Global Passenger Cars Industry

• Publication date: April 2012
• Report size: 417 pages

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Passenger Cars in Thousands of Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 80 companies including many key and niche players such as Bayeris...

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Passenger Cars in Thousands of Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 80 companies including many key and niche players such as Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, Fiat S.p.A., Ferrari S.p.A, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Mazda Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Porsche Automobil Holding SE, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Skoda Auto, and Volvo Car Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Global Passenger Car Industry

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
Automotive Manufacturing Industry - A Review II-1
Evolution of Competitive Advantage Factors II-1
Passenger Cars - A Rudimentary Overview II-2
Factors Controlling Passenger Car Demand II-2
Snapshot of Demand Drivers in Passenger Car Industry II-3
Macro-Economic Factors II-3
Size of the Economy II-3
National Economic/Regulatory Policies II-3
Fluctuating Exchange Rates II-4
Automobile Infrastructure II-4
Environmental Concerns II-4
Fluctuating Oil Prices II-4
Micro-Economic Factors II-5
Open Trade II-5
Regional Integration II-5
Consumer/Investment Financing II-5
Taxes II-5
Price II-6
Other Miscellaneous Factors II-6
Market Overview II-6
2007-2009 Recession Impact in Retrospect II-6
Factors Responsible for Decline in New Vehicle Sales II-7
Sports Cars: The Recession’s Biggest Casualty II-7
Table 1: US Sports Car Market (2005 & 2010): Breakdown of
Annual Volume Sales (In Units) of Select Leading Brands
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
Year 2010 Witnesses Recovery II-8
Will Growth in Europe be Held Hostage by the Euro Debt Crisis? II-9
Seeing Beyond the Decline of the Automotive Industry II-10

2. MARKET TRENDS II-12
Demand for Diesel Cars On the Rise II-12
Consumers: Cashing in on Incentives II-12
Emerging Markets to Turbo Charge Future Growth in the Market II-12
Consolidation & Collaborations Continue to be Buzzwords II-12
Consolidation Leads to II-13
Overcapacity Reaches Peak in the 2007-2009 Economic Recession II-13
Manufacturers to Focus on Developing ‘Smart Cars’ II-14
Technology Stokes Human/Machine Interface II-14
Bluetooth - The Emerging Phenomenon II-14
Environmental Concerns Drive Demand for Fuel Efficient & Low-
Emission Passenger Cars II-14
Competition: A Review II-15
The New Batting Order II-15
Table 2: OEM Automakers Worldwide (2011): Leading Companies
Ranked by Annual Revenues in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15

Table 3: World Market for Motor Vehicles (2009): Breakdown of
Production Volume (In Units) by Select Leading Manufacturers
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16
Production & Sales Breakdown of the Top Three Players Worldwide II-16
Table 4: US Motor Vehicle Sales of General Motors (2009)
Breakdown of Volume Sales (in thousands) by Vehicle Type
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16

Table 5: Global Motor Vehicle Sales of General Motors (2009)
Breakdown of Volume Sales (in thousands) by Regional
Operations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-17

Table 6: Global Motor Vehicle Deliveries of Volkswagen
(2009): Breakdown of Vehicle Deliveries (in thousands) by
Select Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-18

Table 7: Global Motor Vehicle Deliveries of Volkswagen
(2009): Breakdown of Vehicle Deliveries (in units) by
Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-19

Table 8: Global Motor Vehicle Sales of Toyota Motor Company
(2010): Breakdown of Volume Sales (in thousand units) by
Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-19

