The Weitz Company Starts Construction at the Volkswagen Chattanooga East Warehouse Expansion
Business Wire - Mon May 18, 10:57AM CDT
The Weitz Company, a national design and construction firm, is readying the East Warehouse Expansion for Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Take Cover In These Interesting Value Plays
Joe Leider - at Seeking Alpha - Sat May 16, 10:32AM CDT
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Robot Cars and Trucks: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2015 to 2021
M2 - Fri May 15, 6:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dhkp5c/robot_cars_and) has announced the addition of Wintergreen Research, Inc's new report "Robot Cars and Trucks: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2015 to 2021" to their offering. The 2015 study has 413 pages, 156 tables and figures. Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as robot cars and trucks permit users to implement automated driving. Fleet vehicles from Uber, Google and similar users are likely to be the early adopter groups. Robot car and truck commercial autonomous car market shipments forecasts indicate that markets beginning to develop in 2015 will rise to $868 million by 2021. 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 personalization 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. This robot car and truck shipment analysis is based on consideration of the metrics for the number of cars shipped, percent of cars outfitted with automated cruise control, and probable market penetrations of robot cars. Experience using the robot cars and trucks is another factor that contributes to development of triangulation regarding market forecasts for the sector. Key Topics: - Robot Cars and Trucks - Robot steering - Robot breaking - Robot automotive systems - Autonomous functions for vehicles - Collision avoidance - Automated parking - Robot Parking - Robot test driving - Car cameras - Truck follow me systems - Radar based monitoring systems - Lane assist - Adaptive cruise control 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 - Allen Vanguard - Audi - BAE Systems - BMW - Bosch Group - Boston Dynamics - Buick Group - Chrysler / Dodge - Daimler AG / Mercedes-Benz - Ford / Lincoln - Fuji Heavy Industries / Subaru - GM / Cadillac - General Dynamics - Google - Google Self-Driving Car - iRobot Revenue - Jaguar Land Rover - Kairos - Kairos Autonomi - Kongsberg - Lockheed Martin - Mitsubishi - Nissan - Qualcomm - Tesla - Thales Group - Toyota / Lexus - Visteon - Volkswagen / Audi - Volkswagen / Porsche - Volvo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dh...t_cars_and Source: Wintergreen Research, Inc
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United States Electric Vehicle (EV) Market 2015-2019 - Market to grow at a CAGR of 24.02%
M2 - Fri May 15, 5:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fv42gh/electric_vehicle) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle (EV) Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The EV market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 24.02% over the period 2014-2019 This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the EV market in the US for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, the report considers the unit sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) in the US. The EV market can be segmented primarily into two, namely, hybrid EVs and PEVs. The market is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period because of improving infrastructure in the country. The state governments are providing various incentives and rebates to consumers and businesses to install EVSE and the promotions for customers to have their personal charging station will have a positive impact on the market. According to the report, both consumers and the government are concerned about the environment and this has resulted in increased demand for EVs in the US. Stringent emission norms to control and reduce carbon emissions have also increased. Further, the report states that the limited availability of service stations and high maintenance costs hinders the sales of EVs in the US. This report only considers the two segments of PEVs mentioned below: - All-electric/Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Key Vendors - Ford Motor - General Motors - Nissan Motor - Tesla Motor - Toyota Motor Other Prominent Vendors - American Honda Motor - BMW North America - CODA Automotive - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - GGT Electric - Global Electric Motorcars - Mercedes-Benz USA - Mitsubishi North America - Myers Motors - Phoenix Motorcars - Porsche Cars North America - THINK North America - Volkswagen Group of America - ZAP Jonway For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fv...ic_vehicle
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Porsche considering hybrid 911
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed May 13, 8:35AM CDT
Wall Street Breakfast: European Stocks Rise After GDP Data
Wall Street Breakfast - at Seeking Alpha - Wed May 13, 5:31AM CDT
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Volkswagen drama to continue?
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed May 13, 3:44AM CDT
Audi, Ford, China Mobile, Volkswagen, IBM and JD.com to Host Press Day Events at CES Asia
Business Wire - Tue May 12, 1:00PM CDT
The International CES Asia(TM) today announced that Audi, Ford, China Mobile, Volkswagen, IBM and JD.com will host press conferences as part of its official Press Day schedule. Open exclusively to registered CES Asia press and industry analysts, Press Day will showcase 2015 CES Asia exhibitor press conferences with major product and company news from 9 AM-3:45 PM, Monday, May 25, at the Kerry Hotel. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)(R) and co-produced by INTEX, CES Asia will run May 25-27 in Shanghai, China, and will draw global businesses to showcase the latest products and technologies entering the Asian marketplace.
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The Untold Story Of Automobile Manufacturers
Aloha Insight - at Seeking Alpha - Tue May 12, 12:54PM CDT
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GM Joins VW, Tesla In Struggle With Weak China Sales
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue May 12, 12:48PM CDT
General Motors (GM) cut prices on cars it sells in China to counter declining deliveries amid slower economic growth and increased competition from local automakers. It joins rival Volkswagen (VLKAY), which has stepped up incentives in the world's...
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U.S. Automakers Sag In China's Downturn
Wolf Richter - Seeking Alpha - Tue May 12, 8:48AM CDT
China is GM's largest market. The People's Bank of China cut interest rates for the third time in six months on Sunday due to "big downward pressure," as it said ; it wasn't kidding. For years, the smartphone market was in a frenzy. The...
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Volkswagen making commercial vehicle reorganization push
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon May 11, 2:04PM CDT
Volkswagen AG: One Of My Favorite Picks In Europe
Sam Kovacs - at Seeking Alpha - Mon May 11, 11:24AM CDT
How a Strong Dollar Affects Auto Stocks
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 11, 11:01AM CDT
Strong pickup sales gave General Motors a big boost during the first quarter -- but the strength of the U.S. dollar cost it about $1.8 billion. Source: General Motors Co. There were several common themes in the first-quarter earnings reports from...
F: 15.58 (+0.10), GM: 35.05 (+0.14), TM: 139.43 (+0.06), FCAU: 15.47 (+0.02), HMC: 35.20 (+0.20)
Safest Cars: Top Recommended Choices
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 09, 1:00PM CDT
You don't have to spend big bucks to get a great, safe car -- but if you do, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is a strong choice. Source: Mercedes-Benz What are the safest cars you can buy? To some extent, that depends on how you define...
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Next-gen vehicle strategy critical for automakers
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Sat May 09, 9:55AM CDT
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How China's Energy Reforms Will Raise Costs but Spur Investment
at The Street - Sat May 09, 7:20AM CDT
China's moves to liberalize its energy markets are likely to raise costs for manufacturers but be a boon for foreign companies that provide power generation.
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Toyota 2015 Revenue Climbs On Strong U.S. Sales
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri May 08, 1:47PM CDT
Toyota Motor (TM) sold fewer cars in the last fiscal year than the prior year, but shares rose Friday after it said revenue climbed amid favorable currency exchange rates and said it expects record profit for the new year. Toyota sold 8.97 million...
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Audi April global sales: +2.5%
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri May 08, 6:33AM CDT
Toyota zooms to record $18B profit on sales growth, yen
By YURI KAGEYAMA - AP - Fri May 08, 4:13AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota zoomed to a record 2.17 trillion yen ($18.1 billion) profit for the fiscal year through March, up 19 percent from the previous year, buoyed by sales growth in the U.S. and a perk from the cheap yen.
GM: 35.05 (+0.14), TM: 139.43 (+0.06)