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New PublicationsThis report analyzes the worldwide markets for Auto Parts and Accessories in Billions of US$. The specific product categories analyzed are Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior & Structural. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 1156 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Arvinmeritor, Inc., Dana Holding Corporation, Delphi Corporation, Denso Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., Lear Corporation, Magna International Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., and Visteon Corp. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Table of Contents
AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES MCP-1008
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Mechanical I-3
Electrical I-3
Electronic I-4
Exterior & Structural I-4
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Current and Future Analysis II-1
Regional Perspective II-1
Product Segment Perspective II-1
2. Market Dynamics II-3
Supplier Industry Structure - Role Shift Results in New
Configuration II-3
A Strategic Insight II-3
Tier-1 Suppliers II-3
Current Scenario II-3
Options II-4
Implications II-4
A Few Examples II-4
Tier-2 and Tier-3 Suppliers II-4
Supplier Transition from Tier-3 to Tier-1 II-5
Growth Strategy II-5
Supplier Recognition - Does Size Matter? II-5
Strategic Options II-6
Expansion Strategies II-6
Increased Modular System Production II-6
Global Expansion II-6
Investment in High-tech / Niche-Components II-6
Focus on Aftermarket II-6
New OEM Contracts Less Exposed to Downturn II-6
Containment Strategies II-6
Lay offs II-6
Cost-Reduction II-7
Divestment of Non-Core Operations II-7
3. Industry Trends II-8
Reconstructing the Value Chain II-8
Evolution of Supply Chain II-9
Outsourcing - Reviving OEMs/Tier I Auto Parts Suppliers Fortune II-10
Asian Countries Gaining Importance II-10
Auto Parts Manufacturers - Exploring New Ways of Expansion II-11
Production Shift II-11
Modernization ushers in "Just in Time" Approach II-11
"Road vs. Rail" the proverbial decision II-12
Alliance: The Buzzword in the Automotive Lighting Market II-13
Intelligent Headlights See Light in Japan and Europe II-13
Bending Light to Offer Drivers a Clear Vision II-13
AFS to Respond to Environment/Driving Conditions II-14
Active Infrared Night Vision Systems to Sell More in US, Japan
and Europe II-14
The Future Beckons II-14
Body Seal Makers in Demand II-15
Consumers Shaping Product Innovation II-16
Hydroforming - "a tough contender to stamping" II-16
Vehicle Weight Reduction - A Major Issue for Automakers II-18
Properties at a glance II-19
Advanced Composites "The Choice of Automakers" II-19
Tailor Welded Blankss II-20
Laser Proves Beneficial II-21
Wins Favor With Automakers II-22
Patch Technology II-23
Aging Fleet of Vehicles II-23
Table 1: Operating Fleet of Vehicles by Select Countries
(1991-2000) - In Thousand Units- Historic Data (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24
Economics of Substitution- Aluminum Vs Steel II-24
The inherent advantages II-25
Table 2: Global Auto Parts Imports (2001 & 2002): Value of
Trade for USA, Canada, Germany, UK, Spain, Mexico, France,
Belgium, Italy, China, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Japan
and Others (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-25
Major Challenges to Aluminum II-25
Potential for Aluminum in Automotive Parts & Accessories II-26
Features of Aluminum Body Structures II-26
Disadvantages of Aluminum Body Structures II-26
Body-in-White Applications II-26
Worldwide Auto Parts Export-Import Scenario- Historic Data II-26
Table 3: Worldwide Auto Parts Exports (2001 & 2002): Value
of Trade for USA, Germany, Japan, France,Canada, Italy,
Spain, Mexico, UK, Belgium, Sweden and Others (In US$
Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27
Table 4: Aluminum in Auto Parts Worldwide (2000) - Breakdown
by Penetration Rate-Historic Data (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-28
4. Industry Issues II-29
Price Givebacks - Cutting into Supplier Margins II-29
Operational Cost Control - Key to Growth II-29
R&D Shift - Proving to be a Double-Edged Sword II-29
Trade Barriers II-29
Quality Becomes Paramount II-29
Generic Auto Parts- A Raging Controversy II-30
5. Market Structure and Competitive Analysis Over the Years II-31
A Highly Fragmented Market II-31
Table 5: Worldwide Leading Auto Parts and Equipment Market
Players (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value for Robert
Bosch GmbH, Delphi Corp., DENSO Corp., Johnson Controls,
Magna International, Lear Corp., Visteon Corp. and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31
Leading Automotive Parts Suppliers in North America II-31
High Growth Sectors II-31
Telematics- The Next Generation Revolution II-31
Table 6: Worldwide Vehicle Telematics Equipment Market
(2001-2006) - Percentage Breakdown for OEM and Aftermarket
by Sales Volume (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-32
Automotive Battery II-32
Battery Market Head Towards New Technology II-33
Table 7: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive
Battery Market (1999, 2001, 2003 & 2005)- Percentage
Breakdown by Sales Volume or Exide, Johnson Controls, Yuasa
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34
Table 8: Leading Players in the North American Automotive
Battery Market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for Johnson Controls, Exide & Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34
Table 9: Leading Players in the European Automotive Battery
Market (2002-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume
for Exide, Johnson Controls, Fiamm, Autosil, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35
Consolidation in the Battery Market - A Major Step II-35
Vehicular Lighting Systems II-36
Leading Players in the Global Automotive Lighting Market II-36
Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive Lighting
Market Ranked by Sales - Valeo Sylvania Ichikoh, Koito
and Hella HG Hueck- Historic Data II-36
Table 10: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive
Lighting Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by
Sales Volume for Valeo Sylvania, Koito, Hella HG,
Automotive Lighting, Stanley, Guide, Visteon, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-38
Table 11: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive
Headlamps Market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by
Sales Volume for Valeo Sylvania, Koito, Hella HG,
Stanley, Automotive Lighting, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39
Table 12: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive
Tail Lamps Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by
Sales Volume for Valeo Sylvania, Koito, Automotive
Lighting, Stanley, Guide, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39
An Overview of North American Lighting Market II-40
Market and their Contenders II-40
Automotive Supercharger II-40
Table 13: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive
Supercharger Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by
Sales Volume for Borg-Warner, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41
Automotive Brakes II-41
Table 14: Leading North American Automotive Brake Material
Makers (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume
for Delphi, Federal Mogul, Akebono, Nissihinbo, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41
Table 15: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Brakes Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, NAPA, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
Automotive Spark Plugs II-43
Table 16: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Spark Plugs market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by
Sales Volume for AC Delco, Autolite, Champion, Bosch, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
Automotive Filters II-44
Table 17: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Filters Market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for NAPA, Wix, AC Delco, Fram, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
Automotive Clutches II-45
Table 18: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Clutch market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for Borg-Warner, Luk, NAPA, Sachs, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
Custom Wheels II-46
Table 19: Custom Wheel Sales in North America (2000 -2005)-
Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Aluminum, Steel,
Wire, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
Automotive Engines II-47
Table 20: Leading School Bus Engine Makers in North America
(1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for
International Engine,Caterpillar, and Cummins (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
Table 21: Leading Class 5-7 Truck Engine Makers in North
America (1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume
for International Engine, Caterpillar, Cummins, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
Automotive Seats II-48
Table 22: Leading Auto Seat Makers Worldwide (2000 -2005)-
Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Lear, Johnson
Controls, Faurecia, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-48
Table 23: Leading Auto Seating Makers in Europe (2000
-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for OEM
in-house, Faurecia, Johnson Controls, Lear, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49
Automotive Instrument Panels II-50
Table 24: Leading Instrument Panel Makers in Europe
(1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Sommer
Allibert, Plastic Omnium, Peguform, Faurecia, Magna, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50
6. Auto Parts and Accessories Industry - An Overview II-51
The Distinct Characteristics of the Auto Parts and Accessories
Industry II-51
The Players II-51
The Competitive Factors II-51
A Strategic Insight II-51
Strategic Analysis of the Auto Parts Industry II-51
Drivers in the Automotive Industry II-51
Effects on the Auto Parts & Accessories industry II-51
Auto Parts & Accessories Strategies II-51
Opportunities in the Emerging Markets for Auto Parts and
Accessories Industry II-52
Economic Benefits of Outsourcing Auto Parts & Accessories II-52
Automotive Factors II-52
Sub-Contractors II-52
The Transformation of Auto Parts & Accessories Supplier II-52
Drivers for New Technology Applications in Auto Parts and
Accessories Industry II-52
Drivers for Alternate Materials in Auto Parts and Accessories
Industry II-53
Drivers for Material Usage in Auto Parts and Accessories
Industry II-53
The Crisis II-53
Industry Downturn Rewrites Supplier Rankings II-53
7. Product Overview II-54
OEM parts II-54
Non-original parts II-54
Accessories II-54
Product Categories II-54
Mechanical II-54
Electrical II-55
