Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Tough conditions at home, but strong global position Japanese automakers: giants remain profitable Korean production rises, but sales stumble Fast-growing China, India beckon auto industry INDUSTRY PROFILE A major consumer - and exporter - of automobiles Japanese automakers among world's largest Strong presence in auto parts Key markets INDUSTRY TRENDS Asia relies on exports China and India: waking giants Auto parts in Asia HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Automaker revenue sources Asian "transplants" thrive in the United States Automaker costs Alliances and other industry relationships Outlets for vehicle sales Regulatory issues KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS