Toyota’s (TM) share of the US light vehicle market is 18% and Honda’s (HMC) is 10%. GM’s (GM) share of its home market is about 22%. Fifty-five years ago, the No.1 US…
The current word in the news media is that Chrysler chief Robert Nardelli will keep his job, unlike his counterpart at GM (GM). That seems odd since, so far, the heads of…
For over a year, analysts have said that one of the largest problems car companies face is dealers who go bankrupt. It is actually a double-edged sword. If under-performing franchises fold, it can…
According to Reuters, Madoff will plead guilty. Reuters reports that most consumers do not expect any recovery until 2010. Reuters reports that Bernanke says new management at AIG (AIG) has curbed costs.…
There was always a sweet bit of fiction in the notion that Ford (F) was so much better financially than GM (GM) or Chrysler that it could weather the global economic downturn…
Hyundai is now the most successful car company in the US and it has the numbers to prove it. It has come up with a way to sell cars to people who…
Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) reported a dismal sales for February. But the beloved Toyota Prius hybrid that has captured the hearts and minds of the green class posted dismal sales numbers…
Last year, Toyota (TM) announced with pride that it had sold one million units of its Prius worldwide. The car is a hybrid and one of the most successful vehicle launches in the Japanese…
According to Reuters, AIG (AIG) will receive as much as $30 billion from the government in a deal which pieces of some of the insurance company will be owned by the Fed.…
According to Reuters, the US government may take a 40% interest in Citigroup (C). Reuters reports that the Treasury is considering funding options for Chrysler and GM (GM). Reuters reports that a…
According, to Reuters, GM (GM) and Chrysler have asked for another $22 billion. Reuters reports that the SEC has charged Alan Stamford with “massive fraud.” Reuters reports that Trump’s image is being…
Nissan hit the car industry with news that was worse than expected. It will not only post a very large loss for the year, it will cut 20,000 jobs. What is more…
According to Reuters, Honda (HMC) sales in the US fell in January. Reuters reports that the premier of China sees hopeful signs in his economy. Reuters reports that hard times make government…
According to Reuters, Republican may keep fighting Obama on the stimulus package. Reuters reports that Roche dropped its bid on Genentech (DNA) to $42 billion. Reuters writes that the Administration will release…
Fiat is very near an agreement with Chrysler to take a piece of the No.3 US car company. The deal will need the blessing of the Treasury Department which is supplying Chrysler…
