The global outlook series on the Automotive Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. An easy guide to What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who of an industry, the report offers the reader a bird’s eye view of the global automotive industry, and key characterizing trends such as the growing importance of environmentally friendly, and fuel smart technologies. Annotated with 95 information-rich tables presenting market data findings, and analytical research projections, the entire discussion allows the reader to build a macro-level perception of the industry in its totality (regional & global). The global market discussion offers the reader insights into selective segmental trends. The report presents a rudimentary technical exposition on key automotive products, and brief summaries on global sales by region across select product verticals such as, OEM Tires, Replacement Tires, Automotive Fuel Pumps, Automotive Turbochargers, Automotive Glass, Automotive Shock Absorbers, Automotive Fuel Injectors (by application), Automotive Airbags (by product type), and Aftermarket Sales by components, among numerous others. The report also provides a compilation of all recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. A regional level of discussion offers preludes to prevalent market scenarios in countries such as the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, China, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil and Mexico, among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1959 companies worldwide.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY	 	GOS-083
A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, JANUARY 2009


                                       CONTENTS


  1. Overview                                                               1
      Industry Profile                                                      1
       Classification                                                       1

        Table 1: Categorization of Trucks based on GVW                      1

       Factors Driving Performance                                          1
      A Strategic Insight                                                   1
      Automotive Chemicals                                                  1

  2. Product Overview                                                       2
      Auto Part Glossary                                                    2
       Active Suspension                                                    2
       Alloy Wheels                                                         2
       Alternators                                                          2
       Antilock Braking System                                              2
       Automatic Transmission                                               2
       Brake, Calipers                                                      2
       Brakes, Disc                                                         2
       Brakes, Drum                                                         2
       Carburetor                                                           2
       Catalytic Converter                                                  3
       Chassis                                                              3
       Clutch                                                               3
       Diesel Engine                                                        3
       Differential Gears                                                   3
       Drive Train                                                          3
       Driveshaft                                                           3
       Electrical System                                                    3
       Engine Control Systems                                               3
       Exhaust System                                                       3
       Fuel Injection System                                                3
       Gears                                                                3
       Gearset                                                              3
       Generator                                                            4
       Ignition System                                                      4
       Driving Lights                                                       4
       Fog Lights                                                           4
       Waxes/Polishes                                                       4
       Protectants                                                          4
       Wheel and Tire Cleaners                                              4
       Windshield Washer Fluids                                             4
       Mechanical Fuel Pumps                                                4
       Electrical Fuel Pumps                                                5
       Tempered Glass                                                       5
       Laminated Glass                                                      5

  3. Global Market Analysis                                                 5
      Market to Crash in 2009                                               5
      Market Overview                                                       6

       Table 2: World Market for Automobiles by Geographic Region
       (2004-2009): Annual Sales Volume in Thousand Units for US,
       Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
       of World                                                             6

       Passenger Cars                                                       6
       Commercial Vehicles                                                  6
      High-Growth Regions                                                   6

       Table 3: Worldwide Passenger Car Market (2004 - 2009):
       Registration in Thousands                                            7

       Table 4: Worldwide Passenger Car Market (2006 - 2008):
       Percentage Breakdown of Registrations by Region - North
       America, Western Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Japan,
       Middle East & Africa and Rest of World                               7

       Table 5: Worldwide Commercial Vehicle Market (2004 - 2009):
       Registration in Thousands                                            7

  4. Issues and Trends                                                      8
      Major Issues                                                          8
       Automobile Industry                                                  8
       Automotive Aftermarket Market Analysis                               8
       Auto Component Industry                                              8
      Dominant Trends                                                       8
       Use of Alternative Fuels on Rise                                     8
       Rise in Raw Material Prices Rips Through Low-End Supplier Base       9
       Consolidation - Growth Through Shrinkage                             9
       Smart Automobiles - Electronic Marvels                               9
       Shift in Responsibility                                              9
       It Pays to be Environmental Friendly                                 9
       Shift Towards Low-Cost Production Bases                              9
       New Verticals to Expand Scope                                        9
        E-Bikes Ready to Trek High Altitudes                                9

         Table 6: Global E-Bikes Market (2007-2009): Volume Sales by
         Country - China, Japan, Europe, USA, India and Others              10

