Analyze the Financial Performance of World's Light Vehicle Manufacturers.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46860) has announced the addition of Light Vehicle Manufacturing - December 2006 to their offering. Light Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the manufacturing activities of the world's light vehicle manufacturers. It covers the following topics: -Business models -Capacity utilisation -Design -Financial performance -Forward model programmes -Joint ventures -Labour -Logistics -Manufacturing processes -Materials -Mergers and acquisitions -Modularity -Motor shows -Plant investments -Platform architectures -Production results / forecasts -Purchasing -Research and development -Technology Light Vehicle Manufacturing focuses on the top vehicle manufacturers in the world. The report covers all the facets of the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. , from car and commercial vehicle manufacturers to their manufacturing strategies, technologies, model launches, future models and production planning Production planning The function of a manufacturing enterprise responsible for the efficient planning, scheduling, and coordination of all production activities. . The report also sheds light on market news and analysis vis-Ea-vis the vehicle manufacturers. Also included in the report is the retooling of production units, plant shutdown and relocations. Light Vehicle Manufacturing provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to component or material level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest developments in automotive manufacturing globally. Who relies on this report? -Vehicle manufacturers -Suppliers -Consultants -Investment Banks/Finance/Venture capital Methodology Our reporting is based on 15 years experience in automotive publishing. Using our global bases in the UK, China, India & Detroit, we use a respected network of leading economists, engineers and analysts, allowing us to probe the core fundamentals of the automotive industry. In this way we establish the underlying factors behind the events and trends that shape the auto industry today and tomorrow. PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. confirms plans for China Volkswagen to shift Golf production from Belgium to Germany China: Geely and Manganese Bronze n. 1. A brass alloy having from 1 to 4 percent of manganese added to harden it; made by adding manganese to the copper and zinc used in brass. Noun 1. sign agreement to build taxi and two saloons China: Chery forms second joint venture with Iran Khodro | Iran Khodro (or Iran Khodro Industrial Group) is a major Iranian industrial manufacturer; khodro means "automobile" in Persian. The company manufactures cars for the domestic and export markets. China: DaimlerChrysler chief admits discussions with Chery for Dodge small cars China: Fiat and Chery in alliance talks Egypt: Iran Khodro and AAV AAV Adeno-Associated Virus AAV Asian-American Village AAV Amphibious Assault Vehicle (US DoD) AAV Association of Avian Veterinarians AAV All Activity Vehicle (Mercedes-Benz) AAV Airborne Assault Vehicle to produce Pars Peugeot locally India: Nissan drops Suzuki JV and explores Mahindra tie-up Iran: Iran Khodro to build GAZ GAZ Gazette GAZ Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Gorky) van South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. : Fiat and Nissan ending joint venture early Uruguay: Chery and Socma reported to be planning 100,000upa Mercosur JV Germany: DaimlerChrysler unveils new, larger smart fortwo The Fortwo is the original smart model, launched in 1998 as City Coupe. Concept The Smart "Micro compact car" was designed primarily for urban use in European cities, where parking is scarce and fuel economy is of great importance. France: PSA and Fiat reveal new compact vans Japan: Nissan launches all-new Skyline Turkey: Opel Astra sedan world premiere UK: Jaguar announces the XF China: Beijing Hyundai to open a research centre China: Ford opens new R&D centre Germany: Volkswagen's new cold and climate test centre becomes operational Germany: New DaimlerChrysler production line safety system US: Nissan to use WhereNet RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. system for Canton plant Mexico: Nissan to start Tiida/Versa saloon production in January US: Nissan expresses interest in shuttered GM & Ford plants US: Nissan's Canton plant cranks up production US: Ford builds its last Taurus as Atlanta plant closes US: Production slashed as Ford launches new Expedition and Lincoln Navigator US: Ford slashes