All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Automotive

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels

October 27, 2009

Analysis of: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.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Is There Any Way The Domestic Automakers Can Regain Plunging Market Share?

October 23, 2009

Analysis of: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?

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Global Auto Sales: 2009 Is Done, Get Ready For 2011

October 19, 2009

Analysis of: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.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

The Auto Industry: The Best years Are Still To Come

October 15, 2009

Analysis of: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, sooner or later, produce immense new demand for personal mobility.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

G.M. To Get Rid Of Hummer; Finally!

October 14, 2009

Analysis of: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.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

GM; A Lesson It Could Learn From Toyota

October 4, 2009

Analysis of:Yen's Rise Dents Toyota's Results | online.wsj.com

Last week, the president of the world's largest automaker, no, not GM, Toyota, said at a news conference that his company was "gasping for salvation." and is in the grip of a long-term decline.

ECOtality's eTec Finalizes Contract for $100 Million DOE Grant

October 1, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:PR: ECOtality's eTec Finalizes Contract for $100 Million Transportation Electrification Project with U.S. Department of Energy | www.businesswire.com

It's official!  The largest transportation electrification project in history has started.  This morning on 10/1/2009, eTec announced that they have officially signed the $99.8 million grant with DOE to start installing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in 5 States.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Saturn; eBay; Penske; No Good News Here For General Motors

October 1, 2009

Analysis of:G.M. To Close Saturn After Deal Fails | www.nytimes.com

On Tuesday, GM thought it had a deal to sell its Saturn brand to Roger Penske. On Wednesday afternoon the automaker was blindsided by news Penske had pulled out of the deal. This, on the heels of the announcement that GM will not extend its venture to sell cars through eBay. Neither announcement was good news for GM, one, however, was worse than the other.

Impact of Indian markets on Vehicle design.(Inapex Pvt.Ltd)

October 1, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Muzzling the Guzzlers: High Gas Prices Drive Effort to Remake SUVs | online.wsj.com

With the rapid growth of the vehicle market in India, the need to factor in the design features based on demand here will grow. The need to reduce weight and cost will also be driven by the growing demand for low pollution engines and relevant product features.

China Auto Trend 6: Hyper-Competition Across China Automotive Market Segments

September 30, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:China: booming car sales, tiny profits | www.businessweek.com

The sixth of the Eight Overarching China Automotive Trends That Are Revolutionizing the Auto Industry concerns the rapidly changing structure of the China automotive market and its impact on the competitive landscape.  While many Vehicle Manufacturers have reported robust sales in 2009, what may not be understood or appreciated among those who are observing the growth in sales is that China is a market where quantity of sales should not be confused with quality of sales. 

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