Category: Auto Industry

October 24, 2009

Auto Industry Crossroads But Future Looks Electric

Filed under: Auto Industry - 24 Oct 2009

The US auto industry crisis has caused pain for both workers and investors.  Workers have been laid off from long-held jobs as bankruptcies mount and cut-backs are made.  Investors in auto companies have seen the value of their stockholdings slashed.

However, …

October 12, 2009

Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards for US Auto Industry

Filed under: Auto Industry - 12 Oct 2009

The US Auto Industry is bracing for tougher fuel efficiency standards.  The new standards call for new vehicles to average 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016.  The new measures were announced on September 15 in the midst of falling sales …

October 6, 2009

Upcoming LA Auto Show

Filed under: Auto Industry - 06 Oct 2009

Few Auto shows are anticipated more than the upcoming LA Auto show. After a pretty dismal show last year due to the financial state of America’s big three car manufacturers, (Chrysler couldn’t even afford to have lights on their stand) …

October 4, 2009

Auto Industry Future Discussed at Auto Forum

Filed under: Auto Industry - 04 Oct 2009

The future of the US auto industry will be the backbone of the discussion at a special forum to he held on October 8th at Nova Southeastern University in Davie from 8.15am to 9.30am. The forum will be open to …

September 9, 2009

US Auto Industry Rebounds In August

Filed under: Auto Industry - 09 Sep 2009

Thanks to the Cash For Clunkers scheme, the US Auto Industry had a bumper month in August.  The increased sales figures were led by a 17% jump at Ford Motor Co. Ford’s sales performance was underpinned by its truck sales …

August 21, 2009

New Car Sales To Dry Up In Coming Months

Filed under: Auto Industry - 21 Aug 2009

The US Government’s Cash for Clunkers rebate program has undoubtedly given the US auto industry the shot in the arm it needed to get it going again.  Many Americans have embraced the program and rushed out to trade in their …

August 6, 2009

US Auto Industry On The Up

Filed under: Auto Industry - 06 Aug 2009

It appears that the worst of the US auto industries woes are over.  While there has been a lot of pain for all auto industry stakeholders, it seems that the mood of the heart of the US car industry, Detroit, …