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Magna Will Find Better Targets for Their Attention and Their Cash
November 6, 2009
Magna Ends Hunt for Automaker, Eyes Suppliers | www.autonews.com
Magna may have risked alienating certain customers, especially in regards to component technology development, if they had succeeded with the Opel partial purchase.Magna is developing good partnerships in the growth segments of electronic, software, sensor, battery, and power management, so a growing...
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.
October Auto Sales: GM Expected To Hit Highest Its Market Share For 2009
October 29, 2009
GM To Draw Down More U.S. Funds | www.facebook.com
October car sales are expected to come in at the highest level of the year except for the summer's "Cash For Clunkers" program.
China Auto Trend #7: Local Vehicle Manufacturer’s Push to Build Brand Equity
October 28, 2009
The Path to Globalization of China's Automotive Industry | www.globalautoindustry.com
China opened its domestic market to foreign vehicle manufacturers in the 1980’s, starting with the first sino-foreign automotive joint venture between American Motors Corporation (AMC) and Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC). Through the use of the joint venture form of cooperation, thegovernment...
Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels
October 27, 2009
Ford Gains While Rivals Falter | online.wsj.com
With another week on the books, October auto sales look to be on track for a SAAR in the low 10 million range.
Is There Any Way The Domestic Automakers Can Regain Plunging Market Share?
October 23, 2009
Hyundai Profit Soars On Demand | online.wsj.com
A recent study shows that market demand is most heavily impacted by "new product." Not so much by price, advertising, etc. Where does that leave the Detroit Three?
Global Auto Sales: 2009 Is Done, Get Ready For 2011
October 19, 2009
Toyota Aims To Keep Sales Strong As Subsidies End | online.wsj.com
The beginning of a significant revival in auto sales will start in 2011. Global sales of new light vehicles are forecasted to reach 60.8 million units, an 11% increase over 2010. This will finally bring the global industry back to 2008 demand levels.
The Auto Industry: The Best years Are Still To Come
October 15, 2009
Auto Sector Puts brakes On Retail sales | online.wsj.com
Reports of the auto industry's death, and even the perception of decline are greatly exaggerated. Look beyond its current challenges and you can see increasing levels of productivity and innovation. And, most important of all, a wave of accelerating economic development in many countries that will,...
G.M. To Get Rid Of Hummer; Finally!
October 14, 2009
G.M. Is to Sell Hummer to a Chinese Company | www.nytimes.com
General Motors, in another step towards cutting its brand count in the U.S. as it recovers from bankruptcy, is ready to complete a deal to sell its Hummer brand to a Chinese company that builds heavy machinery. Hopefully, future sales will all be made in China.
October Jewelry Sales- Estimates Conflict with Reported Results
November 6, 2009
Restaurant Trends Suggest Protracted Challenges for Foodservice Industry
November 5, 2009
Note To Jewelry Industry-Wait and See Isn’t a Viable Strategy
November 4, 2009
Zale Loses One-Third of Investor’s New Worth-Revised
November 4, 2009
Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
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Zale FY09 Revenue -17%, Reports Loss of $190M Zale Corporation...
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