         Table 7: Global E-Bikes Market (2007-2009): Percentage
         Breakdown of Volume Sales by Country - China, Japan,
         Europe, USA, India and Others                                      11

       Hybrid Vehicles Segment Gets Ready to Break into Big League          11

  5. Automotive Components Industry - Overview of Select Segments           11
      A.Tires                                                               11
        Overview                                                            11

         Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         OEM Tires by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
         Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle
         East & Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
         Volume Shipments in Million Units for the Years 2004
         through 2009                                                       12

         Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Replacement Tires by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
         Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and
         Middle East and Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Volume Shipments in Million Units for the Years 2004
         through 2009                                                       12

      B.Fuel Pumps                                                          13
        Global Scenario                                                     13

         Table 10: World Current & Future Analysis for Automotive
         Fuel Pumps (OEM) by Product Segment - Mechanical Fuel Pumps
         and Electrical Fuel Pumps Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2004
         through 2009                                                       13

        Market Trends                                                       13
         Fuel Pumps Going Electric                                          13
         Mechanical Fuel Pumps Moving Towards Extinction                    14
         Improper Diagnosis - Blessing in Disguise                          14
         Manufacturers Increasing R&D Expenditure                           14
         Suppliers Adhering to ISO Standards                                14
        Key Players                                                         14
      C.Fuel Injectors                                                      14
        Market Overview                                                     14

         Table 11: World Current & Future Analysis for Automotive
         Fuel Injectors by End-Use Segment - OEM & Aftermarket
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
         Thousand Units for Years 2004 through 2009                         15

         Market Trends                                                      15
         Aftermarket Demand to Lead Fuel Injectors Market                   15
         Fuel Injector Performance Increased                                15
         Stringent Emission Norms Drive Fuel Injection System               15
        Key Players                                                         15
      D.Air Bags                                                            15
        Market Overview                                                     15

         Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Automotive Airbags by Product Segment -Front-Impact Driver
         Airbags, Front-Impact Passenger Airbags, Side-Impact
         Airbags and Other Automotive Airbags Independently Analyzed
         by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2004 through
         2009                                                               16

        United States - Single Largest Market                               16
        Trends                                                              16
        Leading Players                                                     17

         Table 13: World Market for Automotive Air Bags (2005):
         Percentage Share Breakdown for Leading Players - Autoliv,
         TRW, Takata/ Petri, Delphi, Toyoda Gosei, Key Safety
         Systems and Others                                                 17

      E.Turbochargers                                                       17
        Snapshots                                                           17

         Table 14: Automotive Turbochargers Market Worldwide: Annual
         Estimates for 2004 through 2009 in Thousand Units                  17

        Trends                                                              18
         Europe and Japan - Current Turbocharger Brigade Leaders            18
         Dominance of State-of-the-art VNTs in Europe                       18
         Asia Pacific - A Potential High Growth Market                      18
         Turbos Gaining Relevance in Small Cars                             18
         Gasoline Engines to Gain Momentum                                  18
        Key Players                                                         18

         Table 15: Leading Players in the Worldwide Turbochargers
         Market for Passenger Car Applications (2006 & 2007) -
         Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Honeywell Turbo
         Technologies, BorgWarner Turbo Systems, IHI Turbo Co.,
         Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Others                  19

      F.Glass                                                               19
        Market Overview                                                     19

         Table 16: Worldwide Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Automotive Glass by Product Segment - Windshield, Body
         Screens and Rear Screen Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Square Meters for Years 2004
         through 2009                                                       20

        Market Trends                                                       20
         A Consolidating Industry                                           20
         Fabricated Automotive Glass - Going Strong                         20
         Innovation on the Rise                                             20
         Integration of Automotive Glass Makers with Vehicle Designers      20
         Tempered Glass Losing Share to Laminated Glass                     21
         Changing Consumer Preference                                       21
        Competitive Factors                                                 21
      G.Shock Absorbers                                                     21
        Market Overview                                                     21

         Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Automotive Shock Absorbers by Geographic Region - US,
         Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
         Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently
         Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years
         2004 through 2009                                                  21

        Factors Driving Market Demand                                       22
         Technological Advancements                                         22
         Dynamics of Distribution/Retailing Industry                        22
         Rationalization of Pricing                                         22
      H.Wiper Systems                                                       22
        Market Overview                                                     22

