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May 2012 New Car Sales Expected to Be Highest May Since 2007 According to TrueCar.com

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:48:20 +0000

May 2012 New Car Sales Expected to Be Highest May Since 2007 According to TrueCar.com

May 2012 SAAR Estimated at 14.5M; Volkswagen Sales Highest Ever; Toyota Sales Highest Since August 2009

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, today released its May 2012 sales and incentives forecast. The forecast shows the following:

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For May 2012, new light vehicle sales in the U.S. (including fleet) is expected to be 1,400,665 units, up 32 percent from May 2011 and up 18.3 percent from April 2012 (on an unadjusted basis)
The May 2012 forecast translates into a Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) of 14.5 million new car sales, up from 11.7 million in May 2011 and flat from 14.5 million in April 2012
Retail sales are up 29.4 percent compared to May 2011 and up 21.1 percent from April 2012
Fleet and rental sales are expected to make up 21.0 percent of total industry sales in May 2012
The industry average incentive spending per unit will be approximately $2,392 in May 2012, which represents an increase of 4.0 percent from May 2011 and decrease of 2.0 percent from April 2012
Used car sales* are estimated to be 4,387,554, up 6.3 percent from May 2011 and up 15.7 percent from April 2012. The ratio of new to used is estimated to be 1:3 for May 2012

"Pent up demand continues to fuel auto sales at a steady and sustainable level in May" said Jesse Toprak, Vice President of Market Intelligence for TrueCar.com. "All major manufacturers will see double digit growth this month; Toyota's recovery stemming from the natural disasters has happened at a breakneck pace and sales this month for Toyota will be the highest we have seen in a few years led by strong sales of the Camry and Prius along with strong sales from GM, which will be the highest since September 2008.

Forecasts for the top eight manufacturers for May 2012:

Unit Sales
Manufacturer	May 2012 Forecast	% Change vs. April 2012	% Change vs. May 2011
Chrysler	153,309	8.6%	32.9%
Ford	211,689	17.8%	10.5%
GM	258,072	20.9%	16.7%
Honda	146,305	19.9%	61.2%
Hyundai/Kia	130,949	19.2%	21.9%
Nissan	104,312	46.2%	37.0%
Toyota	206,808	16.2%	90.8%
Volkswagen	53,356	8.8%	31.6%
Industry	1,400,665	18.3%	32.0%

Market Share
Manufacturer	May 2012 Forecast	Apr-12	May-11
Chrysler	10.9%	11.9%	10.9%
Ford	15.1%	15.2%	18.1%
GM	18.4%	18.0%	20.9%
Honda	10.4%	10.3%	8.6%
Hyundai/Kia	9.3%	9.3%	10.1%
Nissan	7.4%	6.0%	7.2%
Toyota	14.8%	15.0%	10.2%
Volkswagen	3.8%	4.1%	3.8%

Incentive Spending
Manufacturer	May 2012 Incentives	% Change vs. April 2012	% Change vs. May 2011	Total Spending
Chrysler	$3,104	-3.4%	5.0%	$475,910,309
Ford	$2,637	7.1%	8.4%	$558,279,288
GM	$2,973	-6.0%	-3.6%	$767,331,629
Honda	$2,281	-8.2%	50.8%	$333,731,752
Hyundai/Kia	$1,201	-4.9%	-20.5%	$157,315,638
Nissan	$2,474	1.5%	10.1%	$258,093,982
Toyota	$1,685	-0.7%	22.2%	$348,472,382
Volkswagen	$2,438	-3.5%	20.7%	$130,087,770
Industry	$2,392	-2.0%	4.0%	$3,350,645,891

"Strong products from all automakers are driving sales as automakers continue to maintain or reduce incentive levels," said Kristen Andersson, Senior Analyst at TrueCar.com. "Volkswagen should have their best sales ever in the month of May with strong sales of the redesigned Passat and Jetta."

TrueCar.com also projects sales down to the brand level, which can be viewed in its entirety at the Truth Blog on TrueCar.com. Brand level incentive spending forecasts are available upon request.

TrueCar.com bases its forecast on actual transaction data. The transaction data based forecast is refined by other current and historical factors that impact vehicle sales, including: sales, inventory, incentives, fuel prices, and macro economic data (major stock market indexes, consumer confidence, new home starts, and CPI). TrueCar.com does not adjust for selling days in year-over-year percentage change calculations.

*Used car sales figures include sales from franchise dealerships, independent dealerships and private party sales

About TrueCar, Inc.

TrueCar, Inc. is an automotive solutions provider focused on changing how cars are sold by providing a significantly better customer experience while helping qualified dealer partners to gain incremental market share and reduce costs. TrueCar is a visual publisher of new car transaction data. TrueCar price reports help both dealers and consumers to agree on the parameters of a fair deal by providing an accurate, comprehensive and simple understanding of what others actually paid recently for an identically-equipped vehicle both locally and nationally. TrueCar works with a national network of dealers that provide a no-hassle car buying experience, and in many cases a highly competitive upfront price, to assist some of the nation's largest and most well respected membership and service organizations to meet the auto buying needs of their members and customers. TrueCar is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA and has offices in San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX. With 131 percent annual growth since 2006, TrueCar has connected hundreds of thousands of consumers with dealers nationwide resulting in the sale of over 400,000 vehicles and is developing a suite of products and services centered on radical clarity through the comprehensive analysis of market data and information.

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Disclaimer

This press release and the information contained herein is for noncommercial use on "as-is, as available" basis and may be used for informational purposes only. TrueCar makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information contained in this press release and the results of the use of such information, including but not limited to implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. The information contained in this press release may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Neither TrueCar nor any of its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates or respective partners, officers, or directors, employees or agents shall be held liable for any damages, whether direct, incidental, indirect, special or consequential, including without limitation lost revenues or lost profits, arising from or in connection with your use or reliance on the information presented in this press release.

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Indianapolis 500 Driver to Support Girl Scouts

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Indianapolis 500 Driver to Support Girl Scouts

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Katherine Legge to Carry Girl Scout Logo on Helmet And Become Girl Scouts' Inaugural STEM Ambassador

INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While competing in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday, IZOD IndyCar Series driver Katherine Legge will honor millions of Girl Scouts by wearing the Girl Scout logo on her helmet during the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Legge, who attributes much of her success to the confidence and character she developed while growing up as a Girl Guide in the United Kingdom, will become the ninth woman to race in the Indianapolis 500.

The logo will be worn to call attention to Girl Scouts' ToGetHerThere campaign, and Legge's partnership with the Girl Scouts will continue beyond Sunday's race as she becomes Girl Scouts' inaugural STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Ambassador and Girl Scouts' first motorsports athlete as a national spokesperson.

"Without a strong belief in myself, I would not be one of the few women to compete at the highest level in the male-dominated world of motorsports," said Legge. "Carrying Girl Scouts' logo on my helmet reminds me of what got me here. When I was a young girl, Girl Guides inspired me to believe that if I set my mind to it, nothing could prevent me from achieving my dreams."

Girl Scouts of the USA is celebrating its centennial this year and is using this moment to engage all members of society—mothers, fathers, all adults and IndyCar fans, corporations, government and nonprofits—to help girls reach their leadership potential. To support this effort, Girl Scouts has launched the ToGetHerThere cause campaign, the boldest advocacy initiative dedicated to girls' leadership issues in history. The goal of the campaign is to create balanced leadership in one generation.

