...area of the body shop department. The predicament that he faces is that he needs to figure out how to allocate the costs among his different profit centers. One of the things that Mr. Delaney did in trying to assist himself was to hire a consultant. The consultant was one that is very competent in analyzing the issues of cost, both fixed, variable and semi variable. He then tried to relate his knowledge to help Mr. Delaney in his dilemma. Mr. Delaney decided that he wants to provide a high quality product to his customers. He wanted the consultant to further assist him in his analysis by finding out more about his competitors and the prices they charged. The consultant made suggestions that included leasing the body shop to another party, liquidating it, and increasing prices but Mr. Delaney decided that profit is not his main focus at this time. Review of facts This case is about an auto dealership owned by Frank Delaney. This auto dealership included all the operations and "profit centers" of a normal GM dealership. They sold new and used cars, had a parts and service department, and were also involved in rental and leased vehicles. Mr. Delaney hired a consultant who would help him analyze all his different costs associated with the struggling body division of the dealership. The consultant did many reports about the fixed, variable, and semi variable costs. In semi variable costs, what he did was make the adjustment for the amount of employees working at the body shop to the...
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...future. The drift toward robotic machines, computerization, and technological advances will progress faster also when you are fixing a car. Car manufacturers are always coming up with new ideas to improve a car whether it is technology or new energy sources and materials to make automobiles more sustainable and safer. An occupation I am speaking of is an auto body repair technician, which is an important career in the car business. An auto body repair technician repairs the outer shell of a car, the body of the car. Automotive repair shops offer a lot of things such as: paintwork repairs to scratches, scuffs and dents to vehicle damage as well as damage caused by collisions and major accidents. Not many people choose this field type but the reason people do is because they want to work hands on and don’t mind working in adverse noisily, dirty environments. Also because a college education is not required at many body shops. But with a college education and degree in business management and entrepreneurship it allows the owner to have a stronger idea of how to run a business and how to work and communicate with others. Auto body shops and the car business have changed drastically over the years as technology advances, it will proceed to change more often over the upcoming fifty years. The latest fuel efficiency technology now these days is the hybrid cars. Hybrid cars are not electric; they are gas-powered cars with electrical motor assist. In the article C. Manzie, H.C. Watson...
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...One-touch turn signal • Rear-view camera • Roof-mounted black low-profile antenna • 10-way power driver’s seat • Driver and passenger power window auto up/down • Automatic on/off headlights with welcome lighting • Electric parking brake with centre console mounted switch • One-touch folding rear seats • Roof rack cargo hooks • X-mode with Hill Descent Control • Heated front seats (three stage) • Active torque vectoring • Front seat cushion airbags • Integrated side-sill step pad • New colours: Crystal White Pearl, Lapis Blue Pearl, Tungsten Metallic, Wilderness Green Metallic • Discontinued colours: Cypress Green Pearl, Deep Indigo Pearl, Satin White Pearl, Venetian Red Pearl See specifications for complete list. 13 | 6 | 2014 1 NEW OR REVISED FEATURES 2015 OUTBACK Outback 2.5i • Active grill shutter • AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AHA audio system with 6.2-inch touch-screen display, auxiliary audio input and steering wheel-integrated controls • Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity with voice activation and Bluetooth® streaming audio • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio installed (free 3-month trial subscription included) • Optional PZEV Package Touring Package • Power rear liftgate with memory function • Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection System (SRVD) • Side mirror integrated turn signals • Auto-dimming side-view mirrors with approach lighting • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass • Optional Technology Package: – EyeSight®: Pre-collision braking, pre-collision brake assist, pre-collision...