Electronic II-55
Exterior and Structural II-55
Overview of Car Parts And Accessories II-55
Auto Part Glossary II-57
Active Suspension II-57
Alloy Wheels II-57
Alternators II-57
Anti-Lock Braking System II-58
Automatic Transmission II-58
Brake, Calipers II-58
Brakes, Disc II-58
Brakes, Drum II-58
Carburetor II-58
Catalytic Converter II-58
Chassis II-58
Clutch II-58
Diesel Engine II-58
Differential Gears II-58
Drive Train II-58
Driveshaft II-59
Electrical System II-59
Engine Control Systems II-59
Exhaust System II-59
Fuel Injection System II-59
Gears II-59
Gearset II-59
Generator II-59
Ignition System II-59
Driving Lights II-59
Fog Lights II-59
8. Technological Breakthroughs/Developments in Recent Past II-60
WIX Filters Announces New HD Air Filter Media Pleating System II-60
GKN Driveline Announces Two Technology Breakthroughs II-60
GKN Driveline Driveshafts Introduces GI-3 II-60
The Antonov Automatic Drive II-61
Toyota Develops Laser-welded Resin Auto Parts II-61
Hypercar Provides Automotive Plastic Composite Parts II-61
Torotrak Unveils Infinitely Variable Transmission Technology II-62
Hydraulics for Cooling Auto Engines II-62
Ford develops new Vehicle Oil Refinery for Reducing Auto
Emission Levels II-62
Nippon Plate Introduces Technology for Auto Parts II-62
Polymer Unveils Laser Welding II-62
GE Plastics Develops Noryl PPX Plastic Alloy II-63
A. Schulman Develops New Injection Moldable Polyolefin Elastomer II-63
NKK Releases High-Tensile Steel Sheet II-63
Ford Unveils Devices offering Improved Safety and Mileage II-63
Dana Rolls Out Auto-leveling Headlights II-63
Delphi Introduces a New Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System II-63
Ford Develops Spray-Formed Tooling II-64
Cryogenics Enhances Life of Auto Parts II-64
9. Product Innovations/Introductions II-65
Meritor WABCO Launches OnGuard II-65
Delphi Unveils Dual-View Navigation II-65
Delphi Launches Electronics Cooling System II-65
Johnson Controls Releases New Seating Solutions II-65
Bosch Launches Rear Lights Program for Aftermarket II-66
Automotive Electronics Develops Maintenance-Free Tire
Pressure Sensors II-66
Johnson Controls Receives U.S. Patent for Innovative Wireless
Connectivity Technology II-66
ArvinMeritor Launches Smart System Product Strategy II-66
ArvinMeritor Introduces Light Weight Sunroof System II-66
ArvinMeritor Launches Advanced Chassis Products II-66
ArvinMeritor Introduces LER II-67
ArvinMeritor Unveils RideSentry II-67
Dana Corporation Launches Driveshaft for Freightliner LLC
Vehicles II-67
Dana Launches SmartWave TPMS II-67
Dana Corporation Launches Latest Drive Axle II-67
Dana Corporation Develops New Drivetrain Systems II-68
Delphi Plans to Launch Multec Electronic Fuel Injection II-68
Delphi Presents Portable Navigation System II-68
Johnson Controls Unveils Innovative Seating for Sport Utility
Vehicles II-68
Ford Motor and Lear Corp Present New Soy Seat Foam II-68
Bosch Delivers New Seat Actuator II-68
Bosch to Introduce Automatic Parking Brake II-69
BMW's New BMW X5 Features Bosch's DWT-B II-69
Bosch Develops In-car Video Cameras II-69
Bosch Develops Cleaner Diesel Engines II-69
ZF Lenksysteme Launches Steering Systems II-69
TRW Introduces Advanced Brake System II-70
TRW Launches Electric Drum-in-Hat (eDIH) Park Brake II-70
TRW Improves TWB Product Portfolio II-70
TRW Introduces New Stability Control System II-70
TRW Presents New Mid-Range Radar Technology II-70
Visteon Designs Fuel Efficient Solution II-71
Visteon Unveils Portable HD Radio Product II-71
Denso Introduces Vehicle Refrigeration Cycle System II-71
Holden Launches New 2007 Rodeo With Turbo Diesel Engine II-71
Johnson Controls Launches Clear Solution Overhead System for
Vehicles II-72
Magellan Launches New Maestro Range of Portable Automobile
Navigation Equipments II-72
Federal-Mogul Unveils New ANCO Contour Profile Wiper Blade II-72
Johnson Controls -Saft Develops Enhanced Batteries II-73
Delphi Corporation Unveils Novel Diesel Engine Oil Condition
Sensor II-73
Magna & Chrysler Jointly Develop New Seating II-73
ArvinMeritor Introduces Meritor High Mobility Independent
Suspension (HMIS) II-74
Cummins, Inc. Launches ComfortGuard APU II-74
ArvinMeritor Releases New Line of Medium-Duty Hydraulic Brake
Components II-74
Cummins Introduces Tier2 QSK38 Engine II-74
Nypro Expands Product Range to Include Auto Parts II-75
Eaton Corporation Releases Tube Benders for its Aeroquip
Performance Range II-75
Eaton Hydraulics Introduces Internal Release for Char-Lynn T
-Brake Series Motor II-75
Eaton Corporation (ETN) To Fabricate Hybrid Electric Power System II-76
Exide Technologies Unveils NASCAR Extreme and Exide Marathon II-76
Federal-Mogul Launches Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Performance
Head Gaskets II-77
Hella Introduces New Luminator Xenon Light for Trucks II-77
International Truck and Engine Launches I-6 Family MaxxForce
Engines II-77
International Truck and Engine Launches New Line of MaxxForce
Diesel Engines II-77
Lear Corp Develops Soybean Oil-based Foam Material for
Automotive Interiors II-78
TRW Automotive Provides New Anti-Lock Braking System II-78
National Wheel End Components Launches Heavy-Duty Trailer
Premium Through-Hardened Roller Bearings II-78
Fel-Pro Launches Solid Core Intake Manifold Gasket Range II-78
TMI Classic Automotive Unveils New Range of Consoles II-79
Three Canadian Companies Launch Booster Seat for Kids II-79
Caterpillar Launches Commercial Marine Engine Cat C32 ACERTTM
(BC) II-79
DENSO Corporation Creates Novel Double-Pipe Internal Heat
Exchanger II-80
Mitsubishi And DENSO Corporation Create FEM for "i" II-80
ADVICS Unveils New Generation ESC and ABS Modulator II-80
ADVICS Develops Electric Parking Brake II-81
Denso Develops Three New High-Performance Parts for Hybrid
Vehicles II-81
Battery-Monitoring Unit II-81
DC-DC Converter II-81
System Main Relay II-81
Faurecia and Citroen Develop Improved Safety Features for
Citroen C6 II-82
ZF Launches Latest Automatic Transmission System II-82
TRW Automotive Unveils New Non-Rotating Motorist Airbag System II-82
Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) Organization Releases
Meritor Premium Quality Brake Drums II-83
Bosch Extends ESPpremium to New Breaking System II-83
Bosch Launches New Starter in HX(F)95 Range for Commercial
Vehicles II-83
Bosch Launches Auxiliary Halogen and Xenon Headlamps for
Trucks and Cars II-83
Bosch Develops HighTec Battery for Starters II-84
CVA Organization Unveils New Meritor Drum Brake Linings II-84
Autoliv Develops New Safety Electronics Technology II-84
TRW's Shanghai Facility Launches New-Generation Automobile
Seat Belt II-84
Automotive Lighting Develops New Intelligent Light System II-85
GKN Driveline Develops New Sealing Concept II-86
Mazda Develops Corn-Based Plastic for Auto Interior Parts II-86
Dana Corporation Reveals Heavy-Duty Gears II-86
Caterpillar Inc. Unveils C175 Diesel Generator Sets II-86
Caterpillar Inc. Upgrades 3600 Series II-86
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. and Mercedes-Benz Develops Intelligent
Light System II-87
Johnson Develops Innovative VibraTech Foam II-87
International Unveils New MaxxForce Brand II-87
Johnson Develops Innovative Seating Concept II-88
Volkswagen Introduces Twincharger II-88
Johnson Controls Launches Advanced Battery Solution II-88
Johnson Controls Introduces New Group 75/25 and Group 35
Batteries II-88
Dana Corporation Unveils New Tridem Drives II-88
Eaton Corporation Launches Fuller UltraShift LHP Transmission II-88
FIAMM Unveils New Cyclop SP Car Battery II-89
Automotive Lighting and Volkswagen Jointly Develops Rear Lamp II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Launches New Diesel Generator with ACERTTM
Technology II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Unveils New Set of Engines II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Launches C6.6 Industrial Engine II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Introduces Marine Propulsion Engine II-89
FRAM Launches the Tough Guard Air Filter II-89
FRAM Team Introduces the New FRAM High Mileage Oil Filter II-90
WIX Filters Launches New Line of HD Radial Lip Seal Air Filters II-90
WIX Filters Launches Power Solution II-90
Johnson Controls Unveils Advanced Battery Solution II-90
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. Introduces LED Ring Module II-91
Hella Introduces Premium Series II-91
Hella Introduces Proven Series with LED Technology II-91
Hella and Stanley Jointly Develops LED Headlamp Model II-91
Hella Introduces Trunk Grip Module II-91
Hella Develops an Advance Infrared Lighting System II-91
Hella Unveils BMW 7 Series II-91
Hella and Volkswagen Jointly Launches LED Headlamp II-91
AISIN Develops First 6-Speed Automatic Transmission II-92
FRAM Launches Two Additional Filter Products II-92
Denso and Toyota Develop Advanced Diesel Injection Engine System II-92
10. Recent Industry Activity II-93
ArvinMeritor Starts Production in Romania II-93
Delphi and Kyklos Enter Purchase Agreement II-93
ArvinMeritor Gains Supply Contract II-93
Denso to Establish New Company in Japan II-93
Denso to Suspend its Alliance with Doowon II-93
Magna Electronics Acquires Allied Transportation Technology II-93
Magna Electronics Acquires Zhangjiagang Suxing Electronics II-94
Magna Steyr Expands Operations in India II-94
Visteon Divests Non-Core Aftermarket Facility II-94
Alter Trading Acquires Doggett Auto II-94
O'Reilly Plans Acquisition of CSK Auto II-94
1-800-Radiator Acquires Tri-US Auto II-94
Varroc Enters JV with Omnium II-95
Reliance Plans Launch of Specialty Stores II-95
Vietnam Plans New Auto-Parts Facility II-95
Amtek Acquires Triplex-Ketlon II-95
ArvinMeritor to Shut Down CVS II-95
Denso to Enter Joint Venture with Yangzhou II-95
Denso to Establish Automotive Semiconductor Facility in Japan II-95
Visteon Establishes Production Facility in Missouri II-96
SAIC Acquires NAC II-96
ArvinMeritor Signs Deal to Sell Emissions Technologies Group II-96
ArvinMeritor Acquires Mascot Truck II-96
ArvinMeritor Plans New CVS Plant in Mexico II-96
LVS Wins Contract from Hyundai II-96
Dana Divests Coupled Products Business II-96
Dana Enters JV with Dongfeng Motor II-97
Dana Sells Fluid Products to Orhan II-97
Dana Sells Engine Parts Business to Mahle II-97
Dana Sells Axle Manufacturing Assets II-97
Delphi Enters JV with BAIC II-97
Delphi Enters Supply Agreement with M&M II-97
Delphi to Open Plant in Romania II-98
Delphi to Divest Brake Plant II-98
Denso to Merge Facilities II-98
Denso-Bosch JV Gains Ground II-98
Denso Establishes New Company in Thailand II-98
Johnson Signs MoU with Ford Motor II-98
Magna Powertrain Enters partnership with RICO II-99
Magna Car Top Systems Expands in North America II-99
Robert Bosch Acquires Holger Christiansen II-99
Bosch Inaugurates ABS Production Line in Brazil II-99
Bosch Acquires Major Stakes in Pacifica Group II-99
TRW Acquires Part of Delphi Corporation's Business II-99
