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CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary
2. Highlights
3. Industry Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Industry size and growth
3.3 Segmentation and its growth
3.4 Regional sales of automobiles
3.5 GDP and automotive industry sales growth
3.6 Demand and supply
3.7 Major players
3.8 Global trends
3.8.1 Outsourcing to continue
3.8.2 Platform deproliferation
3.8.3 Brand management
3.9 Conclusion
3.10 References
4. Growth Drivers
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Drivers in 2005
4.2.1 Developed countries look for hybrid models
4.2.2 Crossovers continue to grow
4.2.3 Internet to shorten order fulfillment gap
4.2.4 Automotive electronics
4.2.5 Automotive Telematics - gaining ground
4.3 Entry level cars to pep up emerging markets
4.4 Easy auto finance
4.5 China emerges as big consumer and cheap manufacturing hub
4.6 Conclusion
4.7 References
5. Issues and Challenges
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Key issues and challenges
5.2.1Global overcapacity
5.3 Hyper competition
5.3.1 Incentive wars
5.4 Increasing electronic content
5.5 Regulatory challenges

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5.6 Automotive supply chain efficiency

5.7 Conclusion
5.8 References
6. Technology
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Fuel economy
6.3 Hybrid and Diesel Cars
6.4 V2V Communication technology
6.5 Telematics
6.6 DaimlerChrysler’s leadership in Fuel Cell Technology
6.7 Advanced technology vehicles expected after 2005
6.8 Platform Consolidation
6.9 Cost reduction through IMV Project
6.10 Conclusion
6.11 References
7. Major Markets
7.1 Introduction
7.2 US
7.2.1 Introduction
7.2.2 Segmentation
7.2.3 Market size
7.2.4 GDP and automobile growth
7.2.5 Passenger car and light truck sales
7.2.6 Medium and heavy duty truck sales
7.2.7 Major players
7.2.8 Outlook
7.3 Europe (excluding the UK)
7.3.1 Introduction
7.3.2 Segmentation
7.3.3 Market size
7.3.4 GDP and automobile growth
7.3.5 Car and truck sales
7.3.6 Major players
7.3.7 Outlook
7.4 UK
7.4.1 Introduction
7.4.2 Segmentation
7.4.3 Market size
7.4.4 GDP and automobile growth
7.4.5 Passenger vehicle and truck sales
7.4.6 Major players
7.4.7 Outlook

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7.5 Japan
7.5.1 Introduction
7.5.2 Segmentation
7.5.3 Market size
7.5.4 GDP and automobile growth
7.5.5 Passenger vehicle and truck sales
7.5.6 Major players
7.5.7 Outlook
7.6 China
7.6.1 Introduction
7.6.2 Segmentation
7.6.3 Market size
7.6.4 GDP and Automobile Growth
7.6.5 Passenger car and truck sales
7.6.6 Major players
7.6.7 Outlook
7.7 India
7.7.1 Introduction
7.7.2 Segmentation
7.7.3 Market size
7.7.4 GDP and automobile growth
7.7.5 Passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle sales
7.7.6 Major players
7.7.7 Outlook
7.8 Conclusion
7.9 References
8. Major Players
8.1 Introduction
8.2 General Motors
8.2.1 Business profile
8.2.2 Financial profile
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8.5.3 Stock performance

8.5.4 Outlook
8.6 Honda Motor Company
8.6.1 Business profile
8.6.2 Financial profile
8.6.3 Stock performance
8.6.4 Outlook
8.7 Volkswagen
8.7.1 Business profile
8.7.2 Financial profile
8.7.3 Stock performance
8.7.4 Outlook
8.8 Conclusion
8.9 References
9. Regulatory Aspects
9.1 Introduction
9.2 US
9.2.1 Safety Regulations
9.2.2 Recent cases of violations of safety regulations
9.2.3 Emission norms
9.3 Europe and the UK
9.3.1Euro emission norms
9.3.2 Block exemption regulation
9.4 Japan
9.4.1 Safety regulations
9.4.2 Emission norms
9.4.3 In-use vehicle regulations
9.4.4 Trade and industry policy environment
9.4.5 End of life recycling law (ELV)
9.5 China
9.5.1 Emission norms
9.5.2 Road traffic safety regulations
9.5.3 Foreign direct investment
9.6 India
9.6.1 Emission norms
9.6.2 Road traffic safety regulations
9.6.3 Foreign direct investment
9.7 Conclusion
9.8 References
10. Mergers & Acquisitions
10.1 Introduction
10.2 M&A trends
10.2.1 Rise and fall in M&A deal values

