Passenger Cars: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Passenger Cars in Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 71 companies including many key and niche players such as -
- Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
- Daimler AG
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors Company
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Changing Face of the Automotive Industry: A Prelude
Passenger Cars - Market Traits
Stringent Fuel Efficiency, Emission Control & Safety Regulations Govern Passenger Cars Industry
Emissions Regulations Landscape in Major Country/Region
Impact of Economic Upheavals in the Recent Past on Automotive Industry: A Review
Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession in Retrospect
Growth Recovers in 2010
Market Growth Tested Once Again Between 2011 to 2014
Debt Crisis Drags European Passenger Car Industry Once Again into the Red in 2012 & 2013
After Withstanding New Economic Challenges During 2011 & 2012, the US Auto Industry Shows Signs of Weakening in 2013 & 2014
Canadian Passenger Car Industry Declines Once Again in 2013 & 2014
Japanese Economy Starts Weakening Once Again from H2-2013 -Hurts Auto Sales During the Year
Uneven Economic Growth in Emerging Markets During 2011-2014 Brings Volatility in Demand for Passenger Cars
Impact of China’s Slowdown on Global Market in 2011 & 2012 – A Review
Optimistic Global Economic Outlook for 2015 & Beyond Provides Hope for Recovery
European Market Outlook: Hopes for a Recovery Despite Volatility & Risks of a Relapse
US Market in 2015 & Beyond: Mostly Positive Outlook Sprinkled With Yet Lingering Fears
Year 2015 & Beyond: Cyclical Upturn Encourages Positive Automotive Manufacturing Outlook in Asia-Pacific – Bodes Well for Market
Outlook
Developing Markets Continue to be Growth Engines
Mushrooming Strength of Middle Class Segment in Developing Markets Creates Strong Opportunities for the Market
Opportunity Indicators:
Asia-Pacific Continues to Remain Largest Producer of Passenger Cars
Non-BRIC Emerging Markets to Support Growth in the Coming Decade…
Will Automotive Manufacturing Shift From China to the United States in Coming Years?
2. NOTEWORTHY MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES
Favorable Demographics to Drive Growth in Passenger Car Market
Opportunity Indicators:
Growing Urbanization Levels & Increasing Personal Mobility Needs Boost Market Prospects
Opportunity Indicators:
Select Mega-Urban Regions Worldwide (2035)
Improving Road Infrastructure Bodes Well for Market Growth in the Long-Term
Declining Fuel Prices to Increase Sales of Passenger Cars in Price-Sensitive Markets
Improvement in Credit Facilities to Boost Demand
Rising Average Vehicle Life Provides a Fertile Environment for New Car Purchases
Crossovers Command Huge Demand in Passenger Car Sales
Economy Class Models Grow in Popularity
Stringent Vehicle Emission Standards & Growing Consumer Preference for Low Vehicle Maintenance Drive Focus on Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Review of Green House Gas Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards for Vehicles Across the World
Compact Cars With Small Engines Witness Robust Demand
Gasoline Cars Lose Steam to Diesel Cars
Federal Initiatives in the US to Drive Growth of Diesel Cars
Europe the Largest Market for Diesel Passenger Cars
Flex-Fuel Vehicles: The Next Generation Vehicles
Electric and Hybrid Cars to Witness Strong Growth
Growing Trend towards Small and Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
Car Markers Embrace Lithium-Ion Battery Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Passenger Cars – Evolution from Being ‘Basic Transportation Mode’ to a Technology Marvel
Demand for Smart Passenger Cars Drives Up Electronic Content Per Car
Review of Select Technology Advancements & Product Development Efforts in Recent Past
Connected Cars with Sophisticated Smart Features to Witness Strong Demand
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: The New Fad in Car Manufacturing
Automakers Focus R&D Investments on Cockpit HMI
Path-Breaking Car Technologies to Elevate the Safety Quotient in Future Cars
Airbags as a Means to Prevent Accidents
Self-Driving Cars
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) & Vehicle-to- Infrastructure (V2I) Communication
Augmented Reality (AR) Dashboards
Energy-storing Body Panels
Car Manufacturing Sees Significant Shift in Material Usage Patterns
Key Statistical Data:
Thriving Car Rental Sector Creates Ancillary Demand for Passenger Cars
Key Statistical Data:
Major Issues
Growing Sales of Pre-Owned Cars Continue to Depress Automotive Manufacturers
Vehicle Recalls: A Red Hot Button Issue for Auto Manufacturers
Competitive Landscape
American, German & Japanese Automakers Lead the Global Passenger Car Market
South Korean, Chinese & Indian Automakers Aim to Penetrate Global Market
Automakers Focus on Customer Satisfaction to Gain Competitive Advantage
Consolidation & Collaborations Continue to be the Buzzwords
Market Share Findings
Auto-IT Nexus – Big Money Online
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Passenger Cars - A Definition
Classification based on Body Style
Sedans
Coupes
Hatchbacks
Convertibles
Station Wagons
Classification based on Size/Price/Utility
Classification by Engine Displacement and Fuel Systems
Classification Based on Type of Fuel
Classification – By Region/Country
Technological Frontier
Automotive Electronics – An Emerging Phenomenon
The Future “Auto” Mobile
Innovations in Automotive Electronics Over the Years
Night Vision
Electronic Power Steering System
OnStar Mobile Concierge Service
Intelligent Cruise Control
Collision-Warning Systems
Smart Airbags
Antilock Braking Systems (ABS)
Drive-by-Wire Systems
Smart Sensors
Telematics
Programmable Logical Devices
In the World of Automotive Electronics
It Pays to Integrate Systems
Shift in Responsibility
Hi-tech Systems Form a Competitive Platform
The Other Side of the Coin
Environmental Frontier
Automobile Emissions – An Overview
Petrol Vs. Diesel – Choosing between the Lesser of Two Evils
Methods to Cut Down Auto Emissions
Use of Catalytic Converters and Oxidation Catalysts
Hiking the Air to Fuel Ratio
Direct Injection Technology
Alternative Fuels – A Healthy Alternative Towards Reducing Auto Emissions
Biodiesel
Electric Fuel
Ethanol
Hydrogen
Methanol
Natural Gas
Propane
P-Series
Solar Fuel
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Suzuki to Launch the Celerio Compact Car
Suzuki launches WagonR
Mazda Unveils CX-3 Compact Crossover SUV
HMIL Unveils the New Elite i20
Cadillac Unveils the ATS Crimson Sport Edition
Chevrolet Launches the 2015 Colorado Sport Concept
Cadillac Launches All-New ATS-V. R Race Car
Mercedes Launches the All New C 63 AMG
BMW Releases the New X5 and X6 M Series
Tata Motors Introduces New Line of Passenger Vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors to Launch New Super Height Wagon Minicars
Suzuki Launches the KARIMUN WAGON R Eco-Car
Nissan Unveils FAIRLADY Z NISMO and MARCH NISMO
Nissan to Launch the LEAF Electric Vehicle
Nissan Launches the New Rogue
Datsun Launches All New Datsun GO+
Nissan Launches the All-New X-Trail SUV
Nissan Unveils All-New Skyline
Hyundai Motor Unveils Elantra Facelift
Hyundai Introduces the Mistra Sedan
Hyundai Debuts the Genesis Premium Sedan
Chevrolet Unveils the Sonic Range of Sedans
Ford Launches New Line-Up of Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Launches Compact Premium SUV
Mercedes-Benz Launches S-Class
Tata Motors Unveils New Variants
NMKV to Unveil New Minicar Model
SKODA AUTO Launches SKODA Octavia RS
General Motors Introduces New Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Chevrolet Impala
Volkswagen Unveils Gran Lavida
Honda Launches C-Rider
Nissan to Launch Terrano
Nissan Rolls Out 370Z Coupe
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Unveils Rolls-Royce Wraith Car Model
Suzuki Motor Launches Automatic Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Motor to Introduce Spacia Car
Volvo Unveils R-Design Variants of Volvo XC60, S60 and V60 Cars
Nissan Motor Rolls Out Nissan DAYZ
Nissan Unveils Friend-Me Concept Car
Nissan Launches Teana
Nissan Motor Launches Juke Nismo Car
GM to Launch 2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan and CTS Vsport
Maruti Suzuki Unveils CNG Version of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga MPV
FAW Group Introduces Hongqi H7 Premium Passenger Cars
JAC Motors Unveils JAC S5 SUV
Maruti Suzuki India to Introduce A-Star Eco Passenger Car
Tata Motors Launches Tata Vista D90 Hatchback
Shanghai General Motors Launches 2014 Buick LaCrosse Luxury Sedan
GM Introduces 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Midsize Sedan
Audi to Launch Audi A3 Sedan High-End Compact Car
Mitsubishi Motors Introduces eK Custom and eK Wagon Minicar Models for Tall Wagon Category
Hyundai Motor India to Launch Four New Car Models
Mahindra & Mahindra Launches Electric Car e2o
JAC to Unveil S5 SUV Passenger Car
Ford Introduces Fiesta Passenger Car
Mahindra to Introduce Verito Vibe Hatchback Car
Edison2 to Introduce Very Light Car Architecture
SKODA Auto India Unveils SKODA Rapid Prestige
Nissan Unveils New NV Range Vehicles
Spyker Unveils Spyker B6 Venator Concept Luxury Sports Car
Daihatsu Motor Launches MEBIUS
Hitachi Launches Ropits Robotic Car
Hyundai Launches Special Edition ‘iTech’ i10
Arabian Automobiles Unveils Nissan’s GT-R Track Pack
Ferrari Launches Ferrari LaFerrari Supercar
BMW Launches New BMW 4 Series Coupe
Mitsubishi Motors to Introduce Mirage Global Compact Car
Hyundai Motors to Introduce Zero-Emission Hydrogen Vehicles
Hyundai Motor Brasil Unveils HB20 Fuel Flex Model
Ford Introduces C-MAX Energi Plug-In Vehicle
Volvo Unveils V40 R-Design
Volvo Rolls Out New Volvo V40
Hyundai Motor Company Introduces Facelifted Equus
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Outlander PHEV SUV
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils New Mid-Size SUV
Nissan Motor Unveils Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle
Nissan Motor Unveils Latio Sedan
Nissan Motor Launches Serena S-HYBRID Minivan
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Introduces VENUCIA R50 Sports Hatchback
Nissan Motor Unveils Nissan Cima
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Unveils D50 Car
Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors Introduces Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mahindra & Mahindra to Introduce Small Version of Verito
Honda Automobile Launches Brio Amaze Sedan
Honda Automobile Unveils Jazz Hybrid
Volkswagen India Introduces Highline Vento and Polo Variants
Mazda Motor Introduces Mazda Atenza
Mazda Motor Unveils New Mazda Roadster
Mazda Motor Introduces Special Edition Mazda Axela Sports 20S-SKYACTIV
Mazda Motor Rolls Out Upgraded Mazda Verisa
Mazda Motor Introduces Mazda Flairwagon Tall Wagon
Mazda Motor Unveils Upgraded Mazda Demio Car
Mazda Motor Launches Mazda Biante GRANZ Minivan
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Launches Phantom Coupe Aviator Collection
Nissan Motor Rolls Out NV350 Caravan Wide Body
Nissan Motor Introduces Nissan Sylphy
Maruti Suzuki Introduces Alto
AB Volvo to Launch VolvoV40-Cross Country
Maruti Unveils Ritz Diesel
Hyundai Unveils Neo Fluidic Elantra
International Cars to Introduce Maiden Sedan and SUV
Tata Motors Releases the Tata Indigo MANZA
Nissan Motors India Introduces Nissan Evalia
Hyundai Introduces Novel Eon Variants
Tata Motors Launches New Tata Safari Storme
Maruti Suzuki Launches Concept XA Alpha
Tata Motors Launches Xenon Pick-up
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Fiat S. p. A. Merges with FCA
Daimler AG Inks Pact with BAIC Motor Corporation
Volkswagen Enters into Partnership with Russian Biathlon Union
Tata Motors to Establish Automobile Manufacturing Unit
Isuzu Motors India and Hindustan Motors Ink Collaboration Agreement
PSA Signs Agreement with AgromashHolding and Kazakh Ministry of Industry and New Technologies
Ford Inks Agreement with Capital Automotive
ALTe Powertrain Technologies and Henan Benma Company Sign Collaboration Agreement
ESI Group and Renault Ink Agreement
Amsia Motors to Establish Manufacturing Facility
Great Wall Motors to Set up Facility at Pune
Renault Inks Agreement Enters into a Joint Venture with Dongfeng
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Fiat Group Automobiles and Chrysler Group International Ink Agreement
Daimler Inks Agreement with Beijing Automotive Group
Landi Renzo USA and Chrysler Ink a Pact
Kazakh Agromash Holding Inks Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroen
Stratasys and KOR EcoLogic Enter into Collaboration
Dongfeng Motor and Volvo to Establish Joint-Venture
Tata Group to Establish Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Assembly Lines
Polaris Takes Over Aixam Mega
Volvo to Take Over Stake in Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles
Nissan to Divest Commercial Vehicle Business to Dongfeng Motor Group
Fiat, GAC and Chrysler Group Ink a Pact
Volkswagen Takes Over Porsche
Toyota Inks Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroen
Fiat and Sberbank Enter into an Agreement
Maruti Suzuki India Merges with Suzuki Powertrain India
Renault-Nissan Inks New Joint Venture Agreement with Russian Technologies
Renault Inks Joint Venture Agreement with State-Owned Algerian Companies
GM, SAIC Motor Corp and Wuling Motors Ink a Pact
Ford Motor Company Enters into JV with CFMA
Tata Motors and AGI Ink Agreement to Distribute Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles
Sollers and Mazda Motor Ink Joint Venture Agreement for Passenger Car Production
Nissan Motor Australia and Origin Energy Ink Partnership Agreement
Volkswagen and Porsche Form Integrated Automotive Group
General Motors Enters into Global Strategic Alliance with PSA Peugeot Citroen
6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Germany)
Daimler AG (Germany)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N. V. (UK)
FCA Italy S. p. A. (Italy)
FCA US LLC (USA)
Ferrari S. p. A (Italy)
Ford Motor Company (USA)
General Motors Company (USA)
Honda Motor Co. , Ltd. (Japan)
Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea)
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Japan)
Mazda Motor Corporation (Japan)
Nissan Motor Co. , Ltd. (Japan)
PSA Peugeot Citroen (France)
Renault Group (France)
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan)
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan)
Volkswagen AG (Germany)
Audi AG (Germany)
Skoda Auto (Czech Republic)
Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Germany)
Volvo Car Corporation (Sweden)
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Growth Slips in 2013 & 2014
Reviving Economy to Bring Encouraging Growth Prospects for Passenger Cars in Short to Medium Term
The Green Movement
Mercury - A Potent Pollutant
Impact of CAFE and FMVSS Standards
Diesel Powered Cars to Make Inroads
Growing Number of Returning Off-Lease Vehicles & Increasing Sales of Used Cars Niggle Market Prospects
Key Statistical Findings:
Domestic Manufacturers Continue to Lose Out to Foreign Players
Price Factor – A Major Competitive Platform
E-Model: Gaining Fast Market Acceptance
Market Share Findings:
Financing – A Successful Sales Tool
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Canadian Automotive Industry Over the Years
Auto Sales & Production Declines in 2013 & 2014
Government Intervention for Reviving Auto Industry & Growing Focus of US Auto Manufacturers on Nearshoring Provides Hope
B. Market Analytics
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Japanese Automotive Market Over the Years
Japanese Automakers See Increase in Profitability
Key Statistical Data
Market Share Findings
Product Launches
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
European Passenger Car Market: Fast Facts
Market Scenario
Optimistic Outlook for European Economy Augurs Well for the Market
Key Statistical Findings
New Automotive Block Exemption Comes Back Into Force
European Automakers Slowly Moving Towards Emerging Markets
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
4A. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
4B. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Industry Overview
A Brief History
Industry Trends
German Automakers Going Global
Outsourcing – A Preferred Cost-cutting Tool
National Sentiment Replaced by Brand Image
R&D Investments Continue to Rise
German Auto Business – Going the e-way
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
4C. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launch
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Superminis – Favorites of the British
Key Statistical Data
Premium on Quality and Technology
Market Share Findings
Strategic Corporate Development
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N. V. – A Major UK-based Player
B. Market Analytics
4E. SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
4F. RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Foreign manufacturers hold Fort
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
4G. REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Asia-Pacific Continues to be the Growth Engine of the Global Passenger Cars Market
Partnerships & Collaborations – A Big Boost for Asia-Pacific Automobile Industry
B. Market Analytics
5A. AUSTRALIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
5B. CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Automotive Industry Over the Years
Despite Recent Slowdown, China Remain the World’s Largest & Most Important Auto Market
Chinese Passenger Car Market: Fast Facts
Chinese Passenger Car Market - A Summary
Demand Drivers
Classification of Passenger Cars
Classification by Vehicle Length
Classification by Engine Displacement
Classification by Selling Price
Regional Perspective
Trends
Easy Availability of Finance – A Major Boost to the Chinese Passenger Car Market
China Persuades the Use of Diesel Engine Passenger Vehicles
Influx of Imported Vehicles
High Preference for Used Cars Remains a Major Issue
Market Share Findings
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
5C. INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Overview of Passenger Cars Market
Key Statistical Data
Market Share Findings
Small Cars: A Major Category in the Indian Passenger Car Market
Contribution of Premium & Luxury Models in Total Revenues Soars
De-Regulation in Petrol Prices Throws Focus on Diesel Vehicles
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
5D. INDONESIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Overview
Trends
Better Credit Terms and New Model Introductions Fuel Vehicle Sales
Luxury Cars Lure Prestige Seekers
