editorials
OPINION
Fasten your seat belts! 10 predictions for 2009
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE There are few reliable forecasts for 2009. The depth of the economic downturn is difficult to gauge. But even in today's uncertain environment, executives must make assumptions so they can plan ahead. Here's what Automotive News Europe expects will happen in 2009. » Read Article [SUB] |
THE YEAR IN CARTOONS
Different view of 2008
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE Covering the automotive industry is a job that we take very seriously, but that doesn't prevent us from have a little fun. In every edition of Automotive News Europe we rely on our cartoonist Roger Bowles to provide his own special interpretation of the events making news in the industry. » Read Article [SUB] |
OPINION
Porsche, Toyota are hurting; time for a re-think!
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE When the world's most profitable car companies are taking a hit, it's time for a serious re-think of the business model. Porsche reported last month that sales were slipping and that it will halt production at its main plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany, for seven days. » Read Article [SUB] |
Columnists
Letters to the Editor
| The Toyota way gets things done >> |
| There are engineers and engineers >> |
| Good business advice pays off >> |
| Our leaders must break the logjam >> |
| Industry needs fair playing field >> |
| Washington knows just what we want >> |
Cold wind blowing in
Europe's auto industry has less debt, more cash and better products than the Detroit 3. And it does not have the high pension and health care costs that burden General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. European automakers are better prepared for the big downturn. But it is still going to hurt. Some insiders predict the industry is about to undergo some of the biggest changes in its 111-year history. » Read Article [SUB] Nov. 24 06:01 CET
Opportunities abound despite very tough market
Markets are collapsing, many automakers and suppliers are contemplating temporary production shutdowns, and few companies are willing to predict what will happen in 2009. But, despite the worst market conditions in decades, many companies expect to grow. They hope to be successful through renewed emphasis on strong products, more cooperations, possible acquisitions and by rethinking the industry's business model. » Read Article [SUB] Nov. 10 06:01 CET
Get used to closer ties with governments
With the era of free-market capitalism essentially ended courtesy of the global financial crisis, industry and governments are looking for a new way to pull out of this mess -- together. Banks are being bailed out by governments, some are even being nationalized. Will the same happen to some of the world's car companies? » Read Article [SUB] Oct. 27 06:01 CET
Last minute Lambo
Lamborghini brought a new meaning to the term just-in-time delivery with the arrival of the Estoque four-door concept car at an event held the night before this month's Paris auto show. » Read Article
[SUB]
Oct. 27 06:01 CET
This crisis requires many different responses
Pity Europe's struggling automakers. Just as they have sorted out their product strategies, they get hit with a global financial crisis that may be worse than anything in recent memory. This crisis will require not one, but many different responses from the car industry. » Read Article [SUB] Oct. 13 06:01 CET
