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Plunkett's Automobile Industry Almanac 2008

Published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Published: Sep. 12, 2007 - 586 Pages


Table of Contents



A Short Automobile Industry Glossary

Introduction

How to Use This Book

Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry

1) Automobile Industry Introduction

2) Big Three’s Dominance of the U.S. Auto Market Is Compromised

3) Fuel Efficiency Becomes a Key Selling Element/Stiff Emissions Standards Adopted in Several States

4) Alternative Fuels Quickly Gain Popularity Among Automobile Consumers

5) Ethanol Use Grows Quickly

6) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Power Research Continues

7) Globalization/Consolidation of Manufacturers Begins to Unwind

8) Outsourcing of Component Manufacturing/Sharing of Parts and Designs

9) Advanced Technology Speeds Manufacturing

10) Car Purchasers Turn to the Internet in Droves

11) Car Sales Shift in China and India/Chinese-Made Vehicles Exported for the First Time

12) Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers

13) Super-Expensive Cars are Pushed by Manufacturers

14) Rethinking SUVs/Sedan Sales Slowly Increase

15) Big News in Small Cars

16) More Choices than Ever Before for Automobile Consumers

17) Smaller, More Flexible Automotive Factories Place Bigger Burdens on Suppliers

18) Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Cars: Telematics, ITS and More

Chapter 2: Automobile Industry Statistics

Automotive Industry Overview

The Top 20 Global Automobile Manufacturing Companies, Ranked by Sales: 2006

General Motors Corporation Overview

Ford Motor Company Overview

Toyota Motor Corporation Overview

Daimler and Chrysler Overview 2001-2006

Honda Motor Corporation Overview

Motor Vehicle Output, U.S.: 2000-2nd Quarter 2007

Real Motor Vehicle Output, Quantity Indexes, U.S.: 1999-2nd Quarter 2007

New Vehicle Sales & Market Share by Manufacturer: 1996-2006

U.S. New Car & Truck Market Share by Company: 2001-2006

New Vehicle Sales by Vehicle Type, U.S.: 2002-2006

Number of New-Car Dealerships in the U.S.: 1986-2007

Average U.S. New Car & Light Truck Dealership Profile: 2001-2006

Share of Total U.S. Automotive Dealership Sales Dollars: 1996 vs. 2006

Sources of Used Vehicles Retailed by U.S. Automotive Dealerships: 1996 & 2006

U.S. Automotive Service & Parts Profile: 2006

Employment at U.S. Automotive Dealerships: 2005-2006

Top Ten Fuel-Efficient Car Models: 2003-2007

Ten Worst Car Models by Fuel Economy: 2003-2007

Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2000-2006

Vehicle Registrations, Fuel Consumption & Vehicle Miles of Travel as Indices, U.S.: 1960-2005

U.S. Automobile Driving Costs: 2007

U.S. Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, Monthly: 1992-2006

Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 1996-2005

International Retail Premium Gasoline Prices: August 1996-August 2007

Retail Gasoline Prices, U.S.: 1995-2006

Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices, U.S.: 1995-2006

U.S. Truck Transportation Industry Breakdown of Revenue: 2004-2005

Truck Transportation & Courier & Messenger Industry Expenses, U.S.: 2004-2005

U.S. Truck Transportation Industry Estimated Inventories of Revenue Generating Equipment &

Estimated Number of Truck Miles Traveled: 2004-2005

Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2001-1st Quarter 2007

Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2001-1st Quarter 2007

Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2000-2006

Chapter 3: Important Automobile Industry Contacts

(Addresses, Phone Numbers and World Wide Web Sites)

Chapter 4: THE AUTOMOBILE 400:

Who They Are and How They Were Chosen

Industry List, With Codes

Index of Rankings Within Industry Groups

Alphabetical Index

Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State

Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country

Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Firms Have Locations

Index by Firms with Operations Outside the U.S.

Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE AUTOMOBILE 400

Additional Indexes

Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities

Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations

Abstract

'The automobile industry is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis. Manufacturers are merging, component design and manufacture are now frequently outsourced instead of being created in-house, brands are changing and the giant auto makers are expanding deeper into providing financial services to car buyers. The skyrocketing price of gas spurs developments in hybrid technology and clean diesel, as manufacturers look for ways to improve fuel efficiency. Meanwhile, all of the biggest, most successful firms have become totally global in nature. Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac will be your complete guide to this immense, fascinating industry. On the car dealership side, giant, nationwide holding companies have acquired the best dealers in major markets. Even the used car business is being taken over by national chains. E-commerce is having profound effects on the car industry. Consumers use the Internet to become better informed before making a purchase. Online sites like Autobytel steer millions of car buyers toward specific dealers while the same sites deliver competing bids for cars, insurance and financing in a manner that lowers costs and improves satisfaction among consumers. Meanwhile, auto makers are using the latest in e-commerce methods to manage their supply chains and replenish their inventories. This exciting new book (which includes a database on CD-ROM) is a complete reference tool for everything you need to know about the car, truck and specialty vehicles business, including: Automotive industry trends and market research; Mergers, acquisitions, globalization; Automobile manufacturers; Truck makers; Makers of specialty vehicles such as RVs; Automobile loans, insurance and other financial services; Dealerships; Components manufacturers; Retail auto parts stores; E-commerce ; and much, much more. You’ll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package. This book also includes statistical tables, an automobile industry glossary, industry contacts and thorough indexes. The corporate profile section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 400 leading companies in all facets of the automobile industry. Purchasers may also receive a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM.

*Clients who purchase the online download version of this report should use the form provided in the report to receive the database of leading companies on CD-ROM.

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