         Table 18: Automotive Wiper Systems Market Worldwide: Annual
         Sales Estimates for 2003 through 2008 in US$ Million               22

        Trends                                                              23
         Rise in Demand for Quieter, Lighter and Cleaner Windshield
          Systems                                                           23
         Growing Preference for Integrated Systems                          23
         Universal Fit Equipment - Growing Popularity in Aftermarket
          Segment                                                           23
        Leading Players                                                     23

         Table 19: Leading Manufacturers of Complete Wiper Systems
         Worldwide (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
         Sales for Valeo SA, Denso International, Tomkins/Trico
         Products Corp., Robert Bosch Corp., Federal-Mogul, and
         Others                                                             23

        Factors Influencing Market                                          24
      I.Car Rental                                                          24
        Market Overview                                                     24
      J.Gears, Drives & Speed Changers                                      24
        Market Overview                                                     24
      K.Vehicular Lighting                                                  25
        Market Overview                                                     25
        Factors Affecting Global Vehicular Lighting Market                  25
         Automobile Production                                              25
         Costs                                                              25
         Regulatory Issues                                                  25
         Performance                                                        25
         Style                                                              26

  6. R & D Expenditure - A Global Scenario                                  26
      Overview                                                              26
       Intellectual Property                                                26
       Magnetic IP - Different Stages                                       26
       IP Strategy                                                          27
       Venture Capitalists                                                  27

        Table 20: Global Research and Development Expenditure by
        Automotive Industry: Annual Market Estimates for 2003
        through 2008 in Billions of US$                                     27

  7. Telematics Enabled Autos - Global Market Scenario                      27
      Market Trends                                                         27
      Telematics Systems                                                    27
      Bluetooth - The Main Link                                             28
      New Frontiers                                                         28

       Table 21: Global and US Sales of Telematics - Enabled Autos:
       Annual Market Estimates for 2003 through 2008 in Millions of
       Units                                                                28

       Table 22: Worldwide TM-Enabled Automobiles Market (2001,
       2002, 2005 & 2007(*)): Percentage Share of All Autos Sold            29

  8. Mergers And Acquisitions                                               29

  9. Strategic Corporate Developments                                       45

  10. Product Launches                                                      62

  11. A North American Perspective                                          70
      Overview                                                              70
      Role of Materials                                                     70
      Automotive Radiators                                                  71
       Overview                                                             71

        Table 23: North American Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Automotive Radiators by Product Segment -
        Copper/Brass and Aluminum Radiators Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Units for
        Years 2004 through 2009                                             71

       Pricing                                                              72
       Competition                                                          72

  11a.The United States                                                     72
      Overview                                                              72
      Current Scenario                                                      72
      CUVs - The Ongoing Trend                                              73
      What the Players are Doing?                                           73

       Table 24: Leading Players in Car and Truck Market in the US
       (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for General
       Motors, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Nissan and Others             73

       Table 25: Leading Cars Brands in the US (2007): Percentage
       Breakdown of Volume Sales for Camry, Accord, Corolla/Matrix,
       Civic, Impala, Altima, Cobalt, Prius Hybrid, Focus, Pontiac
       G6 and Others                                                        74

       Table 26: Leading Truck Brands in the US (2007): Percentage
       Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ford F Series, Silverado, Ram
       Pickup, Honda CRV, Sierra, Tundra, Caravan, Tacoma, Odyssey,
       RAV4 and Others                                                      74

       Table 27: US Automobile Sales by Type: Annual Estimates for
       2005 through 2008 in Thousand Units for Passenger Cars &
       Commercial Vehicles                                                  74

       Table 28: US Auto Parts Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown
       of Retail Value Sales Ranked by Segment-Hard Parts, Tire
       Sales and Installation, Chemicals and DIY Accessories                75

       Table 29: US Automotive Industry (2005 & 2006): Breakdown of
       Capital Expenditure in Plant and Equipment by Type - Light
       Vehicle Plant (Car Plant and Light Truck Plant) and
       Medium/Heavy Truck Plant (Value in US$ Million)                      75

       Table 30: US Exports of Passenger Vehicles & Light Trucks
       (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Canada,
       Germany, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, UK and Others (Value in US$)          75

       Table 31: US Imports of Passenger Vehicles & Light Trucks
       Imports (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Canada,
       Japan, Mexico, Germany, Korea and Others (Value in US$)              76

