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Expert Opinion tagged 'Toyota Motor Corporation'
Racing needed hybrid more than Peugeot needed racing
Peugeot's withdrawal from Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship took everyone by surprise, says Andrew Cotton
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.
The secrets of Volkswagen's success
Four key factors underpin Volkswagen's performance, says Jonathan Storey
Korea takes the lead in promoting hydrogen FCEVs
In Korea, you're always within range of a hydrogen refuelling station, says Roger Stansfield.
Toyota races back to Le Mans
Andrew Cotton discusses Toyota's recent announcement that it will return to Le Mans with a gasoline hybrid race car.
Brazil stuns Chinese OEMs with IPI tax increase
The increase in Brazil's IPI tax has hit imports and new entrants, and could see established OEMs raise prices.
Diesel cars are set to drive growth in Indian sales
Most OEMs focused on gasoline cars in India are increasing the ratio of diesel cars in their offering.
How Toyota became the Best Global Green Brand
Alexander Murray of Interbrand discusses the process which led to Toyota being named 2011 Best Global Green Brand
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.
Ford must now switch from survival to profitable growth
Former Ford executive Gerry Geyer looks at the turnaround of Ford Motor Company under Alan Mulally.
Powered by the brand
The managing director of Millward Brown Optimor EMEA discusses brand power in the automotive industry.
The US new vehicle market - considerable improvement
A new report by AutomotiveWorld.com examines the prospects for the US new vehicle market over the next five years.
AutoShanghai - a preview of world premiere highlights
Glenn Brooks takes a look at some of the key model launches at the 2011 AutoShanghai
Investors should prepare for a Turkey outside the EU
How will an increasingly doubtful EU candidacy affect foreign investment in Turkey?
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
Brazil: growth to continue, but in the shadow of 2010
Brazil became the world's 4th largest automotive market in 2010. How will it perform from now on?
Quality control tools cut the risk of costly recalls
Integrated quality management systems like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can minimise recalls
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?
Hyundai-Kia takes the battle to Ford
Now one of the top five global OEMs, Hyundai-Kia's strategy is to stay there.
Turkey: an emerging market?
Turkey's 2010 vehicle production and domestic sales exceeded all expectations. But can the recovery last?
Australia: the incubator for China's OEMs
Chinese OEMs see export development opportunities in Australia's unique driving conditions and market demands.
Why Volkswagen's new Jetta is a segment-buster
Volkswagen's new Jetta has effectively created an extra vehicle class between the compact and mid-sized categories.
Poland's recovery points the way to Europe's future
With confidence and rising employment, Poland's car market is taking off.
The Unseen Surge: Nissan closes on Toyota in Europe
ACEA numbers for October 2010 suggest that Nissan looks set to become Europe's leading Japanese OEM.
Lincoln: Ford’s global luxury brand?
How high could Ford’s share price head if it had a truly global luxury car division?
What is Ecological Plastic?
Has the term Ecological Plastic stepped slightly over the line that defines acceptable rhetoric?
Paris motor show: Europe rebounds
Glenn Brooks sums up the highlights from the Paris motor show press days
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
Can niche electric vehicles make money?
Can niche electric vehicles make money?
The battle for Brazil's car market
After overtaking Germany in H1 2010, Brazil is now the world's fourth largest market for new cars
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
Bicycles and OEM branding: a mistake?
Lexus has just announced the launch of its "Hybrid Vehicle Concept", an electrically-assisted bicycle
NUMMI is dead. Long live NUMMI!
NUMMI, the former Toyota-GM joint venture plant, might be a symbol of the future of the automotive industry
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
Toyota tumbles, but who gains?
2010 is shaping up to be an historic year for Toyota in the US, but not in the way it might have hoped
Geneva motor show: the tech highlights
The Geneva motor show looks set to be a particularly technology-heavy event this year
The policy impact of the Toyota case
The Toyota case looks set to have serious ramifications for auto industry policy in the US
Toyota recalls: the impact on hybrid vehicles
Public acceptance for new technologies for the industry will be damaged by such incidents as the Prius recall
History states that Toyota will weather this storm
Toyota will recover from this recall crisis, as other major OEMs have done in the past
BYD: the future of the electric vehicle industry?
Little-known Chinese OEM BYD could define itself as the OEM of the new era by 2020
Hyundai-Kia to overtake Toyota in Europe?
Toyota is in danger of being overtaken in Europe by Hyundai-Kia
The Detroit auto show models that matter
Electric drive was, without a doubt, the main theme of the 2010 North American International Auto Show
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.
Light vehicle sales in the USA: winners and losers
It was a relatively good month for US light vehicle sales in October
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?
‘Cash for clunkers’ and lifetime CO2 emissions
Car scrappage schemes may not have the lifetime CO2 emissions benefits claimed by some.
Volkswagen: the world's new number one?
If recent trends continue, the VW Group might attain its stated goals for 2018, nine years early.
Working with suppliers: Ford raises its game
Suppliers have often indicated difficult working relations with Ford; but has the tide now turned?
Chinese OEMs risk unprofitable complexity?
Chinese OEMs could be in danger of pursuing unprofitable complexity in the rush to expand.
Ford’s Fox engine project gathers pace
Ford is committing significant technical and financial resources to its new three-cylinder engine.
Can hybrids maintain their current momentum?
current hybrid vehicle development programmes continue apace.
Geneva reflections
Despite the inevitable industry gloom overshadowing the event, the 2009 Geneva auto show still had much to offer the keen observer.
