Abstract This paper is an in-depth look at the history of the automobile. The author discusses the early era, and inventors such as Elwood Haynes and Henry Ford. The paper also discusses the Stanley Steamer, the Duryea Motor Company, and Ransom Olds. The paper includes other inventions related to the horseless carriage, and how cars have changed American society.
From the paper:
"The automobile is said to have been a menace and a blessing, it has been worshiped and reviled, celebrated and scorned. The automobile is an invention that has had tremendous impact on society. The automobile has taken diverse segments of the American population; farmers, small town residents and urban dwellers and given them access to the same opportunities and experiences. Automobiles have given us motels, shopping malls, drive-through, vacations, commuting, and of course, suburbia. The concept of the automobile is one of the most profound and important chapters in the development of American society."
Abstract An examination of 20 sites of automobile manufacturers seeking to understand how car manufacturers use marketing strategies to attract customers. The investigation also reveals the best and worst Internet sites that the industry has to offer. The websites of various manufacturers and dealers allow the consumer to see the makes and models available and the retail price of the car. This leads to a well-informed consumer that will not be taken advantage of when they arrive at the dealership. The marketing strategies that the automobile industry uses include price comparisons, online quotes, online financing, brochures, customization, pictures and video of the exterior and interior of the vehicle. All of these strategies create a confident and well-informed consumer.
From the Paper "Honda manufactures automobiles under the brand name Honda and Acura. Hondacars.com provides consumers with a very simple black and white home page and allows viewers to locate a dealer, view models, and a page for owners? that provides information about vehicle maintenance and parts and services. The site provides 360? view of new vehicles through the use of photos and videos. This allows the consumer to view the interior and exterior of the vehicle with a few clicks of the mouse. The site also allows the consumer to customize a vehicle and view the MSRP. The Honda site is well designed and provides the consumer with relevant information. The simple design of the site provides for easy navigation and easy access to information that matters."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the automobile parts conflict that China has with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The author explains each party's standing - China wanting to prevent tax evasion by companies who import whole cars as spare parts to avoid higher tax evasions and to protect their auto industry, and the WTO's viewpoint that China has violated WTO regulations by treating car parts as whole automobiles. The paper also mentions that the WTO is being pressured by the United States, Canada and the EU to force China into dropping their inflated tariff on automobile parts as this poses a threat to the automobile industry of the Western nations.
From the Paper "China's entry into the WTO on November 11, 2001, was pinnacle in the validation of the organization's presence as the universal mediator of international trade because it marked the entrance of the world's most populous nation. It opened the world market to China and Chinese consumers to the world, but also subjected the communist nation to comply with regulations decided predominantly by a panel of students to the laissez faire principle. This contradiction of China's trade policy before and after entry into the WTO has led to a major conflict between China and WTO in regards of a tariff being placed on automobile parts being imported into its borders. The existing problem-at-hand is that China is battling to secure their domestic automobile industry by retaining a high tariff on parts imported, while the WTO is receiving pressure from the EU, United States, and Canada, to force China into dropping their inflated tariff on such goods under the pretense that it violates WTO regulations."
Abstract T|his paper explains the way to detect automobile insurance fraud and points out methods of investigating. The author relates sentencing for convicted fraud offenders. The paper reports the increasingly costly problem of auto insurance fraud.
From the Paper "Americans pay an exorbitant amount of money each year to insure their vehicles for which they have also paid handsomely. ... Americans paid an estimated ... billion for auto insurance. Why are costs so high? One factor that plays into the soaring rates of automobile insurance is the dramatic increase in car insurance fraud. Consider this scenario. A typical driver is driving through town innocently minding their own business on the way to ..."
Tags:automobile insurance fraud, car insurance, fraud, schemes, fraudulent, identity theft, claimants, insured, insurance company
Abstract This paper makes an indepth analysis of the South Korean economy, its history, demographics and its exhuberant economy. Specifically, the writer looks at its automobile sector and the various regulations that have benefitted this sector.
