Plunkett S Automobile Industry Almanac Automobile Truck And Specialty Vehicle Industry Market Research Statistics Trends Leading Companies

Provides information on the 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; and, components manufacturers.

Plunkett'S Automobile Industry Almanac 2015 "Key Findings: " -Plunkett Research Lists Top 400 Companies in the Automobile Industry and Names Top Trends Changing the Industry for the Mid Term. "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 Free Access to Search and Export Data at Plunkett Research Online -Link to Our 5-Minutes Video Overview of This Industry Pages: 564 Statistical Tables Provided: 25 Companies Profiled: 404 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? -What Are the Top Companies and What Are Their Revenues? "Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include: Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry" 1)Automobile Industry Introduction 2)U.S. Auto Manufacturers Rebound 3)Fuel Efficiency Is a Key Selling Element/Stiff Emissions Standards Adopted in the U.S. and Abroad 4)Hybrid Cars Command Modest, but Growing, 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 Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices 9)Ethanol Production Soars, but U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires 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 WorldOCOS Largest Auto Market/Indian Market Slows 14)Mexico Grows Rapidly as a Major Automotive Maker and Exporter 15)Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers/Google Car Drives Itself 16)Super-Expensive Cars Are Pushed by Manufacturers/Luxury Car Market Is Highly Competitive 17)Big News in Small Cars 18)Car Sharing Programs and Mobility Services Proliferate 19)Fewer Miles Driven in U.S. as Young People Use Bikes, Light Rail or Car Share 20)Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Its and Real-Time Traffic Information 21)Ford Sync and Microsoft Software Race to Bring Onboard Apps to New Car Buyers/In-Car Internet Grows 22)Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Drivers Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates "Automobile Industry Statistics" 1)Automobile Industry Overview 2)General Motors Corporation Overview 3)Ford Motor Company Overview 4)Volkswagen Group Overview 5)Toyota Motor Corporation Overview 6)Daimler Ag Overview 7)Hyundai Motor Group Overview 8)Honda Motor Co. Overview 9)U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2010-2013 10)New Vehicle Sales by Vehicle Type, U.S.: 2007-2014 11)Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2011 12)Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2014 Model Year 13)Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2014 Model Year 14)Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2000-2012 15)Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2006-2013 16)Average Miles Per Gallon Vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2013 17)Automobile Driving Costs, U.S.: 2014 18)Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, U.S., Monthly: January 1990-May 2014 19)Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2002-2012 20)International Retail Pr

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.

The automobile industry is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis. 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. This exciting new book 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 and acquisitions, globalization, automobile manufacturers, truck makers, specialty vehicles such as RVs, automobile finance and other financial services, dealerships, components manufacturers, retail auto parts stores, e-commerce and more. We discuss in detail developments in China, India and other emerging markets, collaboration and partnerships between auto makers, as well as batteries, hybrids and plug in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). This book includes extensive statistical tables, an automobile industry glossary, industry contacts and 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. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

The automobile industry is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis. 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. This exciting new book 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 and acquisitions, globalization, automobile manufacturers, truck makers, specialty vehicles such as RVs, automobile finance and other financial services, dealerships, components manufacturers, retail auto parts stores, e-commerce and more. We discuss in detail developments in China, India and other emerging markets, collaboration, and partnerships between auto makers, as well as batteries, hybrids and plug in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). This book includes extensive statistical tables, an automobile industry glossary, industry contacts and 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. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

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.

No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. America's retail industry is in the midst of vast changes - superstores and giant discounters are popping up on major corners. Malls are lagging while "power centers" are surging ahead. Savvy firms are combining bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses. Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market research section shows you the trends and a thorough analysis of retail technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing everything from monthly U.S. retail sales, by sector, to mall sales per square foot, to the 10 largest malls in the US. Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section covering nearly 500 firms gives you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing retail chains across the nation. From Wal-Mart and Costco to Barnes & Noble and Amazon, we profile the major companies that marketing executives, investors and job seekers most want to know about. These profiles include corporate name, address, phone, fax, web site, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. Purchasers of the printed book or PDF version may receive a free CD-ROM database of the corporate profiles, enabling export of vital corporate data for mail merge and other uses.

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.