Auto Manufacturers - Major
(NSANY) Nissan Motors Results Improve
Nissan Motor Co. (NSANY) has revealed a net income of ¥45 billion ($480 million) for the third quarter of its fiscal ended December 31, 2009, in sharp contrast to a loss of ¥83.2 billion ($810 million) in the same period a year ago. The improvement was attributable to additional...
9Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Toyota Motor’s Prius Faces Recall
Toyota Motor’s (TM) popular 2010 Prius hybrid automobile faces a recall, adding to the series of the automaker’s recalls in the past few months. Toyota will decide upon the magnitude of the recall this week. In September last year, Toyota recalled the largest-ever U.S. batch...
8Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Motor Company – Balance Sheet Improving – Sales Were up 22% From Last Year
Ford Motor Co. (F) is pressuring its 52-week high on a bevy of good news that includes a return to profitability in its recent Q4 results and strong January sales data. Company Description Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures and services cars and trucks worldwide. The company...
5Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HMC) Honda Motor’s Profits Jump to $1.5 Billion
Honda Motor Co. (HMC) has posted a profit of ¥134.6 billion ($1.5 billion) for the third quarter of its fiscal ended December 31, 2009, a huge increase of 565.1% from the same period in 2008. This was equivalent to earnings per share of ¥74.19 (81 cents), an increase of ¥63.03...
4Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Fleet Sales Drive Autos in January
Sales in the U.S. auto industry grew 6% to 698,990 vehicles in January, driven by strong fleet sales (sales to rental companies as well as corporate and government houses) and redesigned vehicles in the market. Ford Motor Co. (F) ruled among the U.S. automakers, while Nissan...
4Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Buy Into CTS Corporation Post-Selloff?
Guilt by association may be a buying opportunity for shares of CTS At some point in the past week, investors became concerned the Toyota Motor (TM) sudden acceleration recall was perhaps about to impact CTS Corp. (CTS). The shares, which traded as high as $10.36 in early January,...
29Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Toyota Motors Suspends Sales for Recall
Toyota Motors (TM) has decided to suspend sales of 8 models involved in another round of recall of 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models, announced on January 21, 2010. Toyota has noticed sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Reports First Yearly Profit Since 2005
Ford Motor Co. (F) has shown a profit of $8 million (excluding special items) for 2009, driven by favorable net pricing, structural cost reductions, net gains on debt reduction actions and strong Ford Credit results. This was the company’s first annual profit since 2005...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) New Orders for Durable Goods Orders Rise a Bit
At first blush, the report on New Orders for Durable Goods was a disappointment. But digging through the details, it is not as bad as it first seems. This report is one where digging through the details is especially important, and just going with the headline total number can...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($F) Ford-United Auto Workers Dispute Continues
Leaders of United Auto Workers (UAW) have voted to protest Ford Motor Co.’s (F) decision to restore some benefits for white-collar workers. They claimed that the automaker’s move would violate its contract with the union after the union workers had made concessions. However,...
25Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($F) Built Ford Tough – Why This Resilient Automaker Is a Good Long-Term Buy
by Jeannette Di Louie, Investment U Research Tuesday, January 19, 2010 In a year that saw two of America’s biggest companies – and the heart and soul of Detroit’s auto industry – tumble into bankruptcy, one firm stood out. While General Motors and Chrysler unashamedly...
19Jan2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Motor Company’s Rating Upgraded by Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ford Motor Company’s (F) and Ford Motor Credit’s issuer default ratings to speculative grade of “B-“ –- viewed as “may default” –- from “CCC.” The upgrade was based on improved market conditions as well as on Ford’s...
13Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HMC) Plug Your Portfolio Into The Growing Fuel Cell Market
by Louise Harris, Investment U Research Wednesday, January 13, 2010 With so much focus on saving the earth’s resources these days, scientists have proposed one alternative after another to take the place of polluting gas turbines, power plants, gasoline engines and standard...
13Jan2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Motor Company Has Global Focus
Ford Motor Co. (F) will unveil its first global car, Focus 2012, in the Detroit Auto Show. The model will echo the “One Ford” concept, incorporated by the company CEO Alan Mullaly, to focus on cars that can be engineered once and sold around the world in more or less...
12Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Toyota Motor’s Prius is Top Selling Vehicle in Japan
Toyota Motor’s (TM) gas-electric hybrid Prius has been judged the top-selling car in Japan. The automaker sold as many as 208,876 units of the car in 2009, which is nearly three times that model’s sales volume in 2008. The third generation 4-door compact hybrid, Toyota...
10Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Unemployment: Sectors & Demographics
The employment report for December was disappointing . The job losses were concentrated in the goods producing side of the economy, which lost 81,000 more jobs. Construction was particularly hard hit again, with a loss of 53,000 jobs. Construction employment peaked earlier than...
8Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedCan The Battered Auto Sector Mount a Real Recovery In 2010?
This analysis is from Sheena Martin, Contributing Editor, Investment U Wednesday, January 6, 2010 After another brutal year, the auto industry summoned up some end-of-year strength in 2009, with analysts projecting annualized sales of cars and trucks to top 11 million in December. If...
6Jan2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(F) U.S. Auto Industry Stands Up
The U.S. auto industry showed signs of revival last month in the absence of any federal government incentive program such as “Cash for Clunkers.” Auto sales soared 15% to 1.03 million in December after the market bottomed in November. Sales exceeded 1 million for the...
6Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Metals & Mining Stock Review – January 2010 – Industry Outlook
The Metals & Mining Industry encompasses the extraction (mining), as well as the primary and secondary processing, of metals and minerals. The industry is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. Geographically, the...
6Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($F) Ford Motor’s Chinese Joint Venture Surges Sales
Changan Ford Mazda, a tie-up between Ford Motor Co. (F), Chongqing Changan Auto Co. and Mazda Motor, has posted a staggering 55% rise in sales to 316,139 vehicles in 2009, driven by the Chinese Government’s incentives to push auto sales. In December alone, the joint venture...
6Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Geely Holding Corporation Optimistic About Volvo from Ford Motor
China-based Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is optimistic about its acquisition of Swedish brand Volvo from Ford Motor Co. (F). Geely is close to acquiring Volvo in early 2010, with strong support from the Chinese Government. Geely is eager to tap China’s high-growth auto...
1Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Motor Restarts Engine Production at Windsor Plant
Ford Motor (F) has decided to begin production of the V-8 engine at its Essex Engine plant in Windsor, Ontario, which was shut down in 2007. The engine will be used in Ford’s 2011 Mustang GT. According to a contract talk with Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) in October, Ford will...
30Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Auto Industry Outlook for 2010 – Industry Outlook
The auto industry is a highly concentrated one. About 10 global automakers account for over 77% of the production worldwide. Among them, Toyota Motors (TM) leads with a 13.3% market share, while its domestic rivals including Nissan (NSANY) and its alliance with Renault account...
30Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Auto Industry Outlook – Dec. 09 – Industry Outlook
The auto industry is a highly concentrated one. About 10 global automakers account for over 77% of the production worldwide. Among them, Toyota Motors (TM) leads with a 13.3% market share, while its domestic rivals including Nissan (NSANY) and its alliance with Renault account...
29Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Toyota Motor Makes Chinese Recall
In a near rerun of its U.S. fiasco, the Chinese unit of Toyota Motor (TM) will recall 43,000 vehicles, including models such as Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Highlander sports utility vehicle and Previa minivan. The vehicles are reported to have engine oil leaks. The recall, accounting...
29Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Motor May Sell Volvo to Geely Holding Group
Today, Ford Motor (F) will reveal its progress on the sale of Swedish brand, Volvo. The automaker is most likely to sell the unit to China-based Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Ford aims to conclude the sale in early 2010. Ford had discussions with many automakers to sell Volvo,...
27Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TM) Toyota Motor Asks for Supplier Discount
Toyota Motor (TM) has urged its suppliers to allow a 30% discount on their prices for many components by the time it rolls out new models for 2013. The company also reorganized its procurement functions, merging three purchasing divisions into two in order to save costs. The...
27Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TTM) Tata Motor’s Shares Hit Year High
Tata Motors’ (TTM) shares reached year-high level on Dec 23 on the back of optimistic views revealed by the company. The shares rose 43 cents to $16.13 on Dec 23 compared to Dec 22. Earlier this week, Tata Motors revealed that it expects to expand its market share in utility-vehicle...
27Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Motor’s Shares Hit 4-Year High
Shares of Ford Motor (F) exceeded $10 for the first time in more than four years on Dec 23 as the automaker continues to benefit from market share gains and other successes. The shares rose 18 cents to $10.08 on Dec 23 compared to Dec 22. This is a recovery from a historic low...
27Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(F) Ford Tops in Vehicle Residual Value
After 36 months in service, the projected resale value of 2010 Ford (F) vehicles (Ford, Lincoln and Mercury) has gone up by an average of $1,310 per vehicle compared to the 2009 model year. This is the largest increase compared to other automakers based in the U.S. Ford accredited...
22Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued