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Research and Markets: Automotive Markets Outlook - Management Briefing - The Worst of the Uncertainties That Governed the First Half of 2009 Are Behind Us


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DUBLIN September 1, 2009; Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Markets Outlook - Management Briefing" report to their offering.

Wherever you look in the world's automotive industry, 2009 is proving to be a tough one. Indeed, the scale of the downturn in automotive markets and the impact on vehicle and parts producers, coming after a period of prolonged boom, is unprecedented. However, an even more serious financial meltdown and the worst scenarios for the world's economy were successfully averted. The world's financial system - if not healed - is at least partially functioning and not in imminent danger of collapse. The purpose of this briefing is to provide a review of the latest major developments in automotive markets alongside an assessment of prospects. As the industry prepares for the 2010 model year, there is at least a growing conviction that the worst of the uncertainties that governed the first half of 2009 are behind us.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Introduction
  • Global economic overview
  • 'W-shaped' recession coming?
  • The US automotive market
  • Market bottom reached
  • 'Cash for Clunkers'
  • Pent-up demand 'building', but it's a shallow upturn
  • Manufacturer shares face volatility
  • North American vehicle production collapses
  • Europe
  • Do you want your jam today or tomorrow?
  • And saturation in mature markets constrains growth in medium-term
  • Mixed national markets
  • Small car boost may go into reverse in 2010
  • European production rise later this year could be a false dawn
  • Rationalisation ahead - but how much?
  • Japan
  • The BRICs
  • China gets big fiscal stimulus boost
  • India's economic growth pauses - but tax cuts help autos
  • Russia's depleted car market may feel relief from economic growth later this year
  • Brazil presents a bright domestic picture
  • ASEAN

List of tables

  • Table 1: IMF projections - world economic outlook, 2007-2010 (% change)
  • Table 2: US light vehicle sales, 2005-2012 (m units)
  • Table 3: West Europe car sales, 2005-2009 (m units)

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c2b7aa/automotive_markets.