Report on outlook for automotive industry in 2005 published

08/04/2005

Market research company Research and Markets has published a new report “Outlook for the Automotive Industry In 2005: Management Briefing”.

 

This report takes a look at prospects for the automotive industry globally in 2005, considering the major issues ahead for vehicle markets, vehicle manufacturers and the industry as a whole. The report is structured region-by-region and includes views on a variety of region-specific topics and issues.

 

Topics covered include: World economy outlook; North American industry outlook - Incentives stay at centre of things in the US GM and Ford under pressure, Volkswagen hurt by euro-dollar exchange rate and adverse model cycles; European industry outlook; prospects for Russia; pre-EU accession rush followed by sales plunge in Poland; Asia industry outlook - Japanese car market recovery will be shallow, Chinese economy sees measures aimed at avoiding overheating, Indian car market set for further growth in 2005; South America industry outlook Brazil steps up a gear, in spite of persistent overcapacity questions Argentine market recovers from low base raw materials and cost pressures.