Truck Order Predictions Pretty Well Laid Out Through 2010
November 19, 2009
Truck orders indicate pre-2010 surge | www.etrucker.com
In the midst of the optimism with the recent surge in truck orders, reality is setting back in that 2010 truck orders will be slow due to the mew emissions rules - again! We have written several articles over the last 6-months about the slow truck sales marketplace leading into the current prebuy. So here’s a look ahead....
Japanese Carmakers Had Better Watch Out; South Korea Is Charging Ahead
November 17, 2009
Honda Targets Return To Pre-Crisis Profitability | online.wsj.com
Anybody who dismisses Hyundai and Kia's recent success as a "Cash For Clunkers" aberration is in for a rude surprise in 2010.
Integrated Fuel Technologies Non-Urea SCR Option Hits A Speed-Bump
November 16, 2009
Cover Story: Pipe Schemes | www.seattleweekly.com
One of the two non-urea Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) developers as noted in GLG articles has legal problems prompting potential major users to steer clear for now. The referenced article by Laura Onstot for the Seattle Weekly is an interesting read including alleged money, fraud, religion, mistresses and other sorted issues - but more about business issues than the technology.
Does Anyone Really Expect G.M. And Chrysler To Repay Billions In Loans?
November 15, 2009
After Bankruptcy, G.M. Struggles to Shed a Legendary Bureaucracy | www.nytimes.com
Top executives at General Motors and Chrysler have gone out of their way in the past week to say their once-bankrupt companies are positioning themselves to pay back the billions of dollars loaned to them by the federal government. Experts, however, say that billions of dollars are likely to be lost on the automotive bailout.
JB Hunt Intermodal Will Do Well For A Couple of BIG Reasons
November 11, 2009
J B Hunt (JBHT) Gets S&P 4 Star Buy Rating But Showing Bearish Technicals | www.marketintelligencecenter.com
After 20-years, Intermodal as pioneered by JB Hunt and United Parcel Service is even more of a bright spot. I share our colleague Mr. Williams’ optimism regarding Intermodal - and that for JB Hunt’s continued success therein. There are idiosyncrasies in the numbers discussed that offers an opportunity for a different look.
Auto Sector Looking Better; What Are The New Drivers?
November 10, 2009
Toyota Posts Profit; Outlook Brightens | online.wsj.com
The auto sector gained 1.9% last week based on strong earning results from Ford and Toyota as well as bullish October sales numbers and the release of Chrysler/Fiat's plan to turn business around at the struggling automaker.
Class 8 Truck Prebuy Is Coming To An End - 2010 Skepticism Here!
November 6, 2009
Class 8 Orders See Sharp Rise From September | www.truckinginfo.com
FTR Associates President Eric Starks shows North America Class 8 October order numbers at 21,792 trucks. This is a rate more triple than we were seeing February through July of this year - ranging 6,000-8,000 per month and double the August and September numbers. My friend Eric knows the numbers better than most, so we’ll offer some customer comments as to why.
GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward
November 6, 2009
GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com
After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.
Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com
With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.
Transports Telling Different Story Than 3.6% GDP Blip!
November 2, 2009
Why the Lagging Transports Are Worrying | www.minyanville.com
Some stock technicians who compare numbers from the past to today are throwing more red flags regarding the recent quarters’ very positive numbers because the transports are not showing it. Transports are a good leading indicator in real time when real tonnage grows or shrinks. Shipper planning leads that of course led by true economic activity. History tells us a number of things.
Toyota's California Plant Exit Makes Sense
September 17, 2009
It's Possible Berkshire Hathaway Could Help Kraft Acquire Cadbury
September 10, 2009
California's Impact on the Las Vegas Strip, City Center & the port of LA
September 8, 2009
Toyota Will Feel The Heat Of California Lawmakers In NUMMI Plant Closing
September 1, 2009
US Hotel Industry Recession Enters New Rate Erosion Phase
September 1, 2009