TRW Starts Production Facility in Slovakia II-99
TRW Supplies Braking Systems for Mazda II-100
TRW Opens Plant in Slovakia II-100
TRW Automotive Supplies Safety Systems for SAIC Roewe Model II-100
Visteon Signs MoU for Divestment of Swansea Operations II-100
Visteon Sells VPCSI II-100
Visteon and SSVP II Ink Divestment Agreement II-100
Lear Bags BRP Contract II-100
Continental Expands Operations, Acquires Siemens II-101
Avtec Proposes to Set up New Factory II-101
Mathson to Set up Auto Parts Plant II-101
3M Acquires Bondo Corp II-101
Marubeni Acquires Prime Automotive II-101
PAG Enters Partnership with DPSS II-101
Eastman Industries Enters into Indian Auto Accessories Business II-102
Uni-Select Acquires Parts Holding LLC II-102
Jinzhou Wanyou Signs Supply Agreement with European Auto
Parts Producer II-102
SEL Enters JV in China, Aims for Expansion II-102
Sintex Acquires Auto Parts Division of Bright Brothers II-102
Chery to Enter Joint Venture with Magneti Marelli II-102
M&M Auto to Expand Worldwide II-103
Banyan Acquires AJ Prindle II-103
Uni-Select Acquires Consumer Auto Parts Inc. II-103
MMK Acquires Major Stakes in Intercos-IV II-103
Minda Signs JV with Furukawa II-103
Okabe to Acquire Aquila II-103
Nito Seiki Enters UK Market II-104
Nemak Acquires Plants from TK Aluminum II-104
Monomoy Capital Acquires Alco Division II-104
Oliver Acquires United Auto II-104
Lithia Motors Acquires Peterson Units II-104
Uni-Sélect Acquires Consumer Auto II-104
Autoline Acquires Detroit Engineering II-104
Neapco Pockets ACH II-105
Dispatch Auto Parts Divests II-105
TRW to Expand Integrated Safety Systems II-105
Caterpillar Acquires Remy International Subsidiaries II-105
Marathon Asset Management LLC Buys CONTECH II-105
Sun Capital Investment Firm Incorporates TI Automotive's
Industrial Group II-106
Sensata Acquires First Technology Automotive & Special
Products From Honeywell II-106
Hella Purchases Enko Automotive II-106
ONEX Acquires Tube City IMS II-106
Flex-N-Gate Acquires Collins & Aikman's Evart Plant II-106
Belron S.A. Incorporates Safelite Group II-107
Delphi Inks An Agreement With Harco To Shed Brake Hose Business II-107
Siemens VDO Acquires Electric Drive Business of Ballard Power
Systems II-107
Linamar Corp Fully Acquires Hungarian Unit II-107
Continental Expresses Interest In Acquiring Siemens VDO
Automotive II-107
MAHLE Acquires Air Intake Module & Air Filtration Business
From Siemens II-108
M&M Acquires 90.47% Share In Schoneweiss II-108
Atlas Copco Of Sweden Acquires Rodcraft Of Germany II-108
I.D. Systems Signs Agreement With C&D Technologies II-108
Accuride Signs Supply Agreement With NABI II-109
Toyota Motor Sales Extends Agreement With XM Satellite Radio II-109
ZAP Signs Distribution Agreement With Eco Tech A/S II-109
Navistar and Ford Agree To Resolve Dispute II-109
Nippon Express Signs Agreement With DongFeng Motor II-109
Tokai Signs Settlement Agreement With Ashimori II-110
Kyonggi Signs MOU With DENSO II-110
BMW Partners Mobileye And Siemens VDO for Lane Departure
Warning System II-110
SORL Enters Into Sales Pact With Tata Motors II-110
Tianjin FAW Signs Agreement For Supply of Powertrains II-111
Delphi Signs Agreement With Chery To Supply Auto-Safety
Components II-111
Caparo Signs MoU With Tamil Nadu Government II-111
Air Temp Signs Contract With Milsco II-111
U.S. Communities Declares New Contract for Automobile
Accessories And Parts II-111
Bosch Collaborates With VARTA For Development of Electronic
Battery Sensor II-112
International Truck And Engine Corporation Announces Joint
Venture With Monaco Coach II-112
IHI Forms JV With ZIL To Produce Large Car-Parts in Russia II-112
Avtocomponent Of Russia And Ficosa Of Spain In A JV II-112
NSK-ABC Bearings, JV of NSK and ABC II-113
O`Reilly Auto Parts Establishes New Auto Parts Facility At Daphne II-113
TWB To Build New Auto Parts Plant in Autauga County II-113
UPAP Opens New Outlet In Carthage II-113
APR LLC Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Opelika Facility II-114
Honda Subsidiary In China Commences Operations II-114
Behr India Starts New Automotive Components Plant in Maharashtra II-114
Takata Intends To Invest In Auto Safety Equipment II-114
Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing Starts Operations At Nanhai
Facility In China II-114
BorgWarner To Close Indiana Plant II-115
Delphi Closes Auto Parts Plant in Spain II-115
Hayes Lemmerz Divests Montague Plant to Diversified Machine II-115
Cypress Sells Automotive Image Sensor Business to Sensata II-115
Ford Announces Sale Of Automobile Protection Corporation II-115
Thomson Sells Consumer Electronics Accessories Business to
Audiovox II-116
Balda Divests Auto Parts Units to Hanse II-116
Hayes Sells Suspension Facilities in Bristol and Montague II-116
Eaton Buys Diesel Fuel Technology Resources from Catalytica II-116
Transamerican Auto Parts Purchases four Wheel Drive Hardware II-116
General Parts Acquires Bradshaw Auto Parts II-117
Cooper-Standard Acquires Auto Fluid Handling Systems II-117
Littelfuse Acquires Catalina Performance Accessories II-117
Shah Capital Partners Acquires Thales Navigation II-117
Audax Group Acquires AAMP II-117
Atlantis Acquires Eagle Automotive Group II-117
Drew Industries Acquires Happijac Company II-118
Asahi Takes Over Metaldyne to Boost Auto Parts Business II-118
Trelleborg Buys Kawneer Rubber & Plastics II-118
Illinois Tool Works Acquires Ark-Les Corp II-118
US Energy Initiatives Corp Takes Over AEC II-118
Trim-Lok Buys Assets of Spartan Plastics Canada II-118
Illinois Tool Works Acquires BAL II-119
SabreTech Takes Over C-Plastics Corp II-119
Audax Group LP Acquires Several Ventures II-119
Steel Technologies Acquires Kasle Steel for US$49 Million II-119
Formtech Industries LLC Takes Over Forging Operations of
Metaldyne II-119
Draka Holding Acquires International Wire Group's Business and
Assets II-119
Resilience Capital Takes Over Steel Parts Corp II-120
Bain Capital Acquires Controls and Sensors Business of Texas
Instruments II-120
Drivesol Worldwide Acquires Assets and Business of Timken Co
Automotive Steering II-120
Continental Structural Plastics Buys Out Thyssenkrupp Budd's
Plastic Material Production and Molding Business II-120
Plastic Trim Takes Over Unibond II-120
International Auto Components Group Acquires Collins & Aikman
Corp's Assets And Business II-120
Patriarch Partners Takes Over Assets and Operations of Jacob
Industries` Stamping Division II-121
Champion Parts Purchases Assets and Business of TAP Holdings'
Tomco Auto Products II-121
Private Investor Buys Assets and Business of Standard Motor
Products' European Temperature Control Division II-121
Industrial Opportunity Partners Purchases Assets and Business
of Center Manufacturing II-121
Audax Group LP Acquires Silent Preferred Partners II-121
Engro Innovative Automation Acquires Stake in Advanced Automation II-121
Eurotech Acquires Stake in Kairos Autonomi II-122
Technology Integration Group Acquires Odyne II-122
Martinrea Acquires Assets of ThyssenKrupp Budd II-122
Noble International Acquires Pullman Industries II-122
Wabtec Acquires Schaefer Equipment II-122
Mitsubishi Acquires Stake in Hephaestus Holdings II-122
American Racing Equipment Acquires Weld Wheel Industries II-122
Plasan Sasa Acquires the Automotive Components Business of
Vermont II-123
PROFormance Technologies Acquires the Engine Business of
Aftermarket Technology II-123
TRW Automotive Acquires Dana Emerson II-123
GKN Acquires Rockford Powertrain II-123
Hephaestus Holdings Acquires Impact Forge II-123
Pidilite Acquires Cyclo Industries II-123
Directed Electronics Acquires Astroflex's Assets & Operations II-123
Pro-Motion Distributing Holdings Acquires Pro-Motion Distributing II-124
Continental AG Acquires the Automotive Electronics Business of
Motorola II-124
Lippert Components Acquires Happijac II-124
Sports Resorts Acquisition Corp. Acquires Sports Resorts
International II-124
Brazos Private Equity Partners Acquires Fuel Systems II-124
LLR Partners and New York Life Capital Partners Acquire
Reading Group II-124
LKQ Corp. Acquires Transwheel II-124
Hampton Products International Acquires Keeper Corp. II-125
HIG Capital Management Acquires HFI II-125
Monomoy Capital Partners Acquires Rossborough Supply II-125
Valeo SA Acquires the Climate Control Business of Automotive
Components II-125
Flex-N-Gate Purchases New Plant in Milan II-125
Uni-Select Agrees Buys Assets of Auto Craft II-125
Uni-Select Acquires Six Auto Parts Distributing Companies II-125
Martinrea Acquires 13 Auto Parts Plants from ThyssenKrupp II-126
International Automotive Components Acquires Mitsuboshi Belting II-126
Wagon Acquires Oxford Automotive Europe II-126
Voestalpine Acquires Majority Stakes in Three Auto Parts Firms II-126
HANNOVER Finanz Acquires Dura Automotive System II-127
BASF Acquires Engelhard II-127
Continental Obtains Sensor Module Business from VTI II-127
Ross Acquires Mitsuboshi Belting Kaseihin Co Ltd. & BST Safety
Textiles GmbH II-127
Freudenberg NOK Buys Out Assets and Business of Flexible Circuits II-127
Petrol Automotive Holdings Acquires Avon Automotive II-128
Private Investment Group Acquires Automotive Insulations II-128
Siemens Acquires 51% Shares of AVTEL II-128
Commercial Vehicle Group Acquires CIEB Kahovec Spol Sro II-128
International Auto Components Group Takes Over Assets &
Business of European Interior Systems II-128
Automotive Safety Components International Acquires Parat Ro II-128
RHJ International Acquires Metaldyne II-129
Huaxiang Group Acquires Lawrence Automotive Interiors II-129
GKN Acquires Liuzhou Steel Rim Factory II-129
Huaxiang Group Takes Over Subsidiary of Lawrence Automotive
Interiors II-129
RSB Acquires Miller Brothers II-129
Federal-Mogul Buys Additional Stake in Goetze India II-130
Dana Acquires Complete Ownership Of Core Mexican Operations II-130
Gill Industries Signs Agreement to Add JCI Eansa SA De CV II-130
Control Instruments Acquires Gabriel South Africa II-130
TBK Acquires Assets Surrounding Fukushima Plant II-131
Lite-On Technology Acquires Stark Technology II-131
Martinrea Acquires Depco II-131
Schefenacker Acquires Engelmann II-131
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. TakesOver
Regency Conversions, Inc. II-131
Platinum Equity Takes Over Business of NRG Motorsports Inc. II-131
Amtek India Acquires Sigma II-132
Amtek Acquires Two Group Companies II-132
Magna Powertrain Merges Its Two Units II-132
Holland Group Merges Operations With Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik II-132
Mitsuba Merges Subsidiary JIDOSHA Under Own Entity II-132
Koyo Seiko And Toyoda Machine Merge II-133
Dana And Getrag Gmbh & Cie Kg Join Hands II-133
Lear Corporation Enters Into Agreement With WL Ross And
Franklin Mutual Advisers II-133
Lear Corporation Enters Into Agreement With WL Ross And
Franklin Mutual Advisers II-133
Koyo Tis Up With Nakatetsu II-134
ArvinMeritor And Pyeong Hwa Automotive Set Up a Joint Venture
for Kia Motor II-134
Delphi Forms JV With Chinese Firm to Build Motor Parts Plant II-134
TRW Partners With FAWER To Launch Joint Venture Automobile
Steering Facility In China II-134
Cummins And Tata Motors Ink Agreement II-134
Juken Technology And Uniproducts Form Auto Parts JV II-135
Auto Parts Manufacturers In Taiwan form R&D Alliance II-135
Magna Electronics Enters Into Partnership With Mobileye II-135
Three Auto Parts Suppliers Enter into Partnership II-135
Exide Technologies and Ford Motor Company Join Hands II-136
Navistar International Corporation and Mahindra & Mahindra
Join Hands II-136
Cummins and KAMAZ Sign a Joint Venture Agreement II-136
Tachi-S and Lear Form Third Joint Venture II-136
Aisin Seiki Plans New Auto Parts Plant in Stockton II-137
1-800 Radiator Expands Distribution to Austin II-137
Denso Expands Tennessee Plant Operations II-137
Toyoda Gosei Establishes a New Interior & Exterior Parts Plant
in Aichi Prefecture II-137
DENSO Sets Up R&D Center in Germany II-137
Brose Group Opens Auto Parts Factory in China II-137
Faurecia Establishes New Auto Parts Plant in Poland II-138
Autoliv Expands Operations in Turkey II-138
Continental's New Brake Plant To Supply Brake Calipers II-138
Denso Sets Up A New Instrument Clusters Manufacturing Company
In China II-138
SBR Auto Components Establishes Aluminum Casting Facility II-139
Cobra International Enters Auto Parts Market in Thailand II-139
Hanwha Chemical Begins Auto Parts Production II-139
Eaton Sets Up Vehicle Solutions Business Unit II-139
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. Establishes Development Division II-140
Anand Expands their Auto Parts Unit II-140
Ford Motor Picks Up Exide For Original-Equipment Batteries II-140
First Caterpillar Engine With ACERT Technology Obtains 2007
EPA Certification II-140
Delphi Offloads Its Battery Manufacturing Plant to Johnson
Controls II-140
Hayes Lemmerz Divests Auto Components Subsidiary to Whitebox
Advisors II-140
Ford Sells Auto Parts Plants from Mexico and Michigan II-141
Valeo Sells Electrical Business Activity To Japan's NIDEC II-141
Delphi Restructures II-141
Cerberus Acquires Automotive Plastic Parts Company Peguform II-141
TI Automotive Wins Multi-million Dollar Contracts for Fuel
Tank Systems II-141
Johnson Controls Sells Engine Electronics Business to Valeo II-142
VB Autobatterie GmbH & Co. Takes Over European Business of
Delphi Battery II-142
Hitachi Automotive Inc. and Tokico Inc. Jointly Moves
Operations to Compton II-142
The US Suppliers Outsource Contracts to Thai Companies II-142
Hyundai Motor Co. and Siemens Join Hands II-142
CSK Auto Corp. Takes Over Murray's Inc. II-142
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Acquires Transamerican Auto Parts II-143
Advance Auto Parts Inc. Takes Over Autopart International Inc. II-143
Advance Auto Parts Inc. Takes Over Lappen Auto Supply Co. II-143
LKQ Corporation Takes Over A-Reliable Auto Parts II-143
Uni-Select Acquires Various Companies II-143
Quantum Takes Over Empire Coach Enterprises' Majority Interest II-143
LKQ Corporation Acquires Advanced Auto Recycling Inc II-144
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. Enters into an Agreement with
International Customers II-144
Johnson Controls Sells their Subsidiary II-144
APM Automotive Holdings Berhad Sets up Automotive Plant II-144
Faurecia Signs Contract with Chrysler Group II-145
DENSO and Hanshin Electric Collaborate to Produce Ignition Coils II-145
Faurecia Signs Agreement with Kwand Jin Sang Gong II-145
Faurecia Opens a Multi-Module Plant II-145
WL Ross & Co. and Lear Form Partnership II-145
Navistar's Subsidiary Agrees to Acquire Diesel Engine Company II-146
Sona Koyo Opens EoU Facility II-146
EL Forge Acquires SFL II-146
TACO Acquires Wundsch Weidinger II-146
UCAL Completes AMTEC Precision Acquisition II-147
Aisin and Toyota Establish Automotive Seat Parts Manufacturing
Company II-147
Johnson Acquires York II-147
Magna Makes Three Subsidiaries Private II-147
Denso Establishes New Plant in China II-148
Harman Bags Contract from Audi and Chrysler II-148
Kongsberg Acquires Milan Seating Systems II-148
Amtek Auto Acquires 85% Stake in GWK II-148
AISIN Establishes New Company II-148
Aisin Establishes Operations in Turkey II-149
Tokai Rika Completes car electric switch plant II-149
Nokian Tyres Commences Winter Tires Production II-149
Motherson Sumi Acquires G&S II-149
ArvinMeritor Bags New Contract for Steel Wheels II-149
Lear Acquires GHW II-150
Aapico Purchases Stake in Chinese Company II-150
Uni-Select Buys Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor II-150
PartSource Acquires Diamond Auto Parts II-150
Mainis Joint Venture Manufactures Auto Parts II-150
Aisin Seiki Co. Establishes Joint Venture Company II-150
Dana Divests Replacement Products Unit II-150
ArvinMeritor Sells Coil Coating Business II-151
Cooper Sells Auto-Parts Business II-151
Yutaka Technical Research Establishes Wholly Owned Subsidiary
in China II-151
DENSO Corporation Forms New Marketing Firm II-151
MMC Establish Auto Parts Unit in Shanghai II-151
Toyoda Gosei Establishes Subsidiary in China II-151
Eaton Builds Plant in the Polish City II-151
Caparo Group Starts Automobile Parts Manufacturing Plant II-151
APM Granted License to Make Automotive Suspension Parts II-151
Denso Corporation Forays into Vietnam II-152
Hyundai Mobis Establishes Transmission Manufacturing Plant in
China II-152
11. Focus on Select Players II-153
ArvinMeritor, Inc. (USA) II-153
Dana Holding Corporation. (USA) II-153
Delphi Corporation. (USA) II-153
Denso Corporation (Japan) II-154
Johnson Controls, Inc. (USA) II-155
Lear Corporation (USA) II-155
Magna International Inc. (Canada) II-156
Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany) II-156
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (USA) II-157
Visteon Corporation (USA) II-157
12. Global Market Perspective II-158
Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-158
Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-159
Table 27: World Historic Review for Auto Parts and Accessories
by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-160
Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-161
Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Mechanical Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic
Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan),Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-162
Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Mechanical Auto
Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-163
Table 31: World Historic Review for Mechanical Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-164
Table 32: World 15-Year Perspective for Mechanical Auto Parts
and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-165
Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Electrical Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/
Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years
2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-166
Table 34: World Long-term Projections for Electrical Auto
Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-167
Table 35: World Historic Review for Electrical Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US,Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-168
Table 36: World 15-Year Perspective for Electrical Auto Parts
and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-169
Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Electronic Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic
Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-170
Table 38: World Long-term Projections for Electronic Auto
Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-171
Table 39: World Historic Review for Electronic Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-172
Table 40: World 15-Year Perspective for Electronic Auto Parts
and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-173
Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Exterior and Structural Auto Parts and Accessories by
Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-174
Table 42: World Long-term Projections for Exterior and
Structural Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/
Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-175
Table 43: World Historic Review for Exterior and Structural
Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-176
Table 44: World 15-Year Perspective for Exterior and
Structural Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic
Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets for Years1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-177
III. MARKET
1. The United States III-1
A. Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Competitive Analysis III-1
Leading US Auto Parts Suppliers III-1
Table 45: Leading Automotive Parts Suppliers in the US
(2006-2007): Ranked by Global Sales Johnson Controls,
Magna International Inc., Delphi Corp., Lear Corp., TRW
Automotive, Visteon Corp., Dana Holding Corp. and
ArvinMeritor Inc.* (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Demand Drivers in the Auto Parts and Accessories Industry III-2
The e-commerce Revolution III-2
Government Controls on Automobile Emissions III-2
Trends III-3
Automakers Hive Off Parts Subsidiaries III-3
Industry Consolidation III-3
Pricing Pressures- A Fact of Life III-3
Guided by Technology III-3
Women - 'Target Customers' for Auto Parts Stores III-3
Customer Service Reigns Supreme III-4
Additives- the Harbinger of Performance III-4
Automobile Leasing on Decline III-4
Declining Automobile Sales - A Cause of Concern III-5
The Fashionable Accents III-6
Automakers Eye Aftermarket Accessories Sector III-6
Electronics Auto Parts - Fastest Growing Aftermarket Segment III-7
Issues III-7
Steel becomes Dearer III-7
Shortage of Skilled Labor - Haunting Auto Parts Manufacturers III-7
Auto Parts Manufacturers Facing Insolvency III-7
Counterfeit and Gray Market - Undermining Genuine Parts'
Brand Value III-8
A Peek into Auto Parts and Accessories Industry Over the Years III-8
Competitive Landscape III-8
Table 46: US Auto Parts Market (2006): Percentage
Breakdown of Retail Value Sales Ranked by Segment-Hard
Parts, Tire Sales and Installation, Chemicals and DIY
Accessories (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
Leading Auto Parts Retailers III-9
Table 47: Leading Auto Parts Retailers in the US (2004):
Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for AutoZone, Advance
Auto Parts, CSK Auto, O'Reilly, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Auto Aftermarket Products - A Major Market III-9
Table 48: North American Professional Auto Aftermarket
(2000-2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales By Type-
Garages and Service Stations, Automobile Dealerships,
Specialists and Others III-9
Aftermarket Suppliers - Hoping to Cash-in on an Aging Fleet III-10
US Auto Parts Suppliers - An International Perspective III-10
US Suppliers Bank on NAFTA III-10
Auto Parts and Accessories Aftermarket III-10
Motor Vehicle Aftermarket Segments III-10
Automotive Segment III-10
Heavy Duty Segment III-11
Paint Body and Equipment Segment III-11
Tool and Equipment Segment III-11
Trim Segment III-11
Table 49: Motor Vehicle Aftermarket in the US
(2001-2006E) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for
Automotive, Heavy Duty, Paint and Body Equipment, Tool
and Equipment, and Trim (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-11
High Growth Sectors III-11
Brake Systems Parts III-11
Leading Brake Material Makers III-12
Table 50: Leading North American Automotive Brake Material
Makers (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume
for Delphi, Federal Mogul, Akebono, Nissihinbo, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Leading Brands III-13
Table 51: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Brakes Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, NAPA, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13
Table 52: Brakes Aftermarket by Type of Retail Chain in
the US (2001-2004)- Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales
for Automotive Chains, Non-Automotive Chains, Department
Store Chains, and Discount Store Chains (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
Table 53: Brakes Aftermarket by Type of Brands in the US
(2001-2004)- Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for
National Brands and Private Brands (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14
Table 54: Brake System Parts Aftermarket in the US
(1999-2006)- Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for
Friction Parts, Hydraulic Parts, and Drums and Rotors)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
Table 55: Friction Parts Aftermarket in the US
(1999-2006E)- Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Pads
and Shoes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
Table 56: Hydraulic Parts Aftermarket in the US
(1999-2006E)- Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for
Master Cylinders, Wheel Cylinders, and Calipers) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
Table 57: Hydraulic Parts Aftermarket in North America
(2001-2010) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenues (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
Table 58: Calipers Aftermarket in the US (1999 - 2006E)-
Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Bare, Semi-Loaded,
and Fully-Loaded (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
Table 59: Brake Drum and Rotor Aftermarket in the US
(1999-2006E)- Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for
Drums and Rotors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
Demand Drivers in the US Brake Parts Aftermarket III-19
Factors Limiting Growth in the US Brake Parts Aftermarket III-19
Challenging Factors in the US Brake Parts Aftermarket
(2003-2010) III-20
Impact of Market Drivers on the US Brake Parts
Aftermarket (2003-2010) III-20
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Brake Parts
Aftermarket (2003-2010) III-20
Demographics of Brakes Aftermarket III-21
Do-It-Yourself Market III-21
Do-It-Yourself Market in the US by Region (2000) III-21
DIY Market by Occupation III-21
DIY Market by Age III-22
DIY Market by Gender III-22
Distribution Channel of US Brakes Aftermarket III-22
Automotive Gauge Aftermarket III-23
Challenging Factors in the US Automotive Gauge Aftermarket
(2003-2010) III-23
Impact of Market Drivers on the US Automotive Gauge
Aftermarket (2003-2010) III-23
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Automotive Gauge
Aftermarket (2003-2010) III-23
Distribution Channels of Automotive Gauge III-24
Automotive Water Pump Aftermarket III-24
Table 60: US Recent Past, Current & Future After Analysis
for Automotive Water Pumps with Annual Retail Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
Ride Control Equipment Aftermarket III-25
Competitive Scenario in the Ride Control Equipment Market III-25
Various Challenging Factors in the US Ride Control
Equipment Aftermarket (2003-2010) III-25
Impact of Market Drivers on the US Ride Control Equipment
Aftermarket (2003-2010) III-25
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Ride Control
Equipment Aftermarket (2003-2010) III-26
Strut Aftermarket III-26
Impact of Market Drivers on the US Strut Aftermarket
(2003-2010) III-26
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Strut Aftermarket
(2003-2010) III-26
Automotive Battery III-27
Table 61: Leading Players in the North American Automotive
Battery Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for Johnson Controls, Exide and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Automotive Spark Plugs III-28
Table 62: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Spark Plugs Market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by
Sales Volume for AC Delco, Autolite, Champion, Bosch, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Automotive Filters III-29
Table 63: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Filters Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for NAPA, Wix, AC Delco, Fram, and Others(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
Automotive Clutches III-30
Table 64: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive
Clutches Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by
Sales Volume for Borg-Warner, Luk, NAPA, Sachs, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
Custom Wheels III-31
Table 65: Custom Wheel Sales in North America (2000-2005)-
Percentage Breakdown of Material by Sales Volume for
Aluminum, Steel, Wire, and Others(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-31
Automotive Engines III-31
Table 66: Leading School Bus Engine Makers in North
America (1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume
for International Engine, Caterpillar, and Cummins
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31
Table 67: Leading Class 5-7 Truck Engine Makers in North
America (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume
for International Engine, Caterpillar, Cummins, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
Automotive Battery Chargers III-32
US Trade Dynamics with China III-32
Table 68: US and China Auto Parts Trade (2000-2005) in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34
Exports Scenario III-34
Table 69: US Auto Parts Exports (2003 - 2005) to
Asia-Pacific Countries - Japan, Australia, China, Korea,
Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
India, Indonesia, and Malaysia (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Table 70: US Auto Parts Exports (2003 - 2005) to European
Countries - Germany, UK, Austria, France, Netherlands,
Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Hungary, Russia, and Poland
(In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 71: US Auto Parts Exports (2003 - 2005) to Latin
American Countries - Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Chile,
Colombia, and Peru (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 72: US Auto Parts Exports (2003 - 2005) to NAFTA
Countries - Canada and Mexico (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37
Table 73: US Auto Parts Exports (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Export Values by Body, Engine, Chassis,
Drivetrain, Interior, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-37
Imports Scenario III-37
Table 74: US Auto Parts Imports (2003 - 2005) from
Asia-Pacific Countries - Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan,
Thailand, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong (In US$ Million)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
Table 75: US Auto Parts Imports (2003 - 2005) from
European Countries - Germany, France, United Kingdom,
Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary,
Belgium, Poland, and Netherlands (In US$ Million)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
Table 76: US Auto Parts Imports (2003 - 2005) from Latin
American Countries - Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile
and Colombia (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-39
Table 77: US Auto Parts Imports (2003 - 2005) from NAFTA
Countries - Mexico and Canada (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
Table 78: US Auto Parts Imports (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Import Values by Engine, Chassis, Body,
Drivetrain, Interior, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-40
Automotive Parts and Accessories Industry - An Introduction
and Overview III-40
Major Business Segments III-41
Industry Variables III-42
Vehicle Durability III-42
Table 79: Durability of Vehicles in the US (1990- 2010) -
In Billion Miles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
Vehicle Mix III-42
Table 80: Age Structure of Vehicles in the US (1990 Vs
2000)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume- Historic
Data (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
Scrappage Rates III-43
Table 81: Vehicles on the US Road (1990 Vs 2000)-
Percentage Breakdown by Scrappage Rate- Historic Data
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
Channel Penetration III-43
Channel Penetration by Vehicle Age in the US III-44
Technology III-44
Impact of Technology on Auto Parts and Accessories
Aftermarket III-44
Government Regulations III-44
Impact of Government Regulations on Auto Parts and
Accessories Aftermarket III-44
Lower Auto Sales Hits Parts Industry III-44
The 90's: An Eventful Decade III-45
Japanese Threat Whips Up Restructuring Mania III-45
Cost Reduction Shifts the Gear of Operations III-45
Globalization - "The Survival Mantra" III-46
NAFTA Rekindles Sagging Fortunes III-46
A Glance at Employee Productivity in Auto Parts Industry in
90's III-46
Table 82: Output Per Hour In Selected Auto Industries-
1990 vs. 1998 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Do-It-Yourself Market III-47
Table 83: Do-It-Yourself Market for Auto Parts &
Accessories in the US (1991-2000) - Sales Volume by
Segment in US$ Million- Historic Review (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) Gaining Market III-48
Product Introductions/Innovations III-48
Technological Breakthroughs/Developments III-62
Strategic Corporate Developments III-63
Key Players III-92
B. Market Analytics III-95
Table 84: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-95
Table 85: US Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-96
Table 86: US Historic Review for Auto Parts and Accessories
by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-96
Table 87: US 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97
2. Canada III-98
A. Market Analysis III-98
Current and Future Analysis III-98
Automotive Parts and Accessories Industry - An Overview III-98
A Prelude to Automobile Industry III-98
Size of Firms in the Auto Parts and Accessories Industry III-100
Research and Development III-100
"Transportation"- Vital Link in the Supply Chain III-100
Drivers of Change III-101
Ontario - Automotive Powerhouse of North America III-101
Canadian Aftermarket Auto Parts and Accessories-Past
Perspective III-102
Table 88: Canadian Aftermarket Auto Parts (2004):
Percentage Breakdown of Imports By Region-USA, Mexico,
Japan, Europe and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-102
Table 89: Canadian Auto Parts (2000-2004): Exports In US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-103
Product Innovations/Introductions III-103
Startegic Corporate Developments III-104
Magna International Inc.- A Key Player III-106
B. Market Analytics III-107
Table 90: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-107
Table 91: Canadian Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-107
Table 92: Canadian Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-108
Table 93: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-108
3. Japan III-109
A. Market Analysis III-109
Current and Future Analysis III-109
RVA Boosts Market III-109
Trends III-109
China - High Growth Market III-109
Rationalization of Production System III-110
Module based Production System III-110
Premium Placed on Quality III-110
Informed Shopping on the Rise III-110
Market Integration - The Bridge Between 'Us and Them' III-111
Japanese Auto Industry - Changing from Local to Global III-111
Issue III-111
Demand for Independent Auto Garages III-111
Parts Supplier Industry - An Overview III-112
An Open Market III-112
The Distribution Channel III-112
Genuine Parts III-112
Recommended Parts III-112
Imported Parts III-112
Foreign Investment - Providing Significant Face-lift III-113
Major Growth Drivers III-113
Average Vehicle Life Cycle III-113
Average Vehicle Mileage III-113
Quality of Vehicle III-113
Changing Market Scenario III-113
Competitive Analysis-A Peek into the Past III-114
Table 94: Leading Auto Parts Manufacturers in Japan (2005):
Ranked by Sales Revenues- Denso, Bridgestone, Aisin Seiki,
Yazaki, Calsonic, and Koyo Seiko III-115
Japanese Auto Parts and Accessories Market- Parts and
Components Produced by Leading Players III-115
Imports & Exports Market III-118
Table 95: Japanese Auto Parts Imports and Exports from
2002-2004 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-118
Table 96: Japanese Auto Part Imports (2003) Percentage
Breakdown by Value of Trade for United States, Germany,
South Korea, France, United Kingdom and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-118
Product Introductions/Innovations III-118 Startegic
Corporate Developments III-121
Denso Corporation - A Key Player III-123
B. Market Analytics III-125
Table 97: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior an1d
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-125
Table 98: Japanese Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-126
Table 99: Japanese Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-126
Table 100: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-127
4. Europe III-128
A. Market Analysis III-128
Current & Future Analysis III-128
Industry Issues and Trends III-129
The End of Block Exemption - Will EU Succeed in Creating a
'Single Auto Market'? III-129
New Regulations - An Overview III-129
Impact of New Regulations - Analysis by Segment III-129
Automobile Manufacturers III-129
Vehicle Distributors III-130
Benefits III-130
Potential Drawbacks III-130
Automobile Repairers III-130
Benefits III-130
Potential Drawbacks III-130
Parallel Imports - The Biggest Benefit III-130
Sophistication - Towards Production of a Safer and Fuel-
Efficient Automobile III-131
Falling Prices Cut Profit Margins III-131
The Issue of Design Protection III-131
Market Structure and Competitive Analysis-A Past Perspective III-131
European Auto Parts and Components Market - An Overview III-131
Table 101: Leading European Automotive Parts and Component
Suppliers (2005) Ranked by Annual Turnover - Robert Bosch,
Michelin, Continental AG, Faurecia, ZF Friedrichshafen,
Valeo SA, Eaton Corp., Siemens Automotive, Thyssen Krupp
Automotive, Autoliv, GKN, Freudenberg and Magenti Marelli
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-132
Automotive Battery III-132
Table 102: Leading Players in the European Automotive
Battery Market (2002-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales
Volume for Exide, Johnson Controls, Fiamm, Autosil, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-133
Automotive Seats III-134
Table 103: Leading Auto Seating Makers in Europe
(2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for OEM
in-house, Faurecia, Johnson Controls, Lear, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-134
Automotive Instrument Panels III-135
Table 104: Leading Instrument Panel Makers in Europe
(1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for
Sommer Allibert, Plastic Omnium, Cerberus, Faurecia,
Magna, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-135
Technological Breakthroughs/Developments III-135
Product Introductions/Innovations III-136
Startegic Corporate Developments III-140
B. Market Analytics III-145
Table 105: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country
- France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of
Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-145
Table 106: European Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-146
Table 107: European Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany,
Italy, the UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-147
Table 108: European 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK,
Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-148
Table 109: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-149
Table 110: European Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic ,and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-149
Table 111: European Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-150
Table 112: European 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-150
4a. France III-151
A. Market Analysis III-151
Current and Future Analysis III-151
Table 113: Automotive Accessories Market in France
(2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Alloy
Wheels, Sport Exhaust Pipes, Shocks / Suspensions, Steering
Wheel, Foils and Other Parts- Historic Data (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-151
Product Launches III-152
Startegic Corporate Developments III-152
B. Market Analytics III-153
Table 114: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-153
Table 115: French Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-154
Table 116: French Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-154
Table 117: French 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 &
2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-155
4b. Germany III-156
A. Market Analysis III-156
Current and Future Analysis III-156
Outsourcing Auto Components - Gaining Momentum III-156
Auto Parts Imports- Past Scenario III-156
Table 118: German Auto Parts (1999-2001) Imports and
Exports (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/
Chart) III-157
Product Introductions/Innovations III-157
Startegic Corporate Developments III-163
Robert Bosch GmbH - A Key Player III-168
B. Market Analytics III-168
Table 119: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-168
Table 120: German Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-169
Table 121: German Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-169
Table 122: German 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-170
4c. Italy III-171
A. Market Analysis III-171
Current and Future Analysis III-171
Trends III-171
Outsourcing - Hitting Local Part Maker Margins III-171
Automotive Parts and Components Industry - An Overview III-171
Auto Parts Distribution System in Italy III-171
Competitive Analysis Over the Years III-172
Table 123: Leading Players in the Italian Auto Parts and
Component Market (2001): Ranked by Sales Revenues- Magenti
Marelli, Pirelli Tire, Teksid, Sogefi, Fiamm, Saiag,
Brembo, and Manuli Rubber Industries III-172
B. Market Analytics III-173
Table 124: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-173
Table 125: Italian Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-174
Table 126: Italian Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-174
Table 127: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-175
4d. The United Kingdom III-176
A. Market Analysis III-176
Current and Future Analysis III-176
Auto Parts and Components Industry - An Overview III-176
OEM Parts Segment - Entry of Japanese Players Proves
Immensely Beneficial III-176
Auto Aftermarket Parts Segment - Down but not out III-176
Trends III-176
Industry Consolidation - Survival of the Fittest III-176
Subassemblies - Gaining Popularity III-177
Competitive Analysis Over the Years III-177
Leading Players III-177
Table 128: Leading Players in the UK Automotive Battery
Market (2002-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume
for Exide, Tungstone, Johnson Controls, Lucas Yuasa, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-177
Startegic Corporate Developments III-178
B. Market Analytics III-179
Table 129: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-179
Table 130: UK Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-179
Table 131: UK Historic Review for Auto Parts and Accessories
by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-180
Table 132: UK 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-180
4e. Spain III-181
A. Market Analysis III-181
Current and Future Analysis III-181
Market Drivers for Auto Parts and Accessories III-181
Large base of OEM III-181
Repair and maintenance III-181
Low ratio of automobiles to drivers III-181
Ageing fleet of vehicles III-181
'Prever Plan' III-181
New Distribution Frontiers III-181
Startegic Corporate Development III-182
B. Market Analytics III-182
Table 133: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-182
Table 134: Spanish Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-183
Table 135: Spanish Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-183
Table 136: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-184
4f. Russia III-185
A. Market Analysis III-185
Current and Future Analysis III-185
Startegic Corporate Developments III-185
B. Market Analytics III-186
Table 137: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-186
Table 138: Russian Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-187
Table 139: Russian Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-187
Table 140: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-188
4g. Rest of Europe III-189
A. Market Analysis III-189
Current and Future Analysis III-189
Outlook for Select Countries III-189
Bulgaria III-189