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...visibility in the community, improve revenue, and employee morale. Sure, you will have your company’s name on the cars, but there are many other valuable benefits: * You get a sanctioning body that can help network and promote your business. * Provide exposure for your business. * Can be utilized to improve employee morale – it will definitely be fun for you and your employees to become involved in. Attached you will find our schedule for the 2014 season and the 2015 race season is in the works. Also you will find several pictures of the winners for the Top Speed ICAR Modified Tour. Currently we are seeking marketing partners for the 2015 and beyond. Enclosed is supporting documentation, including the history of ICAR. Please feel free to contact me further to discuss potential sponsorship opportunities and to learn more about its many benefits to you. Thank you, Dave Muzzillo ICAR-Top Speed Modified Tour 260-665-8889 About Motorsports Sponsorship | A company can benefit from motorsports sponsorship in many ways, such as: * Enhancing Image and Shaping Consumer Attitudes Companies are often looking to improve how they are perceived by a particular audience. One way of achieving this goal is by becoming affiliated with well-liked sports personalities. Professional auto racing is the largest spectator sport in the world and reaches a consumer market that crosses all boundaries of age, race and gender. Sponsoring a racing driver is an excellent way to shape...
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...Wheel? ACC 571: Forensic Accounting May 29, 2012 My first thought when I hear NASCAR, is cars, fans and a whole lot of noise. Who knew that it is one of the top selling sports in the USA. According to the article “10 Interesting NASCAR facts”, There are over 75 million NASCAR fans in the United States and over 6 million attended races in 2010. NASCAR has grown increasingly in its popularity and is now the second largest grossing sport. NASCAR founder William France “Bill” France Sr. founded the sport in 1948. Bill was a mechanic and auto shop owner from Washington, DC. He moved to Daytona Florida in the 1930’s. At the time, Daytona was a great spot for racing enthusiasts. William got involved in racing cars and promoting events. He soon realized that, at different races, rules would vary, and certain promoters were dishonest and would steal money from the contestants. William France Sr. felt the need for a governing body to sanction events. He chose members of the community, discussed this with them. This idea gave birth to NASCAR. . (www.History.com) Analyze the motivational factors that promote cheating at NASCAR. In the article “Is it Easy to Cheat in NASCAR?”, since stock car racing is such a big business, sponsors do not like to hear of any bad publicity when it comes to their particular team(s). Neither do the teams want to lose their sponsorship. When the sport tried to change the culture of NASCAR by giving stiffer penalties, this really made...
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...car manufacturers search for any edge over competitors for securing a larger market share. Car manufacturers are beginning to realise the importance of marketplace awareness of their brand within the minds of consumers, and how this recognition affects the decision making process. This paper will attempt to discuss how consumers research and purchase new cars, the importance of the purchase itself and how the knowledge and associations of a brand influence consumer decision-making. Lastly, it is then possible to offer response solutions for manufacturers in the marketplace, in order to adequately meet the weight of these consumer perceptions. The brand that will be examined for this purpose is the Czech automobile manufacturer Škoda Auto. Škoda Auto First looking at the SKODA car brand itself, we will examine the current brand strategy as well as the target market for the brand as a whole. The SKODA brand is known for its value, while still maintaining quality, safety and reliability. Its current positioning strategy is of an attractive, emotional automotive brand for the entire family. Brands like SKODA are more of a volume brand, priced near the market average and are not purchased for their status or exclusivity but for reasons such as value for money (Understanding brand-dealer retention article). Further research from Australia wide car dealerships found SKODA buyers to be highly educated who are intensive in their information search, extremely well informed and place a...
