Archive for July, 2010
Passenger Car Price in China – Up Or Down
Posted by alibabarika in Automotive Articles on July 21, 2010
Although Volkswagen has denied the rumour of “general price hikes in April” for its passenger cars in China, speculations for car price increases in China are still rampant.
Mr Rao Da, Secretary-General of National Passenger Car Information Exchange Association, suggested that car price inflection points may appear this year or the next. Due to rising raw materials and labour costs, it is expected that cost per car may increase by 1500 to 3000 yuan (RMB:USD = 7:1) in 2008. Even for upgraded models, the cost would still increase due to the associated moulding, inspecting and machinery tools. But the fierce competition in China’s auto market has deterred most auto companies from unilateral price hikes.
Ford Strategic Plan In China
Posted by alibabarika in Automotive Articles on July 21, 2010
Ford Motor Company founded by Henry Ford, in 1903. In 1905 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. started operations, positioning Ford for the future globalization in the automotive markets. Ford has 13% of the world market and is “the second largest producer of cars and trucks, with active manufacturing, assembly or sales operations in the thirty countries”. Ford Motor Company’s global visioning continues to rank in the top of the automotive industry worldwide. This paper will explores Ford’s long term strategic planning in terms of global operations in China
A logical question is: why is Ford interested in China as a market and as a supplier base and, perhaps, why should China should be interested in Ford?
One fact is that, Ford is a global company. And the other fact is that China is the most populous nation on earth.
Ford Intends To Buy $3 Billion China-Made Components To Cut Costs
Posted by alibabarika in Automotive Articles on July 21, 2010
When you are so busy dealing with the day-to-day activities of business, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that we all operate in a global economy. Our principle concerns are often immediate and local, but when you read the following information about China and its Tire Industry plans, you begin to realise that we need to think globally and we need to start now…
Earlier this year I came across a report from a company out of Europe. They offer market research and data and their stream of press releases had me sitting up and taking notes – here are some of those notes:
China’s Tire Industry – Kicking Into High Gear
Posted by alibabarika in Automotive Articles on July 21, 2010
When you are so busy dealing with the day-to-day activities of business, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that we all operate in a global economy. Our principle concerns are often immediate and local, but when you read the following information about China and its Tire Industry plans, you begin to realise that we need to think globally and we need to start now…
Earlier this year I came across a report from a company out of Europe. They offer market research and data and their stream of press releases had me sitting up and taking notes – here are some of those notes: