Most Active Articles 2013-05-22T02:59:47.204-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:us-auto-sales Will Fleiss wfleiss195 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:721684386735339808-c1831479cec9561e8b5cff182e9178fe 2012-08-19T16:23:24.687-04:00

How Patrick Le Quément, world famous car designer, did embrace the car design profession, moving from Bauhaus functionalism to “drawing is thinking” personal belief? This is the story Patrick tells us in his own words. Once upon a time…

How Patrick Le Quément, world famous car designer, did embrace the car design profession, moving from Bauhaus functionalism to “drawing is thinking” personal belief? This is the story Patrick tells us in his own words. Once upon a time… http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/12/when-drawing-is-thinking-by-patrick-le-quement-renault-design-creator/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8185797305648568577-64538ce2e01b57e88c8b41eb717c8ffe 2012-10-09T20:29:56.087-04:00

What if roads and parking lots were solar, fueling enough energy from the sun to power nearby communities as well as electric vehicles? Scott and Julie Brusaw, the inventors/creators have the answer.

What if roads and parking lots were solar, fueling enough energy from the sun to power nearby communities as well as electric vehicles? Scott and Julie Brusaw, the inventors/creators have the answer. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/10/09/solar-roadways/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16348354059887111160-d22a8ab66d6377144d916276a839806b 2012-08-29T12:25:07.470-04:00

A story about evolution of design over time: how it impacts the role of design manager, as innovation becomes a collective adventure.

A story about evolution of design over time: how it impacts the role of design manager, as innovation becomes a collective adventure. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/19/solitary-genius-to-holistic-design-by-patrick-le-quement-renault-design-creator/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6307641458882649189-4cc6792ae804ffffbffa9349aff34608 2012-12-04T16:41:08.585-05:00

Visit Bell Ford in Phoenix, AZ for a the best in prices and customer service.

Visit Bell Ford in Phoenix, AZ for a the best in prices and customer service. http://elvisarias.blogspot.com/2012/08/phoenix-ford-dealership.html Automotive SEO aseo831 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15870893795551548789-49c866da4d23dab304b60bf211b20474 2012-07-02T10:54:58.640-04:00

Auto makers gain insights into consumer sentiment expressed in social media to understand ‘likes’, ‘dislikes’, deficiencies, & failures, relative to their vehicles & those of their competitors.

Auto makers gain insights into consumer sentiment expressed in social media to understand ‘likes’, ‘dislikes’, deficiencies, & failures, relative to their vehicles & those of their competitors. http://inventionmachine.com/the-Invention-Machine-Blog/bid/88159/Powering-the-Future-of-Automotive-Innovation Allison Lewis alewis810 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14647050148149324897-2a03bc09022e61b76c15ab81e8318306 2012-09-05T17:10:58.843-04:00

UPDATED -- U.S. auto sales--led by Honda Motor Co., the Volkswagen Group and Toyota Motor Corp.--jumped 20 percent last month for the strongest monthly pace in three years.

UPDATED -- U.S. auto sales--led by Honda Motor Co., the Volkswagen Group and Toyota Motor Corp.--jumped 20 percent last month for the strongest monthly pace in three years. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120904/CARNEWS/120909968 Dutch Mandel dmandel879 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2024911909841286732-01b00de854fbd918a0270de0f4541dad 2012-01-04T12:43:48.783-05:00

General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Group LLC reported December vehicle sales that beat analysts’ estimates, capping the U.S. auto industry’s best year since 2008.

General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Group LLC reported December vehicle sales that beat analysts’ estimates, capping the U.S. auto industry’s best year since 2008. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-04/chrysler-s-december-u-s-vehicle-sales-surge-37-exceeding-33-estimate.html Terence Rose trose855 73 73 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8856750391275830197-4d9b78c9e237d2583bf5854932ba64e2 2012-05-21T14:57:45.826-04:00

The automotive industry wastes $9.7 BILLION DOLLARS, per year, of its R&D spend working on previously patented solutions.

The automotive industry wastes $9.7 BILLION DOLLARS, per year, of its R&D spend working on previously patented solutions. http://inventionmachine.com/the-Invention-Machine-Blog/bid/86963/INFOGRAPHIC-The-High-Cost-of-Rework-Redundancy-in-Automotive-Innovation Allison Lewis alewis810 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6726903693110533594-39df025392223a9b5c69d9d4c4019472 2012-12-21T08:48:41.909-05:00

A car comparison between the 2013 Nissan Cube and the 2013 Kia Soul.

