Analysis: Quake Could Reorder Auto Industry
Analyst says crisis could lead to 30% drop in auto production.
View ArticleIndia Ready to Overtake Japan in Car Sales
Already humbled by years of economic stagnation and last year’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s continuing decline as one of the world’s leading auto markets is likely to be taken down...
View ArticleGlobal Vehicle Fleet Could More Than Double in Size
There will soon be a billion cars, trucks and crossovers on the world’s roads, but that number could more than double as demand continues to escalate in emerging markets, especially the so-called BRIC...
View ArticleAutonomous Vehicles Could Account for a Third of US Auto Sales by 2035
They’ve long been the stuff of science fiction, but a new study predicts that once they come to market in the near future, autonomous vehicles will rapidly become a very popular reality. The study,...
View ArticleAverage Age of Vehicles Creeping Higher in 2015
The age of vehicles driven by American has crept up again and is expected to go up again slightly in 2015, according to a new survey by IHS Automotive. The average age will rise to 11.5 years in 2015,...
View ArticleChina, Europe Expected to Push Auto Production Past 100 Million
Since 2009, the production of new cars and trucks around the world has grown by nearly 25 million units, and IHS Automotive predicts by 2021 it will rise by another 21 million units. In 2009, there...
View ArticleAverage Age of US Vehicles Remains at All-Time High
While automakers are enjoying robust sales of new cars and trucks in 2014, it would seem plenty of Americans continue to enjoy the same vehicle they’ve owned for more than a decade, according to a new...
View ArticleGlobal Auto Industry Expansion Expected to Continue
The expansion of the global automotive industry is expected to continue in the near term and automakers and their suppliers should be able exploit that growth using flexible vehicle platforms,...
View ArticleAutomakers Still Focus on Cost Over Quality, Suppliers Claim
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is intent on “raising the bar” on safety and quality – but is that aggressive push by GM and its competitors impacting their corporate cultures? Suppliers are...
View ArticleLuxury, Premium Car Sales Predicted to Slow in China
China remains a tantalizing and promising market for western carmakers, particularly for German makers of premium brands such as Audi, Mercedes and BMW. All of them have major stakes there and expect...
View ArticleNew Car Sales Expected to Rise Again in Europe This Year
Car sales in Europe are expected to grow in 2015 marking the second year in row the struggling market could post gains. However, one analyst is exercising caution regarding the increase claiming the...
View ArticleGlobal Auto Sales Expected to Near 90 Mil in 2015
With the U.S. market continuing its rebound and Europe finally showing signs of recovery after a long economic slump, global auto sales are expected to reach a new record of nearly 89 million vehicles...
View ArticleGrowing Economy Means Buyers Getting Pricier Rides
New car sales continue to benefit from positive economic trends, says Edmunds.com. While sales are not growing as rapidly as they did in 2013 and 2014, sales remain very healthy and buyers are spending...
View ArticleAuto Brand Loyalty Hits Highest Level in a Decade
New vehicle buyers are visiting dealership in droves these days, and more often than not, they’re sticking with the brand that brought them there, according to a new IHS Automotive study. Brand loyalty...
View ArticleUS Automotive Sales Boom to End in 2017
IHS Automotive analysts expect the current auto sales boom to begin to fade in 2017 with a gradual decline until 2022. Others believe the decline comes sooner and faster. Find out more at...
View ArticleConsumers Demanding New Safety and Autonomous Driving Features
Growing numbers of US motorists are demanding high-tech safety features, like collision warning and blind spot detection, finds a new study, with increasing interest in autonomous vehicles as well. But...
View ArticleCarmakers Face Tough Test as Market Flattens
Will automakers fight off the urge to fall back into the bad habit of offering big incentives to gain sales from competitors? Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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