"At Girl Scouts of the USA, we want all girls to have the opportunity to be leaders in their own lives and realize their full potential," said Chief Executive Officer, Anna Maria Chavez. "But girls can't get there alone. We're thrilled Katherine will carry Girl Scouts' logo with her during her first Indianapolis 500 race because it draws much needed attention to the cause of girls' leadership. It also shows girls that if you have a dream, and if you believe in yourself and work hard to accomplish that dream, you can do anything."

Girl Scouts of the USA has been helping girls break career barriers for 100 years. In 1913, Girl Scouts encouraged girls to consider becoming professional aviators. Today, the organization is focused entirely on giving girls the skills they need to become leaders in their own lives.

One of the ways Girl Scouts is helping encourage leadership skills is by supporting girls who wish to pursue a STEM career. Girl Scout Research Institute's recent study, Generation STEM: What Girls Say about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, found that girls are aware that gender barriers persist in today's society. The study found that 57 percent of girls agreed that if they were to pursue a STEM career, they would "have to work harder than a man to be taken seriously." The study also found that 89 percent of all girls agree that "obstacles make me stronger."

The Girl Scouts named Legge the inaugural STEM Ambassador because she exemplifies the qualities needed to succeed in a STEM field by succeeding in the male-dominated sport of racing. These qualities include having a strong understanding of math and the sciences, being team-oriented, and working diligently toward a defined goal.

Legge is the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America. She leads the TrueCar Racing Team, the only all-female race team focused on empowering high-potential women to become championship racecar drivers. The team's primary goal, however, is the same as every other team in auto racing: winning.

About Girl Scouts of the USA
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 3.2 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer or reconnect with, or donate to Girl Scouts, call 800-GSUSA-4-U (212-852-8000) or visit www.girlscouts.org.

About Katherine Legge
UK-born Katherine Legge is competing in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series after three seasons in the European-based DTM Series, one of the world's most highly regarded touring car series. Katherine is resuming her elite-level racing career after having achieved her greatest success to date in North American open-wheel racing when she won three races during her rookie season in the Toyota Atlantic Championship in 2005, becoming the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America. Before coming to the U.S. for the first time in 2004, Legge built an impressive portfolio of success in many ultra-competitive European open-wheel series. For more information on Katherine Legge, visit www.KatherineLegge.com.

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DMEa/Automotive News Webinar Reveals the Secrets to a Successful BDC

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000

DMEa/Automotive News Webinar Reveals the Secrets to a Successful BDC

Free webinar June 5 at 2pm EDT provides important best practices that can save dealership dollars, increase service business, and rev up car sales

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, announces the second in a series of free webinars that the company is hosting with Automotive News – all dedicated to increasing service customer loyalty, service revenue, and vehicle sales. The second webinar in the series focuses on 5 critical best practices for successful business development centers (BDC) and takes place June 5th at 2pm EDT.

Titled 5 C-crets to a Successful BDC, the webinar is moderated by Automotive News publisher Peter Brown, and features the expertise of DMEautomotive VBDC Director Wendy Woodard and DMEautomotive CMO Mike Martinez – as well as in-the-trenches insights from special guests Dan Weibelhaus, Corporate Customer Retention Manager for Suburban Collection and BDC Director of Suburban Chrysler, and Matt Gray, Service Director of Suburban Toyota Scion and Volvo of Troy.

"There was a time when an unanswered customer call in a dealership simply meant they would call back a little later ... but today, that call goes to a competitor, and missing even three calls a day can have a sizable impact to your bottom line," said Woodard. "Five C-crets to a Successful BDC is devoted to encouraging dealers to adopt a few simple strategies and approaches that are often overlooked in their stores, but that can reap major benefits in increased service business, ramping up car sales, and overall customer loyalty – as the real world experiences of our guest dealer speakers will demonstrate."

For more information and to register for the 5 C-crets to a Successful BDC webinar click here.

Over 600 attended the first DMEautomotive/Automotive News webinar, which focused on DMEautomotive's groundbreaking research on the changing service loyalty landscape. The webinar is still available at: http://bit.ly/KzfyPS.

About DMEautomotive
DMEautomotive (DMEa) is the industry leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, and provides turnkey marketing to the largest and most innovative automotive organizations, from automobile dealerships to many of the largest aftermarket companies in the U.S. DMEa's uniquely panoramic view of the complete automotive sales and service market, combined with its cutting-edge, science-based marketing programs, increases customer yield, conversion and retention.

DMEa does not take marketing performance on faith, and each product and service is measured by a simple, precise scientific approach: Is it true? Prove it. Will it work? Test it. Does it generate results? Show it! Supported by DMEa's proprietary, cloud-based Red Rocket Technology Platform, the DMEa product suite includes science-based, data-driven, multi-channel customer acquisition and retention marketing programs; best-in-class campaign reporting; data management and analytics; auto-focused Customer Interaction Center solutions, and complete on-site mail and email fulfillment services. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, DMEa also has major operations in Jacksonville, Fla.

About Automotive News
Based in Detroit, Automotive News has been the place for all the news that is happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers since 1925. In addition to the 100% paid weekly print issue that is received by 60,000 subscribers, autonews.com is a vibrant Web site with more than four million page views monthly. It contains the day's breaking news and features two daily newscasts and webinars. Daily and weekly e-mails and breaking news alerts keep the industry's top executives up-to-date.

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Global market review of diesel technologies - forecasts to 2026

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:26:28 +0000

Global market review of diesel technologies - forecasts to 2026

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Companies
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  - Fiat
  - Fiat/GM
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  - General Motors
  - Honda
  - Hyundai/Kia
  - Jaguar Land Rover
  - Mitsubishi
  - Porsche
  - Renault/Nissan
  - Shanghai Automotive
  - Subaru
  - Suzuki
  - Toyota/Lexus
  - Volkswagen
- Engine manufacturers
  - Anhui Jianghuai Automotive
  - Cummins Inc.
  - Cooper Corporation
  - Detroit Diesel Corporation
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  - Ricardo Plc
- Component manufacturers
  - Robert Bosch GmbH
  - Clean Diesel Technologies
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  - Delphi Automotive LLP
  - Denso Corporation
  - Federal Mogul Corporation
  - Stanadyne
  - Wabco Holdings
  - Sogefi
Markets
- Market overview
- North America
- Europe
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Technologies
- Emissions standards
  - Introduction
  - United States Federal
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  - Europe
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  - Other markets
- Diesel hybrids
- VM technologies
  - Cost will drive market market split for ICE technology
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  - Ford's Econetic
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Market volumes of diesel powertrains fitted to newly-assembled passenger cars and light vehicles, 2006-2026, ('000s units)
Volume changes of diesel powertrains fitted to newly-assembled passenger cars and light vehicles, 2006-2026, ('000s units)
Change in volume of diesel powertrains fitted to newly-assembled passenger cars and light vehicles, 2006-2026, (%)
Relative market sizes of diesel powertrains fitted to newly-assembled passenger cars and light vehicles, 2006-2026, (% share)
Market fitment/penetration rates of diesel powertrains fitted to newly-assembled passenger cars and light vehicles, 2006-2026, (%)
Change in fitment/penetration rates of diesel powertrains fitted to newly-assembled passenger cars and light vehicles, 2006-2026
Fastest growing markets of diesel powertrains fitted to newly-assembled passenger cars and light vehicles, 2006-2026, (% growth)
Volkswagen diesel car registrations, 2010-2014 (no. of vehicles)
Volkswagen diesel car registrations, 2005-2009 (no. of vehicles)
Nissan diesel car registrations, 2010-2014 (no. of vehicles)
Nissan diesel car registrations, 2005-2009 (no. of vehicles)
Honda diesel car registrations, 2010-2014 (no. of vehicles)
Honda diesel car registrations, 2005-2009 (no. of vehicles)
Ford diesel car registrations, 2010-2014 (no. of vehicles)
Ford diesel car registrations, 2005-2009 (no. of vehicles)
Fiat diesel car registrations, 2010-2014 (no. of vehicles)
Fiat diesel car registrations, 2007-2009 (no. of vehicles)
Japan total passenger car registrations and diesel share, 2010-2014 (units and % share)
Japan total passenger car registrations and diesel share, 2005-2009 (units and % share)
United States total passenger car registrations and diesel share, 2010-2014 (units and % share)
United States total passenger car registrations and diesel share, 2005-2009 (units and % share)
European Union total passenger car registrations and diesel share, 2010-2014 (units and % share)
European Union total passenger car registrations and diesel share, 2005-2009 (units and % share)
Japanese exhaust emissions limits: diesel Post New Long Term Standard, amended November 2007 (g/km)
California Low Emissions Vehicle Standards intermediate life (11years/120,000 miles)
California Low Emissions Vehicle Standards intermediate life (5years/50,000 miles)
Tier 2 emissions standards, full life (10 years/120,000 miles)
US Tier 2 emissions standards, intermediate life (5 years/50,000 miles)
Europe emissions regulations for diesel passenger cars, 2009-2014 (mg/km)

