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Turbulence in automobile industry..

March 9th, 2010

turbulence

turbulence

After the season of recalls, it is now time for the major players to reshuffle their stakes. The reason may be the unpredicted growth in automobile sales all over the world in the month of February. The recovery of JLR sales have increased the SPI of TATA Motors which in turn triggered Daimler to sell its 5.34% stake. Daimler, also plans to enter India by investing more than Rs.4000 crores for which it had collaborated with Hero Honda. However, the deal was called off. Now, after raising cash from stake sale at TATA, Daimler might strategically enter India and other developing nations.
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Toyota’s calls and recalls

February 14th, 2010

Cause of Toyota recalls

Global automobile giants like Toyota and Honda created a furor among their customers by announcing massive car recalls. Toyota plans to recall more than eight million vehicles while Honda has to recall more than one million. Toyota says that the drivers of these vehicles have reported unintended acceleration of their vehicles which is caused by the improper design of the pedal and the floor mat. Honda vehicles are facing problems with airbags and a switch which could cause fire. To rectify these defects a massive reverse logistic exercise will cost them millions of Dollars.
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