View Advantages and Disadvantages of a Platform Policy in the Global Automotive Manufacturing Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 14, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40654) has announced the addition of "An Analysis of the Top Global Automotive Manufacturing Platforms - Management Briefing" to their offering.

There have been a number of significant changes to the top ten global platforms in 2005, with Volkswagens A5 platform taking the top-spot, having achieved a volume not far short of 2m units.

This briefing analyses the top global automotive manufacturers approaches to platform strategy, particularly Ford, Toyota and General Motors.

The briefing also discusses the increased role of electronics on major component sub-systems, the advantages and disadvantages of a platform policy, and answers the question are the top ranking platforms really global?

Key Topics Covered Include:

-- 2005 rankings

-- Defining a platform

-- Increased role of electronics

-- Review of the global platforms

Companies Mentioned in this report Include:

-- Volkswagen

-- Toyota

-- Ford

-- PSA

-- Hyundai

-- Honda Civic

-- GM

-- Renault

-- Suzuki

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40654