Communications for the Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Brand. This includes corporate media relations, brand communications, all public relations campaigns, and internal communications. Guerreiro will assume the position on Oct. 1, 2014.
Volkswagen of America Presents 'Dating Site' for Car Buyers
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 18, 7:30AM CDT
Volkswagen of America has launched an innovative configuration solution at vw.com. which revolutionizes purchasing new cars on the U.S. market. The new website is based on Mackevision technology from the F_Box family. It gives both the manufacturer and its dealers an unprecedented level of integration in the production and sales processes while, for the first time ever, U.S. car buyers can find exactly the car they want via a matchmaking function.
One Reason Volkswagen (VLKAY) Stock Is Down Today
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 2:16PM CDT
The UAW proposed to negotiate on behalf of some manufacturing workers at the automaker's auto assembly plant in Tennessee, despite being rejected in an organizing vote.