Product Launches
B. Market Analytics
5E. MALAYSIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Statistical Findings
B. Market Analytics
5F. SOUTH KOREA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
5G. TAIWAN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Brief Market Overview
B. Market Analytics
5H. THAILAND
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Japanese Manufacturers Dominate the Market
Market Share Findings
Auto Penetration Exhibits Steady Growth
Product Launches
B. Market Analytics
5I. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
6. LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
6A. ARGENTINA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
6B. BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Statistical Findings
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
6C. MEXICO
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Manufacturers Eye Capacity Expansion in 2015 & Beyond
B. Market Analytics
6D. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
7. REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Iran - Insatiable Appetite for Cars
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 71 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 250)
The United States (26)
Canada (9)
Japan (10)
Europe (85)
France (9)
Germany (12)
The United Kingdom (19)
Italy (8)
Spain (6)
Rest of Europe (31)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (95)
Latin America (14)
Africa (9)
Middle East (2)
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Changing Face of the Automotive Industry: A Prelude
Table 1. Emerging Dominance of OEMs From Developing Countries in the Global Automotive Manufacturing Market (2012 & 2025P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of OEMs by Origin - OEMs from Developed Automotive Markets & OEMs from Emerging Automotive Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2. Emerging Dominance of OEMs From Developing Countries in the Global Passenger Car Market (2012 & 2025P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Regional & Foreign OEMs by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Passenger Cars - Market Traits
Table 3. Global Passenger Cars Market (2013): Breakdown of Number of Cars per 1000 People in Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4. Passenger Car Market in Select Regions (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Fleet Size by Fuel Type in the United States, European Union, & China (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5. Passenger Cars Market in BRIC (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Cars Preferred by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. Passenger Cars Market in Select Regions (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Fleet Size by Transmission Technology in the United States, European Union and China (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7. Global Low-Cost Cars Market (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Stringent Fuel Efficiency, Emission Control & Safety Regulations Govern Passenger Cars Industry
Table 8. Global Green House Gas Emissions by Source (2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9. Green House Gas Emissions from Transportation Fuel by Type of Transportation (2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Emissions Regulations Landscape in Major Country/Region
Impact of Economic Upheavals in the Recent Past on Automotive Industry: A Review
Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession in Retrospect
Growth Recovers in 2010
Market Growth Tested Once Again Between 2011 to 2014
Debt Crisis Drags European Passenger Car Industry Once Again into the Red in 2012 & 2013
Table 10. European Automobile Market: Estimated Plant Capacity Utilization for the Years 2007, 2010, 2011 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11. European Automotive Industry (2011): Estimated Percentage of Plant Capacity Utilization by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
After Withstanding New Economic Challenges During 2011 & 2012, the US Auto Industry Shows Signs of Weakening in 2013 & 2014
Canadian Passenger Car Industry Declines Once Again in 2013 & 2014
Japanese Economy Starts Weakening Once Again from H2-2013 -Hurts Auto Sales During the Year
Uneven Economic Growth in Emerging Markets During 2011-2014 Brings Volatility in Demand for Passenger Cars
Impact of China’s Slowdown on Global Market in 2011 & 2012 – A Review
Optimistic Global Economic Outlook for 2015 & Beyond Provides Hope for Recovery
Table 12. World GDP (2012-2015): Breakdown of Percentage GDP Growth by Select Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
European Market Outlook: Hopes for a Recovery Despite Volatility & Risks of a Relapse
Table 13. EU Real GDP Growth Rates in % (2014 & 2015): Breakdown by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) in the Euro Area: Breakdown of Quarterly PMI Data for Select Countries for the Year 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. Key Business Indicators in the Euro Area for the First 3 Quarters of the Year 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
US Market in 2015 & Beyond: Mostly Positive Outlook Sprinkled With Yet Lingering Fears
Year 2015 & Beyond: Cyclical Upturn Encourages Positive Automotive Manufacturing Outlook in Asia-Pacific – Bodes Well for Market
Outlook
Developing Markets Continue to be Growth Engines
Mushrooming Strength of Middle Class Segment in Developing Markets Creates Strong Opportunities for the Market
Opportunity Indicators:
Table 16. Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) by Geographic Region: 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17. Global Middle Class Population by Geographic Region: Percentage Share Breakdown for 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. Middle-Class Consumer Spending Across Developed and Developing Regions (2013 & 2030F): Percentage Breakdown by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Asia-Pacific Continues to Remain Largest Producer of Passenger Cars
Non-BRIC Emerging Markets to Support Growth in the Coming Decade…
Will Automotive Manufacturing Shift From China to the United States in Coming Years?
