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Expert Opinion tagged 'Daimler AG'

European vans muscle in further on US market

There's a growing opportunity for European vans in the US, says Alan Bunting

Earnings raise questions about CV business ownership

The ownership of various CV operations is once again a topic of discussion. By Oliver Dixon

Geneva 2012: new products fail to mask troubles

New product launches at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show fail to hide problems facing OEMs in Europe, says Roger Stansfield

Sizing up the 13 vs 15-litre truck engine battle

Alan Bunting looks at the increase in engine insourcing by the North American heavy truck OEMs.

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.

The fate of Europe's auto industry hangs in the balance

Europe's automotive industry is preparing for the worst; non-European suppliers and OEMs should also be worried.

Korea takes the lead in promoting hydrogen FCEVs

In Korea, you're always within range of a hydrogen refuelling station, says Roger Stansfield.

Diesel and the US: a slow burning love affair

As fuel prices continue to rise, North American car buyers are starting to warm to diesel engines.

Volvo raises its game with new engine sourcing strategy

Switch to in-house engines for Volvo and Renault middleweight trucks should see the group become more competitive.

A Bentley SUV - folly or guaranteed success?

Ian Henry considers the prospects for a possible Bentley SUV.

New Cummins boss optimistic about engine outsourcing

Alan Bunting questions the likelihood of increased engine outsourcing in the North American truck and bus industry.

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

Scania-MAN synergy: VW must proceed with caution

Alan Bunting considers the implications of Volkswagen's latest offer for additional shares in MAN SE.

Powered by the brand

The managing director of Millward Brown Optimor EMEA discusses brand power in the automotive industry.

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

Demand for bigger engines shakes up US truck market

Alan Bunting looks at the growing demand for 15-litre-plus engines in the North American class 8 market

2011 Geneva motor show - the likely highlights

Glenn Brooks picks out the likely highlights from a long list of world premieres at this week's Geneva motor show

The Indian automotive market offers vast potential

A new report by AutomotiveWorld.com examines the prospects for the Indian automotive market over the next five years.

Changing fortunes in the European car market

According to ACEA, the European passenger vehicle market finished 2010 only 4.9% lower than 2009

Fiat's truck takeover aspirations face reality check

Alan Bunting considers Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne's comments regarding possible acquisitions by Fiat Industrial.

Paccar's new in-house engine poses marketing challenge

Paccar's challenge is to market the 12.9-litre MX diesels built at its new engine plant in Columbus, Mississippi

SupplyOn - ten years young

SupplyOn, the online automotive supplier platform, celebrates its tenth anniversary

Volvo turns to Mack to boost US class 8 sales

Volvo plays Mack patriotism card to boost US class 8 sales

The challenges of micro turbine hybrids

With just 12 months to go before it must deliver operable demonstrator engines, Bladon Jets has its hands full.

It's catch-up time for US trucking safety

US truck safety regulations are years behind equivalent legislation elsewhere, especially in Europe

Paris motor show: Europe rebounds

Glenn Brooks sums up the highlights from the Paris motor show press days

Why Chrysler needs fewer, not more new products

Glenn Brooks comments on Chrysler's future model strategy

Sisu-Daimler deal squeezes out Volvo

Can niche electric vehicles make money?

The EEV emission standard: a stepping stone to Euro 6?

The decade-old EEV emission standard is gaining new influence in the commercial vehicle industry

Fuel efficiency boost for Cummins

Cummins looks set to outshine its North American rivals in the crucial matter of fuel consumption

Different units needed for truck and bus CO2 standards

Daimler has proposed a new unit of CO2 measurement for vehicles over-3.5 tonnes gvw

Whatever happened to industrial concentration?

Is the economic basis of competition in the auto industry shifting away from production economies of scale?

New JVs spell big changes for van markets

New joint ventures spell big changes for van markets

Daimler and Renault-Nissan: a modern relationship

Daimler and Renault-Nissan: strategic alliance or tactical convenience?

Moving downrange - the pros and cons for truck OEMs

Mack Trucks is the latest truck OEM to consider extending its model line-up downrange

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

Hydrogen highways: the concept becoming reality

More slowly than first anticipated, but more surely nonetheless, hydrogen highways are becoming a reality.

History states that Toyota will weather this storm

Toyota will recover from this recall crisis, as other major OEMs have done in the past

Tesla: a business model for the future?

Tesla's business model could become increasingly common in the auto industry in the coming years

Hyundai-Kia to overtake Toyota in Europe?

Toyota is in danger of being overtaken in Europe by Hyundai-Kia

Major shifts in European car buying behaviour

The European car market could end up flat in 2009 when compared with the previous year.

Navistar's last-ditch SCR challenge

Navistar's objections to SCR technologies to control NOx diesel emissions are in danger of being ignored

Light vehicle sales in the USA: winners and losers

It was a relatively good month for US light vehicle sales in October

Move to heavy auto transmissions gathers pace in US

More and more heavy truck operators in the United States are moving to auto transmissions

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?

MAN-Sinotruk: when is a JV not a JV?

Joint ventures are becoming a great way for Chinese OEMs to gain access to advanced powertrain technology

Emissions legislation by numbers

Trailer makers facing extra recession pain

Are the auto industry's top executives overpaid?

Will there be life after the car scrappage scheme?

Intelligent auto-shifting can help save fuel

Can Germany dominate the electric vehicle industry?

How much longer can Ssangyong survive?

Debt and impending bankruptcy, a 74% sales drop and a siege; how much longer can Ssangyong survive?

The illusion of scale in the global truck sector

Proof of a move towards a commoditized product poses a threat for the truck industry business model.

SCR versus EGR: the ‘debate’ escalates

The debate over SCR versus EGR in North America escalates as the EPA now comes under attack.

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 hybrids maintain their current momentum?

current hybrid vehicle development programmes continue apace.

Cummins ISX11.9 engine prompts industry speculation

Despite a low-key announcement, the inclusion of the ISX11.9 engine in Cummins' EPA 2010 range of diesels is real news.