All articles tagged: automakers

Rolling toward responsible capitalism

May 17, 2019 by Jeffrey Rothfeder

Jean-Dominique Senard, the departing CEO of Michelin and incoming chair of Renault and of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi alliance, argues that the prevailing concept of corporate purpose needs an update.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, corporate governance, Inside the Mind of the CEO, social responsibility
Facing up to the automotive innovation dilemma

April 30, 2019 by Evan Hirsh, Rich Parkin, and Reid Wilk

The rise of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles will reshape the industry. The challenge in the meantime is survival.

Related tags: auto industry strategy, automakers, autonomous vehicles, connected car, electric vehicles, future of auto industry, self-driving cars
Chinese cars go global

April 3, 2019 by Jenny Chong and Art Kleiner

An Conghui, president of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and CEO of Geely Auto Group, explains the future of flying cars and the value of an international brand.

Related tags: automakers, autonomous vehicles, auto trends, china, global expansion, Inside the Mind of the CEO, self-driving cars
The Automaker’s Dilemma: Getting More Impact from Innovation Capital

July 27, 2017 by Rich Parkin and Reid Wilk

The auto industry is making massive R&D investments in safety, connectivity, and autonomy — so far without good returns.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, car design, cost management, digitization, innovation, self-driving cars
Tech is no cure-all where emotions run high

April 6, 2017 by Daniel Gross

Autonomous buses seem like a natural solution to a school bus driver shortage, but parents would certainly disagree.

Related tags: automakers, automation, auto trends, economy, innovation, self-driving cars, technology, transportation
Three Questions Shape the Prospects of Alphabet’s Waymo

March 7, 2017 by Chunka Mui

Google vaulted from nowhere to grab the lead in driverless cars, but Waymo aims to win the race.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, innovation, self-driving cars, technology, transportation
Can Radio Survive in the Era of Self-Driving Cars?

February 21, 2017 by Daniel Eckert, Gregory Boyer, and Huw Thomas

Radio companies may be better positioned than they realize to provide entertainment to commuters, but they’ll need to rethink their business models.

Related tags: advertising, automakers, digitization, marketing, media, radio
You May Be Part of a Global Supply Chain

February 14, 2017 by Daniel Gross

All sorts of U.S. industries, including education and car manufacturing, sell their products and services to international customers.

Related tags: aerospace, automakers, energy, financial services, globalization, trade, travel
The End of Conventional Industry Sectors

January 3, 2017 by Norbert Schwieters

Technology and the Internet of Things are eroding the boundaries that have long classified businesses. Here’s how to change your company’s approach.

Related tags: automakers, automation, digital trends, disruption, healthcare, industrials, industry trends, internet of things
A Tale of Two Cities

November 15, 2016 by Daniel Gross

Economic narratives can change rapidly.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, economics, energy, oil and gas, unemployment
The Demands on Auto Suppliers

November 9, 2016 by John Jullens and Ganesh Kalpundi

As they adapt to the shifting geography of sales and technological disruption, the companies that provide auto parts, components, and systems must reevaluate their product portfolios.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, automation, capabilities, capable dealmaker, car design, cars and emerging markets, deals, innovation, manufacturing
The Race to Dominate Robotaxi Rides

November 2, 2016 by Mark Norman and Evan Hirsh

When it comes to the autonomous ride-hailing battle, no single player has all the capabilities necessary to succeed.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, self-driving cars, strategic planning, technology
Friction Complicates Tech Adoption

October 26, 2016 by Daniel Gross

The electric vehicle and green energy industries show how rolling out innovations can be delayed in the face of time-consuming obstacles.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, automation, car design, execution, innovation, solar energy, utilities
Software-as-a-Catalyst

October 25, 2016 by Barry Jaruzelski, Volker Staack, and Aritomo Shinozaki

The world’s largest innovators are shifting the focus of their R&D investments from products to programming. See also “How Non-Tech Companies Are Joining the Software Revolution — in Pictures."

