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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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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Toyota Prius Although I’m not really on the car level the due to the fact that I drive a 2001 Chevy Venture so I made some research about this model‚ I find out that Toyota Prius was first marketed from 2000 to 2003 in the U.S now they are thinking of improving the next generation Prius which will be powered with a Lithium-Ion battery. Toyota had lots of good cars‚ good mileage‚ and they last for a while but now this days they complicate cars with so much devices it’s ridiculous‚ just couple
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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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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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1. Executive Summary Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (Toyota‚ Australia) which deals with a wide range of car segments has manufactured the Prius Car in the automotive industry which is one of the best hybrid synergy drive in today business environment. And provide a competitive advantage to other business by achieving and environmental friendly car and providing the best efficient fuel system. The report begins with the introduction of the company where brief background information
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Toyota is the leader of the hybrid technology with its Prius. The Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car (Case‚ paragraph 2‚ ‘The Prius…higher speeds.’). Toyota used the Prius as the centre-piece of their campaign to give themselves a more environmental image compared to their rivals. The reason why the Prius was such a success and other hybrid models were having troubles to get buyers‚ is that the buyers of the Prius want to make a statement about themselves. They want to show people
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technological‚ political‚ and cultural- that affected the introduction and relaunch of the Toyota Prius. How well has Toyota dealt with each of these factors? - Demographic factor: Due to the rapid growth of population‚ the demand for automobile had grown swiftly and the consumers are likely to compare the differences and improvements in various automobile before they made their choice. Therefore from the beginning‚ Toyota has its focus first on both the early adopters and techies who are willing to take
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Toyota Motors Marketing Plan Student Name Professor Name Course Code Date Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 3 Strategic Plan and focus 5 The Goals of the Company 5 Core Competencies and Competitive Advantages 6 SWOT Analysis of Toyota 6 Basic Strengths of Toyota 6 Weaknesses of Toyota 8 Opportunities of Toyota 8 Threats of Toyota 9 Car Industry Analysis 10 Toyota Company analysis 10 Customer Analysis 11 Where People Purchase 11 When People Purchase 12 Why do People Purchase
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Two types of utility that Toyota Prius exemplifies are Ownership and Time. When a consumer purchases a Prius they are transferring ownership which would explain Ownership utility. I think Time utility is also represented since our environment is making a switch toward more environmentally friendly world. Toyota’s timing on the Prius was perfect; people are becoming more and more conscious of the environment everyday so the Prius was fast selling when first introduced. There was a long wait to
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