
Die Automobiltechnologie entwickelt sich rasant weiter.
For most of the 20th century General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler were the biggest companies in one of the world’s most important industries. But as car trends have vastly changed from SUVs and gas guzzlers to economy sized cars and green machines, “Detroit’s Big Three” have seen their sales fall dramatically.
Hispanischer Automobilmarkt in den USA
Another interesting trend in the automotive industry has been increased market segmentation by companies like Buick, who have created a niche in the Hispanic Market – through which they have increased sales by 83% in the past year. Several popular car brands: Buick, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Mazda, KIA, Cadillac, and Infiniti, are showing signs of continued growth within the Hispanic market. Detroit’s Big Three are falling behind in niche categories as they have generally tended to market to a broader audience. European brands have not been much better in increasing their sales to Hispanic consumers, but Volkswagen, MINI, and BMW are leading the leading the way into these growing niche markets by stepping up their marketing efforts. On the other hand, Audi has increased their sales to Hispanics over the past year by 23.4%.
Asiatische Automobile
Asiatische Marken profitieren auch von Verkäufen in Nischenkategorien, da sie nun mehr als 601 TP3Billionen des hispanischen Marktes ausmachen. Insbesondere die asiatischen Marken Toyota, Honda und Nissan dominieren die Vorlieben der Hispanics für Neuwagen in den USA. 2010 wuchs der hispanische Automobilmarkt in den USA um über 6,01 TP3Billionen und übertrifft damit den nationalen Durchschnitt des US-Automarkts, der in den ersten neun Monaten des Jahres 2010 nur um 41 TP3Billionen wuchs. Die Autokäufe der Hispanics machen nun 8,71 TP3Billionen des gesamten US-Fahrzeugmarkts aus.
Automobiltechnologien und -modelle
BMW and Mini are leading the way in the automotive sector for more innovative technology to become standard in luxury vehicles. Technology that is being introduced by these companies with their 2011 models is focused on their consumer’s preferences in parking, safety, and satisfaction. The 2011 Mini Countryman features the Central Rail System, replacing the usual console; it offers specifically designed holders for your cups, mobile devices, audio devices, and other common items. Mini’s typical small frame has been elongated and now offers generous leg room for all different drivers as well as a larger trunk space (12.2″“15.4 cubic feet and 41.0 cubic feet with the back seats folded down).
The BMW X3 is now in its second generation (first generation (2004-2010) and has gone high tech by offering such entertainment features as USB Interface, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, and their Navigation and Entertainment Server. BMW has also gone to great lengths to improve the driver’s control when parking or at crowded intersections. The rear view camera shows the driver what’s behind the car on the iDrive screen (displayed on the central console – to be used when backing up and maneuvering into tight spots), while beeping to alert the driver of a safe parking distance. The “Top View” camera uses side and rear view camera to give the driver a bird’s eye view of the X3 and its surroundings.
Das BMW 6er Cabrio ist mit „Run-Flat-Reifen“ ausgestattet. Diese selbsterhaltenden Reifen mit integrierten Verstärkungen sorgen dafür, dass Reifen, die Luftdruck verlieren, ihre Form behalten und voll fahrbereit sind. Tatsächlich kann der Fahrer mit einem Run-Flat-Reifen bis zu 240 Kilometer bei reduzierter Geschwindigkeit fahren, was den Reifenwechsel oder das Warten auf die Pannenhilfe für den Fahrer wesentlich angenehmer macht. Bei ausgewählten Modellen bietet BMW auch „Night Vision“ an, das BMWs erstaunliches visuelles Unterstützungssystem integriert, um Fußgänger oder Tiere bis zu 275 Meter vor dem Auto zu sehen – im Dunkeln! Durch die Aktivierung einer in die Vorderseite des BMW eingebauten Infrarotkamera können Fahrer potenzielle Straßengefahren auf dem Monitor ihres Navigationssystems erkennen und ihnen ausweichen, lange bevor sie mit bloßem Auge sichtbar sind.



