This Survey covers the design, production, marketing, and sale of cars and light trucks (minivans, SUVs, pick-ups, and the like). Also addressed is the manufacture of the parts used in these vehicles - original equipment and replacement (aftermarket) parts - as well as replacement parts distribution and rubber fabricating. "Automobile Manufacturers," "Auto Parts & Equipment," "Motorcycle Manufacturers," and "Tires & Rubber" are GICS sub-industries in the "Consumer Discretionary" sector of the S&P 1500. Industry Surveys covers more than 50 of the largest and most significant US industries. The information provided for each follows the same general format: the industry's recent performance, an analysis of trends that will influence it in the future, and a broad and fundamental overview of its structure. Both text and data are provided, as are references to additional sources of industry information, including Web sites. |
