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Expert Opinion tagged 'Volkswagen'
Good for Ducati, unnecessary for Audi
Jonathan Storey considers the benefits of Audi's acquisition of Ducati
Europe's OEMs must take drastic action to ease the pain
As Europe's auto market pain worsens, only brutal cuts will solve the problem, says Thomas Williams
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
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.
The secrets of Volkswagen's success
Four key factors underpin Volkswagen's performance, says Jonathan Storey
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volkswagen and Suzuki: irreconcilable differences?
Two broad issues underpin the failure of the Volkswagen-Suzuki alliance, says Jonathon Storey.
A Bentley SUV - folly or guaranteed success?
Ian Henry considers the prospects for a possible Bentley SUV.
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.
The Volkswagen Group: a track record of success
VW's growth is driven by engineering excellence and sound financial management, says Marc Nonnenkamp.
Audi's US factory - sooner rather than later?
Ian Henry takes a look at Audi's reported plans for a US factory.
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.
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
The future is turbocharged!
David Paja, VP, Global Marketing, Honeywell Turbo Technologies, comments on the growth of turbo technology
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
Russia's car market roars back to life
Glenn Brooks considers the prospects for a revived Russian car market
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?
Changing fortunes in the European car market
According to ACEA, the European passenger vehicle market finished 2010 only 4.9% lower than 2009
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.
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?
Pontiac: Lessons for Volkswagen Group?
The demise of GM's Pontiac brand could have important lessons for Germany's Volkswagen Group
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
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
Strikes in China - the thin end of the wedge?
Strikes at Honda suppliers in Foshan could be a turning point in Chinese labour relations
Chevrolet: GM China's new star
Chevrolet looks set to be the surprise star of China's passenger car market in 2010
New JVs spell big changes for van markets
New joint ventures spell big changes for van markets
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
Geneva motor show: the tech highlights
The Geneva motor show looks set to be a particularly technology-heavy event this year
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
Volkswagen's muscle-flexing adds to MAN upheavals
Volkswagen's muscle-flexing adds to MAN problems
Light vehicle sales in the USA: winners and losers
It was a relatively good month for US light vehicle sales in October
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?
Emissions legislation by numbers
Emissions legislation by numbers
Will there be life after the car scrappage scheme?
Will there be life after the car scrappage scheme?
Volkswagen: the world's new number one?
If recent trends continue, the VW Group might attain its stated goals for 2018, nine years early.
VW/Porsche: Victory for Wolfsburg
The exit of Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking marks the end of the OEM's ambitions to acquire VW.
MAN/Sinotruk: partnership with wider implications?
MAN’s plan to acquire a 25% stake in Sinotruk could herald further future consolidation moves.
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.
Geneva reflections
Despite the inevitable industry gloom overshadowing the event, the 2009 Geneva auto show still had much to offer the keen observer.
