Introduction
The global company Mercedes-Benz is considered one of the most successful and well-known automotive companies worldwide. Since 1886, the company’s founders Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz made history with the invention of the automobile, including the Daimler Group, which is one the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles globally (Daimler, 2013). Their main focus is innovation, safety, technology, style, brand image, expansion, and superior automobiles by offering the best of the best to consumers worldwide. The brand’s philosophy is to continuously create radically new products to advance the cause of human mobility. It is also the number one luxury brand in the United States and Germany while continuously expanding in China and Russia as well (Interbrand, 2013). Mercedes-Benz has a great selection on divisions such as cars, trucks, vans, buses, and financial services offered to any consumer or business. Their global reach has increased tremendously by including production facilities in 17 countries on five continents and having 93 locations worldwide. As a pioneer of automotive engineering, their strategy is to continue the same pioneer role with the ongoing development of mobility, especially in the areas of safety and sustainability (Daimler, 2013). It is very essential for the company to focus on consumers’ needs and their highly well known brand in a competitive global economy. That is why the company Mercedes-Benz releases a brand new model every year to stay on top of its competitors by improving previous models. Some strategies practiced are global marketing, global product development, global product pricing, global advertising, global distribution, an...
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The world of technology is ever changing and advancing. With the automotive industry in play technology is constantly surpassing what is available today with what can be done for tomorrow. Technology and the automotive industry go hand in hand with constant improvement to components of cars. Due to technology advancement there is competition within the car industry, especially between American car companies and European car companies. European car companies provide their buyers with innovative variety and revolutionary luxuries. European car technology is superior to American car technology due to their safety, entertainment, and luxury features.
Achieving world class business performance is a major challenge in today’s society. Manufacturing companies continue to face increased competition and globalization from its competitors. (1, p. 148). The automotive industry is one of the most volatile manufacturing industries that we have, which was evident in the 2008 – 2010 automotive industry crisis. (2) This global financial downturn served notice to the American automotive manufactures to raise the bar, in order to achieve word class business performance. General Motors, one of the country’s largest automotive manufactures, had to receive a government bailout to survive. During this time many with the corporation asked themselves, if we were a world class business, would we be facing this pending crisis. The answer was a resounding “NO”. General Motors has come out of bankruptcy and is focused on being a world-class business organization.
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It is no doubt that automobiles have become a way of life in the current society besides the transport sector contributing immensely to the economic growth of every cou...
The internationalization of the business markets has given rise to fierce competition raising the pressure for the players in the market both big and small. The pressures make it necessary for the automobile players to adapt business at the multinational level. This gives rise to more cross-border acquisitions and mergers. Such demanding and continuous challenging market supported the slogan ‘what we cannot accomplish alone, we will then accomplish it together’, the German luxury car maker Daimler-Benz signed a merger with the North American passenger car giant Chrysler in the late 90s. Inspite of the wide differences they experience, they merged to gain competitive advantage in the tough global market and to reach the top position in the global car market which were in the hands of their rivals GM and Ford and also to strengthen their position to keep themselves well-grounded even during the low economic times. With the merger the DaimlerChrysler which they called it as ‘merger of equals’ were able to make to the 3rd position in the world car industry, the merger was later dubbed as ‘marriage made in Hell’ when the companies fell apart and lost the market. Though there was a promising look from the merger, the wide differences in organizational behaviour, culture, style of working, regulations and lifestyle increases the risk for such cross-border culture mergers. This is an attempt to support the previous works to show how these differences can dissolve the mergers and ground the company.
