Category: Automotive Manufacturers

Thailand's Automotive Industry Recovers and Prepares for Export Growth
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Thailand’s Automotive Industry Recovers and Prepares for Export Growth

John Preslar December 8, 2019
Thailand's Automotive Industry Recovers and Prepares for Export Growth

Thailand is the ASEAN Automotive Hub, with the largest vehicle assembly capacity and high-quality parts manufacturing capability from any country in the region.

Rebounding from last year’s flood crisis, Thailand’s automotive industry which was devastated including parts and accessories saw potential growth in the export market through increased production and innovation.

Manufacturers such as Honda, Toyota and Chevrolet have been fast in their recovery, which ultimately increased investment and demand from the global economy.

Innovation and New Product Development

As there has been speedy growth, new products are being launched by car-makers with attention towards Eco-friendly or hybrid cars in support of Thailand to be an Eco-car production powerhouse. The top 5 companies taking part in this initiative are Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan and Mitsubishi.

Current popular hybrid or Eco-cars are:

• Nissan March

• Honda Brio

• Suzuki Swift

• New Honda Jazz hybrid

Also recently this year, Mitsubishi … Read More ...

Stop Being A Loser and Be A Leader!
Dealers

Stop Being A Loser and Be A Leader!

John Preslar April 10, 2019
Stop Being A Loser and Be A Leader!

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In my thirty years in the business I have never seen such a lack of civility, leadership and professionalism in the automotive industry. You can find managers anywhere but developing leaders is a much more challenging task. Managers are integral but leaders are essential. It does not take character, guts or vision to manage things but it takes all three to lead people.

Here are common characteristics I see quite often from managers in dealerships today:

#1 – Lack of attention to detail – “Big doors swing on small hinges” “A person who cannot be expected to do the small things cannot be trusted to do big things”

#2 – Lack of clear communication – People cannot operate efficiently in a nebulous environment. Communicate clearly and communicate often. Your team deserves to know exact details. Stop telling your people “We will work it out for you” or “We … Read More ...

Tips for Buying a Car at Auction
Cars

Tips for Buying a Car at Auction

John Preslar February 14, 2019

A salvage auction can be a great way to get a vehicle for very little. The important thing is to know what you’re getting into when you buy from a salvage auto auction.

Tips for Buying a Car at Auction

What is a salvage vehicle

A car or truck gets a salvage title when the cost of repairing the vehicle to make it roadworthy exceeds the value of the vehicle. When a car has a salvage title, this should alert you that the car has been through some serious events.

So why would you ever want a salvage? The upside to a salvage title auto is that you can often get it for significantly less than it’s worth. By putting some work into finding a car and dealing with repairs, you can enjoy significant savings.

Be prepared for financial realities

You should be able to get liability insurance, but if you should ever need to make a … Read More ...

Car Industry Competition - American Market: VW’s Top Priority
Car Industry

Car Industry Competition – American Market: VW’s Top Priority

John Preslar January 31, 2019
Car Industry Competition - American Market: VW’s Top Priority

Car Industry Competition – Volkswagen AG will be making the American market a top priority. As such, it plans to roll out auto-fighter vehicles to compete closely with its rivals.

The German automaker plans to build an enticing sport utility to rival the Toyota Motor Corp.?s Camry – a midsize sedan. This is part of VW?s effort to stage a positive comeback in the American soil where it was once a dominant player.

The Wolfsburg, Germany-based automaker will be rolling out the Tiguan, a small sport utility, to its lineup in the United States. The said SUV was unveiled this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Launching new product lines is vital to the automaker. It will help VW?s plant to triple American sales over the next decade to reach one million vehicles – 800,000 of them VW-brand cars and trucks and 200,000 Audis.

VW will launch the Tiguan, which … Read More ...

Get Immediate Cash For Your Old Car
Car Industry

Get Immediate Cash For Your Old Car

John Preslar January 24, 2019

If you want to get rid of your old and junk car without any hassle or buying a right buyer for it then it is beneficial for you to hire cash for cars services. Lots of cash for car companies you can find in the market but you need to hire the one best that have years of experience in this field and provide quality services to the customers.

Get Immediate Cash For Your Old Car

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Free and fast car removal services

Every person who is looking for Car Removal Melbourne wants to hire a company that provides convenient, fast and free car removal services so that they can get most of their investment. Such companies allow high-quality car removal services anytime and anywhere you want. Whether your car is damaged, junk, wrecked, accident or in any condition, the professionals of such companies provide the best possible car … Read More ...