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Honda Boasts Three Of The Top Four Most-Visited New Cars On Kbb.com During Q1 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Honda Boasts Three Of The Top Four Most-Visited New Cars On Kbb.com During Q1 2012

Mirroring Sales Statistics, Honda's New CR-V, Civic, Accord among Most Popular Models with Shoppers on Kbb.com

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IRVINE, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reveals that Honda had three out of the four most-visited new cars during the first quarter of 2012 on its top-rated website, www.kbb.com. The Honda CR-V was the most-shopped new vehicle on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com during Q1 2012, with the Civic taking No. 2 and Accord following at No. 4 during the same time period.

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"With the recent redesign of Honda's CR-V, the brand hit a home run among in-market new-car shoppers garnering more traffic than any other new car on kbb.com during the first quarter of the year," said Akshay Anand, market intelligence web analyst for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "Creating popular new product supported by witty and engaging marketing efforts, Honda clearly resonates strongly with consumers."

In-market new-car shoppers have taken a strong liking to the CR-V crossover thanks to its favorable recent redesign combined with increased visibility attributed to popular advertising, such as the 'Ferris Bueller'-themed TV spot airing during the Super Bowl in February. In addition to its most-shopped status on kbb.com, the new CR-V also captured the No. 1 spot in compact crossover sales during Q1 2012.

The fuel-sipping Civic, also redesigned for 2012, undoubtedly benefitted from a spike in gas prices during the first quarter of the year. The hot-selling compact model also has been supported by steady advertising for its sporty Si version and technology-laden EX-L trim. The Civic holds the top spot in Q1 2012 sales in the highly competitive compact segment, besting the also-redesigned Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Jetta by a healthy margin.

The Accord, a perennial highly shopped stalwart, has benefitted from recent increased buzz surrounding mid-size cars. With many popular new designs hitting the mid-size class this year, including a forthcoming Accord redesign slated for fall and other hot-selling models with redesigns this year including Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima, the popular sedan segment is experiencing a renaissance. The current-generation Accord continues to show impressive sales numbers even before the debut of its redesign later this year, outselling the popular new Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima while staying close on the heels of segment leader Camry in April 2012.

"Once the redesigned Accord arrives later this year, we could see a shakeup in the mid-size sedan category, especially as the competition heats up with the arrival of a redesigned Altima and Fusion," said Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst of automotive insights for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "Boasting three of the top 10 best-selling cars during the first quarter of 2012 combined with mirrored interest from scores of new-car shoppers on kbb.com, Honda is poised for continued success this year."

Other popular Honda models placing among the top 50 most-visited new cars on kbb.com during Q1 2012 include the Odyssey at No. 24, Pilot at No. 28 and Fit at No. 45.

The redesigned Toyota Camry reached No. 2, and Hyundai's popular Sonata climbed to No. 5, to round out the top five most-visited new cars on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com during Q1 2012.

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About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the industry. Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website www.kbb.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In and Suggested Retail Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new cars this week. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies. Kbb.com provides consumer pricing and information on minivans, pickup trucks, sedan, hybrids, electric cars, and SUVs. Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com ranked highest in its category for brand equity and was named Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year by the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study. Kelley Blue Book Co. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoTrader.com.

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Ford eNews - May 23, 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Ford eNews - May 23, 2012

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DEARBORN, Mich., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The Blue Oval rises

What better way to celebrate the return of the Blue Oval to Ford than by re-creating it in human form? That's what more than 1,000 Ford employees did at World Headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. They were marking a milestone as Moody's upgraded the company to investment grade status, allowing Ford to reclaim the assets it mortgaged in 2006, including the Blue Oval, to finance its turnaround plan. Bill Ford called it a "once-in-a-lifetime event." more...

Jay Cooney | jcoone17@ford.com | 313.323.0593

Shelby GT500 debuts as fastest, most powerful Mustang ever

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the complete package for everyday drivers and track-day enthusiasts alike. The 5.8-liter V8 aluminum-block engine produces 662 horsepower and 631 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the highest horsepower engine ever produced in North America. more…

Elizabeth Weigandt | eweigand@ford.com | 313.845.4147

4 million 'likes' and then some for Mustang

Ford Mustang surpassed 4 million fans on Facebook, making it the most popular nameplate vehicle on the world's largest social network. Growing at a rate of approximately 14,000 fans a day, the Mustang brand resonates with users of Facebook who appreciate both the iconic performance car and the engaging content on the fan page. more...

Craig Daitch | cdaitch@ford.com | 313.594.7903

Hands-free, hassle-free Escape liftgate

The available hands-free power liftgate on the all-new Ford Escape faced torrential downpours, running dogs, bouncing balls and other tests to ensure the back end opens only when the customer wants. A gentle kick under the rear bumper activates, unlocks and raises the liftgate when the driver has the Escape key fob in his or her possession, allowing quick and easy access to the cargo area. more...

Aaron Miller | amill226@ford.com | 313.845.4467

Focus Electric to costar in reality show

Ford and Yahoo! released a teaser video previewing "Plugged In," a weekly online reality show coinciding with the launch of the all-new 2012 Focus Electric. Airing exclusively on Yahoo! Screen, the show features celebrities taking viewers on intimate tours of their hometowns while two-person teams compete in challenges in those cities. more…

Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660

Orders begin for C-MAX Hybrid

Ford dealers are starting to place orders for America's most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle – the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid. Ford's first dedicated line of hybrids features innovative technologies such as hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo, as well as a fun-to-drive design for a base price of $25,995 – $500 lower than Toyota Prius v. more…

Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

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Hertz First to Offer Volkswagen Jetta TDI® Clean Diesel

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:36:00 +0000

Hertz First to Offer Volkswagen Jetta TDI® Clean Diesel

- New Green Traveler Car Has 42 Highway MPG and 600 Mile Cruising Range -

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PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NYSE:HTZ), the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, announces the introduction of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel car into its Green Traveler Collection, becoming the first rental car company to make clean diesel vehicles available for rent in the US. The clean diesel engine gets 42 MPG on the highway and has a range of 600 miles per tank.

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"Hertz has one of the largest, most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry with 68% of our cars getting 30 MPGs or better," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "With the addition of the Jetta TDI Clean Diesel, Hertz's Green Traveler Collection has an average fuel efficiency of 58 MPGs, providing travelers with a variety of cars that are fuel-efficient and that use clean, low-emission technology. Smart mobility rental choices are an integral part of Hertz's sustainability strategy to reduce the environmental impacts of driving, without compromising convenience or customer needs."

