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Including the latest technology in luxury cars has long been a priority for the leading manufacturers. However, Mercedes-Benz has found that its 'revolutionary' braking system has faults, and the mass vehicle recall will cause the firm considerable embarrassment. Despite a dented brand image, the manufacturer must continue to innovate if it wants to keep up with its rivals.
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01 Jul 2004 |
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Rising gasoline prices are pushing North American consumers towards more fuel-efficient models, leading Japanese manufacturers such as Honda to benefit, to the detriment of their US rivals. Fuel efficiency, it is clear, has become a decisive selling point for the SUV target and the US big three need to respond to this trend, as Datamonitor's Richard Carteau reports...
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06 Dec 2005 |
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GM's [GM] complaint that the weakness of the yen gives Japan's automakers an unfair advantage over European and US rivals is the latest salvo in an increasingly heated battle. Unless GM can radically improve its own products, however, its long-standing dominance of western markets could come under serious threat.
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04 Mar 2004 |
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The coalition between GM [GM] and Toyota [TM] is showing signs of division - each favors a different technology for low emission vehicles. Despite these differences, the partnership has been extended for a further two years. The slow uptake of hybrids may prove that GM has the right idea in seeing the technology as just a stepping-stone to the development of other alternative fuel vehicles.
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29 Oct 2003 |
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Despite admitting that its partnership with Japanese manufacturers has not always been successful, General Motors [GM] continues to promote cooperation with its three partners in the Asia Pacific region. Improvements in market share won't come easily though, as domestic players are also looking to revitalize their dealership networks.
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21 Oct 2003 |
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Honda has announced an ambitious investment program that will see the construction of new plants in the US as well as a renewed focus on developing advanced environmental technologies for next generation vehicles. While the move is likely to bolster the company's position in North America, the company's push into green technology more importantly demonstrates a focus on its long-term prosperity.
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23 May 2006 |
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According to reports in the Japanese media, DaimlerChrysler [DCX.F] is to make a $6.67 billion capital injection into Mitsubishi Motors [7211.TO]. It is also reportedly planning to raise its stake in Mitsubishi Motors to more than 50% in the next two years. However, these latest attempts to rescue the company from huge losses will probably meet with some resistance from domestic shareholders.
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13 Apr 2004 |
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Following much negative publicity regarding vehicle defect cover-ups in recent years, Mitsubishi is once again in the limelight because of problems with its vehicles. In the short term this is the last thing the embattled carmaker needs, but if it wants to restore its sullied reputation, and honest and proactive approach to vehicle safety is the right attitude to have.
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14 Apr 2005 |
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Mitsubishi Motors' [7211.T] freshly selected CEO, Yoichiro Okazaki, now has to find a rescue plan for the company and make it work. The company should focus on repairing its damaged reputation and prioritize the quality of its vehicles. At least profitability in its European operations should give the company some hope for the future.
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30 Apr 2004 |
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As a result of increased demand, primarily in the Far East, JLR is set to create 800 new jobs, whereas Honda is due to cut the same number of positions. The latter's new focus on fuel-efficient cars in North America should help it to weather the storm, while JLR ought to stick with its current successful tactics.
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22 Jan 2013 |
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