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Honda: The Dependability Car, 2001.
This paper examines the reasons why Honda has been a best-selling car in the U.S. on a constant basis.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper presents a discussion about the reliability of Honda vehicles. The author argues that Honda is the most dependable car on the market, looking at how the car became a best-seller, consumer satisfaction, affordability, its proven track record, and low maintenance needs.
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"There are many things that make the Honda vehicle the most dependable car on the road. When they first came on the market they were so popular there were waiting lists that could take months to get through and receive a vehicle. Almost three decades later the Honda has held its appeal. One of the reasons the Honda is so popular is the dependability that it offers."
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Ford and Honda Economy Class Cars, 2007.
This paper is a complete market research paper comparing the Ford and the Honda economy class cars.
2,775 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 58.95
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This paper explains that, while Ford has only one true economy class car the Ford Focus, because economy is a core competency of Honda, it could be argued that the majority of its vehicles could be categorized as economy class based on fuel efficiency alone. The author used structured research observation and a detailed customer survey to collect customer opinion on several factors including fuel efficiency, quality and comfort. The paper concludes that the research indicates that Honda Motors soundly defeats Ford in almost every statistical category and that it understands both the market and its customers far better than its counterpart Ford. The paper includes the questionnaire, data tables and tabulations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem Statement
Purpose of Research
Rationale
Parameters
Limitations
Theoretical Foundation
Vehicle and Company Overview
Honda Overview
Ford Overview
Selection Criteria
Data Gathering Method
Evaluation
Data Presentation
Conclusions
Recommendations
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"Honda Motor Company (Honda) is an innovative manufacturer known the world over for its engineering prowess and legendary reliability. Honda is Japan's third largest automotive manufacturer in Japan behind Toyota and Nissan and it is the globe's largest manufacturer of motorcycles. However, Honda is also a major manufacturer and producer of small engines and power plants, as well as small jet powered aircraft as of 2006. Honda's operations span the globe extending into every major region, including: North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Rim, as well as its home market of Japan."
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Honda Accord's Makeover, 2002.
Analyzing the new marketing strategy for the car model Honda Accord.
1,705 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper introduces the new features being offered in the latest Honda Accord model. It then provides an environmental analysis of the market and looks at Honda's competitors and consumers. By examining these factors, the paper presents the new marketing strategy being launched for Honda Accord.
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"The Honda Accord has been an American mainstay in the car buying market since its inception many years ago. Over the past several years, the Accord has consistently ranked as one of the top sellers in its class because of its status as a symbol of quality and value in motor vehicles. Not surprisingly, Honda?s marketing strategy is centered around the importance of the Accord, particularly the four-door model, as a superior vehicle choice for the middle-class market and in particular, the stereotypical nuclear family with two parents and 2.5 children. Honda also emphasizes reliability in the hopes of attracting many repeat buyers of its signature model. On the other hand, the Accord coupe has been designed for the sporty traveler who desires a bit of luxury and trendy styling in a reliable vehicle. In the current market, Honda is experiencing a bit of a midlife crisis as its customer base is aging and younger, more impressionable buyers are seeking innovative, sleek body designs in such vehicles as the Volkswagen Passat. As a result, the 2003 Accord was recently introduced with an updated body style and other unique features in the hopes of separating itself from its chief competitor, the Toyota Camry. The new accord introduces a number of new design features, including an optional voice-activated navigation system for buyers who are looking for something new. Honda encompasses an extremely successful marketing strategy in its line of Accord models, and the following discussion will demonstrate its importance to the current vehicle market in the United States."
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Honda, 2008.
An analysis of the philosophy of ecological sustainability of the Honda car manufacturer.
866 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses how Honda is not only highly profitable, but also uses modern techniques and theories to sustain the ecological, social and economical issues relative to preservation of the environment. It provides a case analysis to elaborate the manners by which Honda exhibits the theories of sustainability.
Outline:
Ecological Sustainability
Social Sustainability
Economic Sustainability
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"Honda first introduced a Hybrid car in 2000. This hybrid vehicle uses a very fuel-efficient engine along with an electric motor to control and reduce harmful emissions. The Hybrid is estimated to achieve approximately 57 miles per gallon. Honda also has one the highest average miles per gallon and states that they will voluntary improve an impressive 29 miles per gallon by another five percent by 2010. While there are laws in effect regarding emissions and efficiency, the improvement quoted by Honda is self-governance and voluntarily based, signifying a true ecologically healthy stance."