Available in select off-airport locations, the Jetta TDI's Clean Diesel engine is a fuel-efficient powerhouse, generating 236 lbs/ft of torque for a responsive driving experience without compromising efficiency. The TDI Clean Diesel engine produces 90% less air pollution than diesels of old and the car's high efficiency, comparable to or higher than many hybrids, allows it to deliver a lower fuel cost per mile than many conventional vehicles.

Recently voted Best Green Options in the Zagat 2012/13 U.S. Car Rental Survey, Hertz's Green Traveler Collection taps into the increasing demand by consumers to live more eco-conscious lifestyles. To help differentiate and define the category, all cars in the collection are EPA SmartWay-approved and the collection is comprised of hybrids, including the Toyota Prius and Camry and the Nissan Altima; electric vehicles, including the smart fortwo Electric Drive, Nissan LEAF, and Chevy Volt; compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, including the Honda Civic Natural Gas and the GMC Yukon; and, now, clean diesel vehicles. Hertz was the first car rental company to introduce electric vehicles into its fleet in December 2010.

Hertz's corporate sustainability strategy, "Living Journey", positions Hertz to be the leader in sustainable mobility and equipment solutions through various strategic initiatives that integrate sustainability best practices throughout the Company, including:

Smart Mobility: Hertz is committed to providing vehicle rental options that are fuel efficient and use clean, low-emissions technology such as Electric Vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and clean diesel.
Environment: Minimize Hertz's environmental footprint and operating costs through efficiency improvements, resource management and renewable energy production.
Community: Dedicated to creating a positive impact and enhancing the communities Hertz serves by giving back through philanthropic and volunteer efforts.

Hertz's sustainability website (http://www.hertzlivingjourney.com) highlights Hertz's achievements and plans in the sustainability arena, which includes energy-efficiency improvements such as lighting and HVAC upgrades, utilizing LEED building standards for Hertz construction projects, solar energy production, global recycling efforts, and delivering fuel-efficient fleet choices to consumers.

Operating one of the youngest and most diverse fleets in the industry, Hertz is committed to offering its customers the most technologically innovative products and services available including its 'Carfirmations' mobile SMS text/email service that confirms a Gold member's reservation and advises them of their car and location prior to arrival at the Hertz facility; 'Choose Control' Gold Choice that gives Gold members the power to keep the car they reserved or simply choose a different car from the 'Gold Choice' area; 'Zap Technology' e-Return which emails the customer his/her receipt, ensuring the fastest car rental drop off ever; and 'Acceler-Rental' ExpressRent Interactive Kiosks that let customers rent a car, with or without a reservation, through a live, face-to-face video kiosk. Additionally, Hertz pioneered vehicle specific reservation capabilities via its Collections and has the largest fleet of make and model reservable cars in the industry.

About Hertz
Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,650 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 119 major airports in Europe. In addition, the Company has sales and marketing centers in 60 countries which promote Hertz business both within and outside such country. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Choice, Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. In 2008, the Company entered the global car sharing market with its service now referred to as Hertz On Demand which rents cars by the hour and/or by the day, at various locations in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of rental equipment, from small tools and supplies to earthmoving equipment, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers, from approximately 325 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees. Hertz also owns Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com.

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The Car is an Aphrodisiac, New Study Finds

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:00 +0000

The Car is an Aphrodisiac, New Study Finds

Canada NewsWire

More than a third of Canadians report driving a sexy car makes them feel more attractive

TORONTO, May 23, 2012 /CNW/ - Step aside chocolates and oysters, a new survey reveals the car may be our new aphrodisiac. More than one in three Canadians (36 percent), including almost 40 percent of women and close to 50 percent of young Canadians under 35 report driving a sexy car makes them feel more attractive.

Findings from the new study were released today, and came from The CarCourting Report, commissioned by autoTRADER.ca and conducted among Angus Reid Forum panel members across Canada.

"Canadians really didn't hold back in this study, showing us that although choosing a car might seem like a wholly rational decision, emotion and even social implications are a major influence on Canadian car buyers," said Ian MacDonald, Director of Marketing, Trader Corporation. "We discovered that people not only judge others on the type of car they drive, they also internalize their choices - cars appear to be a key part of how we identify ourselves personally."

Case in point: a full 61 percent of Canadians admitted they would even walk away from purchasing the car of their dreams if it wasn't the right colour! Moreover, 41 percent believe people should drive cars that match their personality. This figure jumps to 47 percent among young Canadians under 35 years of age for whom image is clearly a more important consideration. One in five Canadians even go as far as agreeing that people should drive cars that match their appearance.

Based on such personality matching, survey respondents assigned the following cars to some of our most-loved Canadian celebrities (based on the most popular vote):

Ryan Gosling would be a macho Ford Mustang
Shania Twain would be a stylish BMW 3 Series
Wayne Gretzky would be an active Subaru Forester
Pamela Anderson would be a status-seeking Porsche 911
Alanis Morissette would be an environmentally-friendly Toyota Prius
Michael Bublé would share the limelight with Ms. Twain as a stylish BMW 3 Series

Canadians looking for their own perfect match can test-drive autoTRADER.ca's new Facebook app, dubbed 'The autoLYZER', which is launching today. This unique app helps Canadians discover three automobiles which are for sale on autoTRADER.ca at that moment in time, best suited to their personality and social life. The app analyzes real-time data via Facebook, looking at an individual's lifestyle, interests, social activities, and Facebook friends' opinions via existing posts, to help narrow down which cars would be the best fit for him or her personally. All in a matter of seconds!

"This study confirmed our hypothesis that the car-buying process is a very social and emotional one today," said MacDonald. "Sixty-four percent of Canadians said they would seek out advice from friends and family when car shopping; our new autoLYZER app leverages the latest technology to assist in that exact need - to give Canadians that kind of advice and present them with real cars for sale from autoTRADER.ca's 389,000 current listings."

When it comes to finding the true love of our lives in automobiles, sadly, this country falls short. More than 7 in 10 Canadians polled (71 percent) said they were not in love with their current ride. But by no means are we a country of quitters! When it comes to courting cars, the majority of Canadians (58 percent) report being polygamists - admitting they would test drive many different makes and models before settling on the car they like best. AutoTRADER.ca's new autoLYZER app may help them curb those wild ways, by narrowing down their selection process, so they can ultimately unite with their true automobile love.

From May 2^nd to May 3^rd 2012 an online survey was conducted among 1,524 randomly selected Canadian adults who are also Angus Reid Forum panel members. The margin of error—which measures sampling variability—is +/- 2.51%, 19 times out of 20. The results have been statistically weighted according to the most current census data on age, gender, region and education (and language in Quebec) to ensure the sample is representative of the entire adult population of Canada. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.

About autoTRADER.ca

AutoTRADER.ca offers The Most Cars in One Place™ with the largest online vehicle inventory in Canada. The autoLYZER is part of autoTRADER.ca's commitment to delivering faster, more seamless ways for users to find the right vehicle, by incorporating the most advanced technology and latest innovations into its offering. AutoTRADER.ca's mission is to help Canadians buy and sell cars quickly, easily, and with confidence through digital platforms such as web, mobile and tablet.

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Light trucks - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:19:13 +0000

Light trucks - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide

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NEW YORK, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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Light trucks - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Light trucks industry in each of the G8 (United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia and Japan) countries. The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Scope of the Report

* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation

* Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies

* Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards

* Compares data from the US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Russia and Japan, alongside individual chapters on each country. .