       Table 32: US Imports of OEM Auto Parts (2007): Percentage
       Breakdown by Country - Canada, Japan, Mexico, Germany, South
       Korea, and Others (Value in US$)                                     76

       Table 33: US Imports of Automotive Parts (2006): Imports in
       US$ Million by Country - Thailand, India, Philippines,
       Indonesia, and Malaysia                                              76

       Table 34: US Automotive Chemicals Market (2006): Percentage
       Breakdown of Retail Value Sales by Outlet for Automotive
       Stores, Discount Stores, Department Chains and Non-Automotive
       Outlets                                                              77

      Off-Road Specialty Equipment market                                   77
      Motor Vehicle Owner Demographics                                      77

       Table 35: Motor Vehicle Owners by Household Income in
       Jacksonville, Florida, and in Total US: 2004 in Number for
       Under US$20,000, $20,000-$29, 999, $30,000-$39, 999,
       $40,000-$49 and Others                                               77

       Table 36: Number of Persons in the Household with Motor
       Vehicle Ownership in Jacksonville, Florida, and in Total US:
       2004 for One Person, Two Persons, Three Persons, Four
       Persons, Five Persons and Others                                     78

      Overview                                                              78
       A.Off-Road Products                                                  78
         Market Trends                                                      78
         Aftermarket Accessories                                            78
         Market Scenario                                                    79

          Table 37: US Sales of Automotive Off-Road Products by
          Segment: Annual Market Estimates for 2003 through 2008 in
          Millions of US$ for Accessory/Appearance, Performance
          Products, and Suspension/Handling                                 79

          Table 38: US Sales of Automotive Off-Road Products by
          Segment: Percentage Market Share for 2003 and 2008 for
          Accessory/ Appearance, Performance Products, and
          Suspension/Handling                                               79

       B.Engine Treatment                                                   80
         Market Scenario                                                    80

          Table 39: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Engine
          Treatment Products by Chain Type: Annual Market Estimates
          for 2003 Through 2008 in Millions of US$ for Automotive
          Chains, Non-Automotive Chains, Department Store Chains,
          and Discount Store Chains                                         80

         Automotive Engine Treatment products                               80

          Table 40: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Engine
          Treatment Products by Chain Type: Percentage Market Share
          for 2005 and 2008 for Automotive Chains, Non-Automotive
          Chains, Department Store Chains, and Discount Store Chains        80

          Table 41: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Engine
          Treatment Products by Brand: Annual Market Estimates for
          2003 through 2008 in Millions of US$ for National Brands
          and Private Brands                                                81

          Table 42: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Engine
          Treatment Products by Brand: Percentage Market Share for
          2005 and 2008 for National Brands, and Private Brands             81

         Trends and Factors                                                 81
       C.Exhaust Parts                                                      81
         Market Scenario                                                    81

          Table 43: US Aftermarket Sales of Automobile Exhaust Parts
          by Store Chains: Annual Market Estimates for 2003 through
          2008 in Millions of US$ for Automotive Chains and
          Department Store Chains                                           82

          Table 44: US Aftermarket Sales of Automobile Exhaust Parts
          by Store Chains: Percentage Market Share for 2005 and 2008
          for Automotive Chains, and Department Store Chains                82

         Trends and Factors                                                 82
         A Future Perspective                                               82
       D.Engine Filters                                                     82
         Overview                                                           82
         Market Scenario                                                    83

          Table 45: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Engine
          Filters by Chain Stores: Annual Market Estimates for 2003
          through 2008 in Millions of US$ for Automotive Chains,
          Non-Automotive Chains, Department Store Chains, Discount
          Store Chains                                                      83

         Automotive Engine Filters                                          84

          Table 46: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Engine
          Filters by Chain Stores: Percentage Market Share for 2005
          and 2008 for Automotive Chains, Non-Automotive Chains,
          Department Store Chains, and Discount Store Chains                84

          Table 47: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Engine
          Filters by Brand: Annual Market Estimates for 2003 through
          2008 in Millions of US$ for National Brands and Private
          Brands                                                            84

       E.Hood Shields                                                       85
         Overview                                                           85
         Sales Analysis                                                     85

          Table 48: US Aftermarket Sales of Automobile Hood Shields
          by Chain Stores: Annual Market Estimates for 2003 through
          2008 in Millions of US$ for Automotive Chains, Department
          Store Chains, and Discount Store Chains                           85

       F.Brakes & Parts                                                     85
         Trends and Factors                                                 85
         Automobile Brakes and Parts-Sales                                  86

          Table 49: US Aftermarket Sales of Automobile Brakes and
          Parts by Chain Stores: Annual Market Estimates for 2003
          through 2008 in Millions of US$ for Automotive Chains,
          Non-Automotive Chains, Department Store Chains, and
          Discount Store Chains                                             86

          Table 50: US Aftermarket Sales of Automobile Brakes and
          Parts by Brand: Annual Market Estimates for 2003 through
          2008 in Millions of US$ for National Brands and Private
          Brands                                                            86

         A Future Perspective                                               87

          Table 51: North American Market for Electronic Brake
          Systems (2007): Market Shares of Leading Players -
          Continental, Bosch, TRW, Advics and Others                        87

       G.Chassis Repair/Maintenance                                         87
         Overview                                                           87
         Market Scenario                                                    87

          Table 52: US Aftermarket Sales of Automobile Chassis
          Repair/Maintenance Products by Chain Stores: Annual Market
          Estimates for 2003 through 2008 in Millions of US$ for
          Automotive Chains, Department Store Chains, and Discount
          Store Chains                                                      88

          Table 53: US Aftermarket Sales of Automobile Chassis
          Repair/Maintenance Products by Brand: Annual Market
          Estimates for 2003 through 2008in Millions of US$ for
          National Brands and Private Brands                                88

       H.Water Pumps                                                        88
         Overview                                                           88
         Market Scenario                                                    89

          Table 54: US Aftermarket Sales of Automotive Water Pumps
          by Chain Stores: Annual Market Estimates for 2003 through
          2008 in Millions of US$ for Automotive Chains,
          Non-Automotive Chains, Department Store Chains, and
          Discount Store Chains                                             89

         Automobile Parts and Components - A Review                         89

          Table 55: Leading Automotive Parts Suppliers in the US
          (2006-2007): Global Sales Revenues in US$ Million for
          Johnson Controls, Magna International Inc., Delphi Corp.,
          Lear Corp., TRW Automotive, Visteon Corp., Dana Holding
          Corp. and ArvinMeritor Inc.                                       89

         Imports of OEM Auto Parts                                          90
         Gears, Drives & Speed Changers                                     90
          Market Overview                                                   90

  11b.Canada                                                                90
      Overview                                                              90
      Automotive and Automotive Aftermarket Perspective                     90

  12. Japan                                                                 91
      Overview                                                              91
      Japan: An Open Market                                                 91
       Automobile Sales & Production                                        91
      The EXIM Market                                                       91

       Table 56: Japanese Automotive Market (2006): Number of
       Registered Motor Vehicles for Passenger Cars, Trucks,
       Specialized Vehicles, and Buses                                      92

  13. A European Perspective                                                92
      Overview                                                              92
      Current Scenario - Automotive Industry on a Freefall                  92

       Table 57: European Passenger Cars Market (2007 & 2008):
       Percentage Breakdown of Registrations Ranked by Region -
       Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium,
       Netherlands and Others                                               93

      Market for Heavy Trucks Gears Down                                    93
      EU Commission Proposes New Target for Co2 Emissions by 2012           93

       Table 58: European Automotive Market (2006 & 2012): Average
       Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Grams per Kilometer by
       Manufacturer - Volkswagen, PSA, Ford, General Motors,
       Renault, Fiat, Daimler, Toyota, BMW, Nissan, and Porsche             94

       Table 59: European Electronic Brake Systems Market (2007):
       Market Shares of Leading Players - Continental, Bosch and TRW        94

      Eastern Europe - High Potential Market                                94
      Major Regional Markets                                                94
       A.Germany                                                            94
         Overview                                                           94
         Leading Players                                                    95
          German Hybrid Vehicle Market: Commencement of Commercial
           Production of New Hybrid Models by Company - Audi,
            Daimler, Volkswagen,BMW, Opel, and Porsche                      95
       B.United Kingdom                                                     95
         Overview                                                           95
         Impact of High Quality OEM-Parts on the Aftermarket                96
       C.Russia                                                             96
         Constant Demand Enthralls Auto Majors                              96