Related tags: agriculture, automakers, capabilities, digitization, global innovation 1000, innovation, manufacturing, research, technology
The Auto Industry’s Real Challenge

September 19, 2016 by Evan Hirsh, John Jullens, and Ganesh Kalpundi

While automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.

Related tags: automakers, auto trends, cars and emerging markets, company growth, company growth, self-driving cars, strategic planning, transportation
Singapore: The First-Mover Nation for Driverless Cars

July 26, 2016 by Chunka Mui

Startup nuTonomy thinks that the island nation is the place to make autonomous vehicles — in the form of driverless taxis — a reality.

Related tags: asia, auto industry, automakers, auto trends, car design, digital technologies, disruption, innovation, innovation strategy, new technologies, self-driving cars, start-ups, startups, strategy, technology
Innovation Shifts from Products to Solutions

June 15, 2016 by Barry Jaruzelski

A new survey examines trends in R&D spending.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, consumers, global innovation 1000, innovation, innovation strategy, research and development
Bran Ferren on the Art of Innovation

October 21, 2015 by Art Kleiner and Juliette Powell

A celebrated proprietor of R&D ateliers explains how companies can cultivate the rare people who create miracles.

Related tags: auto industry, automakers, innovation, innovation leadership
The True Lesson of an Airbag Disaster

August 10, 2015 by Jeffrey Rothfeder

Honda’s practice of learning from errors had to change when failure became deadly.

Related tags: design, manufacturing, innovation, automakers, startups
A Case of Successful Failure

July 13, 2015 by Daniel Gross

This technology company almost died of financial hubris, but its behind-the-scenes resurrection proves there’s sometimes a fine line between winning and losing.

Related tags: motivation, startups, stores, training, turnover, automakers, china, board, brand
The Right Track for Connected Cars

May 11, 2015 by Evan Hirsh, Marian Mueller, and Kumar Krishnamurthy

Five ways automakers can design for safety and profitability.

Related tags: manufacturing, brand, design, automakers, entertainment
The Impact of a Corporate Idealist

March 12, 2015 by Ann Graham

In a recent video interview, Christine Bader explains why paying attention to your company’s ethical, environmental, and societal consequences pays off.

Related tags: automakers, transportation, china, motivation, ceo
The Future of Health Is More, Better, Cheaper

February 2, 2015 by Vaughn Kauffman and Trine Tsouderos

New entrants and established players are racing to create the next generation of medical products and services.

Related tags: pricing, innovation, automakers, healthcare, analytics
It’s a Race to the Bottom in China’s Auto Market

September 11, 2014 by John Jullens

Chinese and foreign automakers are preparing to compete in the low-end car market.

Related tags: brand, operations, automakers, multinationals, stakeholders
When Big Data Isn’t an Option

May 19, 2014 by David Meer

Companies that only have access to “little data” can still use that information to improve their business.

Related tags: pricing, design, innovation, automakers, analytics

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All articles tagged: automakers

Rolling toward responsible capitalism

Facing up to the automotive innovation dilemma

Chinese cars go global

The Automaker’s Dilemma: Getting More Impact from Innovation Capital

Tech is no cure-all where emotions run high

Three Questions Shape the Prospects of Alphabet’s Waymo

Can Radio Survive in the Era of Self-Driving Cars?

You May Be Part of a Global Supply Chain

The End of Conventional Industry Sectors

A Tale of Two Cities

The Demands on Auto Suppliers

The Race to Dominate Robotaxi Rides

Friction Complicates Tech Adoption

Software-as-a-Catalyst

The Auto Industry’s Real Challenge

Singapore: The First-Mover Nation for Driverless Cars

Innovation Shifts from Products to Solutions

Bran Ferren on the Art of Innovation

The True Lesson of an Airbag Disaster

A Case of Successful Failure

The Right Track for Connected Cars

The Impact of a Corporate Idealist

The Future of Health Is More, Better, Cheaper

It’s a Race to the Bottom in China’s Auto Market

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