* Includes a five-year forecast of the industry

Highlights

The G8 countries contributed $219.6 billion in 2010 to the global light trucks industry, with a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% between 2006 and 2010.

The G8 countries are expected to reach a value of $313.1 billion in 2015, with a CAGR of 7.4% over the 2010–15 period.

Among the G8 countries, the US holds the major share of the light trucks industry. It accounted for a share of 75.3% in 2010.

Among the G8 nations, the US is the leading country in the light trucks industry, with market revenues of $165.3 billion in 2010.

The US is expected to lead the Light trucks industry in the G8 nations with a value of $250.2 billion in 2015.

Why you should buy this report

* Spot future trends and developments

* Inform your business decisions

* Add weight to presentations and marketing materials

* Save time carrying out entry-level research

Market Definition

The light trucks market includes all light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and light buses and coaches (LBCs) weighing up to 3.5 tons. This includes pick-ups and vans, but excludes sports utility and similar vehicles. The market value is calculated in terms of manufacturer selling price (MSP), and excludes all taxes and levies. Any currency conversions used in the creation of this report have been calculated using constant 2010 annual average exchange rates.TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 20What is this report about? 20Who is the target reader? 20Market definition 20GROUP OF EIGHT (G8) LIGHT TRUCKS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 21LIGHT TRUCKS IN CANADA 28Market overview 28Market value 29Market volume 30Market segmentation 31Market share 32Five forces analysis 33Leading companies 39Market forecasts 49Macroeconomic indicators 51LIGHT TRUCKS IN FRANCE 53Market overview 53Market value 54Market volume 55Market segmentation 56Market share 57Five forces analysis 58Leading companies 65Market forecasts 85Macroeconomic indicators 87LIGHT TRUCKS IN GERMANY 89Market overview 89Market value 90Market volume 91Market segmentation 92Market share 93Five forces analysis 94Leading companies 101Market forecasts 118Macroeconomic indicators 120LIGHT TRUCKS IN ITALY 122Market overview 122Market value 123Market volume 124Market segmentation 125Market share 126Five forces analysis 127Leading companies 134Market forecasts 152Macroeconomic indicators 154LIGHT TRUCKS IN JAPAN 156Market overview 156Market value 157Market volume 158Market segmentation 159Market share 160Five forces analysis 161Leading companies 167Market forecasts 184Macroeconomic indicators 186LIGHT TRUCKS IN RUSSIA 188Market overview 188Market value 189Market volume 190Market segmentation 191Market share 192Five forces analysis 193Leading companies 199Market forecasts 212Macroeconomic indicators 214LIGHT TRUCKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 216Market overview 216Market value 217Market volume 218Market segmentation 219Market share 220Five forces analysis 221Leading companies 228Market forecasts 245Macroeconomic indicators 247LIGHT TRUCKS IN THE UNITED STATES 249Market overview 249Market value 250Market volume 251Market segmentation 252Market share 253Five forces analysis 254Leading companies 260Market forecasts 275Macroeconomic indicators 277APPENDIX 279Data Research Methodology 279About Datamonitor 280Disclaimer 280

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: G8 light trucks industry, revenue($bn), 2006–15 22

Table 2: G8 light trucks industry, revenue by country ($bn), 2006–10 25

Table 3: G8 light trucks industry forecast, revenue by country ($bn), 2010–15 27

Table 4: Canada light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 29

Table 5: Canada light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 30

Table 6: Canada light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 31

Table 7: Canada light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 32

Table 8: Chrysler Group: key facts 39

Table 9: Ford Motor Company: key facts 41

Table 10: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 43

Table 11: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 43

Table 12: General Motors Corporation: key facts 45

Table 13: General Motors Corporation: key financials ($) 47

Table 14: General Motors Corporation: key financial ratios 47

Table 15: Canada light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 49

Table 16: Canada light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 50

Table 17: Canada size of population (million), 2006–10 51

Table 18: Canada gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 51

Table 19: Canada gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 51

Table 20: Canada inflation, 2006–10 52

Table 21: Canada consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 52

Table 22: Canada exchange rate, 2006–10 52

Table 23: France light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 54

Table 24: France light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 55

Table 25: France light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 56

Table 26: France light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 57

Table 27: Fiat S.p.A.: key facts 65

Table 28: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials ($) 68

Table 29: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials (€) 68

Table 30: Fiat S.p.A.: key financial ratios 69

Table 31: Ford Motor Company: key facts 71

Table 32: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 73

Table 33: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 73

Table 34: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key facts 75

Table 35: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials ($) 77

Table 36: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials (€) 77

Table 37: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financial ratios 78

Table 38: Renault: key facts 80

Table 39: Renault: key financials ($) 82

Table 40: Renault: key financials (€) 82

Table 41: Renault: key financial ratios 83

Table 42: France light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 85

Table 43: France light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 86

Table 44: France size of population (million), 2006–10 87

Table 45: France gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 87

Table 46: France gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 87

Table 47: France inflation, 2006–10 88

Table 48: France consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 88

Table 49: France exchange rate, 2006–10 88

Table 50: Germany light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 90

Table 51: Germany light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 91

Table 52: Germany light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 92

Table 53: Germany light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 93

Table 54: Ford Motor Company: key facts 101

Table 55: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 103

Table 56: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 103

Table 57: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key facts 105

Table 58: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials ($) 107

Table 59: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials (€) 107

Table 60: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financial ratios 108

Table 61: Renault: key facts 110

Table 62: Renault: key financials ($) 112

Table 63: Renault: key financials (€) 112

Table 64: Renault: key financial ratios 112

Table 65: Volkswagen: key facts 114

Table 66: Volkswagen: key financials ($) 116

Table 67: Volkswagen: key financials (€) 116

Table 68: Volkswagen: key financial ratios 116

Table 69: Germany light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 118

Table 70: Germany light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 119

Table 71: Germany size of population (million), 2006–10 120

Table 72: Germany gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 120

Table 73: Germany gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 120

Table 74: Germany inflation, 2006–10 121

Table 75: Germany consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 121

Table 76: Germany exchange rate, 2006–10 121

Table 77: Italy light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 123

Table 78: Italy light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 124

Table 79: Italy light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 125

Table 80: Italy light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 126

Table 81: Fiat S.p.A.: key facts 134

Table 82: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials ($) 137

Table 83: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials (€) 137

Table 84: Fiat S.p.A.: key financial ratios 137

Table 85: Ford Motor Company: key facts 139

Table 86: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 141

Table 87: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 141

Table 88: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key facts 143

Table 89: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials ($) 145

Table 90: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials (€) 145

Table 91: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financial ratios 146

Table 92: Renault: key facts 148

Table 93: Renault: key financials ($) 150

Table 94: Renault: key financials (€) 150

Table 95: Renault: key financial ratios 150

Table 96: Italy light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 152

Table 97: Italy light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 153

Table 98: Italy size of population (million), 2006–10 154

Table 99: Italy gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 154

Table 100: Italy gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 154

Table 101: Italy inflation, 2006–10 155

Table 102: Italy consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 155

Table 103: Italy exchange rate, 2006–10 155

Table 104: Japan light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 157

Table 105: Japan light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 158

Table 106: Japan light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 159

Table 107: Japan light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 160

Table 108: Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.: key facts 167

Table 109: Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.: key financials ($) 168

Table 110: Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.: key financials (¥) 168

Table 111: Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.: key financial ratios 169