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Buying a Car: Japanese vs. European, 2008.
This paper demonstrates the process of deciding to buy either a Japanese or a European car based on several criteria.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper explains that, on the whole, Japanese automakers have the edge over their European counterparts. The author points out that the primary reasons are that Japanese cars are typically considered to be safer and much more reliable than European cars, which are paramount criteria when purchasing a car. The paper relates that Japanese cars can be quite affordable in terms of start-up fees and insurance costs. The author stresses that the Japanese cars, depending on the brand, also score high in performance and environmental friendliness. The paper concludes that Japanese subcompact cars are typically cheap, reliable, comfortable, environmentally friendly and highly fuel efficient.
Table of Contents:
General Framework
Environmental Friendliness
European Cars
Japanese Cars
Performance
European Cars
Japanese Cars
Reliability and Safety
European Cars
Japanese Cars
Costs
European Cars
Japanese cars
A Specific Focus
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"Japanese car makers also agreed to the same CO2 emission decrease as specified by the European Union-Kyoto Protocol arrangement and, like the European cars, are not in-line to reach their target. Japanese brands performed poorly across the board under the T&E investigation. Three of the worst performing cars out of tested popular brands were Japanese: the Nissan, Suzuki and the Mazda (only 20%, 22% and 27% of the CO2 emission reduction target achieved, respectively). Arguably, the biggest Japanese brand name, Toyota, poorly scored seventh on the survey, reaching 76% of the target. However, other research shows that Japanese cars may be "greener" than the T&E research indicates."
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Entrapment to Reduce Car Theft, 2006.
An analysis of the controversy sparked by the use of bait cars by law enforcement as a way of reducing car theft.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, £ 37.95
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In general terms, most Americans agree that the use of bait cars by law enforcement is justified, for they consider it a common sense response by the police to the complexities of reducing car theft. They see it as an effective policy in two ways, for in addition to enabling police to catch car thieves in the commission of a crime, it provides a general deterrent, for active car thieves will be wary of stealing any car because they can never be certain whether a car they are targeting for theft is a bait car. This paper discusses the use of bait cars by police and sheriff's departments in the United States and looks at why, in spite of the many advantages this practice offers, it continues to be a controversial issue in the minds of some people.
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BMW, GM and Honda Motors, 2002.
An analysis of three major car companies: BMW, General Motors and Honda.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper analyzes and compares the three motor production companies BMW, GM and Honda Motors in its global environment.
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Cars as Status Symbols, 2008.
This paper discusses material culture and looks at how cars are used as status symbols.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This essay explores the social symbolism that is involved with cars and argues that cars are used by many individuals as status symbols. More specifically, the paper asserts that cars are used to convey a wide range of information about the identity and position in society of the person driving the car. The paper maintains that cars are not just vehicles, they are status symbols. They actually represent two different things. On a very general level they represent economic wealth. On a second level they represent masculinity, power and vitality. The writer concludes that cars, like many aspects of material culture, are used to create identities.
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"What this means is that we often use products to create identities for ourselves. For example, someone wishing to be thought of as a sports fanatic will buy clothing based on sports teams. This means that consumer products become symbols for who we think we are or at the very least who we want people to think we are.
"The question that must be asked at this point is how do cars fit into this symbolic framework? Cars require a large number of resources to operate. A whole range of lifestyles and industries have developed that are directly connected to cars. Probably one of the most important developments has been the creation of suburbs."
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Selling American Used Cars in Saudi Arabia, 2007.