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...Since 1945 Bajaj Auto Limited 3rd Annual Report 2009-10 Bajaj Auto Limited 3rd Annual Report 2009-10 Pulsar- AME 2010 Most E cient Use of Branded Content Discover DTS-i Kawasaki Ninja 250R CNBC Overdrive 2010 Bike of the Year CNBC Overdrive 2010 Storyboard Auto Commercial of the Year (Bike) Kawasaki Ninja 250R ET NOW Zigwheels Award 2009 250cc Bike of the Year Kawasaki Ninja 250R Business Standard Motoring 2010 Motoring Bike of the Year Kawasaki Ninja 250R IMOTY 2010 Indian Motorcycle of the Year Pulsar Mania E e Awards 2009 Category: Consumer Durables Recent awards for our products Kawasaki Ninja 250R NDTV Pro t Car & Bike Awards 2010 Two Wheeler of the Year Bajaj Auto NDTV Pro t Car & Bike Awards 2010 Best Integrated Campaign 2 Wheeler Kawasaki Ninja 250R NDTV Pro t Car & Bike Awards 2010 Motorcycle of the Year up to 250cc CONTENTS Management Team ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Chairman’s Letter ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Management Discussion and Analysis .......................................................................................................... 7 Corporate Governance ...................................................................................................................
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...7 Cities Do It Yourself Auto Repair Assignment 2Week 8: Marketing Plan Part B Roderick D Williams Strayer University Marketing Management Professor Caitlyn Worner 6/1/14 7 Cities Do It Yourself Auto Repair The concept of 7 Cities Do It Yourself Garage did not derive from the passion of an individual repairing their own automobiles, it derived from finding a money saving solution to small auto repairs. Many people do not change their own oil, which is a very inexpensive preventive maintenance cost. Once you get the feel for doing your own oil changes, it will lead to you learning more about vehicle repairs and the amount of money saved in the process. This knowledge will come in handy especially during difficult economic down times, like the economy in 2008. As you learn more about at home car repairs, some required tools and equipment are not available for use in the driveway or garage. Researching a few backyard mechanics you will find the same problems. In addition, many people that rent homes and apartments are not allowed to work on automobiles on the premise, of the rental property; in the city of Norfolk it is illegal and by owner discretion in others. Roderick Williams has been a vendor at a local flea market for over 10 years and through his consumer connections, he was often asked does he know of someone that can fix this or repair that. Another vendor sells stereo equipment, but there is no one to install the equipment, especially on rainy days...
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...2013 Is Automobile Racing a Sport? There are many arguments for and against auto racing actually being a sport. To understand this argument one needs to know what type of racing people are saying is a sport. Auto racing has been around as long as there have been automobiles. Every teenager, whether they admit it or not has raced. This type of racing however is not a sport if you ask me; this type of racing is known as street racing. On this type of racing people get together and race their suit up cars and see who is faster. There is no stress on the body, and not any practice needed to participate in this. This is one of the main reasons that most people believe that auto racing is not a sport. The type of racing mentioned above is not what most people consider auto racing and neither do I. Auto racing happens on ovals, drag strips, and road courses all across the world. No matter what kind of race track a driver is on it is demanding, both physically and mentally. The type of auto racing most people criticize is whether NASCAR is a sport or not. I understand why people would say that. It doesn’t take more than basic knowledge to drive a car; millions of people also drive a car on a daily basis. These people think driving a commute car and a NASCAR car is the same. Try driving a car which is heavier than a normal car and goes almost three times as fast. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, most commonly known as (NASCAR) is fairly new to the kingdom of sports...
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...frame to body. There doors were welded shut and there rear axles were beefed up so they could handle the excessive speed around corners. After about thirty years the second generation became into notice through 1967-1980. In that time the body’s still had to be stock but the frames were modified and made to be lighter for the speed. After about another thirty years the third generation found it’s self around 1981 through 1991. In this generation the engineer’s made the wheel bases shorter to about 110 inches. And this is the generation this is where they started changing the body panels for the purpose of aerodynamics where they could exceed the speeds of 200...
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...trend of owning two-wheelers is due to its- •Economical price •Safety •Fuel-efficient •Comfort level However, few Indian bike enthusiasts prefer high performance imported bikes. Some of the most popular high-speed bikes are Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ninja, Suzuki Zeus, Hero Honda Karizma, Bajaj Pulsar and Honda Unicorn. These super bikes are specially designed for those who have a zeal for speedy drive. Browse through the pages and catch all the details of high-performance two wheelers in India. Know more about latest launches and happenings in two wheelers industry. Bajaj Auto Established in 1945, Bajaj Auto Ltd. was incorporated as a trading company. Till 1959, they imported scooters and three-wheelers from Italy and sold them in India. The company got a production license in the year 1959 and fastened a technical collaboration with Italian PIAGGIO in 1960. Bajaj Auto Ltd. is one among India's top ten companies in terms of market capitalization and among the top five in terms of...
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...not take the class properly and left the classroom early. Later on when she was asked by one of our senior students, she revealed the reason for which she was so upset. While travelling in the public bus that she uses everyday to come to school, she was literally sexually harassed. She was sitting on the front row of the crowded bus when suddenly two men came in front of her and was somehow touching her chest with their elbows. In the rush, they were acting as if it was not intentional but our teacher understood that it was purely planned by the two. As the bus was going, our teacher tried to complain but she felt silent and nervous and did not react as she was completely numb. Through out the route, the two men explored that area of her body. When our teacher got down from the bus, she realized what exactly had happened. It was later found that she also cried in the school that day while describing the awful experience with her colleagues. She also swore that she will never travel on a public bus again in her entire life. Just like this, many women face such kinds of problems everyday while travelling on public transportation modes. After experiencing it, some react and take necessary actions such as changing the mode of transport or...
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...INDIAN TWO-WHEELER INDUSTRY Industry volume growth expected to gear down to 8-9% in 2012-13 ICRA RATING FEATURE MAY 2012 Overview The Indian two-wheeler (2W) industry recorded sales volumes of 13.4 million units in 2011-121, a growth of 14.0% over the previous year. In a year wherein growth in other automobile segments particularly, passenger vehicle (PV) and medium & heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV), slowed down to single digits - marred by demand slowdown due to northward movement of inflation, fuel prices and interest rates - the 14% growth recorded by the 2W industry remained steady. However, the momentum in the 2W industry’s volume growth too has been losing steam lately as evident from the relatively lower volume growth of 11.0% recorded in H2, 2011-12 (YoY) against a growth of 17.1% recorded in H1, 2011-12 (YoY). The deceleration in growth is largely attributable to the motorcycles segment which grew at a much lower rate of 7.8% (YoY) in H2, 2011-12 vis-à-vis 16.4% in H1, 2011-12; even as the scooters segment continued to post 20%+ (YoY) expansion during both halves of the last fiscal. With this, the share of the scooters segment in the domestic 2W industry volumes increased to 19.1% in 2011-12 from 17.6% in 2010-11. Overall, ICRA expects the domestic 2W industry to report a volume growth of 8-9% in 2012-13 as base effect catches up with the industry that has demonstrated a strong volume expansion over the last three years at cumulative annual growth rate...
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...3.2 Competitive edge 10 4. Management and organization 11 5. Marketing Strategy 12 5.1 Web Plan Summary 13 5.2 Website Marketing Strategy 13 6. Sales Forecast 14 6.1 Pricing Strategy 14 6.2 Important Assumptions 15 7. Start-up Summary 15 7.1 Start up requirement Expenses 15 7.2 Company Locations and Facilities 17 7.3 Profit and loss account 18 Appendix 19 References 21 1. Executive Summary There is a need for a large selection of quality used cars and car parts in many developing countries and reliable auto sales will sell top-quality used car parts at a competitive price. In this case the considered country of the business is Georgia. Having background information of the country’s origin, knowing economic level of the country, laws and regulations and language, the key of communication, obtains trust and meets customer demands. the family business we are running over 5 years gave us an experience in used auto sales, and this business is quite successful, but the plan of extending our business is not only what we do at the present but to extend and continue to develop our excellent working relationship with local dealers and auctions and start up new business of car parts which is directly connected what we do at the present and all this will bring the savings to the customers in Georgia. The market size for automotive parts and accessories in Georgia is estimated at USD 60 million. According to the...
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