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10.2.2 Hertz deal boosts US’s share -2005

10.2.3 Major deals
10.3 Key Drivers for M&A
10.3.1 Prevent hostile takeover
10.3.2 Inorganic growth, quickest way to expand product line
10.3.3 Synergy
10.3.4 Concentrate on core business
10.4 Conclusion
10.5 References
11. Critical Success Factors
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Major factors
11.2.1 Operational efficiency
11.2.2 Tapping emerging markets
11.2.3 Resource sharing
11.2.4 Short turnaround time
11.2.5 Efficient supply chain management
11.2.6 Staying competitive through technology innovation
11.3 Conclusion
11.4 References
12. Future Outlook
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Global economy outlook
12.3 Bankruptcies
12.4 Work stoppages
12.5 Conclusion

LIST OF FIGURES (40)

Figure 3.1 Global automotive production and sales 2001-2005
Figure 3.2: Global automobile segmental production 2001-2005
Figure 3.3: Regional sales of automobiles 2001-2005
Figure 3.4: World GDP growth rate and automotive sales growth 2001-2005
Figure 3.5 Global automobile demand and supply 2001-2005
Figure 3.6: Toyota's challenge to traditional big three 2001-2005
Figure 4.1: Hybrid car market in US 2002-2005
Figure 4.2: Automotive electronics markets worldwide 2002-2011
Figure 4.4: People per Car
Figure 6.1: US - Hybrid car sales 2000-2006
Figure 6.2: Telematics Market 2001-2007

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Figure 6.3: Global Telematics Shipment

Figure 7.1 GDP and automobile growth rate 2001-2005
Figure 7.2 Passenger car and light truck sales trend: US 2001-2005
Figure 7.3: US - New Light Vehicle Market Shares by EPA* Class 2001-2005
Figure 7.4: US - Medium and Heavy Duty Truck sales 2001-2005
Figure 7.5: Automobile sales growth and GDP growth: Europe 2001-2005
Figure 7.6: Car sales: Europe 2001-2005
Figure 7.7: Truck sales - Europe - 2001-2005
Figure 7.8: UK automobile sales growth and GDP growth 2001-2005
Figure 7.9: Passenger vehicle sales growth - UK 2001-2005
Figure 7.10: Truck sales UK - 2001-2005
Figure 7.11: GDP and motor vehicle growth - Japan 2001-2005
Figure 7.12: Passenger car and truck sales: Japan 2001-2005
Figure 7.13: Segment sales passenger car : Japan 2001-2005
Figure 7.14 Passenger car sales growth and GDP growth: China 2001-2005
Figure 7.15: Passenger car segment sales China 2004-2005
Figure 7.16: Truck sales China - 2004-2005
Figure 7.17: Motor vehicle sales growth and GDP growth: India 2001-2005
Figure 7.18: Passenger vehicles sales India 2001-2006
Figure 7.19: Domestic and export sales of motor vehicles India 2001-2005
Figure 8.1: S&P 500 index – 2005
Figure 8.2: Stock performance of General Motors- 2005
Figure 8.3: Stock Performance of Ford Motors- 2005
Figure 8.4 Stock performance of DaimlerChrysler-2005
Figure 8.5: Stock Performance of Toyota Motor Corp – 2005
Figure 8.6: Stock performance of Honda Motor Co. – 2005
Figure 8.7: Stock performance of Volkswagen AG
Figure 10.1: Rise and fall of M&A deal value 2000-2005
Figure 10.2: Geographic Analysis of Disclosed Deal Value 2002-2005
Figure 12.1: Motor vehicle industry sales Outlook 2006-2010