2. NOTEWORTHY MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES
Favorable Demographics to Drive Growth in Passenger Car Market
Opportunity Indicators:
Table 19. World Population Prospects for the Year 1950 through 2100 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20. Top 25 Countries Worldwide in Terms of Population: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Growing Urbanization Levels & Increasing Personal Mobility Needs Boost Market Prospects
Opportunity Indicators:
Table 21. Total Population Worldwide by Urban and Rural Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22. Total Population Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown by Urban and Rural Population for the Years 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23. Percentage of Urban Population in Select Countries (2010 & 2050) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Select Mega-Urban Regions Worldwide (2035)
Improving Road Infrastructure Bodes Well for Market Growth in the Long-Term
Declining Fuel Prices to Increase Sales of Passenger Cars in Price-Sensitive Markets
Improvement in Credit Facilities to Boost Demand
Rising Average Vehicle Life Provides a Fertile Environment for New Car Purchases
Table 24. Average Age of Light Vehicles (includes Car & Light Commercial Vehicles) in the United States in the Year 2010 & 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25. Average Age of Cars in the EU (2014): Breakdown by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26. EU Passenger Cars Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Car Fleet by Age (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Crossovers Command Huge Demand in Passenger Car Sales
Table 27. Growing Popularity of Crossovers: US Passenger Cars Market As a Case in Point (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Car Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Economy Class Models Grow in Popularity
Stringent Vehicle Emission Standards & Growing Consumer Preference for Low Vehicle Maintenance Drive Focus on Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Review of Green House Gas Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards for Vehicles Across the World
Compact Cars With Small Engines Witness Robust Demand
Table 28. World Diesel Engines Market (2009 & 2015): Percentage Market Share Breakdown by Displacement Range (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29. World Gasoline Engines Market (2009 & 2015): Percentage Market Share Breakdown by Displacement Range (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Gasoline Cars Lose Steam to Diesel Cars
Table 30. World Automotive Industry (2013 & 2019): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales of Vehicles by Fuel Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31. Global Automotive Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales of Gasoline Vehicles by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32. Global Automotive Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales of Diesel Vehicles by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Federal Initiatives in the US to Drive Growth of Diesel Cars
Europe the Largest Market for Diesel Passenger Cars
Flex-Fuel Vehicles: The Next Generation Vehicles
Electric and Hybrid Cars to Witness Strong Growth
Table 33. Global Electric Vehicles Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Vehicle Class (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34. Global Electric Vehicles Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Product Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Growing Trend towards Small and Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
Car Markers Embrace Lithium-Ion Battery Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Passenger Cars – Evolution from Being ‘Basic Transportation Mode’ to a Technology Marvel
Demand for Smart Passenger Cars Drives Up Electronic Content Per Car
Review of Select Technology Advancements & Product Development Efforts in Recent Past
Connected Cars with Sophisticated Smart Features to Witness Strong Demand
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: The New Fad in Car Manufacturing
Automakers Focus R&D Investments on Cockpit HMI
Path-Breaking Car Technologies to Elevate the Safety Quotient in Future Cars
Airbags as a Means to Prevent Accidents
Self-Driving Cars
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) & Vehicle-to- Infrastructure (V2I) Communication
Augmented Reality (AR) Dashboards
Energy-storing Body Panels
Car Manufacturing Sees Significant Shift in Material Usage Patterns
Key Statistical Data:
Table 35. Percentage Share Breakdown of Materials Used in Passenger Car Production (1995, 2000 & 2012) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Thriving Car Rental Sector Creates Ancillary Demand for Passenger Cars
Key Statistical Data:
Table 36. Global Car Rental Services Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Major Issues
Growing Sales of Pre-Owned Cars Continue to Depress Automotive Manufacturers
Vehicle Recalls: A Red Hot Button Issue for Auto Manufacturers
Table 37. Vehicle Recalls in the US During 1985-2014 in Million Units by Manufacturer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
American, German & Japanese Automakers Lead the Global Passenger Car Market
South Korean, Chinese & Indian Automakers Aim to Penetrate Global Market
Automakers Focus on Customer Satisfaction to Gain Competitive Advantage
Consolidation & Collaborations Continue to be the Buzzwords
Market Share Findings
Table 38. Leading Players in the Global Passenger Cars Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Volkswagen and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39. Leading Players in the BRIC Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Ford, General Motors, Honda, Kia/Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40. Leading Players in the Global Low-Cost Cars Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for Hyundai Group, Renault-Nissan Group, Suzuki Group, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41. Leading Players in the Global EV/ HEV Market (2015E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Auto-IT Nexus – Big Money Online
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Passenger Cars - A Definition
Classification based on Body Style
Sedans
Coupes
Hatchbacks
Convertibles
Station Wagons
Classification based on Size/Price/Utility
Classification by Engine Displacement and Fuel Systems
Table 42. Passenger Car Categories - by Engine Displacement
Classification Based on Type of Fuel
Classification – By Region/Country
Technological Frontier
Automotive Electronics – An Emerging Phenomenon
The Future “Auto” Mobile
Innovations in Automotive Electronics Over the Years
Night Vision
Electronic Power Steering System
OnStar Mobile Concierge Service
Intelligent Cruise Control
Collision-Warning Systems
Smart Airbags
Antilock Braking Systems (ABS)
Drive-by-Wire Systems
Smart Sensors
Telematics
Programmable Logical Devices
In the World of Automotive Electronics
It Pays to Integrate Systems
Shift in Responsibility
Hi-tech Systems Form a Competitive Platform
The Other Side of the Coin
Environmental Frontier
Automobile Emissions – An Overview
Petrol Vs. Diesel – Choosing between the Lesser of Two Evils
Methods to Cut Down Auto Emissions
Use of Catalytic Converters and Oxidation Catalysts
Hiking the Air to Fuel Ratio
Direct Injection Technology
Alternative Fuels – A Healthy Alternative Towards Reducing Auto Emissions
Biodiesel
Electric Fuel
Ethanol
Hydrogen
Methanol
Natural Gas
Propane
P-Series
Solar Fuel
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Suzuki to Launch the Celerio Compact Car
Suzuki launches WagonR
Mazda Unveils CX-3 Compact Crossover SUV
HMIL Unveils the New Elite i20
Cadillac Unveils the ATS Crimson Sport Edition
Chevrolet Launches the 2015 Colorado Sport Concept
Cadillac Launches All-New ATS-V. R Race Car
Mercedes Launches the All New C 63 AMG
BMW Releases the New X5 and X6 M Series
Tata Motors Introduces New Line of Passenger Vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors to Launch New Super Height Wagon Minicars
Suzuki Launches the KARIMUN WAGON R Eco-Car
Nissan Unveils FAIRLADY Z NISMO and MARCH NISMO
Nissan to Launch the LEAF Electric Vehicle
Nissan Launches the New Rogue
Datsun Launches All New Datsun GO+