I.1.A) South Korea : Current state of affairs
I.1.A.a) Location
I.1.A.b) People of South Korea
I.1.A.c) South Korean Government structure
I.2.B.) South Korean demographic characteristics
I.3.C) Social Practices and norms that currently exist within South Korea
I.4.D) Government reforms undertaken and its current spread on domestic and international business and entrepreneurial
spirit
I.5.E) Current regulations and its overall reach and impact on South Korea's general business practices
II South Korea's domestic business environment in context of the Automobile sector
II.1.A) South Korea and the automobile sector, an introduction
Characteristics of Market
II.2.B) Current government outlook and policy and its impacton the Automobile sector
II.3.C) Overview of regulatory and deregulatory practices undertaken by South Korean Government
II.4.D) Current state of the automobile sector and current developments
Automobile Ownership
Export
Imports
Domestic Sales & Exports
II.5.E) Sector competitiveness in relation to local and international firms
III) Bibliography/References
From the Paper "South Korea has been an important connotation for modern history and the adverse impact of the Cold War. Korean history as such is over four thousand years old however even after treacherous Japanese and Chinese rule over Korea over the course of its history it did have several decades of democracy only to be marred by other invasions. Immediately after the Second World War, America and U.S.S.R. decided arbitrarily to occupy and divide North and South Korea across the 38th Parallel and it was mutually agreed upon that over the next couple of decades the region would be reunited into one Korea. However the spill-over effects of the Cold War, rather Capitalism versus Communism created what can be termed as ?"Cold" Korea "War"? which has led to extensive wars between the North and the South and even after five decades of division both the North and the South have only vastly grown in differences, cultures and economic development. While the North has remained impoverished and dependent on Chinese handouts and maintains one of the largest militaries in the world, USA brought South Korea under its wing and has created one of the world's largest economies. It is a sharp contrast to the North with very little similarity except a violent history that was marred by foreign rule. South Korea today is a vibrant economy and although it has faced its share of problems with dictatorial regimes over the last couple of decade's democracy has been widespread and successful and has led to strong economic growth and recovery."
Abstract The paper explains that although the new vehicle technologies such as hybrid electric automobiles and diesel-electric buses and trucks are lauded as important tools in the fight against global warming and rising fuel costs, they also pose new challenges and risks. The paper then discusses the social and cultural issues that any changing technology faces in the market. The paper also looks at the many other concerns with the technology and the design used in hybrid cars. The paper concludes that educating the public and ensuring that good safety standards are observed can help ensure that the new auto technology will prove to be safe for all concerned.
Outline:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "The trend to save the environment for future generations while at the same time maintain our current lifestyle has proved to be a constant struggle. One of the most discussed and debated issue of modern time is the increased use of petroleum based products for automobiles. Cars are considered consumer goods. There is an expectation then, that autos will be updated within three to five years. Automobiles are run using an internal combustion (IC) engine that burn hydrocarbons to generate energy that helps move the vehicle. Currently, the two most commonly used hydrocarbons are gasoline and diesel."
Abstract This paper studies muscle cars and their accompanying culture. It details the emergence of muscle cars in the 1960's and how the industry met the public needs, and their fall in the 1970's. It concludes that the enforcement of government emissions standards, combined with the switch to lower octane gasoline eventually lead to the death of the muscle car.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Industry
Individuality
Muscle Cars Emerge
The End of an Era
Conclusion
Interview
From the Paper "Car culture has been around as long as the automobile. For over 100 years the automobile has been an icon in American history and in people's lives. People have a long history of defining themselves by the car they drive, and judging others in this same way. What you drive can mean different things to different people, but it always means something. It reflects financial and social status, as well as personal expression. For people who wanted to be thought of as sexy, bold, and fast"the muscle car was the answer. After the end of World War II, Americans became obsessed with the automobile. Suddenly, cars become more than just tools, more for just transportation"they became identity to some people. People were what they drove. ?It was only natural that such a state of devotion to an inanimate/animate object should lead to a prominent sub-culture of super-fanatics.? (Anselmi, 1984) That love of the automobile became the catalyst for securing its place into pop culture and ultimately what has been the driving force behind the auto industry ever since. The muscle car was conceived by this driving force."
