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Young Buyers Turn Their Backs On Japan, Look To Detroit & South Korea
The data is clear: folks under 35 aren't as interested in owning a car as their parents and grandparents were. But that doesn't mean they've given up on cars entirely -- and when they do need a set of wheels, they're spending less time loitering on the lots of Toyota, Honda, and other Japanese...
Toyota, Honda & Others Boost Output To Meet Cash-For-Clunkers Demand
Many eager auto shoppers in Japan have been stymied by inventory shortages, but according to the Wall Street Journal, the wait for new wheels may be coming to an end. The... March 29, 2012 by Richard Read
Analysts Predict A Booming Auto Market In 2012 (Except In Europe)
The dust is still settling from 2011, but early figures indicate that the U.S auto market recorded significant growth over 2010. Analysts at Polk Research say that upward... January 4, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Japan’s Design And Tech Prowess Remerge At Tokyo, As Trade Woes Worsen
By all accounts, 2011 has been a very hard year for the Japanese auto industry. With the natural disaster of the March 11 earthquake and resulting tsunami, as well as the... December 4, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Toyota Suspends U.S. Production Due To Floods In Thailand
The floods ravaging Thailand have been back-page news in much of the U.S., but as the water continues to rise, it may finally saturate the headlines. The latest news is that... October 27, 2011 by Richard Read
Japan’s Car Sales Hit New Low In July
The aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan has resulted in new car sales in that country dropping almost 28 percent in July to just 241,472 vehicles... August 1, 2011 by L James Johnson
Once Maligned, Google's Street View Cars Help To Rebuild Japan
In America, Google’s Street View cars are generally met with indifference by most (but not all). Perhaps we’ve grown used to being on video wherever we go, or... July 13, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Toyota Production Recovering Faster Than Expected
Just last month, the future looked bleak for Toyota. Plants in the United States, Canada and Mexico were operating well below capacity, and no one had a clear picture of when... May 13, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Good News, Car Shoppers: All Colors Back On The Menu
One of the unexpected outcomes of the recent devastation in Japan was the impact on paint colors for new cars, even among non-Japanese manufacturers. Ford, for example... May 10, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
Worried About Natural Disasters? Akio Toyoda Says Buy A Prius
Toyota president Akio Toyoda -- scion of the Toyoda family for which the company is named -- recently held a press conference on the subject of the Tohoku earthquake and... April 29, 2011 by Richard Read 3
Video: How Nissan Checks Japanese-Made Cars For Radiation
The ongoing crisis in Japan has some consumers wondering if it’s still safe to purchase vehicles built in Japan. Nissan wants you to know the answer is a resounding... April 26, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Another Effect Of The Disaster In Japan: Lexus To Lose #1 Spot In Luxury Market
On Friday, we told you about the ways that automakers have suffered following the recent Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. From imaginary problems with Korean companies to very... April 18, 2011 by Richard Read 5
Study: Americans Avoiding Japanese, Korean Autos In The Wake Of Earthquake, Tsunami
To say that things have been tough in Japan since the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11 would be a gross understatement. With thousands of lives lost, homes... April 15, 2011 by Richard Read 3
Small Cars Getting Big Price Hikes Soon
If you're planning to replace your current vehicle with a new one at any point this calendar year—especially a small car—you might want to step up the timeframe... April 14, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Currency, Supply Issues A Window Of Opportunity For Detroit Automakers?
This spring and summer, General Motors [NYSE: GM] and Ford Motor Co. [NYSE: F] both have an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past and bolster their small-car... April 13, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 3
Honda Cuts U.S., Canadian Output By Up To 50% Due To Parts Shortages In Japan
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan on March 11 has affected millions of Japanese citizens, their families, and businesses. The country's auto... March 30, 2011 by Richard Read 1
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