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LIST OF TABLES (34)

Table 6.1: Advanced technology vehicles (December 2005)
Table 6.2: Alternative fuels/advanced technology vehicles 2006
Table 6.3: Added Retail Price (USD) for Hybrid Systems
Table 6.4: Added Retail Price (USD) for Diesel Engines
Table 6.5: Advanced Technology Vehicles – Tax Credits
Table 6.6: Telematic initiatives by vehicle manufacturer
Table 6.7: Advanced technology vehicles available for sale after 2005
Table 6.8: Platform Consolidation 2002-2007
Table 8.1: Major automotive companies in 2005
Table 8.2: Key financials: GM 2001-2005
Table 8.3: Key financials: Ford 2001-2005
Table 8.4: Key financials: DaimlerChrysler 2001-2005
Table 8.5: Key financials: Toyota Motors 2001-2005*
Table 8.6: Key financials: Honda Motors 2001-2005*
Table 8.7: Key financials: Volkswagen 2001-2005
Table 9.1: Safety amendments in 2005
Table 9.2: Recent cases of violations of safety regulations in 2005
Table 9.3: EPA* Tier I emission standards (100,000 miles/5 years)
Table 9.4: EPA* Tier I emission standards ( 50,000 miles/5 years)
Table 9.5: Tier II Emission Standards (50,000 miles)
Table 9.6: Tier II Emission Standards (120,000 miles)
Table 9.7: Overview of Euro emission norms
Table 9.8: Exhaust Emission Regulations in Europe (LCV)
Table 9.9: European OBD threshold limits
Table 9.10: Japanese Emission Standards for Diesel Passenger Cars
Table 9.11: Diesel Emission Standards for Light Commercial Vehicles
Table 9.12: Diesel PM reduction requirements and categories
Table 9.13: End of life recycling
Table 9.14: Implementation Dates for Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards
Table 9.15: India emission standards
Table 10.1: Major Automotive Deals in 2003
Table 10.2: Major Automotive Deals in 2004
Table 10.3: Major Automotive Deals in 2005
Table 12.1: Global economy outlook

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Synopsis

T
he automotive industry is a key industry in the global economy. Trade in automotive products
accounts for 9.5% of world merchandise trade and 12.9% of world export of manufacturers.
The industry manufactures cars, light trucks and vans, buses and coaches, medium and heavy
trucks, motorcycles and agricultural and forestry tractors and automotive parts. This report excludes
motorcycles, agricultural, forestry tractors and automotive parts.

Automotive industry is mature with production growth rates in the range of 2.75% to 5.7% and sales
growth rates in the range of 0.5% to 3.5% for the past five years ending 2005. Since China’s accession
to World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, the global automotive industry has re-energized and
initiated many more developments. Increasing purchasing power in the hands of middle class people in
China and India, two of the major countries in the world with low automobile density, has given hope
to an otherwise mature industry.

According to Cygnus Research, global automobile growth rate in 2006 (production and sales) will be
lower than the 2005 growth rates. However, some of the economies like China and India could
however register higher growth rates in their automobile industries despite of the expected decline in
their economic growth in 2006 when compared with 2005.

The Global Automotive Industry Insight 2006 is a comprehensive report which covers issues such as
market size, segments, demand-supply, growth drivers, major issues and challenges, technology,
regulatory aspects, mergers and acquisitions, critical success factors and future outlook of global
automotive industry. The report provides status of Automobile Industry status in 6 major markets such
as US, UK, Europe, Japan, India and China covering issues like – Introduction, Segmentation, Market
size, GDP and automobile growth, Passenger car and light truck sales, Medium and heavy duty truck
sales, Major players, Outlook in each market. The report also provide the Business profile, financial
profile

This report is useful as an important business directional guide for professionals in Automobile
industry as well as a key learning aid for other business professionals.

Total PAGES: 129

TABLES: 34
FIGURES: 40

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