Table 112: Nissan Motor Company: key facts 171

Table 113: Nissan Motor Company: key financials ($) 173

Table 114: Nissan Motor Company: key financials (¥) 173

Table 115: Nissan Motor Company: key financial ratios 173

Table 116: Suzuki Motor Corporation: key facts 175

Table 117: Suzuki Motor Corporation: key financials ($) 177

Table 118: Suzuki Motor Corporation: key financials (¥) 177

Table 119: Suzuki Motor Corporation: key financial ratios 178

Table 120: Toyota Motor Corporation: key facts 180

Table 121: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financials ($) 182

Table 122: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financials (¥) 182

Table 123: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financial ratios 182

Table 124: Japan light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 184

Table 125: Japan light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 185

Table 126: Japan size of population (million), 2006–10 186

Table 127: Japan gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 186

Table 128: Japan gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 186

Table 129: Japan inflation, 2006–10 187

Table 130: Japan consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 187

Table 131: Japan exchange rate, 2006–10 187

Table 132: Russia light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 189

Table 133: Russia light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 190

Table 134: Russia light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 191

Table 135: Russia light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 192

Table 136: Ford Motor Company: key facts 199

Table 137: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 201

Table 138: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 201

Table 139: GAZ Group: key facts 203

Table 140: GAZ Group: key financials ($) 204

Table 141: GAZ Group: key financials (RUB) 204

Table 142: GAZ Group: key financial ratios 204

Table 143: Sollers OAO: key facts 206

Table 144: Volkswagen: key facts 207

Table 145: Volkswagen: key financials ($) 210

Table 146: Volkswagen: key financials (€) 210

Table 147: Volkswagen: key financial ratios 210

Table 148: Russia light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 212

Table 149: Russia light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 213

Table 150: Russia size of population (million), 2006–10 214

Table 151: Russia gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 214

Table 152: Russia gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 214

Table 153: Russia inflation, 2006–10 215

Table 154: Russia consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 215

Table 155: Russia exchange rate, 2006–10 215

Table 156: United Kingdom light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 217

Table 157: United Kingdom light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 218

Table 158: United Kingdom light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 219

Table 159: United Kingdom light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 220

Table 160: Ford Motor Company: key facts 228

Table 161: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 230

Table 162: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 230

Table 163: General Motors Corporation: key facts 232

Table 164: General Motors Corporation: key financials ($) 234

Table 165: General Motors Corporation: key financial ratios 234

Table 166: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key facts 236

Table 167: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials ($) 238

Table 168: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financials (€) 238

Table 169: PSA Peugeot Citroën: key financial ratios 239

Table 170: Volkswagen: key facts 241

Table 171: Volkswagen: key financials ($) 242

Table 172: Volkswagen: key financials (€) 243

Table 173: Volkswagen: key financial ratios 243

Table 174: United Kingdom light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 245

Table 175: United Kingdom light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 246

Table 176: United Kingdom size of population (million), 2006–10 247

Table 177: United Kingdom gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 247

Table 178: United Kingdom gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 247

Table 179: United Kingdom inflation, 2006–10 248

Table 180: United Kingdom consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 248

Table 181: United Kingdom exchange rate, 2006–10 248

Table 182: United States light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 250

Table 183: United States light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 251

Table 184: United States light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 252

Table 185: United States light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 253

Table 186: Chrysler Group: key facts 260

Table 187: Ford Motor Company: key facts 262

Table 188: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 264

Table 189: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 264

Table 190: General Motors Corporation: key facts 266

Table 191: General Motors Corporation: key financials ($) 267

Table 192: General Motors Corporation: key financial ratios 268

Table 193: Toyota Motor Corporation: key facts 270

Table 194: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financials ($) 272

Table 195: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financials (¥) 272

Table 196: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financial ratios 273

Table 197: United States light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 275

Table 198: United States light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 276

Table 199: United States size of population (million), 2006–10 277

Table 200: United States gdp (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 277

Table 201: United States gdp (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 277

Table 202: United States inflation, 2006–10 278

Table 203: United States consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 278

Table 204: United States exchange rate, 2006–10 278

LIST OF FIGURESFigure 1: G8 light trucks industry, revenue($bn), 2006–15 21Figure 2: G8 Light trucks industry, revenue by country (%), 2010 23Figure 3: G8 light trucks industry, revenue by country ($bn), 2006–10 24Figure 4: G8 light trucks industry forecast, revenue by country ($bn), 2010–15 26Figure 5: Canada light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 29Figure 6: Canada light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 30Figure 7: Canada light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 31Figure 8: Canada light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 32Figure 9: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in Canada, 2010 33Figure 10: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in Canada, 2010 34Figure 11: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in Canada, 2010 35Figure 12: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in Canada, 2010 36Figure 13: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in Canada, 2010 37Figure 14: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in Canada, 2010 38Figure 15: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 44Figure 16: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 44Figure 17: General Motors Corporation: revenues & profitability 48Figure 18: General Motors Corporation: assets & liabilities 48Figure 19: Canada light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 49Figure 20: Canada light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 50Figure 21: France light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 54Figure 22: France light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 55Figure 23: France light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 56Figure 24: France light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 57Figure 25: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in France, 2010 58Figure 26: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in France, 2010 59Figure 27: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in France, 2010 60Figure 28: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in France, 2010 61Figure 29: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in France, 2010 63Figure 30: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in France, 2010 64Figure 31: Fiat S.p.A.: revenues & profitability 69Figure 32: Fiat S.p.A.: assets & liabilities 70Figure 33: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 74Figure 34: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 74Figure 35: PSA Peugeot Citroën: revenues & profitability 78Figure 36: PSA Peugeot Citroën: assets & liabilities 79Figure 37: Renault: revenues & profitability 83Figure 38: Renault: assets & liabilities 84Figure 39: France light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 85Figure 40: France light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 86Figure 41: Germany light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 90Figure 42: Germany light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 91Figure 43: Germany light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 92Figure 44: Germany light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 93Figure 45: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in Germany, 2010 94Figure 46: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in Germany, 2010 95Figure 47: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in Germany, 2010 96Figure 48: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in Germany, 2010 97Figure 49: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in Germany, 2010 99Figure 50: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in Germany, 2010 100Figure 51: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 104Figure 52: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 104Figure 53: PSA Peugeot Citroën: revenues & profitability 108Figure 54: PSA Peugeot Citroën: assets & liabilities 109Figure 55: Renault: revenues & profitability 113Figure 56: Renault: assets & liabilities 113Figure 57: Volkswagen: revenues & profitability 117Figure 58: Volkswagen: assets & liabilities 117Figure 59: Germany light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 118Figure 60: Germany light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 119Figure 61: Italy light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 123Figure 62: Italy light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 124Figure 63: Italy light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 125Figure 64: Italy light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 126Figure 65: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in Italy, 2010 127Figure 66: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in Italy, 2010 128Figure 67: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in Italy, 2010 129Figure 68: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in Italy, 2010 130Figure 69: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in Italy, 2010 132Figure 70: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in Italy, 2010 133Figure 71: Fiat S.p.A.: revenues & profitability 138Figure 72: Fiat S.p.A.: assets & liabilities 138Figure 73: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 142Figure 74: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 142Figure 75: PSA Peugeot Citroën: revenues & profitability 146Figure 76: PSA Peugeot Citroën: assets & liabilities 147Figure 77: Renault: revenues & profitability 151Figure 78: Renault: assets & liabilities 151Figure 79: Italy light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 152Figure 80: Italy light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 153Figure 81: Japan light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 157Figure 82: Japan light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 158Figure 83: Japan light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 159Figure 84: Japan light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 160Figure 85: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in Japan, 2010 161Figure 86: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in Japan, 2010 162Figure 87: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in Japan, 2010 163Figure 88: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in Japan, 2010 164Figure 89: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in Japan, 2010 165Figure 90: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in Japan, 2010 166Figure 91: Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.: revenues & profitability 169Figure 92: Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.: assets & liabilities 170Figure 93: Nissan Motor Company: revenues & profitability 174Figure 94: Nissan Motor Company: assets & liabilities 174Figure 95: Suzuki Motor Corporation: revenues & profitability 178Figure 96: Suzuki Motor Corporation: assets & liabilities 179Figure 97: Toyota Motor Corporation: revenues & profitability 183Figure 98: Toyota Motor Corporation: assets & liabilities 183Figure 99: Japan light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 184Figure 100: Japan light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 185Figure 101: Russia light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 189Figure 102: Russia light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 190Figure 103: Russia light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 191Figure 104: Russia light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 192Figure 105: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in Russia, 2010 193Figure 106: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in Russia, 2010 194Figure 107: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in Russia, 2010 195Figure 108: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in Russia, 2010 196Figure 109: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in Russia, 2010 197Figure 110: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in Russia, 2010 198Figure 111: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 202Figure 112: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 202Figure 113: GAZ Group: revenues & profitability 205Figure 114: GAZ Group: assets & liabilities 205Figure 115: Volkswagen: revenues & profitability 211Figure 116: Volkswagen: assets & liabilities 211Figure 117: Russia light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 212Figure 118: Russia light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 213Figure 119: United Kingdom light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 217Figure 120: United Kingdom light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 218Figure 121: United Kingdom light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 219Figure 122: United Kingdom light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 220Figure 123: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 221Figure 124: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 222Figure 125: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 223Figure 126: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 224Figure 127: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 226Figure 128: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 227Figure 129: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 231Figure 130: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 231Figure 131: General Motors Corporation: revenues & profitability 235Figure 132: General Motors Corporation: assets & liabilities 235Figure 133: PSA Peugeot Citroën: revenues & profitability 239Figure 134: PSA Peugeot Citroën: assets & liabilities 240Figure 135: Volkswagen: revenues & profitability 244Figure 136: Volkswagen: assets & liabilities 244Figure 137: United Kingdom light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 245Figure 138: United Kingdom light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 246Figure 139: United States light trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 250Figure 140: United States light trucks market volume: thousand units, 2006–10 251Figure 141: United States light trucks market segmentation: % share, by value, 2010 252Figure 142: United States light trucks market share: % share, by value, 2010 253Figure 143: Forces driving competition in the light trucks market in the United States, 2010 254Figure 144: Drivers of buyer power in the light trucks market in the United States, 2010 255Figure 145: Drivers of supplier power in the light trucks market in the United States, 2010 256Figure 146: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the light trucks market in the United States, 2010 257Figure 147: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the light trucks market in the United States, 2010 258Figure 148: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the light trucks market in the United States, 2010 259Figure 149: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 265Figure 150: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 265Figure 151: General Motors Corporation: revenues & profitability 268Figure 152: General Motors Corporation: assets & liabilities 269Figure 153: Toyota Motor Corporation: revenues & profitability 273Figure 154: Toyota Motor Corporation: assets & liabilities 274Figure 155: United States light trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 275Figure 156: United States light trucks market volume forecast: thousand units, 2010–15 276

