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Built-In Vacuum Trumps Everything at New York Auto Show
This week’s New York International Auto Show had all the usual suspects: fantastic electric and hybrid models, new software, even Jerry Seinfeld’s 1964 Porsche 911 made it onto the show floor. But by far and away the most impressive, the most innovative, the most fantastic, was Honda’s 2014 Odyssey minivan, which, wait for it… comes with the world’s first ever …
Automakers Accidental Heroes in Recycling Efforts
Cars, long the bane of environmentalists, are becoming more earth-friendly. Finally, there is enough of a business case for big car companies to start building electric vehicles, hybrids, and, in the future, fuel cell-powered cars. It looks like the industry might gain some green cred. What dictates green credibility? A company’s ability to reduce, reuse, and recycle raw materials. The …
Luxury Brand Porsche Creates a Winning Formula
While some car manufacturers continue to struggle in this long economic crisis, German sports car manufacturer Porsche has surged ahead, posting double-digit earnings and sales growth for 2012. Despite turbulent times amidst a Volkswagen takeover, the Stuttgart-based company generated revenues of $13.15 billion last year, up 28 percent from the previous year, and achieved a best-in-class operating margin of 18.5 …
Mercedes-Benz Cars Tweet Parking Spots
Newer Mercedes-Benz models can not only park themselves, they can also figure out where the best parking spots are located. Daimler’s Active Parking Assist, which was tested successfully on frazzled holiday shoppers in Stuttgart back in 2011, combines tech from various sources and is designed to alert you when you pass by a suitable parking space. To show customers how this …
Diversity, Manufacturing, and Spaghetti Sauce
Back in the 1980’s a guy called Howard Moskowitz revolutionized consumer choice. He figured out that there was no one perfect formula, recipe or product that suited everyone. Instead, the secret to success, so he said, was to provide a variety of options to customers. Campbell’s—owner of the Prego brand—was one of the first to hire Moskowitz. At the time …
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Driverless Cars Make a Big Showing in Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas might not be the first place you’d think to look for the latest auto models, but this year a record eight automakers are attending the event. As the worlds of high-tech electronics and auto manufacturing collide, car makers are seeking to show off their offerings at venues like the CES more and more, and …
Top 5 Automotive Trends for 2013
The latest auto sales numbers are out and things look promising with U.S. auto sales rising nine percent in December, the best number since before the recession. Cheap financing, improved income, and a slew of new product offerings from major automakers should help continue the momentum through 2013. Last year saw Japanese automakers Honda and Toyota bounce back after being …
Auto Manufacturers Must Shift Gears as Drivers Keep Cars Longer
Consumers are holding on to their cars longer according to a recent study by automotive industry analyst Polk. On average, car owners in 2012 had their vehicles two years longer than consumers surveyed in 2001. The reasons for this are twofold. Most obviously, the recent recession has had car owners tightening their belts and putting off expensive car purchases. But …
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High-Tech Autos Help Protect Teen Drivers
Few words can strike terror into the heart of a teen parent like: “I got my driver’s license!” As the parent of two teens, I was glued to a news report from the Los Angeles Auto Show last week that highlighted advances in automotive technology specifically targeted at young drivers. The report mentioned a feature from Hyundai Motors that enables …
Counterfeit Parts: Would You Know a Fake if you saw it?
“I’ll know it when I see it.” We’ve all said this. To some extent, we all rely on our intuitive ability to sniff out the good stuff, the genuine article. But if you’re a manufacturer, relying on your nose is not good enough. Counterfeit parts are widespread in today’s industries, and whether it’s automotive, high-tech or medical devices, there are …
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