health care benefits for white-collar workers US: Ford receives US$15.7m incentive package for Maumee plant North America and Thailand: Mazda reported to be planning new plants US: A million vehicles in under five years from Honda Alabama plant US: New GM global small car architecture on the way, say suppliers US: General Motors ends production at Lansing Metal Centre US: GM reportedly planning rear-wheel drive 2008 Chevrolet Impala US: ASC ASC Ambulatory surgery center, see there rules out buying Lansing Craft Centre The Lansing Craft Centre was a specialized General Motors automobile factory in Lansing, Michigan. The plant started production in 1987 and closed in 2006. It was the construction site for low-volume vehicles like the General Motors EV1, Buick Reatta, and Cadillac Eldorado. US: Indiana plant starts build of new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC GMC See: Guaranteed Mortgage Certificate Sierra US: Future of original Saturn plant in doubt as GM scraps minivan project US: Toyota, Honda and Nissan reportedly planning big production rises US: Production commences at new Toyota San Antonio plant US: Toyota finds novel solution to rising worker health care costs Austria: Magna assembles millionth Chrysler Group vehicle Belgium: Volvo's Ghent plant produces 500,000th S60 Belgium: GM says it may build Saturn model at Astra plant Czech Republic: Skoda reaches new annual production record Finland: 200,000th Porsche Boxster rolls off production line Germany: Volkswagen's collective bargaining agreement The contractual agreement between an employer and a Labor Union that governs wages, hours, and working conditions for employees and which can be enforced against both the employer and the union for failure to comply with its terms. comes into force Germany: Audi plans new small car Hungary and Japan: Mitsubishi, Honda and Suzuki to increase output Hungary: Audi reaches agreement with government Russia: Great Wall considers shifting plant location to Ukraine Russia: Foundation stone laid for Volkswagen and Skoda plant Slovakia: Kia begins cee'd production Sweden: Court rules Volvo may lift production at Torslanda by 90,000upa UK: Vehicle output down by 5.1% in October China: Mazda3 production resumes China: SAIC SAIC - http://saic.com. to build Ssangyong SUVs in China; import vehicles first China: Chrysler 300 assembly starts at Beijing plant China: Daihatsu to assemble vehicles under its brand in 2007 China: Dongfeng-Nissan Livina Geniss production starts China: Nissan aiming to reduce costs by increasing local content China: 2006 automotive output expected to reach seven million units India: Government rules out SEZ SEZ Special Economic Zone SEZ Stream Environment Zone SEZ Mahe Island, Seychelles - Mahe Island Seychelles International (Airport Code) classification for Maruti plant India: Ford reported to be planning a diesel engine plant India: Volkswagen to invest US$530m in new car plant India: GM plant in Halol builds its first Chevrolet Aveo U-VA India: DaimlerChrysler plans to increase component sourcing India: Hyundai exports 300,000th car Japan: Nissan not considering plans to produce minicars Japan: Mazda begins CX-9 production Japan: Toyota to end MR-S production South Korea: Hyundai to build a new luxury saloon at Ulsan plant Argentina: Fiat to produce Tata trucks Australia: Ford axes 640 jobs Brazil: More than 1,000 Volkswagen workers accept buyout packages Brazil: DaimlerChrysler celebrates 50th year of production Senegal: Iran Khodro begins construction of Samand plant South Africa: Toyota adding production capacity South Africa: DaimlerChrysler to begin Mitsubishi Triton production in 2008 South Africa: BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. hopeful of next generation 3-Series build South Africa: Naamsa president targets one million cars output by 2020 Syria: Iran Khodro Samand assembly to begin in January Venezuela: Iran Khodro to begin Samand assembly in December Navistar set for 'high tech' diesel Hub or hubris Hubris An arrogance due to excessive pride and an insolence toward others. A classic character flaw of a trader or investor. ? The automotive industry response to the AMP in India Companies Mentioned - Volkswagen - Golf - Geely - Manganese Bronze - Chery Khodro - DaimlerChrysler -Dodge - Fiat - Iran Khodro - AAV - Peugeot - Nissan - Suzuki - PSA - Opel Astra - Jaguar -Beijing Hyundai - Mazda - Toyota - Honda - Volvo's - Audi - Kia - Daihatsu For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46860 |
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