Competitive Scenario III-189
Leading Bulgarian Firms in the Auto Parts and Accessories
Market III-189
Leading Importers of Auto Parts into Bulgaria III-190
Market Overview and Outlook III-190
Table 141: Auto Parts & Accessories Market in Bulgaria
(1998-2005)-A Historic Data (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-190
Sectoral Analysis III-191
Evaluation of Market Receptiveness for Select Auto Parts
in Bulgaria- 2001 Historic Data III-191
Overview III-191
The age-factor III-191
Table 142: Average Age of Passenger Cars in
Bulgaria-2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-192
The Demand Factor III-192
Best prospects in the Bulgarian Auto Parts & Accessories
Market III-192
Automotive Parts III-192
Automotive Accessories. III-193
End-User Analysis III-193
Distribution Network III-193
Czech Republic III-194
Competitive Analysis III-194
Leading Czech Producers of Auto Parts & Accessories in
Czech Republic III-194
The Attraction III-194
Factors Attracting FDI into Czech Auto Parts and
Accessories industry III-194
Overview III-195
OEM Market III-195
Aftermarket III-196
Hungary III-196
Outlook III-196
Overview III-196
Turkey III-197
Turkish Automotive Parts and Accessories Industry III-197
Trade Dynamics- Past Perspective III-197
Table 143: Turkish Auto Component Export Trends
(2002-2004) (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-197
Sweden III-198
Overview III-198
The Supply System III-198
Swedish Auto Parts and Accessories Market Dynamics III-198
B. Market Analytics III-199
Table 144: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-199
Table 145: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-199
Table 146: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-200
Table 147: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-200
5. Asia-Pacific III-201
A. Market Analysis III-201
Current and Future Analysis III-201
Regional Analysis III-201
Segmental Analysis III-201
Automotive Parts and Accessories Industry - An Overview III-201
Limitations of the Automotive Parts and Accessories Industry III-202
Competitive Landscape III-202
Free Trade Agreements - Creating Brighter Avenues III-203
Auto Parts from Asia-Pacific - Challenging Western Counterparts III-203
Grim Outlook for Small Asian Auto Parts Manufacturers III-203
Asia-Pacific Car Manufacturers - In Expansion Mode III-204
Exports-Past Perspective III-204
Table 148: Asia-Pacific Auto Components Exports (2004):
Export Value for South Korea, Taiwan, China, Thailand,
Philippines, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-204
Product Introduction III-205
Startegic Corporate Developments III-205
B. Market Analytics III-212
Table 149: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic
Region/Country - Australia, China, India, South Korea,
Thailand, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years
2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-212
Table 150: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Australia,
China, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Rest of Asia
Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-213
Table 151: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Australia,
China, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Rest of Asia
Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-213
Table 152: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Australia, China, India, South
Korea, Thailand, and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets for
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-214
Table 153: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment
- Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-215
Table 154: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-215
Table 155: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-216
Table 156: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-216
5a. Australia III-217
A. Market Analysis III-217
Current and Future Analysis III-217
Australian Automotive Market Spurs Auto Parts Growth III-217
Major Australian Auto Component Manufacturers III-217
Major Auto Component Exports by Company and Export Destination III-218
Trade Dynamics in Australian Automotive Parts Market-Past
Perspective III-218
Table 157: Australian Automotive Parts Market (2004 & 2005)
- Imports By Region-United States, Japan, Germany, China,
South Korea, Canada, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom,
Taiwan, and Others (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-218
Table 158: Australian Automotive Parts Market (2004 & 2005)
- Exports by Region- United States, South Korea, New
Zealand, China, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Japan, Sweden,
Indonesia, Germany and Others (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-219
B. Market Analytics III-219
Table 159: Australian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-219
Table 160: Australian Long-term Projections for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-220
Table 161: Australian Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-220
Table 162: Australian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-221
5b. China III-222
A. Market Analysis III-222
Current and Future Analysis III-222
Competitive Analysis III-222
Major Chinese Suppliers of Automotive Brake Parts III-223
Major Chinese Suppliers of Automotive Brake Shoes III-223
Major Chinese Suppliers of Automotive Brake Linings III-223
Major Chinese Suppliers of Automotive Brake Drums and Discs III-223
Limitations of the Auto Parts and Accessories Industry III-223
Fragmentation III-223
Low Investment III-223
OEM Structure III-224
Limited Product Lines III-224
China - The Outsourcing Hub III-224
Auto Parts Industry - Technologically Weak III-224
Auto Parts Aftermarket - An Opportunity III-225
Chinese Automotive Industry - A Peek Into Years Gone By III-225
Auto Parts Exports - Back In Driver's Seat III-226
Export-Import Scenario III-226
Table 163: Chinese Auto Parts Market (2003): Exports to
Leading Countries - USA, Japan, Canada, Germany, UK, UAE,
Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Indonesia (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-227
Table 164: Chinese Auto Parts Market (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Imports By Product Type-Body & Accessories,
Transmission Systems, Braking Systems, Steering Systems,
Drive Systems and Electronics Application (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-227
Table 165: Chinese Auto Parts Market (2004) - Percentage
Breakdown of Imports By Region-Japan, Germany, South
Korea, Taiwan, United States and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-228
Product Introduction III-228
Startegic Corporate Developments III-228
B. Market Analytics III-232
Table 166: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-232
Table 167: Chinese Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-232
Table 168: Chinese Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-233
Table 169: Chinese 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-233
5c. India III-234
A. Market Analysis III-234
Current and Future Analysis III-234
Auto Parts Makers Feel the Pinch of Rising Steel Prices III-234
Auto Parts Sector - Poised for High Growth III-234
India - A Manufacturing and Sourcing Base III-234
Indian Small and Medium Scale Industries - Ready for Expansion III-235
Competitive Analysis III-235
Extensive Product Line III-236
Foreign Collaboration III-236
Large Aftermarket III-236
Counterfeit Products III-236
Local Content Requirements III-236
Trends III-236
Consolidation - Essential to Survive Competition III-236
Auto Part Quality - Conforming to Global Standards III-237
Transition towards Being an Integrated Systems Supplier III-237
Increased Competition Ensures High Quality III-237
Spurious Parts Eat into Players' Profits III-237
Auto Component Industry - An Overview and Analysis III-238
Major Business Segments III-238
Segmentation by End Use III-238
Production and Trade Dynamics in the Recent Past III-238
Auto Component Output for 2004 Goes Up III-238
Table 170: Domestic Auto Components Production in India
(1995-2005) (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-239
Table 171: Indian Auto Components Production (2004-2005):
Percentage Breakdown by Production Volume for Engine
Parts, Drive & Transmission Parts, Suspension & Braking
Parts, Electrical Parts, Equipment, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-239
Automotive Component Imports III-240
Auto Parts Export Market III-240
Table 172: Indian Auto Components Export Trends
(1995-2006E) (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-240
Table 173: Indian Auto Components Exports (2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for America, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East, Oceanic and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-241
Table 174: Indian Auto Components Exports (2002 & 2003):
Value of Trade for USA, UK, Germany, UAE, China, South
Africa, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, France, Spain,
Korea and Others (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-241
Startegic Corporate Developments III-241
B. Market Analytics III-245
Table 175: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-245
Table 176: Indian Recent Long-term Projections for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-246
Table 177: Indian Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-246
Table 178: Indian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-247
5d. South Korea III-248
A. Market Analysis III-248
Current and Future Analysis III-248
Overview III-248
Startegic Corporate Developments III-249
B. Market Analytics III-250
Table 179: South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-250
Table 180: South Korean Long-term Projections for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-250
Table 181: South Korean Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-251
Table 182: South Korean 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-251
5e. Thailand III-252
A. Market Analysis III-252
Current and Future Analysis III-252
Auto Parts Industry - On the Path of Expansion III-252
Japan-Thailand Free Trade Pact Threatens Thai Market III-252
Strategic Corporate Developments III-253
B. Market Analytics III-253
Table 183: Thailand Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-253
Table 184: Thailand Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-254
Table 185: Thailand Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic and Exterior and Structural Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-254
Table 186: Thailand 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-255
5f. Rest of Asia-Pacific III-256
A. Market Analysis III-256
Current and Future Analysis III-256
Focus on Select Markets III-256
Indonesia III-256
Government Lifts Import Duties On Automotive Equipment III-256
