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August 26, 2008
Let's Take Another Look At One Of GM's Missguided Moves
Analysis of: General Motors pulls sponsorship of Oscars | www.msnbc.msn.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
How GM and Ford were ever able to raise money through bond offerings over the years remains a mystery to me. Consider some recent announcements.   August 5, 2008: "Default Risk At Ford, GM, Chrysler hits 95%; Automakers Ask for Taxpayer Handout."   August 4: "Auto Sales Dismal At All Three...
August 25, 2008
Will Hyundai's New Luxury Car Be Like The BMW 5 Series Or The VW Phaeton?
Analysis of: Hyundai Gambles On Luxury Market | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Automotive insiders are taking a "wait and see" attitude regarding Hyundai's attempt to market a luxury car in the U.S. Many remember the fate that befell VW's Phaeton. 
August 22, 2008
Could A Little-Known Indian-French Company Upstage Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius?
Analysis of: Volt plug-in hybrid is 'No. 1 priority,' GM says | www.msnbc.msn.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Most of the conversation about upcoming electric cars centers around the Chevy Volt and the Toyota Prius. However, a little known French-Indian company may surprise both of them.
August 22, 2008
General Motor's Plan to Sell Assets To Raise Cash May Be Easier Said Than Done
Analysis of: GM Truck Deal With Navistar Falls Through | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
In July, GM outlined a plan for cutting expenses and selling assets in an effort to raise cash which it is burning through rapidly.
August 18, 2008
Autloiv's Investment in Sensors Makes Good Sense
Analysis of: Autoliv to Acquire Radar Sensors Business of Tyco Electronics | www.tradingmarkets.com
Author: Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
Certain parts of the automotive passive and active safety original equipment market are moving towards commodity status, with volume being the key to future profitability. Tier One safety equipment suppliers must invest in those technologies that will bring greater value and margins.
August 15, 2008
Free Fall In Auto Sales Adds Drop In July Retail Sales
Analysis of: Retail Sales Feed a Mood Of Decline | www.forbes.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Retail sales in July fell 0.1%, the first overall decline in five months, with the 2.4% plunge in automobile sales the primary reason for the poor performance.
August 13, 2008
Could The Detroit Three Become The Detroit Two?
Analysis of: Detroit’s race against time : Will the Big Three’s cash last long enough for them to fix themselves? | www.economist.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Whenever the B-word--bankruptcy--is uttered in conversation about the Detroit Three automakers, there is a quick and predictable retort. "Bankruptcy is not an option."
Douglas HallAugust 13, 2008
RADICAL CHANGES FOR RADICAL TIMES – OR IS THERE MORE TO IT?
Analysis of: Detroit’s race against time : Will the Big Three’s cash last long enough for them to fix themselves? | www.economist.com
Author: Douglas Hall, Former Vice President, GM Division, Lear Corporation
Chrysler LLC announced it was exiting leasing entirely in July and GMAC has discontinued leasing in their Canadian market. This in it self may be considered a risk management avoidance given the current market status, however I find it interesting that Chrysler LLC is owned by Cerberus and Cerberus...
August 13, 2008
Well-Known Dealer Groups Make Significant Investments In Domestic Franchises
Analysis of: Auto Sales Sink, With Big Three Hit Hardest | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
With all of the bad news and dire predictions surrounding the Detroit Three, its good to occasionally find some good news to comment on.
August 12, 2008
Detroit Three, Supplier Relations At Five Year Low
Analysis of: Auto Sales Sink, With Big Three Hit Hardest | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
As the U.S. auto industry continues to deteriorate, automakers and suppliers aren't getting along as well as they used to.

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