Automobile industry
China's auto industry has exhibited signs of overcapacity, with automakers planning further expansion despite the issue. Large Chinese auto companies have announced ambitious sales goals, while international auto enterprises are accelerating investment in the country. The overcapacity problem is mainly attributed to the drive for production expansion, including
Automobile industry
Automakers have successfully implemented a voluntary agreement under which new cars and light trucks are engineered to be more compatible in front- and side-impact crashes. This agreement, launched in 2003, has led to a rapid increase in the percentage of vehicles with compatibility engineering, with 100% of participating manufacturers'
Automobile industry
In a rapidly growing online market, Indian brands are shifting their attention to online video advertising, driven by the increasing reach and engagement of the internet. Online video advertising platform, Jivox, has observed a significant trend among Indian advertisers, particularly in the consumer goods and automobile segments. According to Jivox,
Automobile industry
The Canadian car market is undergoing significant changes as Toyota and Honda continue to pull ahead of long-time leader General Motors, whose share excluding fleet business has plummeted by almost half since 2005. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, Chrysler has fallen to 10th place behind several Asian and European brands,
Automobile industry
Japan's domestic sales of new cars, trucks, and buses rose 2.3% in August from the same period last year, marking the first increase in 13 months. The sales totalled 198,265 vehicles, up from 193,902 in August 2008, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Toyota
Automobile industry
Automakers have successfully implemented a voluntary agreement to ensure new cars and light trucks are engineered to be more compatible in front- and side-impact crashes. This agreement, launched in 2003, involves major manufacturers such as BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, and Toyota, among others. Since its inception, the agreement has
Automobile industry
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South Korea's top car makers, Hyundai and Kia, are pushing forward with their "green car" initiative by unveiling an electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany next month. The exhibition is in line with the company's goal to manufacture environmentally friendly cars
Automobile industry
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to launch a small hybrid car in 2011 that will boast a fuel efficiency of 40 kilometers per liter. This new model, which will be the world's most fuel-efficient mass-produced hybrid car, is set to surpass the Prius in terms of fuel efficiency, achieving
Automobile industry
Superior Industries International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of aluminum wheels to major automotive brands, has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 16, 2009, to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2009. The company supplies aluminum wheels
Automobile industry
As the auto industry reels from one of its biggest meltdowns in history, a congressman from Ohio has authored legislation to reinstate contracts with thousands of dealerships that were forced to close. Representative Steve LaTourette (R-OH) argues that the termination of these dealers, many of whom were profitable, was "
Automobile industry
Think Electric Car Company, formerly owned by Ford Motor, is reviving its operations after halting production in the wake of the global economic crisis. The company has obtained new financing and announced plans to begin selling electric drivetrains powered by lithium-ion batteries from EnerDel. Think's first big customer