Competitive Landscape III-257
Table 187: Indonesian Auto Parts And Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players In Axle Sector and Their
Production Capacity III-257
Table 188: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Battery Market III-257
Table 189: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Brake System and Their
Production Capacity III-258
Table 190: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Shock Absorbers and Their
Production Capacity III-258
Table 191: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Engine Part/ Accessories
Market and Their Production Capacity III-258
Table 192: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Filters Market and Their
Production Capacity III-259
Table 193: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Body/ Pressed Parts &
Components Market and Their Production Capacity III-259
Table 194: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Electrical Components Market
and their Production Capacity III-259
Table 195: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Electrical Components Market
and their Production Capacity III-260
Table 196: Indonesian Auto Parts and Accessories Market
(2007): Leading Players in Plastic parts/Accessories
Market and their Production Capacity III-260
Indonesian Auto Exports to Go Up III-260
Taiwan III-260
Auto Parts Market Overview III-260
Auto Electronics Gaining Interest III-261
Taiwan - A Major Supplier of OE Auto Components III-261
Major Challenges to Auto Parts Aftermarket III-261
Auto Parts Exports - A Past Data III-261
Table 197: Taiwanese Exports of Automobile Parts (2004):
Export Value for US, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan,
UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Italy and Others (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-262
Table 198: Taiwanese Imports of Automobile Parts (2004):
Import Value for Japan, South Korea and Germany (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-262
Vietnam III-263
Market Overview III-263
Auto Parts and Accessories Market III-263
Local Auto Parts Manufacturer Woes III-263
Imports Scenario- Past Perspective III-264
B. Market Analytics III-264
Table 199: Rest of Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current &
Future Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product
Segment - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior
and Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-264
Table 200: Rest of Asia Pacific Long-term Projections for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-265
Table 201: Rest of Asia Pacific Historic Review for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-265
Table 202: Rest of Asia Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-266
6. Latin America III-267
A. Market Analysis III-267
Current and Future Analysis III-267
Argentina and Brazil Ban Import of Remanufactured Parts III-267
Startegic Corporate Development III-268
B. Market Analytics III-268
Table 203: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic
Region/Country - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-268
Table 204: Latin American Long-term Projections for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/ Country -
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-269
Table 205: Latin American Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Argentina,
Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-269
Table 206: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and
Rest of Latin America Markets for Years1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-270
Table 207: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-271
Table 208: Latin American Long-term Projections for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-271
Table 209: Latin American Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-272
Table 210: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-272
6a. Argentina III-273
A. Market Analysis III-273
Current and Future Analysis III-273
Automotive Parts and Components Industry - An Overview III-273
B. Market Analytics III-274
Table 211: Argentina Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-274
Table 212: Argentina Long-term Projections for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-274
Table 213: Argentina Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-275
Table 214: Argentina 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-275
6b. Brazil III-276
A. Market Analysis III-276
Current and Future Analysis III-276
Automotive Parts and Accessories Market - An Overview III-276
Auto Industry On a Roll III-276
Table 215: Brazilian Auto Parts Distribution by Segment
(1993-2003)- Percentage Breakdown for OEM's, Aftermarket,
Exports, and Inter- Sectoral by Volume of Sales-Historic
Data (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-277
Leading Auto Parts & Accessories Firms in Brazil III-277
Automobile Parts and Components Manufactured in Brazil III-278
Trends III-280
Fiscal Reforms III-280
Aging Fleet III-280
Vehicle Inspection Program... III-280
An Insight into Brazilian Auto Parts Industry Over the Years III-280
Competitive Analysis III-280
Table 216: Pattern of Ownership in the Brazilian Auto
Parts & Accessories Market- Percentage Breakdown by Share
(1993-1999) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-281
Table 217: Auto Parts Market in Brazil- Percentage
Breakdown for OEM, Aftermarket, Exports and Intra Industry
Sales (2003) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-281
Trade Dynamics III-281
Table 218: Brazilian Auto Parts (2003-2005) Imports and
Exports (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-281
Exports III-282
Table 219: Brazilian Exports of Auto Parts (2001 and 2000)
- Value for US, Canada, Japan, Germany, Argentina, Mexico,
Italy, China, and Rest of the World (In US$ million)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-282
Table 220: Brazilian Auto Parts Exports (1991-2001) -
Percentage Breakdown by Value of Trade for North America,
Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-283
Table 221: Leading Destinations of Brazilian Auto Parts
(1991-2001)- Percentage Breakdown for US, Germany, UK,
Argentina, Mexico, and Rest of the World by Value of Trade
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-283
Imports III-284
Table 222: Brazilian Auto Part Imports (2001 and 2000) -
Value of Trade for US, Canada, Japan, Germany, Argentina,
Mexico, Italy, China, and Rest of the World (In US$
million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-284
Table 223: Brazilian Auto Part Imports (1991-2001)-
Percentage Breakdown for US, Germany, Japan, Argentina,
Mexico, and Rest of the World by Value of Trade (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-285
Startegic Corporate Development III-285
B. Market Analytics III-286
Table 224: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-286
Table 225: Brazilian Long-term Projections for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-286
Table 226: Brazilian Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment -Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-287
Table 227: Brazilian 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-287
6c. Mexico III-288
A. Market Analysis III-288
Current & Future Analysis III-288
Automotive Parts and Components Industry - An Overview III-288
Auto Accessories Popular in Mexico III-288
OEM Parts Hold the Honors III-289
An International Perspective III-289
Trends III-289
It Pays to be an Integrated Supplier III-289
Consolidation - Order of the Day III-289
Trade Dynamics- Historic Data III-289
Table 228: US-Mexico Trade in Auto Parts & Accessories:
1994-2000 (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-290
Table 229: Leading Trade Partners of Mexico (2000) -
Percentage Breakdown for US, Canada, Germany, and Rest of
the World by Value of Trade (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-290
Table 230: Mexican Auto Parts (2000-2002) Imports and
Exports (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-291
Startegic Corporate Developments III-291
B. Market Analytics III-292
Table 231: Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-292
Table 232: Mexican Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-292
Table 233: Mexican Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-293
Table 234: Mexican 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-293
6d. Rest of Latin America III-294
Market Analysis III-294
Table 235: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current &
Future Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product
Segment - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior
and Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-294
Table 236: Rest of Latin America Long-term Projections for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-295
Table 237: Rest of Latin America Historic Market Review for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-295
Table 238: Rest of Latin America 15-Year Perspective for
Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-296
7. Rest of World III-297
A. Market Analysis III-297
Current and Future Analysis III-297
Focus on Select Markets III-297
South Africa III-297
Market Overview III-297
Leading Auto Parts and Accessories Suppliers in South Africa III-298
Table 239: Tariffs on Automotive Parts and Accessories
in South Africa (2002-2012) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-298
Trade Dynamics- Historic Data III-299
Table 240: South African Auto Parts (2003): Imports from
Leading Countries by Value of Trade for Germany, Japan,
United States, United Kingdom, Brazil and Others (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-299
Table 241: South African Auto Parts Exports: Breakdown by
Product for OEM for Motor Vehicles, Other Components,
Automotive Tooling, Engine Parts, Tires, Seat Part /
Leather and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-299
Startegic Corporate Developments III-300
B. Market Analytics III-301
Table 242: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and
Structural Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-301
Table 243: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Auto
Parts and Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanical,
Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-301
Table 244: Rest of World Historic Review for Auto Parts and
Accessories by Product Segment -Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronic, and Exterior and Structural Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-302
Table 245: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Auto Parts
and Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and
Exterior and Structural Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-302
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