Abstract The paper explains how the automobile changed the world by bringing people closer together and allowing the population to spread outside the cities. The writer brings examples of various major automobile manufacturers, focusing on the American manufacturers. The paper explains that initially, automobile companies were scattered around America but by 1905, Detroit had taken the lead, never to relinquish it. In conclusion, the writer states that in one hundred years we have gone from the Model A, which won the race at Gross Pointe with an average speed of 43.5 miles an hour, to NASCAR where the average speed can reach well over two hundred miles an hour. The writer posits that automobiles have made the world a better place in which to live.
From the Paper "However, the company was short lived. Ford wanted to improve the vehicle, but the stockholders balked and the company dispersed in 1900. Ford turned his attention to racing. In 1901, Ford built a twenty-six horse power engine. He entered the vehicle in a ten-mile sweepstakes race at Gross Pointe race track outside of Detroit. The race featured "several of the nation's outstanding drivers, including Alexander Winton" (Lewis, David Lanier, Ford 1903-1984 Beekman House: New York, 1983, P 10). Winton was the defending champion. Ford won the race with an average speed of 43.5 miles an hour. The victory was covered nationwide by the press, and several of the former stockholders of the old Detroit Automobile Company were in attendance. The stockholders saw the commercial advantaged of the new vehicle and The Henry Ford Company was formed. However, once again Ford and the stockholders didn't see eye to eye and Ford "left after only three months, taking with him a $900 settlement and the uncompleted drawings of a new racing car" (Lewis, David Lanier, Ford 1903-1984 Beekman House: New York, 1983, P 10). Ford continued to build a name building racing cars, and in 1903 with the help of ten investors he formed the Ford Motor Company. The company received little fanfare. "Ford was but one of 15 Michigan companies and one of 88 firms in the nation introducing automobiles in 1903, and neither the amount of its capitalization nor its prospects for future success were particularly noteworthy" (Lewis, David Lanier, Ford 1903-1984 Beekman House: New York, 1983, P 10). Ford's first production car was the Model A built in 1903. Ford's dream was to build a car that was inexpensive so everyone could afford one. He wished to build a car that cost only $500. Ford's prowess on the race track continued to increase the fame of the company."
Abstract The paper defines what a luxury car is. The writer brings examples of luxury cars and shows details such as the price and special features available. The writer explains and details the additional safety features included in luxury cars. The writer concludes that the additional safety, comfort and convenience in luxury cars justifies the higher price, and that because of continuing new technology, and a rising Japanese yen, the German automaker, BMW will continue to have an optimistic future.
From the Paper "An example of features on an upper end BMW, the 740i, are navigation equipment and a traction control system that acclimates from driving on normal pavement to moving through a winter storm with the touch of a switch. The car's safety features include an optional rollover protection system for occupants. When sensors signal a possible rollover, the system positions two roll bars above the rear headrests. Finally, it has a wind deflector; it is a plastic-coated net on an aluminum frame behind the front passengers-when used with the windows raised, allows convertible occupants to enjoy more-efficient heating and extend the top-down season.
"Mercedes-Benz still leads in revenues because its cars are more expensive. However, while BMW does not enjoy the same profit margins on its lower end series as it does on its more expensive models, the added volume did two things for the company: It kept volume high and kept younger buyers in the BMW family. It also gave management a chance to bargain with its unions. Management demanded concessions to work rules or threatened that the series would have to be built elsewhere to keep it competitive. Thus, BMW was the first major German car maker whose unions permitted Saturday work and late shifts at standard rates of pay. Other manufacturers, like Volkswagen, are still fighting for similar permanent concessions."
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Abstract In this article, the writer looks at the controversial issue of the automobile market in North America with regards to foreign investments. The writer points out that since the 1970s, European and especially Japanese automobile manufacturers have been claiming an ever growing share of the North American market. This essay critically examines the North American automobile market both before and after the influx of foreign investment.
