Posts
Think Like the Customer, Sidestep the Competition
From the NY Times, an interview on google, marketing, and content tactics with a surprisingly successful small business owner who reduced his $250k marketing budget by 90% to beat his own peak sales record from before the economic crisis of ’
Mar 6, 2013
Audi suits up to reprise its leading role in Marvel’s Iron Man 3
Audi returns as Tony Stark’s vehicle of choice in Marvel’s Iron Man 3 slated for a May 3 release date Audi has joined forces with Disney and Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC for the release of Marvel’s Iron Man 3 due in
Mar 6, 2013
Crossbreeding Cars: Why Fisker and Tesla Should Start Mixing Genes
Sources at Digital Trends offer some intriguing insight on the respective plights of floundering electric exotic car makers Fisker and Tesla. Switching engines could be to an advantage for each of the car manufacturers in building a better vehicle. S
Mar 5, 2013
Spotlight on Group 1: Auto Retail Goes Global
According to Business Without Borders, pioneering dealership group Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is expanding globally. Last month marked their purchase of dealerships in Brazil, now dealerships in the UK. To read more about Group 1 Automotive and the Aut
Mar 5, 2013
World Debut For Rolls-Royce Wraith At Geneva Motor Show
WEST SUSSEX, England — Elegant fastback design hints at dynamic prowess of the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever: 624 bhp/465kW, 800 Nm from 1,500 rpm : 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (0-62 in 4.6) Debut of Satellite Aided Transmission. A technology that
Mar 5, 2013
Spyker Venator Concept Teases Press for Geneva Motor Show
From Digital Trends, Spyker Cars revitalization debut at the Geneva Auto Show later this week is the focus. Take a glance at the Venator B6: a sporty, mid-engined, modernized wtih all the classic styling cues. Rumors about competition, detailed stats
Mar 5, 2013
Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Run Short on Incentives in February, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — February’s record-breaking gas prices might have pushed shoppers to consider more fuel-efficient cars, but incentives on those vehicles left a lot to be desired, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shoppin
Mar 5, 2013
American Automakers’ Newest Challenge: Attracting the Female Buyer
According to The Detroit News, the female buyer has become significantly more influential on car purchases. Unfortunately, the demographic prefers to buy foreign: especially when affecting 4 out of 5 purchases. View methods and market segment trends
Mar 5, 2013
BMW’s Autonomous Car Plan
According to Digital Trends, BMW and Continental have paired up to produce autonomous vehicle technology by the end of 2014, projecting a fleet of fully automated cars by 2025. Details ranging from Continental’s dedication to autonomous car
Mar 5, 2013