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Expert Opinion tagged 'BMW Group'
Good for Ducati, unnecessary for Audi
Jonathan Storey considers the benefits of Audi's acquisition of Ducati
Daimler parks Maybach to rev up Mercedes-Benz
By ending Maybach, Daimler plays its strongest hand as it prepares Mercedes to take on Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
Take California: global debuts at the 2011 LA Auto Show
AutomotiveWorld.com takes a look at the world firsts expected at the 2011 LA Auto Show.
Automotive M&A money favouring N. America over Europe
Expect a flurry of M&A activity in H2 2011 as OEMs and suppliers seek to defend against Europe's debt crisis.
Russia will be Europe's largest vehicle market by 2015
A new Automotive World report sees Russia overtaking Germany as Europe's largest market by mid-decade.
Rough trade: OEMs suffer in Mercosur import dispute
Vehicle imports to the Mercosur region are set to
Powered by the brand
The managing director of Millward Brown Optimor EMEA discusses brand power in the automotive industry.
Rising fuel prices: it's time for electric vehicles
Could the latest hikes in fuel prices influence buyers' views of electric vehicles?
AutoShanghai - a preview of world premiere highlights
Glenn Brooks takes a look at some of the key model launches at the 2011 AutoShanghai
Lexus loses the US luxury market lead
Glenn Brooks examines the US light vehicle sales data for the first quarter of 2011.
OEMs and social media: the rise of the social car brand
Social media is becoming increasingly important for automotive OEMs keen to engage with their customers
The future is turbocharged!
David Paja, VP, Global Marketing, Honeywell Turbo Technologies, comments on the growth of turbo technology
BMW commits to generation i
BMW's i sub-brand is a holistic approach to mobility, incorporating not just cars but also mobility services.
Vehicle sales in Japan: implications of the plunge
Could a surging Brazilian market be set to pass Japan to become the world's number 3 car market?
Changing fortunes in the European car market
According to ACEA, the European passenger vehicle market finished 2010 only 4.9% lower than 2009
SupplyOn - ten years young
SupplyOn, the online automotive supplier platform, celebrates its tenth anniversary
Lincoln: Ford’s global luxury brand?
How high could Ford’s share price head if it had a truly global luxury car division?
Is the US ready to accept diesel?
As hybrid sales continue to fall in the US, diesel-powered cars look set to enjoy a surge in popularity.
Why Chrysler needs fewer, not more new products
Glenn Brooks comments on Chrysler's future model strategy
Volkswagen and Toyota under siege in Europe
Italy was the star performer in Europe's new car market in February, according to latest data from ACEA
Will electronics be the making of Yulon's Luxgen brand?
Yulon has placed considerable emphasis on electronics as a source of differentiation for its Luxgen brand
Hyundai-Kia to overtake Toyota in Europe?
Toyota is in danger of being overtaken in Europe by Hyundai-Kia
Time for an exit strategy?
Exit strategies and risk spreading strategies, are becoming increasingly important in the modern auto industry
Major shifts in European car buying behaviour
The European car market could end up flat in 2009 when compared with the previous year.
Auto industry mergers: bigger is not always better
Does the much-vaunted business logic of mergers really have a place in the contemporary automotive industry?
Are major vehicle manufacturers suited to Formula One?
Spoil sports: are major vehicle manufacturers suited to Formula One?
Will there be life after the car scrappage scheme?
Will there be life after the car scrappage scheme?
Can Germany dominate the electric vehicle industry?
Can Germany dominate the electric vehicle industry?
Chinese OEMs risk unprofitable complexity?
Chinese OEMs could be in danger of pursuing unprofitable complexity in the rush to expand.
The demise of contract manufacturing in Europe
Heuliez’s fall into administration underlines the European contract manufacturing industry's woes.
EU CO2 truck and bus standards in prospect
To set CO2 standards for heavy trucks and buses is a complex task, but EU legislators are undaunted.
Can Jaguar Land Rover now think 'outside the box'?
For executives now steering JLR, is there the chance to use new freedom to 'think outside the box'?
