Examine the Manufacturing Strategies, Technologies & Model Launches of the World’s Automotive Companies

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c452825) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufactures: November 2006 Report to their offering.

World Vehicle Manufacturers 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

World 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 Manufactures 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.

Who relies on this report?

Vehicle manufacturers -Suppliers -Consultants -Investment Banks/Finance/Venture capital

Methodology

Our reporting is based on 15 years experience in automotive publishing. Using our global bases in the UK, China, India & Detroit, we use a respected network of leading economists, engineers and analysts, allowing us to probe the core fundamentals of the automotive industry. In this way we establish the underlying factors behind the events and trends that shape the auto industry today and tomorrow.

Topics Covered

Volkswagen takes 15% stake in MAN
PSA to shut Ryton plant six months early
Germany: BMW Group global sales up 3.3%
UK: Rolls-Royce sets up new waste management centre at Goodwood
Austria: New Rolls-Royce dealership
South Africa: New MD for BMW
US: DaimlerChrysler opens new GEMA engine plant
US: Chrysler’s Trenton plant begins production of new 4.0-litre V6
US: Job cuts likely at Freightliner
US: Chrysler Group retains Brandimensions for market research
US: Chrysler expects to gain market share in 2007
US: Chrysler Group to launch fresh cost-cutting drive
China: DaimlerChrysler to add local suppliers
China: DaimlerChrysler to increase commercial vehicle production
Ireland: Safety recall for Fiat Grande Punto
Latin America: Fiat to invest US$1bn
Turkey: Fiat to show Linea sedan at Istanbul Show
Italy: Fiat raises interest in Ferrari
Canada: Ford reaches agreement with striking workers in Oakville
Canada: Ford’s Oakville plant begins production of new Edge and Lincoln MKX
US: Ford may sell vehicle service contracts unit
US: Soy-based seats to save Ford US$26m
US: No new Ford contracts for Collins & Aikman
Australia: Ford to slash Broadmeadows output
US: Ford posts US$5.8bn third-quarter loss
US: General Motors narrows third-quarter loss
Germany: General Motors keen to keep Astra production in Germany
US: General Motors to introduce Corsa
US: Jerome York resigns from General Motors’ board
US: Alliance discussions grind to a halt between Renault, Nissan and General Motors
Malaysia: General Motors to acquire majority stake in Hicomobil
Canada: Honda to raise Civic production
Japan: Honda posts 11% growth in first-half earnings
Japan: Honda issues recalls
India: Honda considers Rajasthan for new car plant
Czech Republic: Anti-monopoly body clears Hyundai’s Czech project
US: Kia breaks ground on Georgia plant
South Korea: Hyundai unveils first vee turbodiesel
Russia and Brazil: Nissan and Suzuki considering joint production
Japan: Nissan to transfer QX56 and Quest production from Canton
Japan: Nissan to increase engineering staff by 10%
Australia: Mitsubishi denies fresh rumours on plant closure
Japan: Mitsubishi joins with utilities for electric vehicle feasibility study
Japan: Nissan to display electric vehicle range at symposium
South Korea: Nissan launches new Infiniti G35
Thailand: Nissan announces new president
Indonesia: Nissan to introduce Livina in 2007
Plant tour: PSA Peugeot Citroen, Poissy, France
Brazil: Renault to invest €300m for production expansion
Europe: Toyota to launch Auris next year
US: Hino inaugurates axle facility
US: Toyota believed to be planning an eighth NAFTA factory
US: Toyota’s Kentucky plant launches hybrid Camry production
Japan: Daihatsu to invest ¥23.5bn in new plant
Europe: Volkswagen seeks 8% cut in component prices in 2007
Hungary: Audi suspends investment
Slovakia: Volkswagen targets production expansion
Germany: Volkswagen board confirms collective bargaining agreement
Europe: Volvo demonstrates safety innovations
Canada: Volvo to supply 126 Nova buses to Vancouver
Sweden: Changes in tax measures to boost Volvo’s third-quarter profits
US: Layoffs announced at Mack plant
India: Volvo, Scania and DaimlerChrysler all interested in Ashok Leyland stake
China: Geely to produce Manganese black cabs
China: MAN charges Zonda with patent infringement
Russia: Bogdan and ZAZ in joint venture
September European car sales
September global light vehicle sales
Bulgaria and Romania: EU accession and the haulage industry
Green SUV: a contradiction in terms?
Interview: John Hoffecker, Managing Director, AlixPartners LLC
Interview: Ron Adams, Chief Executive, Tatra
Financials: European, Japanese & US manufacturers

Companies Mentioned

- Volkswagen - Ryton - BMW - Rolls-Royce - DaimlerChrysler - GEMA - Freightliner- Fiat - Ferrari - Ford - Collins & Aikman- Broadmeadows - Nissan - General Motors- Honda - Hyundai - Suzuki - Mitsubishi - Peugeot - Toyota - Volkswagen - Audi - Volvo - Bogdan - ZAZ

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