From the Paper "One area of the global economy in which the subject of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) have been particularly controversial is the North American automobile market. Since the 1970s European and especially Japanese automobile manufacturers have been claiming an ever-growing share of the North American market. These manufacturers have been able to access the American and Canadian markets through a mixed strategy of branch plant operations and FDI in existing North American automobile companies."
Abstract In this essay, the writer looks at the introduction and product cycle of a new bio diesel automobile by the Ford Motor Company. The writer points out that this involves a long-term process as the new product is introduced, gains acceptance, grows in the marketplace, reaches maturity, and then goes into a decline. Further, the writer discusses that the length of time this takes depends on a variety of forces, including the value of the product itself, how widely it is accepted, the degree of competition that develops, and any technological changes that may be made affecting the product.
From the Paper "The product life cycle for the new Ford automobile to use bio diesel shows a long-term process as the new product is introduced, gains acceptance, grows in the marketplace, reaches maturity, and then goes into a decline. The length of time this takes depends on a variety of forces, including the value of the product itself, how widely it is accepted, the degree of competition that develops, and any technological changes that may be made affecting the product. The introduction of the bio diesel would come at a time when concern about high gasoline prices is widespread, but concern about the environment has also been a consumer priority for some time. A number of products have made use of a "green" strategy to position themselves as environmentally sensitive in order to attract interests and satisfy consumes with a particular concern for preventing environmental damage."
Abstract This paper discusses the problem of automobile emissions and asserts that they are the biggest pollution problem as they are responsible for greenhouse warming and cause many diseases in humans such as heart disease and respiratory problems
From the Paper "The fact that almost everyone in North America drives a car which is gasoline-based is an example of how people are ignorant to this problem. Although methods to halt the automobile pollution problem should have already been implemented, the world still has time to switch from fossil fuel engines to cleaner sources of energy."
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the automobile industry by looking at a number of aspects of the industry and how they will affect a company's strategy and, ultimately, its competitive advantage. Some of the factors the paper considers are internal rivalries within the industry, complements within the industry, barriers to entry, buying power, supplier power and substitutes.
From the Paper "The industry selected for analysis in this report is the automobile industry. Porter identified five major factors that affect the strategy that a company can utilize in the modern day market. Strategy planning in organizations is conceptually and practically complex in nature. (Greenwood and Carter, 1997) The type of product, the life cycle of the product and the process involved in designing, manufacturing and marketing of the product all determine the strategy that is used by a company no matter what the industry. An organization has to allow for constant and steady improvement in the company's position in the market if it has to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. Structure-conduct performance paradigm (SCP) was used by Porter to design the five-force business strategy model that has become the foundation of business strategy studies. (Besanko, Dranove and Shanley, 2000) Successful competitive advantage is defined in a variety of performance measures such as market share, return on sales, return on investment and bottom line profitability."
Abstract This paper provides a technical overview of the series and parallel hybrid system that powers the Toyota Prius. It describes a hybrid car that uses Total-Hybrid System II technology to reduce emissions by up to 90 percent and achieve 50 or more miles per gallon of fuel. The paper also includes diagrams of the Prius' technology.
From the Paper "The advent of hybrid cars that use a combination of gasoline and electric engines are becoming more popular among consumers as new technologies enable hybrid vehicles to reduce harmful emissions by up to ..."
Tags: electric motor, automobile, engine, power-split device, Toyota Prius
Abstract In general terms, most Americans agree that the use of bait cars by law enforcement is justified, for they consider it a common sense response by the police to the complexities of reducing car theft. They see it as an effective policy in two ways, for in addition to enabling police to catch car thieves in the commission of a crime, it provides a general deterrent, for active car thieves will be wary of stealing any car because they can never be certain whether a car they are targeting for theft is a bait car. This paper discusses the use of bait cars by police and sheriff's departments in the United States and looks at why, in spite of the many advantages this practice offers, it continues to be a controversial issue in the minds of some people.
