Archive for September, 2010
My Top 5 Predictions For the Future of the RV Industry
If the past is any indication about what happens during a major recession one of the first things to go among consumers is discretionary spending. The Saturday night restaurant ritual, the new RV or boat, the vacation home or the 7-day cruise all get placed on the back burner. This is extremely apparent in the RV Industry right now. RV manufacturers are going out of business, RV dealers are closing their doors, and as the news media continues to point out one of the highest unemployment rates for a county is Elkhart County in northern Indiana, the hub of RV manufacturing.
The housing industry meltdown, subprime lending, collapse of the auto industry and corporate greed all contributed to the current state of our economy resulting in lower consumer confidence and spending.
The Future of the Automotive Industry
People now have access to the best in terms of home appliances, offices and automobiles. Digital components have made life very easy for individuals. Things that were expensive at a time are now available within our budgets, and automobiles are one of those. There are certain situations that have bought sudden changes in the automotive industry.
Unstable financial markets, rising fuel prices, and increasing taxes are some of the problems faced by the automobile industry. The U.S. economy and weak dollar conversion rates have contributed to the increase in crude oil prices. This has a direct impact on the automobile industry.
The Triangle Business Connection Between Companies, Trucking Industries and Freight Brokers
Have you ever heard of this terms such as “freight broker” or even “trucking industries” before? Ever wonder what is their connection and benefits of business development to companies all over the world? After writing this article, I can conclude they have a connection between each other. Read on more to find out what is the connection between companies, freight brokers and trucking industries.
Trucking industries which also referred as the transportation or logistics industry brings a definition of transport and distribution of commercial and industrial goods using commercial motor vehicles such as lorries and trucks. Commercial motor vehicles are usually most of the times heavy vehicles which could transport a large amount of load all at once from one location to another. The owner of driver who owns a commercial motor vehicle is usually a person who earns to support their living costs everyday. They are usually knows as “the driver of a commercial motor vehicles”.
Opportunities for Women in Automotive Industry – Interview With Tony Molla
Tony Molla is the Vice President of Communications for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Leesburg, VA. With over 35 years experience in the automotive service industry, Tony has held positions at all levels, including technician, service manager, parts store manager, new car sales and automotive technical editor writing service manuals for the Chilton Book Company. He has authored more than a dozen technical and car care manuals. Prior to joining ASE in January, 2000, Tony spent nine years as the Editorial Director of Motor Age magazine and Automotive Body Repair News (ABRN).
ASK PATTY: Can you tell us a little bit about your job and your position at The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)?