Current Macroeconomic Situation in US and Prospects for Automotive Sector The U.S. automobile industry is large and dynamic sector contributing significantly to the nation’s output and employment. Auto industry provides the basis for a mass of related service and support industries. The industry is highly volatile and sensitive to global and domestic economic changes. During the 1960’s & 1970’s the big three accounted for 90% of automobiles purchased in U.S. However, since 1980’s foreign manufacturers
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UK AUTOMOTIVE AT A GLANCE UK AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: PROFILE MANUFACTURING THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS MOTOR INDUSTRY FACTS 2014 REGISTRATIONS VEHICLES ON THE ROAD ENVIRONMENT CONTENTS WHAT IS SMMT? The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) supports and promotes the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad. Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the motor industry, promoting its position to government
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Introduction India’s automobile market has grown steadily over the last seven to eight years, with the exception of the previous two years where the effects of the global downturn were felt, primarily in sales of commercial vehicles. However, even during the downturn, the two-wheeler and three wheeler segments, which were until then experiencing low growth or losing volumes, bucked the trend. India’s automotive industry is well-positioned for growth, servicing both domestic demand and, increasingly
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[pic] CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The automobile industry is one of the largest industries in India as in many other countries. It plays a major role in the growth of economy in India. The automobile industry in India is the ninth largest in the world with an annual production of over 2.3 million units in 2008. The industry comprises automobiles and auto component sectors, which encompass passenger cars, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, tractors, commercial vehicles, multi-
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and suggest recommendations to sustain its competitive advantage. Analysis of Toyota Motor Corporation by Thembani Nkomo ANALYISIS OF TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 COMPANY OVERVIEW 2 EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 2.1 Industry Overview and Analysis 2.2 Industry Life Cycle 2.3 Industry Demand Determinants 2.4 Porter’s Five Forces 2.5 Industry Cost Structure Benchmark 2.6 Industry Competitive Landscape 2.7 Major Competitors 2.8 Key Success Factors
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competitors, buyers, suppliers and stakeholders. Competitors are defined as automobile manufacturers that sell new, light vehicles which consist of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and cross-overs. Buyers are defined as consumers, including firms that make bulk purchases (delivery, taxi or rental car companies). Suppliers are defined as vendors of raw materials (metals) and other differentiated parts (electronics or other automotive parts). Stakeholders are defined as US government agencies. Market values
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General Motors: General Motors Corporation (GM) is a multinational automobile manufacturer created in 1908.its headquarter is in the United States. GM is the world's largest automaker as measured according to the global industry sales. GM is the proud sales leader in the automotive industry for the for the last 77 years. As of 2008, General Motors employs about 266,000 people around the world. It manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 different countries. The famous brands under the umbrella of
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As the founder of the automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz has established and maintained a great brand image in the people's minds where it has reached the top of the pyramid, the resonance as a classical prestigious car in terms of durability, high performance, innovation, premium of engineering, as it has invented the first engine. It has a high reputation, goodwill, and customer loyalty as its focus is on customer service, satisfaction and give them the sufficient and efficient value that they
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Motors is struggling to keep up with its competition in hybrid technology. In order to become a major competitor in the automotive market GM needs to penetrate the hybrid market. In the past few years this market has more than doubled and GM has done nothing to obtain market share. The suggestion is that General Motors needs to implement a strategy to produce hybrid automobiles and take market share away from its Asian competitors. Table of Contents Introduction 4 Company Background 4 Situational
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Strategic Analysis By Cyriac Thomas (cpg07bm025) [pic] Automotive Industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2007, more than million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. In 2007, a total of 71.9 million new automobiles were sold worldwide: 22.9 million in Europe, 21.4 million in Asia-Pacific, 19.4 million in USA and
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