Research and Markets: General Motors Announces US$208m Investment for Fairfax Plant.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48480) has announced the addition of Light Vehicle Manufacturing - January 2007 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-a-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. Topics Covered Tata to invest US$2.23bn in two new car and LCV LCV League of Conservation Voters LCV Light Commercial Vehicle LCV Large Cap Value (finance) LCV Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis) LCV Longer Combination Vehicles plants Volkswagen signs agreement for Indian factory China: Jiangling N350 pickup project announced France: Peugeot announces the 207 Coupe Cabriolet India: Maruti launches Zen Estilo Italy: UK and Turkish-built Toyota Auris The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. debuts at the Bologna motor show The Bologna Motor Show is an auto show held in Bologna, Italy. It is recognized as an international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles. 2006 The 2006 show runs from Dec 5 through Dec 17. US: Nissan unveils Sentra SE-R and Altima coupe at LA motor show Germany: DaimlerChrysler developing a lower cost painting process UK: More robots for GMM GMM Generalized Method of Moments (economics) GMM Gaussian Mixture Model GMM General Membership Meeting GMM Good Mobile Messaging GMM GPRS Mobility Management GMM Global Marijuana March GMM Genetically Modified Microorganisms Luton? China: Guangzhou Honda to launch new R&D centre Germany: DaimlerChrysler investing [euro]100m to expand R&D facility in Sindelfingen Australia: Four domestic OEMs appeal for help from government China: Government imposes OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and expansion limits Poland: EC approves rescue package for FSO (Free Space Optics) Transmitting optical signals through the air using infrared lasers. Also known as "wireless optics," FSO provides point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transmission at very high speeds without requiring a government license for use of the spectrum. Canada: Ford recalls laid off workers to boost Oakville plant production Mexico: November vehicle production up by 9.9% US: Nissan requires additional capacity, says Ghosn US: General Motors to slash SUV production at three plants US: General Motors announces US$208m investment for Fairfax plant US: GM will idle Saturn plant in Tennessee US: Ford shuffles top management executives US: Ford may shelve shelve v. shelved, shelv·ing, shelves v.tr. 1. To place or arrange on a shelf. 2. plans for low-cost plant US: Ford cuts production at Ranger pickup plant US: Ford begins production of Shelby GT US: Jeep Patriot Overview The Jeep Patriot (MK) is a compact SUV introduced in early 2007 for the 2007 model year by the Jeep marque of DaimlerChrysler. It debuted publicly in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show. production starts US: Chrysler Group to extend plant shutdowns US: Honda considering hybrid production at new plant US: Ford CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Mulally holds meeting with Toyota chairman Belgium: Audi plans to build A1 model at Brussels plant Europe: GM president says plants will not be closed Finland: Valmet announces further Porsche Boxster The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined roadster built by Porsche. The Boxster is Porsche's first vehicle designed from the beginning as a roadster; all previous Porsche convertibles were based on hardtop coupes. and Cayman production cuts; falling US sales blamed France: Heuliez looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. new investor France: Renault to modernise Le Mans foundry France: Toyota builds one-millionth Yaris Germany: Sindelfingen plant produces last Mercedes-Benz W203 C-Class Germany: Audi to invest [euro]11.8bn to expand model range Germany: Rastatt plant builds 1.5-millionth Mercedes-Benz A-Class Romania: Renault to lift Dacia Logan output to 350,000 units per annum Per annum Yearly. Russia: Changfeng in talks to build assembly plant Russia: Toyota raises production target of future Camry plant Russia: ZAZ ZAZ Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker (movie producers) ZAZ Zaragoza, Spain - Zaragoza (Airport Code) ZAZ Zaporozhsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Ukrainian car manufacturer) ZAZ Zaporojet Avtomobilnii Zavod and Bogdan lay cornerstone for new plant in Nizhny Novgorod Russia: Geely to launch local assembly in 2007 Russia: General Motors to build Chevrolet Lacetti in Avtotor's Kaliningrad plant Russia: Fiat and Severstal-Avto joint venture launches production of Albea Slovakia: Zilina plant begins production of Kia cee'd; engine output to be raised Spain: Build of updated Nissan Atleon starts at Avila plant Spain: All-new Cabstar debuts new Nissan truck platform Switzerland: GM Europe promises not to outsource production of key brands Turkey: Vehicle production rises by 35% year-on-year UK: Last Peugeot car produced at 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. Ryton plant UK: Nissan plant begins Qashqai production UK: Sunderland plant builds last Nissan Almera China: Toyota to build second generation Yaris in Guangzhou China: Court fines Aux for illegal vehicle production China: Locally-built Mazda 3 sales to restart after nine-month delay India: Audi to commence A6 assembly in autumn 2007 India: Honda considers setting up powertrain plant India: Suzuki planning a US$2,240 car India: Nissan reported to be planning a 200,000upa factory Japan: European build of Mazda 2 will end with this generation Japan: Nissan to lift output at Kanagawa and Tochigi plants Japan: Production levels at overseas Toyota plants set to overtake the home market for the first time Japan: Mitsubishi lifts Outlander production; adds build at Okazaki plant Japan: Toyota Group reported to be planning global build of 9.45 million vehicles in 2007 Japan: Honda to build new engine and car plants in Ogawa and Yorii Japan: Honda subsidiary to build minicars South Korea: Ssangyong to trim production capacity in 2007 South Korea: Hyundai developing new low-cost cars; to build more plants in overseas locations Thailand: Siam Nissan to export Tiida to Australia Argentina: Carlos Ghosn says Renault may share Cordoba cor·do·ba n. See Table at currency. [American Spanish córdoba, after Francisco Fernández de Córdoba (1475?-1526?), Spanish explorer.] Noun 1. plant with Nissan Brazil: Fiat to add third shift at Betim plant South Africa: Toyota increases output at Prospecton plant Venezuela: Supplier strike disrupts production in four plants Interview: Donna Sanford, Plant Director, GM Manufacturing Luton Japanese OEM sales (November) and production results (October) Hub or hubris Hubris An arrogance due to excessive pride and an insolence toward others. A classic character flaw of a trader or investor. ? Prospects for the AMP to 2016 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/c48480 |
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