Company Overview: Hertz Rental Car

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Opportunity: The electric automotive industry and Tesla should decrease both the costs of its batteries and in renewable energy to attract more purchasing customers.

Even though the Ford Motor Company is currently doing extremely well in the automotive industry, they are currently emerging opportunities to be a leader in electrification, autonomy, and mobility. The Ford Motor Company recently purchased SAIPS and Chariot. “SAIPS is a world-class provider of customized algorithmic solutions in the fields of computer vision and machine learning” (Crunchbase, na, nd). Chariot is a company that offers shuttle service and commuter mobility programs in larger cities. The purchase of these two companies will help the Ford Motor Company as they expand as a mobility company as well as the leader in the automotive industry. According to the article, Ford Outlines Growth Plan, “Ford is evolving its business in three ways:

In regards to the social changes the automobile industry is receiving from heavy feedback from their consumers. There is a need for automobile manufactures and engineers to create vehicles that environmentally friendly and conscious of their carbon footprint. The days of making huge gas guzzlers and air pollutant vehicles are long gone. In response to this social change outcry manufactures have stepped up to the plate, creating more hybrid and electric vehicles. For Autozone this could possible be unsettling, due to the fact that the technology that goes into creating and maintaining vehicles such as these parts will not be so easily accessed.

Akio Toyoda, the founder of the car company Toyota Incorporated, once said “Automobiles are the pinnacle of human transportation. The percentage of families across the world who own cars have reached new heights in the past decade. Multiple families now have an easier form of transportation than walking or taking an overcrowded bus. For that reason, I am happy with what I do.” Akio Toyoda is right for saying so. The usage of automobiles increases by 150% since the past decade as more consumers look towards faster and cheaper methods of transportation. The increase in usage brings many concerns to well-minded citizens, specifically concerns regarding the environment and the conservation of energy. In order to tackle the problem locally, multiple

Hertz was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company until it was sold in September 2005 to a private equity firm for $15 billion. Hertz dominates the airport rental car market, operating approximately 350 sites in the United States. The company offers customers high-quality vehicles and premium service. It derives the bulk of its sales and profits from rentals in the United States. It considers Avis to be a key competitor. Hertz offers its customers several key features including the low-cost Hertz #1 Club Gold program which provides an expedited rental service to members worldwide. Also, Hertz offers a "Prestige Collection" brand, which offers customers the opportunity to rent from a pool of high-end performance cars, including Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln and Volvo.

With the introduction to new technology in the automotive industry, consumers are struggling to maintain and repair their own vehicles. They are relying on professionals in order to complete even minor repairs on their vehicles which forces them to find businesses which not only provides the needed parts but also assist with instruction on how to replace it. The demand for automobile parts is driven by the age and mileage of vehicles in use and generally increases when fewer new cars are sold and older cares are kept on the road, causing the profitability of individuals companies such as AutoZone to depend on inventory management and marketing (Tippie, 2015). For AutoZone, they were able to expand their brand very quickly with a robust financial performance over the years but with competition like The Pep Boys, O’Reilly Automotive and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. they must continue to analyze their strengths against the market in order to stay

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Similarly government regulations in the United States and Europe are tightening up, consequently requiring cars to be cleaner and more fuel efficient. As a result, the collaboration with BMW is paramount to getting the most fuel efficient vehicles to the market in a timely manner so that GM can harvest a substantial profit. (3) In addition General Motors is working on the next generation of fuel efficient and gasoline free vehicles to help reduce the impact of the vehicle on the environment, while preserving personal mobility, which further indicates its commitment to innovation. (6)

One driving force of change is technology. The automobile industry is constantly focusing on technology in order to make themselves and their cars better. They constantly compete to be the “first” one to have the newest and best idea. One of these ideas is an electric vehicle. GM, Ford, and Toyota all have electric automobiles. GM has the Chevy Volt. Volt One of Ford’s electric cars is the Electric Ranger. Ranger Toyota had the Rav4 EV, but due to discouraging sales it stopped production. “Toyota remains committed to developing an "Eco Vehicle," one that will have a minimal impact on the environment.” Rav4 One purpose of the electric automobiles is to have the ability to drive to work using only electricity. Currently during longer trips you would have to use a combination of electric and gasoline power. Electric Car

To lead the premium automobile segment across the world. This vision is the core of the company 2020. They regularly fine tune the objectives to match the changing economic, ecological and social requirements.

[Case: Zipcar] Zipcar’s SWOT and financial analysis a) Strengths Firstly, Zipcar seized 80% of US market share, making it the strong player in the market. Secondly, as the company is able to acquire its competitors (Flexcar-US, Streetcar Ltd-UK), they can reduce the competitors as well as gain those market shares and customer bases from those 2 companies. Thirdly, Zipcar’s customer-friendly and disruptive business model is what makes it unique. They leverages accessibility, make it available close to where people live or work and need access to vehicle, which is one of the threat of car renting. The company also allows the members to use a car when required, which provides true flexibility. Supported by advanced technology (RFID System r),

Hilton uses different research techniques to find out about a customer’s needs and behaviors including focus groups, online surveys, and in-room questionnaires. Hilton Renaissance customers’ like to open the curtains and look out the windows while Hilton customers like to unpack quickly and get to work. Hilton has a variety of brands to market through segmentation. Each brand has a specific group of individuals that the brand appeals to from traveling business people to customer’s on vacation. Hilton effectively uses segmentation of marketing mix and efficiently targets that particular market. Hilton brands have to appeal to both the domestic and foreign markets. Hilton can find its niche if the market segment that is not currently being served or is not being served well, a niche strategy will allow the Hilton to focus their marketing efforts and dominate their

Bayerische Moteren Werke AG (Bavarian Motor Works), or BMW, is a German luxury vehicle, motorcycle, and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. The company has its headquarter in Germany, but also has an American facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In addition, BMW is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. Being in the automotive industry, one would be surprised at how a company values sustainability, especially when it focuses on the interrelationship between the triple bottom line. However, the BMW Group has been named the world’s most sustainable automotive company again by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). The head of Sustainability and Environmental Protection, Ursula Mathar, stated, “For us, sustainability is an important part of our identity and our strategy. We have accomplished a great deal in recent years and continue to set ourselves concrete goals for the future … This shows that our activities continue to have an impact and we are on the right track” (The BMW Group). This company defines its sustainable operations by taking social and environmental responsibility for everything they do. The BMW Group has extensive initiatives that affect the planet by reducing its carbon footprint, their profits by effectively utilizing renewable resources, and their people by providing diverse opportunities and protecting self-wellbeing.

How can Tesla Motors continue to sustain its competitive advantage in not only the electric vehicle industry but also as a leader in sustainable lifestyle?