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Outsourcing Opportunities in the Four Wheel Drive Transmission Sector amid Technology Overhaul.


DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42317) has announced the addition of Automotive 4WD Transmissions: Technology, Markets, Suppliers and Manufacturers - Forecasts to 2012 to their offering.

The 4WD market is changing. In Europe and North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , consumer perceptions of several key factors within 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.  is driving a shift in attitudes towards the concept of AWD AWD Alive with–disseminated and/or metastatic disease  technology and towards the vehicles with which such technology is commonly associated.

There are a relatively large number of suppliers in the global 4WD market, compared to certain other sectors, such as engine management or turbochargers for example. We estimate the overall global market to be worth around US$18bn in 2005.

One interesting factor within the sector is the relatively high level of in-house operations that remain around the world. Approximately 18% of the market is carried out by OEMs own chassis Pronounced "chah-see," it is a physical structure that holds everything or that everything is attached to. A computer's cabinet is often called the chassis.  and powertrain operations. Examples include GM and DaimlerChrysler in North America, and 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.
 in Europe. Given that this is equivalent to the turnover of GKN GKN Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds (British global engineering company)
GKN Global Knowledge Network
GKN Gemeenschappelijke Kernenergiecentrale Nederland
GKN Global Korean Network
GKN Iks Gorkon (Star Trek novel Series) 
 Driveline drive·line  
n.
See drive train.
, the largest 4WD supplier in the world, there should be opportunities for outsourced business to increase, especially as new technologies come through, and OEMs choose to retire plant at end-of-life.

The most significant trend anticipated in the global 4WD market is the continuing shift to electronic control of torque distribution.

Chapter 1- 4WD technology overview looks at the weight, cost and efficiency disadvantages of fitting 4WD and the basic technical considerations.

Chapter 2- Developments in 4WD markets. Around the world, installation rates of 4WD have been increasing over the past five years. This chapter covers regional shares of 4WD installations from 2005 - 2012 for North America, Europe, Japan, Asia (outside Japan) as well as globally. In Europe and North America, consumer perceptions of several key factors within the automotive industry is driving a shift in attitudes towards the concept of AWD technology and towards the vehicles with which such technology is commonly associated.

Chapter 3- Review of key OEMs and their approaches to 4WD. This chapter reviews BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford (including PAG Pag (päg), Ital. Pago, island (101 sq mi/262 sq km), in the Adriatic, off the Dalmatian coast, Croatia. Noted for its fine embroidery and lace, it also has vineyards, a fishing industry, and bauxite deposits.  brands Jaguar, land Rover See LANRover.  and Volvo), and Porsche.

Chapter 4- Key suppliers, their technologies and strategies for 4WD, highlights the market shares of major manufacturers in the global 4WD market for 2005 to 2012. Market position/share, financial position with regard to AWD, corporate strategy in AWD, AWD products and innovations and key AWD customers are given for the key major suppliers.

Chapter 5- Where now for 4WD? This chapter considers the impact of fuel consumption & emissions regulations and concludes by discussing how the market will evolve to 2012.

Plus much more...
Companies Mentioned:

BMW
xDrive
DaimlerChrysler
Mercedes-Benz
Jeep 4WD systems
Ford (including PAG brands Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo)
Jaguar
Land Rover
Volvo
Porsche
Cayenne
Porsche Traction Management
American Axle & Manufacturing
BorgWarner
Dana & Getrag
GKN Driveline
Haldex
Magna Powertrain


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