All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Automotive

Management was Another Board Snafu

September 13, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:UK government seeks to bar directors over MG Rover demise | www.reuters.com

Management also contributed to the demise of Rover by lacking a basic understanding of the operation and the business they were in. Who hired these people?

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

What The U.S. Auto Landscape Will Look Like After The Fall

September 13, 2009

Analysis of:GM to Cut 1,000 Salaried Jobs After 1,900 Workers Take Buyouts | www.bloomberg.com

From the auto industry's perspective, this economic typhoon isn't over until consumers get serious about buying new cars. At that point, the debate can begin about whether the economy has hit rock bottom and whether better times are on the way. Here's what we think will happen at that point.

Snouts in The Trough - The Lessons of MG Rover

September 11, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:UK government seeks to bar directors over MG Rover demise | www.reuters.com

It would seem that it is not just bankers and politicians who can't resist putting their snouts into the trough, seemingly the ex directors of MG Rover could not resist taking a dip either. Rewards should only be commensurate with abilities and results.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

GM's: "May The Best Car Win" Ad Program Echo's Chrysler's 1980s Deal

September 10, 2009

Analysis of:GM’s Whitacre Said to Appeal Directly to Buyers in New Ad Push | www.bloomberg.com

General Motors, seeking to win the trust of American consumers after its U.S. funded bailout, will offer a 60-day money-back guarantee on its vehicles.

George DorkhomPresident and Managing PartnerAD&A Worldwide

Temporary lay-offs in Italy maybe OK,but plant closure ..guess what

September 10, 2009

Analysis of:Italian Government Reaches Union Agreement on Fiat’s CNH Plant | www.bloomberg.com

Italian Labor law is so inflexible about layoffs and forget the future of the plant in Imola if it invovles permanent closure. Italy, behind Spain , is one of the most socialistic countries when it come to labor law giving no flexibility whatsoever to industry in manoeuvering during difficult times, that is while Fiat CEO is scanning the globe and is in bed with Chrysler , not only for high cost production , but also for labor inflexibility.

Workforce Development in the the Indian Automotive Industry

September 10, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:What will it take for the Indian auto industry to become a global leader? | geetikasharmaacademician

India as the Automotive Industry hub

Craig CarlsonCEO & Managing DirectorCarlson Group LLC

Hybrid Wars - Toyota vs. Paice

September 8, 2009

Analysis of:Toyota Patent Trade Case May Threaten Hybrid Imports | www.bloomberg.com

The Hybrid Drive Wars have begun. Toyota, the global leader in hybrid technology and issued patents faces a litigation minded, technology development company led by experienced automotive professionals.

Incentives to buy new cars - Cash for Clunkers in Europe

September 8, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:U.S. Revs Up Clunker-Rebate Processing | online.wsj.com

It seems that despite many factors in common resulting in the present economic downfall, US and Europe also share some realities and measures to try and save the automobile industry. The "cash for clunkers" in Europe  is also in place but varies in results, benefits and also preferences across the various markets.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Car Sales Will Not Really Recover Until Lender Issues Are Resolved

September 7, 2009

Analysis of:Toyota, Honda May Face Sales Declines After End of Incentives | www.bloomberg.com

A year ago, the collapse of the housing market blew up the global credit system and its loosey-goosey lending policies. Car dealers are still hurting today.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Cash For Clunkers Fallout: New Car Sales Down; Used Car Prices Up

September 5, 2009

Analysis of:U.S. Revs Up Clunker-Rebate Processing | online.wsj.com

Following the jump in new car sales generated by the "CFC" program we are seeing a significant drop in floor traffic and sales at dealerships around the country. Also, with over 700,000 "Clunkers" heading to the junkyard, used car inventories are down and prices are up.

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