From April 21 to 29, 2013, the long-awaited 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2013) will be a spectacular visual display with a roll call of global auto giants with their unprecedented model lineups. Auto Shanghai 2013 will gather self-owned brands of China, joint venture brands, and global brands; the total scale of … Read more
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names Safest Cars For 2013 To reward 2013 models with superior crash protection, the US’ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded its new Top Safety Pick+ accolade to 13 cars. Winners include the Acura TL; Dodge Avenger and its twin, the Chrysler 200 4-door; Ford Fusion; Honda Accord 2-door; Honda Accord … Read more
Alwyn Stephen began his career in the United Arab Emirates way back in 1985 as a salesperson. By sheer coincidence in 1988, he got into the fragrance business and from that year on there was no turning back. He started his career in the fragrance business with one of the leading perfume companies in Dubai. … Read more
Why luxury buyers stay with a brand—and why they leave for another luxury brand: study Primary drivers of loyalty differed by brand Loyalty Differences by Gender and Age The 2012 New Luxury Vehicle Loyalty Study examines why luxury buyers stay with a brand—and why they leave for another luxury brand. According to the 2012 New … Read more
For many luxury car buyers, small is now beautiful In today’s world even luxury buyers are well aware of fuel costs and crowded urban streets. That’s especially true in markets like Europe, where downsized car models have been gaining traction for more than a decade. But car manufacturers are betting that even in the U.S. … Read more