Car Recycling The EU has recently demanded that the manufacturer be responsible for the disposal of all cars on the road that it has manufactured. The new rules state that the manufacturer is responsible for all new cars from July 2002 and all old cars from July 2007. ... V.A.T. increases could make the cars seem significantly more expensive. ... This has begun a gentle shift in the demand of cars. Smaller cars are becoming more popular by both private and business buyers and low emission diesel cars are becoming the norm as company vehicles. ...

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Daimler-Benz knows the car market extensively well and has confidence in its operation due to its expertise. ... While in the past, BMW's strength was in smaller cars, the Series 5 and 7 cars compete directly with Mercedes's middle- and upper-class luxury cars. ... Comparisons showed the Japanese cars are up-to-par with those by BMW and Mercedes. ... The ties between the two companies go beyond their interests in cars; they extend to electronics and aerospace. ... In the future, however, as the economies improve, the demand for luxury cars is likely to increase. ...

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In the future the global car market is full of potential. ... In the 1970;s, oil shortages led to an increase in demand for more fuel-efficient cars, thus the sub-compact car became popularized. ... Ford then developed the "global car" referred to as CDW27. ... s largest rental car company. ... which will allow car owners to register their cars online. ...

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The SIC code that is assigned to this industry is 3711 and is referred to as the manufactures motor vehicles, and passenger car bodies industry. It includes products such as cars, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and minivans. ... With the increase in age, there is an increase in discretionary income, and therefore more Canadians are buying luxury items such as cars. ... With men and women now going to work, and in many cases both commuting by car, women now have a greater interest and are purchasing more vehicles. ... A simple example is shown on the homepage where there is a large pict...

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It was stated in the case analysis that Ford was so anxious to get the car on the market, they decided that the design changes would not be made, because it would take too much time and cost too much money (1). ... This weakness was enhanced by other features of the car. ... As I reflect on this case, the contract view theory, and the inappropriate methods used by Lee Iacocca to get his small compact American made car out into the market first, I can't help but wonder what happened to contractual view they should have held with the consumer's to provide them with a product with c...

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With a line of Acura luxury cars, Honda provides the needs of all customers, which is an important factor in keeping up with success in the global market. ... Hyundai started off making engines for Ford, but realized that it did not fit into their strategy of expanding as an all-Korean car company (Frontere 2013). ... They incorporated competitive, international, and diversification strategies by producing new lines to compete with luxury car brands and models to cater to their customers, which is an important success factor for the company. ...

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