Nissan Launches the All-New X-Trail SUV
Nissan Unveils All-New Skyline
Hyundai Motor Unveils Elantra Facelift
Hyundai Introduces the Mistra Sedan
Hyundai Debuts the Genesis Premium Sedan
Chevrolet Unveils the Sonic Range of Sedans
Ford Launches New Line-Up of Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Launches Compact Premium SUV
Mercedes-Benz Launches S-Class
Tata Motors Unveils New Variants
NMKV to Unveil New Minicar Model
SKODA AUTO Launches SKODA Octavia RS
General Motors Introduces New Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Chevrolet Impala
Volkswagen Unveils Gran Lavida
Honda Launches C-Rider
Nissan to Launch Terrano
Nissan Rolls Out 370Z Coupe
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Unveils Rolls-Royce Wraith Car Model
Suzuki Motor Launches Automatic Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Motor to Introduce Spacia Car
Volvo Unveils R-Design Variants of Volvo XC60, S60 and V60 Cars
Nissan Motor Rolls Out Nissan DAYZ
Nissan Unveils Friend-Me Concept Car
Nissan Launches Teana
Nissan Motor Launches Juke Nismo Car
GM to Launch 2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan and CTS Vsport
Maruti Suzuki Unveils CNG Version of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga MPV
FAW Group Introduces Hongqi H7 Premium Passenger Cars
JAC Motors Unveils JAC S5 SUV
Maruti Suzuki India to Introduce A-Star Eco Passenger Car
Tata Motors Launches Tata Vista D90 Hatchback
Shanghai General Motors Launches 2014 Buick LaCrosse Luxury Sedan
GM Introduces 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Midsize Sedan
Audi to Launch Audi A3 Sedan High-End Compact Car
Mitsubishi Motors Introduces eK Custom and eK Wagon Minicar Models for Tall Wagon Category
Hyundai Motor India to Launch Four New Car Models
Mahindra & Mahindra Launches Electric Car e2o
JAC to Unveil S5 SUV Passenger Car
Ford Introduces Fiesta Passenger Car
Mahindra to Introduce Verito Vibe Hatchback Car
Edison2 to Introduce Very Light Car Architecture
SKODA Auto India Unveils SKODA Rapid Prestige
Nissan Unveils New NV Range Vehicles
Spyker Unveils Spyker B6 Venator Concept Luxury Sports Car
Daihatsu Motor Launches MEBIUS
Hitachi Launches Ropits Robotic Car
Hyundai Launches Special Edition ‘iTech’ i10
Arabian Automobiles Unveils Nissan’s GT-R Track Pack
Ferrari Launches Ferrari LaFerrari Supercar
BMW Launches New BMW 4 Series Coupe
Mitsubishi Motors to Introduce Mirage Global Compact Car
Hyundai Motors to Introduce Zero-Emission Hydrogen Vehicles
Hyundai Motor Brasil Unveils HB20 Fuel Flex Model
Ford Introduces C-MAX Energi Plug-In Vehicle
Volvo Unveils V40 R-Design
Volvo Rolls Out New Volvo V40
Hyundai Motor Company Introduces Facelifted Equus
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Outlander PHEV SUV
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils New Mid-Size SUV
Nissan Motor Unveils Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle
Nissan Motor Unveils Latio Sedan
Nissan Motor Launches Serena S-HYBRID Minivan
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Introduces VENUCIA R50 Sports Hatchback
Nissan Motor Unveils Nissan Cima
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Unveils D50 Car
Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors Introduces Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mahindra & Mahindra to Introduce Small Version of Verito
Honda Automobile Launches Brio Amaze Sedan
Honda Automobile Unveils Jazz Hybrid
Volkswagen India Introduces Highline Vento and Polo Variants
Mazda Motor Introduces Mazda Atenza
Mazda Motor Unveils New Mazda Roadster
Mazda Motor Introduces Special Edition Mazda Axela Sports 20S-SKYACTIV
Mazda Motor Rolls Out Upgraded Mazda Verisa
Mazda Motor Introduces Mazda Flairwagon Tall Wagon
Mazda Motor Unveils Upgraded Mazda Demio Car
Mazda Motor Launches Mazda Biante GRANZ Minivan
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Launches Phantom Coupe Aviator Collection
Nissan Motor Rolls Out NV350 Caravan Wide Body
Nissan Motor Introduces Nissan Sylphy
Maruti Suzuki Introduces Alto
AB Volvo to Launch VolvoV40-Cross Country
Maruti Unveils Ritz Diesel
Hyundai Unveils Neo Fluidic Elantra
International Cars to Introduce Maiden Sedan and SUV
Tata Motors Releases the Tata Indigo MANZA
Nissan Motors India Introduces Nissan Evalia
Hyundai Introduces Novel Eon Variants
Tata Motors Launches New Tata Safari Storme
Maruti Suzuki Launches Concept XA Alpha
Tata Motors Launches Xenon Pick-up
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Fiat S. p. A. Merges with FCA
Daimler AG Inks Pact with BAIC Motor Corporation
Volkswagen Enters into Partnership with Russian Biathlon Union
Tata Motors to Establish Automobile Manufacturing Unit
Isuzu Motors India and Hindustan Motors Ink Collaboration Agreement
PSA Signs Agreement with AgromashHolding and Kazakh Ministry of Industry and New Technologies
Ford Inks Agreement with Capital Automotive
ALTe Powertrain Technologies and Henan Benma Company Sign Collaboration Agreement
ESI Group and Renault Ink Agreement
Amsia Motors to Establish Manufacturing Facility
Great Wall Motors to Set up Facility at Pune
Renault Inks Agreement Enters into a Joint Venture with Dongfeng
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Fiat Group Automobiles and Chrysler Group International Ink Agreement
Daimler Inks Agreement with Beijing Automotive Group
Landi Renzo USA and Chrysler Ink a Pact
Kazakh Agromash Holding Inks Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroen
Stratasys and KOR EcoLogic Enter into Collaboration
Dongfeng Motor and Volvo to Establish Joint-Venture
Tata Group to Establish Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Assembly Lines
Polaris Takes Over Aixam Mega
Volvo to Take Over Stake in Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles
Nissan to Divest Commercial Vehicle Business to Dongfeng Motor Group
Fiat, GAC and Chrysler Group Ink a Pact
Volkswagen Takes Over Porsche
Toyota Inks Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroen
Fiat and Sberbank Enter into an Agreement
Maruti Suzuki India Merges with Suzuki Powertrain India
Renault-Nissan Inks New Joint Venture Agreement with Russian Technologies
Renault Inks Joint Venture Agreement with State-Owned Algerian Companies
GM, SAIC Motor Corp and Wuling Motors Ink a Pact
Ford Motor Company Enters into JV with CFMA
Tata Motors and AGI Ink Agreement to Distribute Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles
Sollers and Mazda Motor Ink Joint Venture Agreement for Passenger Car Production
Nissan Motor Australia and Origin Energy Ink Partnership Agreement
Volkswagen and Porsche Form Integrated Automotive Group
General Motors Enters into Global Strategic Alliance with PSA Peugeot Citroen
6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Germany)
Daimler AG (Germany)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N. V. (UK)
FCA Italy S. p. A. (Italy)
FCA US LLC (USA)
Ferrari S. p. A (Italy)
Ford Motor Company (USA)
General Motors Company (USA)
Honda Motor Co. , Ltd. (Japan)
Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea)
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Japan)
Mazda Motor Corporation (Japan)
Nissan Motor Co. , Ltd. (Japan)
PSA Peugeot Citroen (France)
Renault Group (France)
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan)
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan)
Volkswagen AG (Germany)
Audi AG (Germany)
Skoda Auto (Czech Republic)
Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Germany)
Volvo Car Corporation (Sweden)
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 43. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars 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 ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44. World Historic Review for Passenger Cars 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 ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45. World 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47. World Historic Review for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48. World 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Production for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Growth Slips in 2013 & 2014
Reviving Economy to Bring Encouraging Growth Prospects for Passenger Cars in Short to Medium Term
The Green Movement
Mercury - A Potent Pollutant
Impact of CAFE and FMVSS Standards
Diesel Powered Cars to Make Inroads
