Tag Archives: Automakers

Bulgaria’s first international automotive conference – Bravo!

Bulgaria's first international automotive conference

Bulgaria is stepping up efforts to win more auto industry investment and build on its success in attracting a new vehicle plant for China’s Great Wall Motors.

U.S. Customs scolds Ford on ‘chicken tax’ maneuver

U.S. Customs scolds Ford on 'chicken tax' maneuver

To avoid tax, all Transit Connects arrived as passenger vehicles. Even without a free-trade pact, Ford Motor Co. has leaned on European models such as the Ford Fiesta and C-Max to extend its U.S. product line. But that strategy can backfire.

Auto executives downbeat but not desperate

Auto executives downbeat but not desperate

At the last Frankfurt auto show in 2011, the big story was not the cars, but the euro zone crisis and specifically how the continent’s car companies could survive. This year, the crisis is waning but caution remains.

Profits are soaring as problems mount a Ford Paradox

Profits are soaring as problems mount a Ford Paradox

MyFord Touch. Lincoln MKZ. C-Max,  all were heavily promoted as innovative products that would help Ford pull customers from rivals and cement the company’s position as a technology leader. Instead, each has come back to bite the automaker.

Automakers market their muscle at annual Woodward Dream Cruise

Automakers market their muscle at annual Woodward Dream Cruise

General Motors will be showing this Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels show car, which also appeared at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show.Photo credit: Richard Truett