Automobile Industry Market Research and Competitive Analysis 2012

PLUNKETT'S AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2012

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: 561
Statistical Tables Provided: 21
Companies Profiled: 383
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) Big Three U.S. Manufacturers Rebound
2) Global Competition Heats Up Among U.S., German, Japanese and Korean Car Makers
3) Fuel Efficiency Becomes a Key Selling Element/Stiff Emissions Standards Adopted in the U.S. and Abroad
4) Hybrid Cars Command Low Market Share
5) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter Market in Low Numbers
6) Major Research in Advanced Lithium Batteries
7) Clean Diesel Technology Gains Acceptance
8) Natural Gas Powered Vehicles off to a Slow Start
9) Ethanol Production Soars, But U.S. Federal Subsidy in Question
10) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues
11) Outsourcing of Automobile Component Manufacturing/Design
12) Optimum Lean Production Saves Manufacturing Costs
13) China Becomes the World's Largest Auto Market/Sales Rise in India
14) Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers/Google Car Drives Itself
15) Rethinking SUVs/Small Sedans and Crossovers Gain Market Share
16) Big News in Small Cars
17) Car and Bike Sharing Programs Proliferate
18) Ford Sync and Microsoft Software Race to Bring Onboard Apps to New Car Buyers/In-Car Internet Grows

Automobile Industry Statistics
1) General Motors Corporation Overview
2) Ford Motor Company Overview
3) Toyota Motor Corporation Overview
4) Daimler Overview
5) Honda Motor Company Overview
6) U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2006-2010
7) New Vehicle Sales by Vehicle Type, U.S.: 2006-2010
8) Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2011 Model Year
9) Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2011 Model Year
10) Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2004-2010
11) Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2010
12) Automobile Driving Costs, U.S.: 2011
13) Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, U.S., Monthly: January 1990-March 2011
14) Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2000-2009
15) International Retail Premium Gasoline Prices: August 1996-August 2011
16) Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: 1995-2011
17) Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2006-1st Quarter 2011
18) Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2006-1st Quarter 2011