Growing Number of Returning Off-Lease Vehicles & Increasing Sales of Used Cars Niggle Market Prospects
Key Statistical Findings:
Table 49. US Pre-Owned Vehicles Market (2013-2016): Number of Off-Lease Vehicles Returning to Market in ‘000s (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50. US Automotive Vehicles Market (2012-2014): Percentage Share of Leased Vehicle Sales as a Proportion of New Vehicle Sales (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Domestic Manufacturers Continue to Lose Out to Foreign Players
Price Factor – A Major Competitive Platform
E-Model: Gaining Fast Market Acceptance
Market Share Findings:
Table 51. Leading OEMs in the US Automotive Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for American Honda Motor Co. , Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai Motor America, Nissan North America, Toyota and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52. US Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Model (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53. US Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Leading American Brand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54. US Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Leading European Brand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55. US Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Leading Asian Brand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Financing – A Successful Sales Tool
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 56. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57. US Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59. US Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Canadian Automotive Industry Over the Years
Auto Sales & Production Declines in 2013 & 2014
Government Intervention for Reviving Auto Industry & Growing Focus of US Auto Manufacturers on Nearshoring Provides Hope
Table 60. Canadian Passenger Cars Market (2013): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 61. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62. Canadian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64. Canadian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Japanese Automotive Market Over the Years
Japanese Automakers See Increase in Profitability
Key Statistical Data
Table 65. Japanese Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of New Registrations by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66. Japanese Passenger Cars Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67. Japanese Passenger Car Market (2009 & 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Manufacturer Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Share Findings
Table 68. Leading Players in the Japanese Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 69. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70. Japanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72. Japanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
European Passenger Car Market: Fast Facts
Market Scenario
Optimistic Outlook for European Economy Augurs Well for the Market
Key Statistical Findings
Table 73. European Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Category - Mainstream and Premium (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74. Percentage Share of Diesel Vehicles in New Car Registrations in Western Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
New Automotive Block Exemption Comes Back Into Force
European Automakers Slowly Moving Towards Emerging Markets
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 75. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76. European Historic Review for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77. European 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 79. European Historic Review for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 80. European 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Production for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4A. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 81. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 82. French Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 83. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 84. French Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4B. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Industry Overview
A Brief History
Industry Trends
German Automakers Going Global
Outsourcing – A Preferred Cost-cutting Tool
National Sentiment Replaced by Brand Image
R&D Investments Continue to Rise
German Auto Business – Going the e-way
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 85. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 86. German Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 88. German Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4C. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launch
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 89. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 90. Italian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 91. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 92. Italian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Superminis – Favorites of the British
Key Statistical Data
Table 93. UK Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Car Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Premium on Quality and Technology
Market Share Findings
Table 94. Leading Auto OEMs in the UK Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Audi, BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Development
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N. V. – A Major UK-based Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 95. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 96. UK Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 97. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 98. UK Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4E. SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
Table 99. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 100. Spanish Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 101. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 102. Spanish Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4F. RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Foreign manufacturers hold Fort
Table 103. Russian Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Manufacturer Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 104. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 105. Russian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 106. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 107. Russian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4G. REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 108. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 109. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 110. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 111. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Asia-Pacific Continues to be the Growth Engine of the Global Passenger Cars Market
Partnerships & Collaborations – A Big Boost for Asia-Pacific Automobile Industry
B. Market Analytics
Table 112. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 113. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 114. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 115. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 116. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 117. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Production for Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5A. AUSTRALIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 118. Australian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 119. Australian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 120. Australian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 121. Australian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5B. CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Automotive Industry Over the Years
Despite Recent Slowdown, China Remain the World’s Largest & Most Important Auto Market
Chinese Passenger Car Market: Fast Facts
Table 122. Chinese Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Shipments by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Chinese Passenger Car Market - A Summary
Demand Drivers
Classification of Passenger Cars
Classification by Vehicle Length
Classification by Engine Displacement
Classification by Selling Price
Regional Perspective
Trends
Easy Availability of Finance – A Major Boost to the Chinese Passenger Car Market
China Persuades the Use of Diesel Engine Passenger Vehicles
Influx of Imported Vehicles
High Preference for Used Cars Remains a Major Issue
Table 123. Chinese Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Share Findings
Table 124. Chinese Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Manufacturer Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 125. Leading Domestic OEMs in the Chinese Automotive Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for BAIC, Chang'an, Dongfeng, FAW, GAC, SAIC and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 126. Leading Foreign OEMs in the Chinese Automotive Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Buick, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 127. Leading Players in the Chinese Luxury Car market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 128. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 129. Chinese Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 130. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 131. Chinese Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5C. INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Overview of Passenger Cars Market
Key Statistical Data
Table 132. Indian Passenger Car Market (2009 & 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 133. Estimated Average Price of Passenger Car (in INR) in India (2009-2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Share Findings
Table 134. Leading Players in the Indian Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Honda Cars, Hyundai Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Small Cars: A Major Category in the Indian Passenger Car Market
Contribution of Premium & Luxury Models in Total Revenues Soars
Table 135. Leading Brands in the Indian Luxury Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Audi, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Porsche and Volvo (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
De-Regulation in Petrol Prices Throws Focus on Diesel Vehicles
Table 136. Indian Automotive Market (2005 & 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Fuel Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 137. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 138. Indian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 139. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 140. Indian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5D. INDONESIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Overview
Trends
Better Credit Terms and New Model Introductions Fuel Vehicle Sales
Luxury Cars Lure Prestige Seekers
Product Launches
B. Market Analytics
Table 141. Indonesian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 142. Indonesian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 143. Indonesian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 144. Indonesian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5E. MALAYSIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Statistical Findings
Table 145. Malaysian Automotive Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of New Registrations by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 146. Malaysian Motor Vehicles Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 147. Malaysian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 148. Malaysian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 149. Malaysian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 150. Malaysian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5F. SOUTH KOREA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 151. South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 152. South Korean Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 153. South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 154. South Korean Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5G. TAIWAN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Brief Market Overview
B. Market Analytics
Table 155. Taiwanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 156. Taiwanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 157. Taiwanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 158. Taiwanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5H. THAILAND
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Japanese Manufacturers Dominate the Market
Market Share Findings
Table 159. Leading Players in the Thai Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Auto Penetration Exhibits Steady Growth
Table 160. Auto Penetration (per 1000 people) in Thailand (2008-2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
B. Market Analytics
Table 161. Thai Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 162. Thai Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 163. Thai Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 164. Thai Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5I. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 165. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 166. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 167. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 168. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
Table 169. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 170. Latin American Historic Review for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 171. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 172. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 173. Latin American Historic Review for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/Country - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 174. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Production for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6A. ARGENTINA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
Table 175. Argentinean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 176. Argentinean Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 177. Argentinean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 178. Argentinean Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6B. BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Statistical Findings
Table 179. Brazilian Passenger Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Demand by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 180. Leading Auto OEMs in the Brazilian Passengers Car Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Renault, Volkswagen and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 181. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 182. Brazilian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 183. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 184. Brazilian Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6C. MEXICO
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Manufacturers Eye Capacity Expansion in 2015 & Beyond
B. Market Analytics
Table 185. Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 186. Mexican Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 187. Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 188. Mexican Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6D. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics
Table 189. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 190. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 191. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 192. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7. REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Iran - Insatiable Appetite for Cars
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 193. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 194. Rest of World Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 195. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 196. Rest of World Historic Review for Passenger Cars Market Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 71 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 250)
The United States (26)
Canada (9)
Japan (10)
Europe (85)
France (9)
Germany (12)
The United Kingdom (19)
Italy (8)
Spain (6)
Rest of Europe (31)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (95)
Latin America (14)
Africa (9)
Middle East (2)