3. INDUSTRY DYNAMICS II-20
Passenger Car Industry - A Background II-20
Technological Frontier II-20
Automotive Electronics - An Emerging Phenomenon II-20
The Future “Auto” Mobile II-20
Innovations in Automotive Electronics Over the Years II-20
Night Vision II-20
Electronic Power Steering System II-20
OnStar Mobile Concierge Service II-21
Intelligent Cruise Control II-21
Collision-Warning Systems II-21
Smart Airbags II-21
Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) II-21
Drive-by-Wire Systems II-21
Smart Sensors II-21
Telematics II-22
Programmable Logical Devices II-22
In the World of Automotive Electronics II-22
It Pays to Integrate Systems II-22
Shift in Responsibility II-22
Hi-tech Systems Form a Competitive Platform II-23
The Other Side of the Coin II-23
Auto-IT Nexus - Big Money Online II-23
E-Commerce II-24
Environmental Frontier II-24
Automobile Emissions - An Overview II-24
Petrol Vs. Diesel - Choosing between the Lesser of Two Evils II-24
Methods to Cut Down Auto Emissions II-24
Use of Catalytic Converters and Oxidation Catalysts II-24
Hiking the Air to Fuel Ratio II-25
Direct Injection Technology II-25
Alternative Fuels - A Healthy Alternative Towards Reducing
Auto Emissions II-25
Biodiesel II-25
Electric Fuel II-26
Ethanol II-26
Hydrogen II-26
Methanol II-26
Natural Gas II-27
Propane II-27
P-Series II-27
Solar Fuel II-28
Emission Standards in the European Union II-28
Euro III Norms [With Effect from the Year 2000] II-28
Table 9: Emission Standard II-28
Euro IV Norms [With Effect from the Year 2005] II-28
Table 10: Emission Standard II-29
Emission Standards in the United States II-29
Tier-1 Standards II-29
Table 11: EPA Tier 1 Emission Standards for Passenger Car
(In grams/mile) II-30
The National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) Program II-30
Californian Standards II-30
Table 12: California Emission Standards for Light Duty
Vehicles - 50,000 miles/5 Years (In grams/mile) II-31

Table 13: California Emission Standards for Light Duty
Vehicles - 100,000 miles/10 Years (In grams/mile) II-31
Low Emission Vehicle II (LEV II) Standards II-32
Table 14: California LEV II Emission Standards for
Passenger Cars and Light Duty Vehicles Below 8500 lbs. -
50,000 miles/5 Years (In grams/mile) II-32

Table 15: California LEV II Emission Standards for
Passenger Cars and Light Duty Vehicles Below 8500 lbs. -
120,000 miles/11 Years (In grams/mile) II-32

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-33
Passenger Cars - A Definition II-33
Classification based on Body Style II-33
Sedans II-33
Coupes II-33
Hatchbacks II-33
Convertibles II-34
Station Wagons II-34
Classification based on Size/Price/Utility II-34
Classification by Engine Displacement and Fuel Systems II-34
Table 16: Passenger Car Categories - By Engine Displacement II-34
Classification Based on Type of Fuel II-34
Classification - By Region/Country II-35

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-37
Nissan Motor to Introduce Passenger Car Brand with Dongfeng Motor II-37
General Motors-SAIC Joint Venture to Roll out Chevrolet or
Derivative Brand Passenger Car II-37
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding to Introduce New Range of
Own Brand Passenger Car Models II-37
Tata Motors to Introduce Passenger Car in Thailand II-37
Zhongtong Bus Holding to Introduce New Range of Energy
Passenger Vehicles II-37
General Motors to Roll out E-Spark in India II-38
Renault to Launch ‘Twizy' Electric Car in India II-38
Mahindra and Mahindra to Introduce New Variants of Passenger
Vehicle II-38
Hyundai Motor Unveils ‘BlueOn' Pure Electric Car II-38
SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile to Introduce Passenger Cars of
Baojun Brand in China II-38
Mahindra and Mahindra to Introduce Passenger Vehicle on ‘Gio'
Cargo Carrier Platform II-39
Mercedes-Benz to Roll out B-Class F-CELL Car II-39
Renault to Introduce Comprehensive Product Range in India II-40
Premier Automobiles Rolls out ‘Rio' Sport Utility Vehicle in
India II-40
Dongfeng Motor Group to Manufacture First Own Brand Passenger Car II-40

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-41
Tata Motors Launches New Line of Passenger Cars in South Africa II-41
Suzuki A-Star Concept Car Unveiled II-41
Tata Motors Unveils the ‘Tata Nano’ II-41
Toyota Brand to Debut in Korea II-42
Honda Launches New Civic 1.8 V Model in India II-42
GM Unveils Optra Diesel II-42
Mitsubishi Launches Galant Fortis II-42
Mitsubishi Introduces Pajero TR4 Flex II-43
Mitsubishi Unveils the Delica D: 5 Minivan II-43
Toyota Unveils New 'Mark X ZiO' II-43
Lexus Introduces Hybrid Sedans II-43
Mahindra Renault Unleashes Logan in India II-43
Maruti Suzuki Rolls Out SX4 II-44
GM Launches Spark II-44
Fiat Unveils Palio Stile II-44
BMW released the ‘3-series’ sedan II-44
Ford India Rolls Out the New Fiesta- ZXI II-44
Hyundai Motor India Unveils the New Getz Prime II-44
M&M Renault Joint Venture Launches Logan Sedan II-45
Maruti Udyog Limited Releases Swift Diesel II-45
Rolls Royce Unveils the New Phantom Drophead Coupé II-45
DC Releases Mercedes Benz S-Class and CL-Class in India II-45
Toyota to bring Prius to India II-45
M&M-Renault-Nissan JV Rolled Out Sedan Teana II-45
Nissan Altima Hits the Road in the US II-45
Toyota to Enter the Indian Small Car Market II-46
Tata Motors Unveils its Concept Car Elegante II-46

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-47
PSA Peugeot Citroen Ink Letter of Intent with Changan
Automobile Group II-47
Berjaya Ink Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Auto II-47
Zhejiang Geely and Daqing Acquire Volvo Car II-47
Spyker Cars Inks Deal with General Motors to Acquire Saab
Automobile II-48
Bogdan Enters into Distribution Deal with S.E.FARRUKH to
Supply Cars to Azerbaijan II-48
China FAW Group to Establish Energy Passenger Car
Manufacturing Base in China II-48
Suzuki Motor to Establish Passenger Car Facility in India II-48
Mazda and Ford Motor Unveil Passenger Car Manufacturing Plant
in Thailand II-48
Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group and Fiat to Form Joint
Venture II-49
Beiqi Foton Motor to Commence Technical Reform of Passenger
Car Manufacturing in China II-49
Suzuki and Volkswagen to Enter into Long-Term Partnership II-49
Fiat Acquires 20% Stake in Chrysler Group II-49
Aabar Investments Takes Over Shares in Daimler II-50
Porsche Acquires Volkswagen II-50

8. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-51
General Motors India Completes Passenger Car Facility in Pune II-51
Ford Agrees to Sell Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors II-51
GM Invests in DMAX Diesel Engine Plant II-51
Nissan and Mitsubishi to Expand Mini-Cars OEM Supply II-51
Toyota Plans a Second Plant in India II-52
Audi Opens Largest Car Dealership in India II-52
Tata Motors Ventures into Used Cars Business II-52
Nissan Signs an Agreement with MUL II-52
Cerberus Acquires Chrysler II-52
Ford Motors Divests Stake in Aston Martin II-53
M&M, Renault and Nissan’s Three Way Joint Venture II-53

9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-54
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Germany) II-54
Chrysler Group LLC (US) II-54
Daimler AG (Germany) II-54
Fiat S.p.A. (Italy) II-54
Ferrari S.p.A (Italy) II-55
Ford Motor Company (USA) II-55
General Motors Corp. (USA) II-55
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-55
Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea) II-56
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (Japan) II-56
Mazda Motor Corporation (Japan) II-56
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-56
Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Germany) II-56
PSA Peugeot Citroen (France) II-57
Renault Group (France) II-57
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan) II-57
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan) II-57
Volkswagen AG (Germany) II-57
Audi AG (Germany) II-58
Škoda Auto (Czech Republic) II-58
Volvo Car Corporation (Sweden) II-58

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-59
Sales II-59
Table 17: 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 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 18: 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 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 19: World 15-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
2003, 2011 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
Production II-62
Table 20: 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 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 21: 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 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 22: World 15-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 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-64


III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Market Review III-1
Price Factor - A Major Competitive Platform III-1
Domestic Auto Industry’s Blitzkrieg to Reclaim Credibility III-1
Diesel Powered Cars to Make Comeback III-2
It Pays to Consolidate III-2
Financing - A Successful Sales Tool III-2
Caution! Consumer in a Conservative Mood . III-2
Table 23: U.S Automotive Market: Average Age in Years for
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for 2008 III-2
Competition III-3
Foreign Brands Make Substantial Inroad III-3
Big 3 - Not Beyond Competition III-3
Table 24: Leading Car Makers in the US (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown of New Car Registrations by Leading
Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
The Green Movement III-3
Mercury - A Potent Pollutant III-4
E-Model: Gaining Fast Market Acceptance III-4
Blue Shades out All other Colors III-5
Exports Exhibit “Moderate” Potential III-5
Regulations III-5
Belt Use and Child Restraint Laws III-5
Revamped FMVSS No 202 - Head Restraint Requirements for
Passenger Cars III-5
Unveiling of Anton’s Law for Rear Seat Occupants in
Passenger Vehicles III-6
NHTSA of the US Makes LATCH System Mandatory for Child
Safety Seats III-6
NHTSA Makes Tire Pressure Monitoring System Mandatory for
Passenger Cars III-6
B.Market Analytics III-7
Table 25: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 26: US Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 27: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 28: US Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

2. CANADA III-9
A.Market Analysis III-9
Industry Overview III-9
The “Compact” Revolution III-9
Growing Popularity of Alternative Fuel Systems III-9
Canada - A Preferred Alternative Fuel System Supplier III-9
Vehicle Affordability III-9
Misplaced Tax Breaks III-10
Competition III-10
Table 29: Leading Car Makers in Canada (2007): Percentage
Share Breakdown of New Car Registrations by Leading Players
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 30: Canadian Passenger Cars Market (2007): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Province (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
B.Market Analytics III-11
Table 31: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 32: Canadian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 33: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 34: Canadian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

3. JAPAN III-13
A.Market Analysis III-13
Industry Overview III-13
Japan - A Leading Player in Automotive Production III-13
Customer Profile III-13
Industry Consolidation III-13
Change in Vehicle Registration Criteria III-14
Competition III-14
Table 35: Leading Car Makers in Japan (2007): Percentage
Share Breakdown of New Car Registrations by Leading Players
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
B.Market Analytics III-15
Table 36: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 37: Japanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 38: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 39: Japanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

4. EUROPE III-17
A.Market Analysis III-17
Industry Overview III-17
Older Car Parc III-17
Table 40: Average Age (in Years) of Passenger Cars in Use
for Select European Regions for the year 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
Classification of Passenger Cars in the EU III-18
Categorization by Segment III-18
Categorization by Bodies III-18
New Automotive Block Exemption Comes Back Into Force III-18
New Regulations - An Overview III-19
After Market III-19
Primary Market III-19
Common Platforms - A Popular Cost Reduction Strategy III-20
Competitive Analysis III-20
Table 41: Leading Car Makers in Western Europe (2007):
Percentage Share Breakdown of New Car Registrations by
Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20
B.Market Analytics III-21
Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - France,
Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
‘000 Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 43: European Historic Review for Passenger Cars by
Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, The UK,
Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 44: European 15-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia, and
Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 45: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars by Geographic Region/ Country - France,
Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production
Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 46: European Historic Review for Passenger Cars by
Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, The UK,
Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

Table 47: European 15-Year Perspective for Passenger Cars by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Production for France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain,
Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

4a. FRANCE III-27
A.Market Analysis III-27
Market Overview III-27
Historic Market Share Findings III-27
Table 48: Top 10 Brands in the French Passenger Cars Market
(2005): Breakdown of Registrations for Renault, Peugeot,
Citroen, Volkswagen, Opel, Ford, Toyota, Mercedes, Fiat,
and Audi (In ‘000 Units) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-27
B.Market Analytics III-28
Table 49: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 50: French Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 51: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 52: French Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

4b. GERMANY III-30
A.Market Analysis III-30
Outlook III-30
Industry Overview III-30
A Brief History III-30
Industry Trends III-31
German Automakers Going Global III-31
Outsourcing - A Preferred Cost-cutting Tool III-31
National Sentiment Replaced by Brand Image III-31
German Auto Business - Going the e-way III-31
Towards a “Greener” Germany III-32
Historic Market Share Findings III-32
Table 53: Leading Passenger Car Makers in Germany (2005):
Breakdown of Production Volume by Company for Volkswagen
Group, DaimlerChrysler, BMW, and Porsche (In Units)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
B.Market Analytics III-33
Table 54: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 55: German Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 56: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 57: German Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

4c. ITALY III-35
A.Market Analysis III-35
Environmental Concerns - Government gets Eco-Friendly III-35
Historic Market Share Findings III-35
Table 58: Leading Passenger Car Companies in Italy
(2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiat,
PSA, VW, Ford, GM, Renault, Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, BMW,
Nissan, Hyundai, and Other (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 59: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 60: Italian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 61: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 62: Italian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-38
A.Market Analysis III-38
Overview III-38
Trends III-38
Superminis - Favorites of the British III-38
The Transition from Volume to Premium/ Specialist Car Assembly III-38
Tier-1 Sourcing Follows Volume Car Assembly III-38
Premium on Quality and Technology III-39
Relatively New Seconds Perform Well III-39
Historic Market Share Findings III-39
Table 63: Top 10 Passenger Car Models in UK (2005):
Breakdown of Registrations for Ford (Focus), Vauxhall
(Astra), Vauxhall (Corsa), Renault (Megane), Ford (Fiesta),
Volkswagen (Golf), Peugeot (206), Ford (Mondeo), Renault
(Clio), and BMW (3 Series) (In Units) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
B.Market Analytics III-40
Table 64: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 65: UK Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 66: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 67: UK Historic Review for Passenger Cars - Annual
Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

4e. SPAIN III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Outlook III-42
Trends III-42
Foreign Capital Drives Automobile Industry III-42
Japanese Automakers Eye Spanish Low-Priced Auto Market III-42
B.Market Analytics III-43
Table 68: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 69: Spanish Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2000 through
2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 70: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 71: Spanish Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

4f. RUSSIA III-45
A.Market Analysis III-45
Russian Car Market Back on Growth Track After a Temporary Lull III-45
Table 72: Russian Passenger Cars Market (2008): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Brand Origin (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
Industry Overview III-46
A Major Auto Market Despite High Entry Barriers III-46
Auto Industry - A Vital Economic Growth Driver III-46
Luxury Cars - Powering their Way into the Russian Market III-46
B.Market Analytics III-47
Table 73: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 74: Russian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 75: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 76: Russian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

4g. REST OF EUROPE III-49
A.Market Analysis III-49
Turkey III-49
Table 77: Turkish Market for Passenger Cars (2009):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume by Leading
Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
Ireland III-49
The Netherlands III-50
Passenger Car Segment - Characterized by Increasing Complexity III-50
Car Customizing on the Rise III-50
B.Market Analytics III-50
Table 78: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000
Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 79: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘ 000’ Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 80: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in
‘000 Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 81: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-53
A.Market Analysis III-53
Industry Overview III-53
Partnerships & Collaborations - A Big Boost for Asia-Pacific
Automobile Industry III-53
B.Market Analytics III-54
Table 82: 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 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 83: 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 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 84: Asia-Pacific 15-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 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 85: 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 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 86: 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 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 87: Asia-Pacific 15-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 2003, 2011 & 2017(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

5a. AUSTRALIA III-60
A.Market Analysis III-60
Industry Overview III-60
Classification of Passenger Cars by Segment III-60
Historic Market Share Findings III-61
Table 88: Top Ten Passenger Vehicle Companies in Australia
in 2004: Breakdown by Volume Sales for Holden, Toyota,
Ford, Mazda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Honda, Nissan, Kia, and
Subaru (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61
B.Market Analytics III-62
Table 89: Australian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 90: Australian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 91: Australian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-63

Table 92: Australian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

5b. CHINA III-64
A.Market Analysis III-64
Automotive Industry Overview III-64
Regulatory Scenario III-64
Passenger Cars Market III-64
Chinese Passenger Car Industry - A Summary III-65
Demand Drivers III-65
Classification of Passenger Cars III-65
Classification by Vehicle Length III-65
Classification by Engine Displacement III-66
Classification by Selling Price III-66
Regional Perspective III-66
Chinese Government Announces New Fuel Economy Standards III-67
Import Market III-67
Trends III-68
Easy Availability of Finance - A Major Boost to the Chinese
Passenger Car Market III-68
Growing Income Levels Drives Chinese Automotive Market III-68
China Persuades the Use of Diesel Engine Passenger Vehicles III-68
Shift from Commercial Vehicles to Cars III-68
Medium Cars - #1 choice for Private Purchase III-69
Influx of Imported Vehicles III-69
Competitive Scenario III-69
Table 93: Leading Car Makers in China (2007): Percentage
Share Breakdown of New Car Registrations by Leading Players
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69
Select Chinese Players III-70
Chang'an Automobile (Group) Co., Ltd. III-70
Dongfeng Motor Corp III-70
Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd III-70
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation III-70
China FAW Group Corporation III-70
B.Market Analytics III-71
Table 94: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

Table 95: Chinese Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

Table 96: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 97: Chinese Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

5c. INDIA III-73
A.Market Analysis III-73
Indian Automotive Industry - A Prelude III-73
Encouraging Outlook for Passenger Car Segment III-73
Small Cars Rule the Indian Passenger Car Market III-74
Table 98: Indian Passenger Cars Market (2009): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Category (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75
High Price Models Gradually Gaining Popularity III-75
Challenges III-75
Competitive Analysis III-75
Table 99: Indian Market for Passenger Vehicles (February
2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by
Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76
Exports III-76
Table 100: Indian Exports of Automobile (2009): Breakdown
of Export Volume by Type/Category (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-76
Select Indian Players III-77
Maruti Suzuki India Limited III-77
Tata Motors Ltd. III-77
B.Market Analytics III-77
Table 101: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77

Table 102: Indian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 103: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79

Table 104: Indian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79

5d. INDONESIA III-80
A.Market Analysis III-80
Outlook III-80
Trends and Issues III-80
Indonesia - A Major Hub for Automotive Producers in Asia III-80
Better Credit Terms and New Model Introductions Fuel
Vehicle Sales III-81
Luxury Cars Lure Prestige Seekers III-81
B.Market Analytics III-82
Table 105: Indonesian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

Table 106: Indonesian Historic Review for Passenger Cars-
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

Table 107: Indonesian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-83

Table 108: Indonesian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

5e. MALAYSIA III-84
A.Market Analysis III-84
Economic Recovery Drives Malaysian Car Sales III-84
Table 109: Malaysian Automotive Market (2009): Percentage
Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84
B.Market Analytics III-85
Table 110: Malaysian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

Table 111: Malaysian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

Table 112: Malaysian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-86

Table 113: Malaysian Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86

5f. SOUTH KOREA III-87
A.Market Analysis III-87
Competitive Scenario III-87
Table 114: Leading Car Makers in South Korea (2007):
Percentage Share Breakdown of New Car Registrations by
Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87
Select Players in South Korea III-88
Kia Motors Corporation III-88
Ssangyong Motor III-88
B.Market Analytics III-88
Table 115: South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000
Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-88

Table 116: South Korean Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-89

Table 117: South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in
‘000 Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90

Table 118: South Korean Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90

5g. TAIWAN III-91
A.Market Analysis III-91
Market Overview III-91
Major Auto Manufacturers Step on the R&D Pedal III-91
China - Taiwanese Auto Industry’s Single Largest Customer III-91
Historic Market Share Findings III-91
Table 119: Passenger Cars Market in Taiwan (2004-2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Toyota, Nissan, Honda,
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-91
B.Market Analytics III-92
Table 120: Taiwanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92

Table 121: Taiwanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92

Table 122: Taiwanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Passenger Cars - Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-93

Table 123: Taiwanese Historic Review for Passenger Cars -
Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-93

5h. THAILAND III-94
A.Market Analysis III-94
Automobile Industry - A Major Contributor to GDP

Passenger Car in World

Hong Kong Passenger Car Density, Cars Per 1, 000 Of Population

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2006 To 2015
By Business Monitor International
Source: World Bank

• Industries : Passenger Car
• Countries : World