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Medium & Heavy Trucks - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Medium & Heavy Trucks industry in each of the G8 (United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia and Japan) countries. The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Scope of the Report

* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation

* Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies

* Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards

* Compares data from the US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Russia and Japan, alongside individual chapters on each country. .

* Includes a five-year forecast of the industry

Highlights

The G8 countries contributed $60,479.7 million in 2010 to the global medium & heavy trucks industry, with a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% between 2006 and 2010.

The G8 countries are expected to reach a value of $76,745.2 million in 2015, with a CAGR of 4.9% over the 2010–15 period.

Among the G8 countries, the US holds the major share of the medium & heavy trucks industry. It accounted for a share of 36.2% in 2010.

Among the G8 nations, the US is the leading country in the medium & heavy trucks industry, with market revenues of $21,900.million in 2010.

The US is expected to lead the Medium & Heavy Trucks industry in the G8 nations with a value of $22,600 million in 2015.

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Market Definition

The medium and heavy trucks market includes commercial vehicles (CVs), buses and coaches (BCs), heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) and heavy buses and coaches (HBCs). CVs and BCs weigh 3.51 to 16 tonnes and include pick-ups and vans where they fall into this weight range. HCVs and HBCs weigh over 16 tonnes. The market value is calculated in terms of manufacturer selling price (MSP), and excludes all taxes and levies. Any currency conversions used in the creation of this report have been calculated using constant 2009 annual average exchange rates. TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 21What is this report about? 21Who is the target reader? 21Market definition 21GROUP OF EIGHT (G8) MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 22MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN CANADA 29Market overview 29Market value 30Market volume 31Market segmenatationI 32Market segmenatationII 33Market share 34Five forces analysis 35Leading companies 43Market forecasts 55Macroeconomic indicators 57MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN FRANCE 59Market overview 59Market value 60Market volume 61Market segmenatationI 62Market segmenatationII 63Market share 64Five forces analysis 65Leading companies 73Market forecasts 86Macroeconomic indicators 88MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN GERMANY 90Market overview 90Market value 91Market volume 92Market segmenatationI 93Market segmenatationII 94Market share 95Five forces analysis 96Leading companies 105Market forecasts 122Macroeconomic indicators 124MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN ITALY 126Market overview 126Market value 127Market volume 128Market segmenatationI 129Market segmenatationII 130Market share 131Five forces analysis 132Leading companies 141Market forecasts 154Macroeconomic indicators 156MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN JAPAN 158Market overview 158Market value 159Market volume 160Market segmenatationI 161Market segmenatationII 162Market share 163Five forces analysis 164Leading companies 173Market forecasts 189Macroeconomic indicators 191MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN RUSSIA 193Market overview 193Market value 194Market volume 195Market segmenatationI 196Market segmenatationII 197Market share 198Five forces analysis 199Leading companies 207Market forecasts 218Macroeconomic indicators 220MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 222Market overview 222Market value 223Market volume 224Market segmenatationI 225Market segmenatationII 226Market share 227Five forces analysis 228Leading companies 237Market forecasts 250Macroeconomic indicators 252MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS IN THE UNITED STATES 254Market overview 254Market value 255Market volume 256Market segmenatationI 257Market segmenatationII 258Market share 259Five forces analysis 260Leading companies 270Market forecasts 282Macroeconomic indicators 284APPENDIX 286Data Research Methodology 286About Datamonitor 287Disclaimer 287

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: G8 medium & heavy trucks industry, revenue($m), 2006–15 23

Table 2: G8 medium & heavy trucks industry, revenue by country ($m), 2006–10 26

Table 3: G8 medium & heavy trucks industry forecast, revenue by country ($m), 2010–15 28

