Plunkett's Automobile Industry Almanac 2017

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-62831-418-2
Verlag: Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Buch, Englisch, 567 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 1303 g

Reihe: Plunkett's Industry Almanacs

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. Purchasers will find a form in the book enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. You have access, at no additional charge, to the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online. Online tools enable you to search and view selected companies, and then export selected company contact data including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Plunkett, Jack W.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Introduction 1
- How to Use This Book 3
- Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry 7
- 1) Automobile Industry Introduction 7
- 2) U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda 10
- 3) U.S. Automobile Sales Soar 11
- 4) Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve/Stiff MPG Standards Adopted in the U.S. (CAFE Rules) and Abroad 11
- 5) Hybrid Cars’ Market Share Falls 13
- 6) Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter the Market in Low Numbers 14
- 7) Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic PlanGigafactory 16
- 8) Clean Diesel Technology Faces Consumer and Regulatory Challenges/Volkswagen FacesEmissions Scandal 17
- 9) Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanksto Low Shale Gas Prices 18
- 10) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires 19
- 11) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress 20
- 12) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market 22
- 13) Outsourcing of Automobile Component Manufacturing/Design 24
- 14) Optimum Lean Production Saves Manufacturing Costs 25
- 15) China Becomes the World’s Largest Auto Market but Growth Is Slowing 26
- 16) India Sees Automobile Export Growth 27
- 17) Mexico Grows Rapidly as a Major Automotive Maker and Exporter 27
- 18) Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers/Self-Driving, Autonomous, Cars 28
- 19) Small Cars Boosted by Green Consumers and MPG Regulations 30
- 20) Car Sharing Programs (Short-Term Rentals), AKA Mobility Services, Proliferate 30
- 21) Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, IntelligentTransportation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information 31
- 22) Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New CarInfotainment Systems 33
- 23) Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Drivers Allow Their Habits to be Tracked forLower Insurance Rates 34
- Chapter 2: Automobile Industry Statistics 37
- Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 38
- General Motors Corporation Overview 39
- Ford Motor Company Overview 40
- Volkswagen Group Overview 41
- Toyota Motor Corporation Overview 42
- Daimler AG Overview 43
- Hyundai Motor Group Overview 44
- Honda Motor Co. Overview 45
- U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2010-2015 46
- New Vehicle Sales by Vehicle Type, U.S.: 2008-2015 47
- Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2014 48
- Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2016 Model Year 49
- Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2016 Model Year 50
- Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2008-2014 51
- Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2008-2015 52
- Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2014 53
- Automobile Driving Costs, U.S.: 2015 54
- Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, U.S., Monthly: January 1990-September 2015 55
- Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2005-2014 56
- International Retail Premium Gasoline Prices: May 1996-May 2016 57
- Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: January 1995-December 2015 58
- Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2010-2nd Quarter 2016 59
- Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2010-2nd Quarter 2016 60
- Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics:May 2015 61
- Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2010-July 2016 62
- Chapter 3: Important Automobile Industry Contacts 63
- (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
- Chapter 4: THE AUTOMOBILE 400: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen 91
- Index of Companies Within Industry Groups 92
- Alphabetical Index 103
- Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State 107
- Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 110
- Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE AUTOMOBILE 400 113
- Additional Indexes
- Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities 522
- Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 523
- A Short Automobile Industry Glossary 545

Über Autor(innen)

Jack W. Plunkett is CEO & Publisher of Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based provider of market research and industry information in printed and electronic formats. Plunkett Research provides analysis, statistics and other vital data on all major industry sectors, from InfoTech to Retailing to Banking and Nanotechnology. Plunkett's client list includes 10,000 leading corporations, universities and government agencies worldwide. Plunkett's research products are distributed electronically through subscriptions to its website and around the globe by major booksellers and news distributors, including Bloomberg and ThomsonReuters.

Jack Plunkett is the author of numerous books, including The Next Boom: What you absolutely, positively have to know about the world between now and 2025. This book won a 2011 gold medal in the Business Book Awards competition sponsored by Axiom and INC Magazine. Plunkett is frequently interviewed as an expert source by publications such as Time magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Investor's Business Daily, media outlets such as NPR's Marketplace, ABC, and CBS Marketwatch, as well as local and regional newspapers and national columnists. Plunkett received an Academic Book of the Year Award for his Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac, and he was a regional finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards sponsored by Ernst & Young.