A car comparison between the 2013 Nissan Cube and the 2013 Kia Soul. http://www.autocomparison.com/2013-nissan-cube-vs-kia-soul/ James Hamel jhamel685 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14984257872702167863-6d0f830636c94db088f3df92e82a6167 2012-06-06T10:35:53.347-04:00

Industry sales rose 26 percent, and the strong performance, especially by the Japanese giants, marked a return to a normal -- meaning fully restocked -- sales climate.

Industry sales rose 26 percent, and the strong performance, especially by the Japanese giants, marked a return to a normal -- meaning fully restocked -- sales climate. http://www.shopautoweek.com/articles/2012/06/may-sales-figures-show-auto-industry-beginning-to-equalize.html Dutch Mandel dmandel879 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6887542196055792651-a9814e2335f99b21f2271b713b43fbef 2013-01-12T21:44:22.405-05:00

Major U.S. automakers reported strong sales performance in December, raising total sales for 2012 to a five-year high, boosting confidence in the automotive industry, and setting the stage for further increases in demand through 2013.

Major U.S. automakers reported strong sales performance in December, raising total sales for 2012 to a five-year high, boosting confidence in the automotive industry, and setting the stage for further increases in demand through 2013. http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2013/01/10/u-s-auto-sales-hit-5-year-high-in-2012/ Lyza Carmen lcarmen256 17 17 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3108412026348057913-df04e9e68bf8351c863de13257770193 2012-12-21T08:54:20.840-05:00

2013 Dodge Charger Car Review: Fuel Efficiency and Safety.

2013 Dodge Charger Car Review: Fuel Efficiency and Safety. http://www.autocomparison.com/2013-dodge-charger-and-the-safety-of-your-pet/ James Hamel jhamel685 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3282845645261959308-2ec82bfc2c3100c5f7cf59f6fa7f87c2 2013-01-09T02:12:47.989-05:00

Consumer credit in the U.S. increased more than forecast in November, led by borrowing for student loans and automobiles.

Consumer credit in the U.S. increased more than forecast in November, led by borrowing for student loans and automobiles. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-08/consumer-credit-rose-in-november-on-u-s-auto-student-loans-1-.html Lyza Carmen lcarmen256 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15681727705420002564-c8850934d4707060233374bf747501f7 2012-04-26T16:54:20.107-04:00

In the global automotive industry, challenges, opportunities and risks are everywhere - Business models and consumer requirements are ever-changing, government regulations drive design, emerging markets continue to push demand and competitiveness to new limits, and supply chains are increasingly volatile.

In the global automotive industry, challenges, opportunities and risks are everywhere - Business models and consumer requirements are ever-changing, government regulations drive design, emerging markets continue to push demand and competitiveness to new limits, and supply chains are increasingly volatile. http://inventionmachine.com/news-and-events/webinar-automotive-industry/ Allison Lewis alewis810 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7779980470596047110-c595d2210407fa0fe83c68173db29562 2013-01-10T22:10:34.466-05:00

The US motor industry is flying high on recent auto sales numbers, but can the current boom in sales last? An what does it mean for US automakers?

The US motor industry is flying high on recent auto sales numbers, but can the current boom in sales last? An what does it mean for US automakers? http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/01/us-auto-sales-boom-can-the-recovery-continue/ Lyza Carmen lcarmen256 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9034555974345696877-b0b981522c08013b203267efcda2e902 2011-11-01T11:58:26.304-04:00

General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC said U.S. deliveries rose less than analysts’ estimates that called for the best sales month since February.

General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC said U.S. deliveries rose less than analysts’ estimates that called for the best sales month since February. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-01/chrysler-october-total-group-u-s-sales-rise-27-missing-estimate-of-28-.html Terence Rose trose855 44 43 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11165106310861625393-0fa26dc2356393df8f4287935565932d 2012-03-01T12:53:05.418-05:00

General Motors Co. reported a surprise U.S. sales gain for February, and Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co. also topped analysts’ estimates calling for the industry’s best streak since May 2008.

General Motors Co. reported a surprise U.S. sales gain for February, and Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co. also topped analysts’ estimates calling for the industry’s best streak since May 2008. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-01/chrysler-sales-rise-tops-estimates-as-gas-prices-lift-demand-for-200-sedan.html Terence Rose trose855 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11029654141080558656-6d133db5a8597b7d118a46ba0105dd62 2012-01-03T06:13:20.300-05:00

U.S. consumers, who are more confident than they have been in eight months, were lured to auto showrooms by holiday discounts and may have pushed car sales to the second fastest pace in more than two years.

