Research and Markets: What Does 2005 Hold for Global Automotive Industry?

DUBLIN, Ireland, April 5 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14995) has announced the addition of Outlook For The Automotive Industry In 2005: Management Briefing to their offering.

This management briefing takes a look at prospects for the automotive industry globally in 2005. This briefing considers the major issues ahead for vehicle markets, vehicle manufacturers and the industry as a whole. The briefing is structured region-by-region and includes views on a variety of region-specific topics and issues.

Questions asked include: Will incentives continue unabated in North America and will the price war spread to Europe? What will happen to the dollar exchange rate and who will be hurting most and what can they do about it? What are the risks to China's booming market and industry in 2005? Where next for GM and Fiat? And what will be happening in Russia this year?

The briefing is intended to give the reader a concise overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry in 2005.

  Topics Covered Include:
  World economy outlook
  Economic recovery uneven, imbalances remain
  For the world economy 2005 sees some slowdown
  Economic risks for 2005
  North American industry outlook
  Incentives stay at centre of things in the US
  GM and Ford under pressure
  Volkswagen hurt by euro-dollar exchange rate and adverse model cycles
  European industry outlook
  US-style incentives on the up
  Manufacturer developments: tough market, product cycles critical
  GM and Fiat: where next?
  Prospects for Russia look good
  Avtoframos to start Renault Logan production in spring 2005
  How will the structure of Russia's car industry change?
  Pre-EU accession rush followed by sales plunge in Poland 1
  Turkey will continue to attract investment
  Asia industry outlook
  Japanese car market recovery will be shallow
  Chinese economy sees measures aimed at avoiding overheating
  Chinese market cooling set to continue in 2005
  Indian car market set for further growth in 2005
  Korean carmakers plan model blitz to counter poor domestic demand
  ASEAN: Thailand attracts inward investment while Proton struggles
  South America industry outlook
  Brazil steps up a gear, in spite of persistent overcapacity questions
  Argentine market recovers from low base
  Raw materials and cost pressures

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