          Table 60: Russian Automotive Industry (2004-2008): Number
          of Passenger Cars Per 1000 Population                             96

         Automakers Queue Up with Investments                               96
         Younger Customers Drive Demand for Luxury Cars                     97
       D.Switzerland                                                        97

         Table 61: Swiss Passenger Car Market (2003-2007): Number of
         Passenger Vehicle Registrations (In Number)                        97

         Table 62: Swiss Passenger Vehicle Market (2004-2007):
         Imports in Value (In CHF Million) and Volume (In Thousand)         97

       E.Turkey                                                             98

         Table 63: Turkish Motor Vehicle Market (2004-2007):
         Production and Exports in '000                                     98

         Table 64: Turkish Passenger Car Market (2008): Annual
         Production Capacity of Leading Players - Tofas, O.Renault,
         Toyota, Hyundai Assan and Honda (In '000)                          98

         Table 65: Turkish Commercial Vehicles Market (2008): Annual
         Production Capacity of Leading Players - Ford Otosan,
         Hyundai Assan, Karsan, B.M.C., Otoyol, M.Benz Türk, Anadolu
         Isuzu, Temsa, Askam, Otokar and M.A.N. (In Units)                  98

         Auto Parts and Components Market                                   99
          Overview                                                          99
           Seals Market - An Overview                                       99
           Euro-II Norms - An Area of Concern                               99

  14. Asia-Pacific - World's Fastest Growing Market                         99
      Overview                                                              99
       A Combination of Distinctly Different Markets                        99

        Table 66: Passenger Car Market in Asia-Pacific (2005 &
        2009): Number of New Passenger Car Registrations (in '000)          99

       Australia                                                            100
        Overview                                                            100
        Motor Vehicles Market                                               100

         Table 67: Australian Automotive Industry (2006 & 2007):
         Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Type - Passenger,
         SUV (4WD), Light Commercial and Trucks                             100

         Table 68: Australian Automotive Industry (2006 & 2007):
         Volume Sales of Leading Luxury Cars - BMW 3 Series 4 & 6
         cyl, Lexus IS, Mercedes-Benz C Class, BMW 5 Series,
         Mercedes-Benz E Class, Chrysler 300C, Ford Fairlane/LTD,
         Holden Statesman/Caprice, Toyota Tarago, and BMW 3 Series
         Coupe/ Cab (In Units)                                              101

         Table 69: Auto Components Imports in Australia (2006 &
         2007): Percentage Breakdown by Region - North America,
         Japan, ASEAN, Germany, China, Korea, and Others (In Terms
         of Value)                                                          101

         Table 70: Auto Components Exports in Australia (2006 &
         2007): Percentage Breakdown by Region - North America,
         Korea, New Zealand, China, ASEAN, Japan, and Others (In
         Terms of Value)                                                    102

  14a.China                                                                 102
      Overview                                                              102
      Boom in Passenger-Vehicle Sales                                       102
      WTO Entry & Effect on Industry                                        103
      Entry of Foreign Players - A Boon                                     103
      Effect of US Regulations                                              103
      Automotive Engine Market                                              103

       Table 71: Chinese Automotive Industry (2005): Percentage
       Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Leading Players - VW, GM,
       Honda, Hyundai, FAW Xiali, Chery, Nissan, Citroen, Geely and
       Others                                                               103

       Table 72: Chinese Automotive Industry (2002-2005): Imports
       and Exports in US$ Million                                           103

  14b.India                                                                 104
      Overview                                                              104
      Current Scenario                                                      104
       An Insight into Players Moves                                        105

        Table 73: Indian Automotive Market (2008): Production of
        Passenger Vehicles in '000s by Type - Cars and MUVs                 105

        Table 74: Indian Automotive Market (2008): Production of
        Commercial Vehicles in '000s by Type - M & HCVs, and LCVs           105

        Table 75: Indian Passenger Car Market (2006 & 2007):
        Percentage Market Share for Leading Players - Maruti,
        Hyundai, Tata Motors, Honda Siel, GM, Ford, and Others
        (Volume in Units)                                                   106

        Table 76: Leading Domestic Brands in Indian Car Market (2007
        & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Maruti,
        Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota and Others        106

