Essays Tagged: "automakers"

Fossil Fueled Cars Are History- paper about the decline of fossil fueled cars.

Vs, not all that many people were talking about cheaper and cleaner ways of getting around.Now many automakers have put much money and effort into building a greener car. However, they have not starte ... not enough.That's why the big money is betting on an entirely new technology. Over the last decade, automakers, equipment manufacturers, and even oil companies have plowed billions into developing hyd ...

(4 pages) 158 2 4.2 Apr/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Fuel Economy: CAFE

For years, automakers have cited studies contending that thousands of people die annually because fuel economy ... echnological innovation while protecting safety and American jobs."He said he did not want to press automakers to make most light trucks lighter. "CAFE reform does not make sense if it forces consumer ... opposed by all of the major stakeholders, by the U.A.W., the environmental groups and by the major automakers," said Alan V. Reuther, the top lobbyist of the United Automobile Workers union.The union ...

(7 pages) 90 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Toyota's Objectives in Global Automotive Industry

nd new vehicle sales. This generates more than $240 billion in annual private sector compensation. (Automakers Drive U.S. Economy on Many Different Levels, New Study Show, 2003)The following is the fi ...

(5 pages) 465 1 3.8 May/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Automobile Industry of Malaysia

over 90 percent market-share of passenger-vehicles due to the government's protective policies.U.S. Automakers Face a Multitude of Trade BarriersMalaysia maintains several measures to protect the loca ...

(4 pages) 76 1 4.7 Aug/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

Chrysler: Iacocca's Legacy

ed several companies. Continued acquisition over the next several years placed Chrysler third among automakers worldwide. By 1978, the company was losing market share and showed a loss of $204.6 milli ...

(7 pages) 116 0 3.4 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

Federal Highway System

gressively tighter federal fuel-efficiency standards and pollution controls on vehicles, which most automakers reject as costly burdens and counterproductive. He's also answering those who think the U ... ces, such as water or petroleum. Refining, therefore, requires energy and in turn creates pollution.Automakers may grow wary of investing too much or too quickly in fuel-cell vehicles unless someone ( ...

(3 pages) 21 0 3.0 May/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Economic Indicators in the Automotive Industry.

ry is more linked to U.S. manufacturing or generates more retail business and employment. America's automakers are among the largest purchasers of aluminum, copper, iron, lead, plastics, rubber, texti ... eased by .2 billion as the sales of foreign cars increased. This is due to several factors. Foreign automakers continue to open new plants in the U.S. therefore reducing the amount of new cars importe ...

(6 pages) 410 0 3.5 Aug/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Ford motor company: supply chain strategy

ufacturing. Up until 1970, competition was from the two other manufacturers making up the Big Three Automakers; General Motors and Chrysler. However, starting in the 1970's, foreign competition, mostl ...

(3 pages) 386 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

My Generation - technology does not affect the outcome.

ears later. The resurgence of huge engines, clean cut lines, and loud exhaust systems have brought automakers back to the forefront of our culture. Our society is once again projected through the Mu ...

(5 pages) 29 0 4.3 Apr/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Persuasive Writing

SUVs: They just aren't worth the cost

the way it is, creates definite economic problems. Many things can be done to change this, but many automakers feel it is in their best interest to not fix those problems.There is a large gap in the f ... he costs that come with SUVs need to be reduced-and it is very possible for this to happen, if they automakers desire to. The only way for this to happen in the foreseeable future, is to have governme ...

(6 pages) 32 0 3.0 May/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Business Industry For Ecommerce

e was the huge online auction conducted in May by Covisint, the trading hub set up by the Big Three automakers. Covisint's lack of activity had been regularly held up in the media as proof that indust ...

(1 pages) 1029 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Ford Motor Company- Global Competition

millions of customers globally. To remain globally and domestically, Ford has acquired other automakers such as Jaguar, Volvo, and majority shares in the Mazda Corporation.3 Ford also owns and ... mber 11 attacks on the United States and the resultant effects on the US economy, Ford, among other automakers has begun offering qualified buyers 0% A.P.R. on new car sales. This has resulted in "eye ...

(2 pages) 103 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Ferrari

astest car possible in Europe. This in part is what distinguishes Ferrari a part from all the other automakers around Europe. For Enzo Ferrari it was a passion, he was driven by his passion to build t ... on at the time was driven by profits. That is what sets Ferrari apart from all the other specialist automakers in Europe. In his time, the Italian company has raced against the likes of Jaguar, Lotus, ...

(6 pages) 1383 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Regional Paper Select a region, and prepare a 1,050-1,750-word paper in which you analyze the role of regional integration in promoting global business.

nd for every $1b in exports, 40,000 US jobs are created. (Royo S, 2001). It was anticipated that US automakers would benefit in the short run by taking advantage of the low wages in Mexico and that th ...

(4 pages) 148 0 0.0 Apr/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Hybird Vehicles

tion to energy savings both from an environmental and financial standpoint (All Hybrid Cars, 2007). Automakers are promoting hybrid energy vehicles on television, news media, internet, and point of pu ... ng hybrid energy vehicles on television, news media, internet, and point of purchase. Vehicles from automakers such as: Toyota, Honda, Ford, Lexus, Dodge, and Chevrolet become appealing to consumers b ...

(3 pages) 60 1 3.0 Jun/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Impact of IT on Automobile Sector

r environment". The above situation perfectly fits for automobile sector where the number of global automakers reduced from peak numbers in mid-1950's to mere 200 in 2000's. In addition to the niche p ... d from peak numbers in mid-1950's to mere 200 in 2000's. In addition to the niche players, only the automakers who produce quality products at affordable prices and listens to customers survive. IT is ...

(10 pages) 58 0 0.0 Aug/2008

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Future of Automobiles

les and SUV's and turn their preferences to a more fuel efficient car. This in turn has forced many automakers worldwide to do an about face and make extreme changes to their future generations.The au ... ed to carry a driver and a few passengers. However, technical advances in the industry has provided automakers with new technology that allows manufactures the ability to create vehicles that have alt ...

(9 pages) 49 0 0.0 Nov/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Economic Indicators Forecast

s a whole, is very little. As the profits for American companies were chopped nearly in half, other automakers such as Honda, Nissan, and Toyota have been making a large profit, by introducing fuel-ef ...

(6 pages) 53 0 0.0 Jun/2009

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Alternative Fuels

01TUI UniversityOctober 19, 2009The electric car has been an elusive dream of environmentalists and automakers for decades, however with growing concerns about global warming; the idea is attracting a ... ing driving range, length of time to recharge and availability of stations to recharge. Still, many automakers and suppliers are moving forward with EV technology, in part because of the government mo ...

(6 pages) 25 0 0.0 Apr/2010

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Research on Nissan

cker7201OTC Bulletin Board Market TickerNSANY(Datamonitor, 2011)As one of the leading automakers in Japan, Nissan Motors is ranked No.48 in Fortune Global 500 of 2011 and operates global ... mic recessions in 2001 and 2008. After the recession in 2008, Nissan's price kept growing. In 2011, automakers in Japan suffered from the earthquake, including Nissan; however, it performed relatively ...

(10 pages) 9 0 0.0 Jun/2012

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing