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DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43163) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst - September 2006 Issue to their offering.

World Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the manufacturing activities of the world's light vehicle manufacturers.

It covers the following topics:

-- Business models

-- Capacity utilisation

-- Design

-- Financial performance

-- Forward model programmes

-- Joint ventures

-- Labour

-- Logistics

-- Manufacturing processes

-- Materials

-- Mergers and acquisitions

-- Modularity

-- Motor shows

-- Plant investments

-- Platform architectures

-- Production results / forecasts

-- Purchasing

-- Research and development

-- Technology

Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers focuses on the top vehicle manufacturers in the world. The report covers all the facets of the automotive industry, from car and commercial vehicle manufacturers to their manufacturing strategies, technologies, model launches, future models and production planning. The report also sheds light on market news and analysis vis-à-vis the vehicle manufacturers. Also included in the report is the retooling of production units, plant shutdown and relocations.

World Vehicle Manufacturing provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to component or material level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest developments in automotive manufacturing globally.

Some Headlines:

Hyundai rules out buying Jaguar

New safety rules could ring death knell for Bugatti

UK: New initiatives for Rolls-Royce factory

UK: BMW reaches deal to sell Rover rights

Germany: BMW plans new 4WD vehicle by 2010

US: DaimlerChrysler to slash fourth-quarter Durango and Ram output

Germany: DaimlerChrysler revises term policy for top executives

US: Toledo plant begins Jeep Wrangler production

Russia: Fiat working towards 5% market share

China: Iveco ends bus joint venture with Changjiang

Italy: Fiat expects positive results in 2006

Can Land Rover save the 4x4?

US: Ford to cut dealership numbers

US: Ford to sell stake in consumer finance unit

US: Ford demands union concessions for new truck funding

Argentina: General Motors to increase production by 40%

Thailand: Honda to establish spare component manufacturing unit

Vietnam: Honda begins car operations

UK: Honda to supply hybrids to London Metropolitan Police

US: Honda to invest in Alabama engine production

Japan: Mitsubishi to boost local production

Australia: Mitsubishi extends buyout offer

US: Union seeks guarantees from Mitsubishi

Japan: Nissan extends OEM agreement with Mitsubishi

North America: Nissan still considering another plant

Japan: Nissan launches new-generation V6 engines

Indonesia: Nissan considers plant expansion

Russia: More details emerge on PSA plant

Brazil: Renault to hire 1,000 workers by early 2007

Japan: Toyotas domestic sales dip but production rises in July

Japan: Toyota considers delaying new launches

Brazil: Volkswagen issues 1,800 layoff notices

Czech Republic: Skoda to hire 600 workers in Kvasiny

Mexico: Volkswagen workers agree to call off strike

China: China National turns down Volvo offer

Sweden: AB Volvo on the acquisition trail

Sweden: Mack and Renault boost Volvo Group deliveries

Serbia: Volvo considers local truck production

Chile: Volvo secures order for 499 buses

Russia: AvtoVAZ negotiating acquisition of Izhavto

Some Companies Mentioned:

BMW, Citroën, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Mitsubishi,

Nissan, Renault, Skoda, Toyota, Volkswagen

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43163