Automobile Industry Market Research and Competitive Analysis 2011

PLUNKETT'S AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2011

Key Features:


- Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
- Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
- Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
- In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
- Industry Glossary
- Buyer may register for access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

Pages: 587
Statistical Tables Provided: 25
Companies Profiled: 406
Geographic Focus: Global


A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.

-How is the industry evolving?
-How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
-How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
-What is the size of the market now and in the future?
-What are the financial results of the leading companies?
-What are the names and titles of top executives?


Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:

Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry
1) Global Competition Heats Up Among U.S., German, Japanese and Korean Car Makers
2) Fuel Efficiency Becomes a Key Selling Element/Stiff Emissions Standards Adopted in the U.S. and Abroad
3) Hybrid Cars Gain Market Share
4) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Will Quickly Gain Popularity
5) 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) China Becomes the World?s Largest Auto Market/Sales Rise in India
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) Car and Bike Sharing Programs Proliferate
19) Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, ITS and Real-Time Traffic Information

Automobile Industry Statistics
1) Automotive Industry Overview
2) General Motors Corporation Overview
3) Ford Motor Company Overview
4) Toyota Motor Corporation Overview
5) Daimler Overview
6) Honda Motor Corporation Overview
7) Motor Vehicle Output, U.S.: 2003-2009
8) Real Motor Vehicle Output, Quantity Indexes, U.S.: 2004-Q2 2010
9) U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2005-2009
10) New Vehicle Sales by Vehicle Type, U.S.: 2005-2009
11) Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2010 Model Year
12) Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2010 Model Year
13) Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2003-2009
14) Average Annual Vehicle Distance Traveled
15) Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2009
16) Automobile Driving Costs, U.S.: 2010
17) U.S. Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, Monthly: 1990-2010
18) Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 1999-2008
19) International Retail Premium Gasoline Prices: August 1996-August 2010
20) Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: 1995-2010
21) Alternative Fuels in Cars, U.S.: 1992-2008
22) Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2005-1st Quarter 2010
23) Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2005-1st Quarter 2010
24) Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mecha