U.S. consumers, who are more confident than they have been in eight months, were lured to auto showrooms by holiday discounts and may have pushed car sales to the second fastest pace in more than two years. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-03/dealer-s-best-december-in-five-years-follows-u-s-sale-ads-cars.html Terence Rose trose855 26 26 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1748785982312716398-627b08d7944bb51fd8ace536043555e6 2009-04-01T14:09:27.983-04:00

Sales tumbled sharply at Ford Motor in March, as the healthiest Detroit automaker kicked off what is expected to be another round of brutal U.S. sales reports for the auto industry. Ford's sales decline of 41% from a year...

Sales tumbled sharply at Ford Motor in March, as the healthiest Detroit automaker kicked off what is expected to be another round of brutal U.S. sales reports for the auto industry. Ford's sales decline of 41% from a year... http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/01/news/companies/auto_sales/index.htm?postversion=2009040112 Michelle Lockett mlockett714 196 196 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7563545607658435408-1149eddddde704473654289a09601363 2013-01-15T23:04:56.119-05:00

Europe's auto makers are betting much of their fortunes this year on the promise of steady U.S. demand, raising the stakes for U.S. and Asian car makers as the European market remains in free fall and China's once hot sales cool.

Europe's auto makers are betting much of their fortunes this year on the promise of steady U.S. demand, raising the stakes for U.S. and Asian car makers as the European market remains in free fall and China's once hot sales cool. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324235104578243572052378716.html Lyza Carmen lcarmen256 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2309813774652355892-211d3ff9b80985ec556ab19f8b626667 2009-04-14T15:00:55.446-04:00

Who would’ve thought just a few years back that the two biggest U.S. automakers would be in penny stock territory? As of this writing both Ford and General Motors trade under $3 – a far cry from the double-digit share prices both stocks traded at just a couple short years ago. There’s no question that Ford is best in breed right now when it comes to U.S. automotive stocks.

Who would’ve thought just a few years back that the two biggest U.S. automakers would be in penny stock territory? As of this writing both Ford and General Motors trade under $3 – a far cry from the double-digit share prices both stocks traded at just a couple short years ago. There’s no question that Ford is best in breed right now when it comes to U.S. automotive stocks. http://www.pennysleuth.com/ford-to-buy-gm-it%E2%80%99s-not-as-crazy-as-you-might-think%E2%80%A6/ Penny Sleuth psleuth510 209 209 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12046843620935346998-148de49a8b099c1fa11860dca6e4f030 2012-03-03T07:02:40.828-05:00

http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/chevy-dealers-deliver-best-customer-experience-in-auto-industry/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15577404048519876901-91a99146f60190935d57d87f2250bbac 2012-12-22T21:17:59.660-05:00

From Yahoo! Finance: The recovery of the U.S. auto industry has shown no signs of slowing down in 2012 as the need to replace ageing vehicles with newer more fuel-efficient models continue to drive sales. The Global X Automotive ...

From Yahoo! Finance: The recovery of the U.S. auto industry has shown no signs of slowing down in 2012 as the need to replace ageing vehicles with newer more fuel-efficient models continue to drive sales. The Global X Automotive ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-auto-sales-soar-6-132000290.html Lyza Carmen lcarmen256 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:853263908591599257-57c033601cd4b397184a1db8e5318784 2009-02-04T09:11:00.047-05:00

It's not just Detroit that's in trouble. The water's also falling on the floor in Stuttgart, Munich, Toyota City, and other automotive manufacturing centers around the world. That's because for the first month of 2009 Americans bought cars at an...

It's not just Detroit that's in trouble. The water's also falling on the floor in Stuttgart, Munich, Toyota City, and other automotive manufacturing centers around the world. That's because for the first month of 2009 Americans bought cars at an... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb2009/db2009023_755234.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis Charles Dubow cdubow602 172 172 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11099198542833341393-96e5a873a8c4970ea21faecc5e22a347 2012-03-03T07:01:14.640-05:00

There are a number of reasons an opportunity might not be moving. Here's a list of reasons that opportunities stall and some thoughts about how you might move them.

There are a number of reasons an opportunity might not be moving. Here's a list of reasons that opportunities stall and some thoughts about how you might move them. http://thesalesblog.com/2012/02/how-to-manage-stuck-deals/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 2 2 0 0