A research report looking at the advisability of selling American used cars in Saudi Arabia
9,025 words (approx. 36.1 pages), 24 sources, APA, £ 133.95
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This paper studies the way to transform showroom visitors into customers when selling American used cars in Saudi Arabia. It reports that the methodology included personal in-depth interviews using two sets of survey questions created to compliment this study and secondary data from previous published articles. The paper relates that, while deeming potential used car buyers to be hesitant "one chance customers", when a seller gains insight into buyers' habits, he/she enhances the understanding of a customer which amplifies positive customer engagement, and in turn, increases the likelihood that a showroom visitor will become a satisfied customer. The paper includes questionnaires and color illustrations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
American Used Cars
Aims and Objectives
Background and Overview:
Literature Review
Finding and Filling Used Car Buyers' Needs
Domain of Customer Behavior
Customer Roles
1998-2007 Forecast U.S. Arab Market Losses (U.S. $Billion) by Export Category
Reasons to Buy a Used Car
More Competition for Sellers of American and Other Countries' Used Cars
Car Buyers and the Internet
Another Manufacturer's Promotion PESTLE
Selling American Used Cars in Saudi Arabia - PEST(LE) Analysis
SWOT
Methodology
Personal and Private, Yet, Public Sales' Persuasions
Questionnaire for Buyers
Interview Questions for Sellers
Customer Satisfaction Survey
Reflections and Limitations
Difficult, yet Simple Significant Details
Conclusion/Summery
Today and Tomorrow's Timeless Truths
Aims and Objectives
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"Customers invest effort and time when searching to select a used car dealer, just as sellers invest time to secure customers. "Word of mouth" communication, the report a customer verbalizes to his/her family and friends is one particularly, potent "tool" regularly used to gain new customers. A seller does not have to invest substantial funds, market his product, or invest special sales' resources, as the customer. The way a customer perceives the seller, however, determines whether "word of mouth" communication will prove to be positive of negative."
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Honda Motor Company, 2007.
This paper presents a SWOT analysis of the Honda Motor Company.
1,214 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper analyzes the Honda Motor company through a SWOT analysis, an acronym for "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats." Each of these areas is explored and detailed. The author finds that Honda has many more strengths than weaknesses, which is partly based on the company's outlook. Honda's goal has been to make high efficiency cars at a low cost. The paper further details how Honda has gained advantage over its competitors. The paper also cites some of Honda's weaknesses. The writer also considers future opportunities for Honda and discusses threats to the company's long-term success. Despite these threats, the author considers Honda one of the most lucrative and best managed companies in the world.
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"While Honda has much strength to their name, they also suffer from some major weaknesses. The primary weakness of Honda is oftentimes one of their major strengths as well. By sticking to their guns as the technology innovator within their industry, Honda divests much of its resources in exploring new methods to enhance their products. However, they often conduct research and innovation in fields that have no practical application until long into the future (CorporateInfo, npg). Take for example their fuel efficiency research; Honda was the industry leader in fuel efficiency from 1985 to present (InvestorGuide, npg). However, only until recently did gas prices raise high enough to warrant the fuel economy as a significant advantage. Had Honda divested more of their resources to other high end upgrades such as competing within the SUV market, they might have made much more profits. Thus, finding the balance between future research and current profits is one of the major weaknesses with Honda. Another one of its weaknesses is that Honda relies on its "entry first, organizes later" strategy for new market penetration (Wright Report, npg). Its corporate strategy appears to be to enter established markets with their innovative products and develop an infrastructure and organization after they observe how the market reacts. Although this strategy has worked well in some cases such as Honda's entry into the light truck division, where its Ridgeline won Truck of the Year, however in other cases such as the launch of Acura success was met first by years of trial and error. Acura was launched in the mid 1980s, and it was the first Japanese produced luxury car, however it lacked many of the features that customers were looking for in high end vehicles and Acura went through almost five years of net losses before Honda finally figured out their design and distribution methods. Honda depends too much on their ingenuity and ability to adjust once a product enters the market, and as a result, they often make hasty and faulty decisions that they must then spend millions and years to fix."
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Hybrid Cars, 2007.
A discussion on the emerging technology of a hybrid car, combining the technology of the electric and the gasoline-powered car.
1,239 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses how, in an era when oil prices are rising rapidly and the public is especially concerned about the added cost this imposes on the family budget, the hybrid car is getting a new impetus in the marketplace. The paper examines how the hybrid car offers the unified features of the gasoline-powered engine and the electric car, without the added problem the electric car brings of a limited range, while at the same time cutting down on the use of gasoline. The paper explores how the hybrid engine is being promoted both as a cost-saving device and as a more environmentally-friendly type of automobile.
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"The electric car offers advantages but also has certain disadvantages. Still, some form of electric car might become accepted and would help reduce reliance on oil and help with environmental problems at the same time. The target market will grow exponentially once the electric car has a longer range, but for the time being the commuter market is quite large and ready to be drawn into a vehicle that can be shown to be economical, non-polluting, safe, and relatively inexpensive."
