Electric, Autonomous Cars Will Drive BMW Growth. “Should BMW change direction or stay the same? It’s a good quandary to have, but I think there is plenty of growth potential left” Monster auto makers like Toyota are probably close to the maximum level of output for maximum profitability before the dreaded law of diminishing returns […]
Archive | Industry Analysis 2015
Ford’s Google Deal Suggests Full Frontal Assault Unlikely
Ford’s Google Deal Suggests Full Frontal Assault Unlikely. “I do not believe that Google seriously intends to ever build cars itself” Auto makers, worried that high tech companies will be muscling in on their traditional territory, will surely be breathing a sigh of relief if news Ford Motor Co plans to supply cars for Google’s […]
Bentley Unlikely To Hit Even More Modest Sales Target
Bentley Unlikely To Hit Even More Modest Sales Target. “The Middle East is a big worry. It’s a big market, but even the Saudis are running out of money” Bentley, British-based luxury car making subsidiary of Volkswagen currently launching the world’s most expensive and fastest SUV the Bentayga, has trimmed its sales targets for 2020 […]
Volkswagen Reform Yet To Tackle Underlying Problem
Volkswagen Reform Yet To Tackle Underlying Problem. “I don’t think VW will go through a big reform process” Volkswagen has convinced investors that by purging some senior managers it has made sure corruption scandals like “dieselgate” are a thing of the past. Trouble is, the main power source in the company, the supervisory board, dominated […]
Volkswagen Shares Calm, But Serious Questions Remain
Volkswagen Shares Calm, But Serious Questions Remain. “maybe Strategy 2025, to be presented in mid 2016 will take VW in new directions” Volkswagen leadership seems to have charmed investors into thinking the worst of the “dieselgate” scandal is now over, but serious questions remain after the CEO and Chairman addressed the media. The good news […]
VW Shares Jump As CO2 Problem Appears Overstated
VW Shares Jump As CO2 Problem Appears Overstated. “fewer cars are impacted than had originally been anticipated with respect to the CO2 issue” WOLFSBURG, Germany – Volkswagen shares spurted in Europe, after the company announced it had overstated its earlier admission that fuel consumption false data had affected 800,000 cars. The true figure is less […]
Volvo’s New S90 Sedan Is Good News For Stray Elks, Horses
Volvo’s New S90 Sedan Is Good News For Stray Elks, Horses. “we are now delivering on our promise of a resurgent and relevant Volvo Cars brand” Volvo’s new large sedan, the S90, will make its world debut at the Detroit Car Show next month. Volvo, in a statement released from its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, […]
What Happens To Car Makers When/If China Finally Blows?
What Happens To Car Makers When/If China Finally Blows? “Chinese are probably just as freedom loving as us, and won’t put up with being denied voting and civil rights for much longer, despite being bribed with a better standard of living and a Mercedes on the driveway”. “How much longer before China boils over? What […]
Germans Gearing Up To Challenge Tesla
Germans Gearing Up To Challenge Tesla. “Germans have been working furiously to understand battery chemistry and electric vehicles. They are now convinced they can beat Tesla.” Tesla Motors has blind-sided the traditional car makers with its audacious electric car gamble, but the German manufacturers are preparing to strike back with enough force to maybe […]
BMW Success Means Sales, Profit Limits Could Be Close
BMW Success Means Sales, Profit Limits Could Be Close. Surely It’s Filled All The Niches Now? “It’s a good quandary to have, but I think there is plenty of growth potential left” BMW has been spectacularly successful over the last 10 years, surprising investors with its ability to accelerate sales while retaining impressive profits, […]