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Research and Markets: North American Automobile Market Report & Review

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/58c158/north_american_aut) has announced the addition of the "North American Automobile Market Report & Review" report to their offering.

The North American Automobile Market Report & Review includes the following:

Monthly Dashboard:

Monthly sales for light vehicles are down YoY after the CARS incentive program's sales boost in August. The YTD sales still way down as compared to 2008 numbers for the same period. GM & Chrysler saw a sales downfall on a YoY basis. The Korean twins, Hyundai & Kia were the only ones with numbers out of red with Hyundai witnessing a sales growth & Kia during an extremely difficult period for the industry.

Competitive Landscape:

GM maintained the market leadership with 21% market share as against 29% in September 2008 followed by Toyota notching up 17%. The Big 3 lost x% market share on a YoY basis while Asian OEMs gained 6.7%.

Production Outlook:

The light vehicle production in North America contracted by 11% in September compared to Sept. 2008 levels while the Jan-Sept production in 2009 plummeted by 43% as against the same period in 2008. GM raises production outlook for the Q4 adding a third shift at its three assembly plants in the US and will lead to restoration of 2400 jobs.

Market Watch (Further Updates available in the Report):

  • GM offers a 60-day trial period for customers titled 'Satisfaction Guarantee' as per which the customers can return the vehicle if they disapprove it within 31-60 days. The move is intended to corroborate consumer confidence. Initial reviews indicate a positive response to the move.
  • GM ties up with Reva, the leading India based electric vehicle manufacturer to jointly develop electric vehicles, platforms & technologies.
  • Rift between the dealer groups and GM, Chrysler continues over termination of dealership contracts Mazda to launch its small car Mazda2 by late 2010. The move is a part of Mazda's strategic focus on improving fuel efficiency of its line-up.

Technology Focus:

Ford showcases state of the art Four cylinder eco-boost engine series at the Frankfurt auto show. The engine series has contributed to 125 new U.S. patents.

Key Topics Covered:

  • North America Light Vehicle Sales for Sept. 2009 Vs. Sept. 2008- Break-up by Cars & Trucks
  • North America Light Vehicle Sales for Jan-Sept. 2009 Vs. Jan-Sept. 2008- Break-up by Cars & Trucks
  • Cars Sales against Total Light Vehicles Sales - % Share for Sept. 2009 Vs. Sept. 2008
  • Truck Sales against Total Light Vehicles Sales - % Share for Sept. 2009 Vs. Sept. 2008
  • Sales Numbers for OEMs- Sept. 2009 Vs. Sept. 2008
  • Sales Numbers for OEMs- Jan-Sept 2009 Vs. Jan-Sept 2008
  • Market Share by OEMs - Sept. 2009 Vs. Sept. 2008
  • Market Share by OEMs - Jan-Sept 2009 Vs. Jan-Sept 2008
  • Market Share Analysis of OEM Clusters by Origin - Sept. 2009 Vs. 2008
  • YTD Sales Numbers for OEM Clusters by Origin- Jan-Sept 2009 Vs. Jan-Sept 2008
  • Top selling Car and Truck models for Jan-Sept 2009

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