The invention of automobiles has been success in world history. It’s even been said that the invention of the automobile took place in United States. American Auto industries such as The Model T Ford and General Motors launched great success in the beginning of the manufacturing of cars. The gasoline automobiles have dominated over the lands and have made the world smaller. Cars became mass-produced into the auto industries across countries. Essentially, cars became a part of our cultures because cars are necessary for movement and mobility from one location to another. According to Peter Wells, a Professor of Business and Sustainability at Cardiff University, asserts that “cars are cultural objects, imbued or attributed with values and meanings by those that own them and those that look upon them” (64-65). Cars are symbols of the consumer society. Fundamentally, these cultural objects embody and represent a sense of safety, mobility, and freedom. Many people all over the world are buying and using cars because they are products of globalization. The process of globalization has effects “on the environment, on culture, on political systems, on economic development, and on humans’ physical well-being in societies around the world” according to Lianna Amirkhanyan, a translator and specialist of cross-Cultural communication (2). In pursing the field of Global Cultures, the main goal as taught in courses at UCI is to explore the problems and processes of globalization from a humanistic perspective. Cars are global products and should be dealt with in a global perspective. Global products and environmental issues impact us directly and indirectly because we are part of the world.
Audi is majorly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen (VW) Group and is headquartered in Germany and operation in more than 100 countries. With the commitment the implement progressive technology and its technological ingenuity, by late 1990’s Audi became globally respected brand among luxury automakers. After its entry in luxury sector in early 1990’s, Audi leveraged its ingenuity and gained the competitive edge over the industry parameters of innovative design, safety and performance. Today, Audi remains focused on satisfying on customer needs by building a brand that exemplifies individuality, exclusivity and excellence.
Another strategy used by BMW to differentiate itself from other automakers in the market is the proactive usage of technology and innovativeness in the development of products. From the early 1990’s, BMW has been on the forefront of incorporating technology in its designs in line with the technological advances of the modern world. This has led to the creation of inventive products. The uniqueness of these auto products put BMW in a position of advantage. The development of the hydrogen car as early as 2000 was an indicator of the company’s innovative strategy. In addition, the company also presents itself as environment friendly creating a whole range of vehicles in this category. This is a differentiation strategy meant to boost the company’s image and reputation amongst customers. In addition, this gives the environment conscious customers a variety of products to choose from giving BMW an upper hand in the industry.
Introduction: Toyota Motor Corporation is a very successful automobile manufacturer that is recognized globally. They have continued to obtain and retain a competitive advantage over their counterparts, despite recalls over many years. Regardless of recalls, Toyota has been quick to rectify their shortcomings and continue to lead the automotive industry with their innovative measures. In this essay, I will discuss key internal factors for Toyota. Within those factors will include Toyota’s core competencies, which are what they do really well in comparison to their competition, three of their strength’s, which will include their posture within the automobile market and their heavy focus on research and development, and two of their weaknesses.
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Mercedes Benz itself is its own brand. Since this German car manufacturer screams quality luxury
Perhaps the CAR could be initially launched in a small selected test market, stressing the dialogue with the customers about the value of the product and service. Afterwards, target pricing in pace with to the company’s strategic objective of a deft market penetration can beacon engineers to rebalance the technological features of the CAR. This also accommodates better for investors’ expectations of a fixed return. Moreover, it allows AUDI’s management to concert its pricing strategy and counteract unforeseen changes in the all too sensitive demand, as the link between customer value perception and product’s cost becomes alive. After all, relying solely on a forecast is not advised, as it cannot possibly capture all the dynamics of a fairly unknown market for a project which needs to age in the years to come.
Market Segmentation, Positioning and targeting for BMW 1.1 Introduction This report aims to examine the market segmentation, positioning and targeting of BMW (automobile company). BMW will be examined giving information about the company and where it is now and any recommendations that we feel are appropriate. 1.2 BMW Company Profile BMW was formed in 1917, from the merger of two small aero engine makers. Their famous blue and white symbol stems from the colours of the Bavarian Luftwaffe and is said to resemble the view of the one of their plane through a propeller. BMW is renowned for its sporty, sophisticated & luxury image which has been built up since the 1970's with many motor sport victories ranging from Touring Car to Formula 1.
Mercedes-Benz is a leading Automotive Manufacturer throughout the world. Even though they are the best at what they do, they do not focus all their attention on only automotives, they excel in CSR and involvement in the community as a whole. They are always helping to develop and educate the future children of the world, as well as help people affected with HIV/Aids with education to keep a steady income and teach general skills. This is what sets them apart from the rest.