Archive for the ‘TM’ Category

The Cream of 2007’s Car Crop

December 13th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Autos, Autos - reviews, BMWG, F, GM, HMC, TM, VLKAY

It wasn’t a great year sales-wise for many automakers, but there’s no disputing that 2007 saw the debut of some truly terrific cars

Japan’s Carmakers Expand Home Factories

December 12th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Asia, Autos, HMC, International, Manufacturing, NSANY, SZKMF, TM

Despite sluggish domestic sales, Japanese automakers are boosting production to meet rising demand for their high-quality exports

Renault Takes Russia’s Lada for a Spin

December 10th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in AVAZ.RTS, Autos, Europe, F, FIA.MI, GM, International, MGA, MS, Manufacturing, Mergers & Acquisitions, NSANY, RENA.PA, TM, VOWG.DE

CEO Ghosn knows how to turn Eastern Bloc brands around and make them thrive. His new deal with No. 1 Russian automaker Avtovaz gives him another chance

Hyundai Targets the Lexus Set

December 7th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Asia, Autos, GM, HMC, International, NSANY, TM

The Korean carmaker’s new flagship sedan is named Genesis, and it heralds the recasting of an image from economy to luxury

Suzuki Chief Rips Rival’s India Plans

December 5th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Asia, Autos, Europe, NSANY, TM

Chairman Osamu Suzuki questions whether Tata’s $3,000 car can meet standards, vowing to keep his Maruti brand working on more profitable models

GM Sales Stall in November

December 3rd, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Autos, F, GM, HMC, NSANY, TM

Lack of 2007 inventory led to lower sales for General Motors, but Ford remained flat and Toyota once again increased slightly

The Year Concept Cars Came On Small

November 30th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Autos, BMWG.DE, Energy, F, GM, Manufacturing, NSANY, Science, TM

Concept cars in 2007 signaled two important trends: increased fuel-efficiency and a shift of focus to overseas markets

What Chip Slump? Korea’s Hynix is Soaring

November 28th, 2007 by | 9 Comments | Filed in Asia, Company News, Computers, Consumer Electronics, HXSCF, INTC, International, MU, NNYAY, PTIQL, PWSMY, QI, SNDK, SSNGY, STM, Semiconductors, TM, Technology

The memory chipmaker came back from near death by boosting output with minimal investment. Challenging Samsung may require a different strategy

Has Toyota Lost Its Way?

November 26th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Autos, GM, Management, Manufacturing, TM, Teamwork

Probably not for long. But the company would be wise to heed Peter Drucker’s advice about growth as it moves forward

What to Drive in Winter

November 21st, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in 9632, Autos, NSUG, TM

When it snows, driving can be awfully dangerous, but the right car can provide an edge over the elements