        Table 77: Indian Car Market (2007 & 2008): Leading Car
        Models Ranked by Sales - Maruti Alto, Maruti Swift, Maruti
        Wagon R, Tata Indica, Hyundai I10, Hyundai Santro, Maruti
        Omni, Maruti 800, Mahindra Bolero, and Toyota Innova (In
        Units)                                                              107

        Table 78: Indian Automotive Industry (2003-2007): Exports of
        Cars in '000                                                        107

        Table 79: Automotive Exports in India (2003-2006):
        Percentage Breakdown by Type of Vehicle - Passenger
        Vehicles, Utility Vehicles and Multipurpose Vehicles (In
        terms of Volume)                                                    107

      Auto Component Industry Scenario                                      108

       Table 80: Indian Automotive Industry (2003-2008): Imports and
       Exports of Auto Components (In US$ Million)                          108

       Table 81: Auto Components Exports in India (2006-07):
       Percentage Breakdown Ranked by Region - Europe, North
       America, Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America and Others
       (In Terms of Value)                                                  108

      Dynamics of the Indian Automotive Aftermarket                         108

  14c.Indonesia                                                             109
      Market Snapshots                                                      109
       Overview                                                             109
       Liberalization Policy - After Effects                                109
       Corporate Developments                                               109
      Sales Analysis                                                        109

       Table 82: Indonesian Automobile Market (2004-2009): Annual
       Sales Estimates in Thousands of Units for Passenger Cars and
       Commercial Vehicles                                                  110

      Competitive Scenario                                                  110

       Table 83: Indonesian Auto Parts And Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Axle Sector and Their Production
       Capacity                                                             110

       Table 84: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market (2007): 
       Leading Players in Battery Market                                    110

       Table 85: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Brake System and Their Production
       Capacity                                                             111

       Table 86: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Shock Absorbers and Their
       Production Capacity                                                  111

       Table 87: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Engine Part/ Accessories Market
       and Their Production Capacity                                        111

       Table 88: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Filters Market and Their
       Production Capacity                                                  111

       Table 89: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Body/ Pressed Parts & Components
       Market and Their Production Capacity                                 112

       Table 90: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Electrical Components Market and
       their Production Capacity                                            112

       Table 91: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Electrical Components Market and
       their Production Capacity                                            112

       Table 92: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
       (2007): Leading Players in Plastic parts/Accessories Market
       and their Production Capacity                                        112

  14d.South Korea                                                           113
      Overview                                                              113
      Market Scenario                                                       113
      Outlook                                                               113

  14e.Thailand                                                              113
      Snapshots                                                             113

       Table 93: Automobile Sales in Thailand (2004-2009): Annual
       Sales Estimates in Thousands of Units for Passenger Cars and
       Commercial Vehicles                                                  113

       1-Ton Pick up Trucks & Japanese Vehicles - All Time Favorites        114
      Production Overview                                                   114

       Table 94: Automobile Production in Thailand (2004-2009):
       Annual Sales Estimates in Thousands of Units for Passenger
       Cars and Commercial Vehicles                                         114

  14f.Vietnam                                                               114
      Overview                                                              114

       Table 95: Vietnamese Automotive Market (2006): Breakdown of
       Auto Production by Major Japanese Companies - Vietindo
       Daihatsu Automotive Corporation, Hino Motors Vietnam Ltd.,
       Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd., Isuzu Vietnam Co., Ltd., Vina Star
       Motors Corporation (VSM), Vietnam Suzuki Corporation and
       Toyota Motor Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Volume in Units)                     115

  15. A Latin American Perspective                                          115
      Overview                                                              115
      Europe's Next Auto Destination                                        115

  15a.Argentina                                                             116
      Most Favored Destination for Auto Makers in Latin America             116

  15b.Brazil                                                                116
      Economic Prosperity Drives Automotive Market                          116
      Chinese Cars Delight Brazil                                           116
      Small-Scale Parts Suppliers Not Ready to Expand                       116

  15c.Mexico                                                                117
      Overview                                                              117
      Auto Parts & Accessories                                              117
       OEM Parts Hold the Honors                                            117
       An International Perspective                                         117

  16. Rest of World                                                         118
      South Africa                                                          118
       Market to Decelerate Further in 2008                                 118
       Export Segment to Buck the Trend                                     118
       Manufacturers Upbeat on Exports Prospects                            118
       Outlook                                                              118


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