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Published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Published: Sep. 18, 2009
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 the U.S. and Abroad
- 4) Hybrid Cars Gain Market Share
- 5) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Will Quickly Gain Popularity/Major Research in Advanced Lithium Batteries
- 6) Clean Diesel Technology Gains Acceptance
- 7) Natural Gas Powered Vehicles off to a Slow Start
- 8) Ethanol Production Soared, But a Market Glut May Slow Expansion
- 9) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues
- 10) Outsourcing of Component Design and Manufacturing/Sharing of Parts
- 11) “Optimum Lean Production” Saves Manufacturing Costs
- 12) Car Purchasers Rely on the Internet
- 13) Car Sales Shift in China, India and Russia/Chinese-Made Vehicles Exported for the First Time
- 14) Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers
- 15) Super-Expensive Cars are Pushed by Manufacturers/Luxury Car Market Is Highly Competitive
- 16) Rethinking SUVs/Small Sedans and Crossovers Gain Market Share
- 17) Big News in Small Cars
- 18) Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Cars: Telematics, ITS and Real-Time Traffic Information
- Chapter 2: Automobile Industry Statistics
- Automotive Industry Overview
- Top 20 Global Automobile Manufacturing Companies by Sales: 2008
- General Motors Corporation Overview
- Ford Motor Company Overview
- Toyota Motor Corporation Overview
- Daimler Overview
- Honda Motor Corporation Overview
- Motor Vehicle Output, U.S.: 2003-2009
- Real Motor Vehicle Output, Quantity Indexes, U.S.: 2003-2009
- U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2004-2008
- New Vehicle Sales by Vehicle Type, U.S.: 2004-2008
- Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2009 Model Year
- Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2009 Model Year
- Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2002-2008
- Vehicle Registrations, Fuel Consumption & Vehicle Miles of Travel as Indices, U.S.: 1964-2007
- Automobile Driving Costs, U.S.: 2009
- U.S. Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, Monthly: 1992-2009
- Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 1999-2008
- International Retail Premium Gasoline Prices: August 1996-August 2009
- Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: 1995-2009
- Truck Transportation Industry Breakdown of Revenue, U.S.: 2005-2007
- Truck Transportation & Courier & Messenger Industry Expenses, U.S.: 2005-2007
- U.S. Truck Transportation Industry Estimated Inventories of Revenue Generating Equipment &
- Estimated Number of Truck Miles Traveled: 2005-2007
- Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2004-1st Quarter 2009
- Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2004-1st Quarter 2009
- Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, May 2008
- Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2002-2008
- Chapter 3: Important Automobile Industry Contacts (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet 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 U.S. Headquarters Location by 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 International Operations
- 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
AbstractThe 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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