In what stage of the product life cycle is the Toyota Prius? Explain. There are four different phases of the product life cycle (PLC). Introduction is phase 1‚ and the Prius was introduced more than a decade ago. Phase 2 is Market Growth‚ which the Prius achieved very quickly. So quickly‚ in fact‚ that Toyota’s manufacturing couldn’t keep up with the demand so they had to back off the marketing to get caught back up. Some might think the Prius is currently in Phase 3: Product Maturity‚ which
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Management: External Analysis Module 2 Case Introduction: Presently‚ the automobile industry as a whole is awash with both opportunities and threats. Toyota seems to be at the extreme end of the spectrum in both categories. While Toyota shares the same threats as most other manufacturers‚ recent problems with recalls and pending litigation have seriously damaged the company’s brand image and‚ particularly in North America‚ Japan‚ and Europe‚ consumer confidence in Toyota has taken a dangerous
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Case Study: Toyota Prius University of Maryland University College September 30‚ 2010 Synopsis: As the United States unite in the global effort to monitor the use and waste of energy‚ fuel efficient or hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius has dominated the market over the SUV’s who once adored every American driveway. With much doubt‚ in 2004‚ the Prius has become the leading selling vehicle in America. The sleek design has caught the eye and pockets of many Americans who prefer the “gas
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keeping my 2002 Acura TL or to buy a new Prius. I will write a report on my gas mileage with my Acura and forecast with a new Prius. I will explain how the manufacture of a new Prius may hurt the environment. I will look at different ways I could save on gas without having to buy a new car. I will write on the monetary and environmental cost of changing cars‚ and compare the cost of keeping my car. I will not be comparing my Acura to other cars‚ but to the Prius. Assumptions My research
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Company Case: Prius: Leading a Wave of Hybrids 1. What micro-environmental factors affected both the first generation and second generation models of Toyota Prius? How well has to Toyota dealt with these factors? In order for the reader to have an understanding of this question is important to begin by defining Micro-environment. This term is a factor of the Marketing Environment and it consists of the issues that‚ in one way or another‚ affect the company’s ability to serve its clientele in
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TOYOTA Toyota Motor Corporation is a diversified corporation that sells its automobiles in approximately 200 nations and regions worldwide‚ focused primarily in Japan‚ North America‚ Europe‚ and Asia. Toyota estimates that it employs close to 1 million individuals worldwide‚ including dealers. Meanwhile The inventory of Toyota has fell down to 4.9 percent per year for the past 14 years‚ while Porsche performance improved with an average rate of 3.8 percent yearly for the past 18 years
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Proposal TOYOTA PRIUS Group 6 Name: Lei Kin Pang‚ Gordon () Mok Ka Ho‚ John () Chan Chi Ho‚ Daniel (02700333) Lai Wai Yip ‚ Marc () Yim Ka Wai‚ Kathy () Cheung Lap Kei ‚ Kei () CONTENTS Page 1. Execution Summary 2. Situation Analysis a. Background Information of Toyota Motor Corporation b. Communication History of Toyota Motor Corporation c. Background Information of Toyota Prius d. Awards
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E‚ (2010)‚ ’Toyota Ethic Problems Indication Of Larger Japanese Government Ethics Problems ’‚ Current Political Scene [online]‚ Available from: www.currentpoliticalscene.com/2010/02/toyota-ethics-problem-indication-of.html‚ Accessed : 7th May 2011. White J‚ (26 April 2007)‚ ’Toyota surpasses GM in global auto sale ’‚ World Socialist Website [online]‚ Available from: www.wsws.org/articles/2007/apr2007/toyo-f12.shtml‚ accessed: 7th May‚2011 Messenger A‚ (12 February 2010)‚ ’Toyota recall highlights
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Market context analysis: 1. Ad of a product priced high in its category: Toyota Camry Hybrid 2. Category: Family/mid-sized cars. 3. Prices: 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: $26‚200 Toyota Camry (non-hybrid): $18‚270 - $27‚820 avg: $23‚045 4. Main competition in US (according to Wikipedia.com‚ prices according to Edmunds.com): Hyundai Sonata: $17‚195 - $18‚445 avg: $17‚820 Mazda 6: $18‚930 - $27‚800 avg: $23‚365 Saturn Aura: $19‚945 - $23‚945 avg: $21‚945 Nissan Altima: $17
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study from your text book (Page 120 - 121) --- Prius: Leading a Wave of Hybrids Read the given case study carefully and carry out the necessary analyses before attempting to answer the following question. Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal amount of marks: - 1. Outline the major macro-environmental factors – demographic‚ economic‚ natural‚ technological‚ political and cultural – that have affected Prius sales. How well has Toyota dealt with each of these factors? [10 marks]
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