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The Incredible German Sports Car, 2004.
Argues why German sports cars are superior to Italian sports cars.
1,133 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper first describes what it is that buyers find so attractive in sports cars and then talks about what a buyer must consider when purchasing a sports car. The paper then goes on to explain that the superior engineering, design, reliability, and innovation of German sports cars makes them superior to Italian sports cars.
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"Since the invention of the automobile, cars have taken an important role in our society. Once they were available only to the wealthy few that could afford them as a luxury in life. However, today cars have become a necessity for everyone. Everyone needs to commute to work, get to school, or go to the store; roads are filled curb to curb with traffic and cars of all sorts. However, that social status experienced by those wealthy enough to afford an early automobile can still be felt today by owning a sports car. ?Sports cars are for the individual who relishes a thrilling drive and a bolder visual statement with a hint of exclusivity. All style AND substance.... Power and speed, looks to die for and a throaty roar ? once you have driven a sports car then you never want to drive anything else.? (Sports Cars...) Like the change from riding a horse to driving a car, the difference between a standard family car and a speed-filled sports vehicle can be the boost to make life exciting again. Purchasing a sports car is a fun and exciting event, but one must remember that it is a very serious investment to make. Car lovers must consider many things when deciding upon a sports car, many things that do not necessarily go into the purchasing of a mini van for the kids."
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Avis Car Rental Company Comparison, 2008.
A comparison of the Avis car rental company with other car rental companies.
5,656 words (approx. 22.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 97.95
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This paper examines the difference in the consumer behavior and attitudes towards the world's leading car rental service, Avis, and other rental companies. Extensive research that was conducted in many of the European and East Asian countries is used in the examination. The paper explains that the aim for conducting this research is to understand the relationships that exist between the consumer behavior and the services that are provided by the different car rental companies so that a trend analysis can be done. The paper also outlines the various factors that consumers look for in a rental company and why they choose a particular company over another. The paper then looks at why many consumers in the European countries are preferring the services of the Avis car rental over others and the reasons which compels them to trust the service of Avis over others.
Table of Contents:
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Research Methodology
Literature Review
Difficulties and Limitations
Research Findings
Conclusion
Analysis
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"To understand the dynamics of this service and the organization under study, we first need to analyze and understand what the service is actually about. An insight about what the service is all about and how it originated and how has it become a necessity in today's world is described below. A car rental company or agency is basically the rents different kinds of automobiles for a short period of time for a certain amount of fee. This amount of fee is usually charged according to the kind of automobiles that is rented and the time for which it has been rented. It is a sophisticated form of a rental shop which is usually located near airports where they can specifically cater to their target market in a better way. Usually, the car rental companies' gain following with the help of numerous outlets present across the country in which they are operating to allow sound availability of their service to their dedicated customers. Often, their services on ground are complemented with the help of a presence of affiliation with an online website that can register their bookings online."
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Ford vs. Honda, 2006.
This paper examines the business and production processes of Ford and Honda while delving into the similarities and differences relevant to both of the automobile manufacturers.
772 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper analyzes the various causes for the recent decline in sales of Ford automobiles while also examining the business practices of Honda which have resulted in a consistent rise in sales. The writer contends and explains that the present manufacturing procedures at the Ford production plants which were initially implemented in the 1980s are currently outdated and irrelevant and a prime contributing factor to the company's present status. This paper details the innovative and flexible manufacturing practices created by Honda which gives the Japanese car-maker an advantage over its competitors. This paper also presents the results of various published articles and surveys relevant to this particular topic.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Ford vs. Honda
Works Cited
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"The current manufacturing status of Ford Plants was devised in the 1980's and although the changes that took place were needed they did not save Ford from the current state of affairs that it finds itself in. According to and case study entitled "Ford's Competitive Advantage Based on Time Driven Change" the current financial state of Ford is due to a rapid attempt to change the production process of the company and the problems that the company has faced with the recall of several of its top selling vehicles due to problems that occurred during the production phases. A huge difference in production processes can be seen in the way that Ford and Honda produce SUV's and Trucks. According to an article entitled " New Manufacturing System Gives Honda Flexibility" The flexible manufacturing process created by Honda gives the company an advantage over competitors. The article explains that close cooperation between Honda's production and R&D departments allowed the company to create the first ever production line in North America upon which SUV's and Trucks could be produced together."
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