Table 4: Canada medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 30

Table 5: Canada medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 31

Table 6: Canada medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 32

Table 7: Canada medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 33

Table 8: Canada medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 34

Table 9: Daimler AG: key facts 43

Table 10: Daimler AG: key financials ($) 44

Table 11: Daimler AG: key financials (€) 44

Table 12: Daimler AG: key financial ratios 45

Table 13: Navistar International Corporation: key facts 47

Table 14: Navistar International Corporation: key financials ($) 49

Table 15: Navistar International Corporation: key financial ratios 49

Table 16: PACCAR Inc.: key facts 51

Table 17: PACCAR Inc.: key financials ($) 52

Table 18: PACCAR Inc.: key financial ratios 53

Table 19: Canada medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 55

Table 20: Canada medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 56

Table 21: Canada size of population (million), 2006–10 57

Table 22: Canada GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 57

Table 23: Canada GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 57

Table 24: Canada inflation, 2006–10 58

Table 25: Canada consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 58

Table 26: Canada exchange rate, 2006–10 58

Table 27: France medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 60

Table 28: France medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 61

Table 29: France medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 62

Table 30: France medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 63

Table 31: France medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 64

Table 32: Daimler AG: key facts 73

Table 33: Daimler AG: key financials ($) 74

Table 34: Daimler AG: key financials (€) 74

Table 35: Daimler AG: key financial ratios 75

Table 36: Fiat S.p.A.: key facts 77

Table 37: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials ($) 80

Table 38: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials (€) 80

Table 39: Fiat S.p.A.: key financial ratios 80

Table 40: Renault: key facts 82

Table 41: Renault: key financials ($) 83

Table 42: Renault: key financials (€) 84

Table 43: Renault: key financial ratios 84

Table 44: France medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 86

Table 45: France medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 87

Table 46: France size of population (million), 2006–10 88

Table 47: France GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 88

Table 48: France GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 88

Table 49: France inflation, 2006–10 89

Table 50: France consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 89

Table 51: France exchange rate, 2006–10 89

Table 52: Germany medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 91

Table 53: Germany medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 92

Table 54: Germany medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 93

Table 55: Germany medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 94

Table 56: Germany medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 95

Table 57: Daimler AG: key facts 105

Table 58: Daimler AG: key financials ($) 106

Table 59: Daimler AG: key financials (€) 106

Table 60: Daimler AG: key financial ratios 107

Table 61: MAN SE: key facts 109

Table 62: MAN SE: key financials ($) 110

Table 63: MAN SE: key financials (€) 111

Table 64: MAN SE: key financial ratios 111

Table 65: PACCAR Inc.: key facts 113

Table 66: PACCAR Inc.: key financials ($) 114

Table 67: PACCAR Inc.: key financial ratios 115

Table 68: Scania AB: key facts 117

Table 69: Scania AB: key financials ($) 119

Table 70: Scania AB: key financials (SEK) 119

Table 71: Scania AB: key financial ratios 120

Table 72: Germany medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 122

Table 73: Germany medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 123

Table 74: Germany size of population (million), 2006–10 124

Table 75: Germany GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 124

Table 76: Germany GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 124

Table 77: Germany inflation, 2006–10 125

Table 78: Germany consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 125

Table 79: Germany exchange rate, 2006–10 125

Table 80: Italy medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 127

Table 81: Italy medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 128

Table 82: Italy medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 129

Table 83: Italy medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 130

Table 84: Italy medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 131

Table 85: Daimler AG: key facts 141

Table 86: Daimler AG: key financials ($) 142

Table 87: Daimler AG: key financials (€) 142

Table 88: Daimler AG: key financial ratios 143

Table 89: Fiat S.p.A.: key facts 145

Table 90: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials ($) 148

Table 91: Fiat S.p.A.: key financials (€) 148

Table 92: Fiat S.p.A.: key financial ratios 148

Table 93: PACCAR Inc.: key facts 150

Table 94: PACCAR Inc.: key financials ($) 151

Table 95: PACCAR Inc.: key financial ratios 152

Table 96: Italy medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 154

Table 97: Italy medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 155

Table 98: Italy size of population (million), 2006–10 156

Table 99: Italy GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 156

Table 100: Italy GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 156

Table 101: Italy inflation, 2006–10 157

Table 102: Italy consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 157

Table 103: Italy exchange rate, 2006–10 157

Table 104: Japan medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 159

Table 105: Japan medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 160

Table 106: Japan medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 161

Table 107: Japan medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 162

Table 108: Japan medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 163

Table 109: Hino Motors, Ltd.: key facts 173

Table 110: Hino Motors, Ltd.: key financials ($) 174

Table 111: Hino Motors, Ltd.: key financials (¥) 174

Table 112: Hino Motors, Ltd.: key financial ratios 175

Table 113: Isuzu Motors Limited: key facts 177

Table 114: Isuzu Motors Limited: key financials ($) 178

Table 115: Isuzu Motors Limited: key financials (¥) 178

Table 116: Isuzu Motors Limited: key financial ratios 179

Table 117: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation: key facts 181

Table 118: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation: key financials ($) 183

Table 119: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation: key financials (¥) 183

Table 120: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation: key financial ratios 183

Table 121: Toyota Motor Corporation: key facts 185

Table 122: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financials ($) 187

Table 123: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financials (¥) 187

Table 124: Toyota Motor Corporation: key financial ratios 187

Table 125: Japan medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 189

Table 126: Japan medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 190

Table 127: Japan size of population (million), 2006–10 191

Table 128: Japan GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 191

Table 129: Japan GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 191

Table 130: Japan inflation, 2006–10 192

Table 131: Japan consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 192

Table 132: Japan exchange rate, 2006–10 192

Table 133: Russia medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 194

Table 134: Russia medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 195

Table 135: Russia medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 196

Table 136: Russia medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 197

Table 137: Russia medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 198

Table 138: GAZ Group: key facts 207

Table 139: GAZ Group: key financials ($) 208

Table 140: GAZ Group: key financials (RUB) 208

Table 141: GAZ Group: key financial ratios 208

Table 142: KAMAZ Inc.: key facts 210

Table 143: KAMAZ Inc.: key financials ($) 211

Table 144: KAMAZ Inc.: key financials (RUB) 211

Table 145: KAMAZ Inc.: key financial ratios 211

Table 146: MAN SE: key facts 213

Table 147: MAN SE: key financials ($) 215

Table 148: MAN SE: key financials (€) 215

Table 149: MAN SE: key financial ratios 216

Table 150: Russia medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 218

Table 151: Russia medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 219

Table 152: Russia size of population (million), 2006–10 220

Table 153: Russia GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 220

Table 154: Russia GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 220

Table 155: Russia inflation, 2006–10 221

Table 156: Russia consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 221

Table 157: Russia exchange rate, 2006–10 221

Table 158: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 223

Table 159: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 224

Table 160: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 225

Table 161: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 226

Table 162: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 227

Table 163: Daimler AG: key facts 237

Table 164: Daimler AG: key financials ($) 238

Table 165: Daimler AG: key financials (€) 238

Table 166: Daimler AG: key financial ratios 239

Table 167: Ford Motor Company: key facts 241

Table 168: Ford Motor Company: key financials ($) 243

Table 169: Ford Motor Company: key financial ratios 244

Table 170: PACCAR Inc.: key facts 246

Table 171: PACCAR Inc.: key financials ($) 247

Table 172: PACCAR Inc.: key financial ratios 248

Table 173: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 250

Table 174: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 251

Table 175: United Kingdom size of population (million), 2006–10 252

Table 176: United Kingdom GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 252

Table 177: United Kingdom GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 252

Table 178: United Kingdom inflation, 2006–10 253

Table 179: United Kingdom consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 253

Table 180: United Kingdom exchange rate, 2006–10 253

Table 181: United States medium & heavy trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 255

Table 182: United States medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 256

Table 183: United States medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 257

Table 184: United States medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 258

Table 185: United States medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 259

Table 186: Daimler AG: key facts 270

Table 187: Daimler AG: key financials ($) 271

Table 188: Daimler AG: key financials (€) 271

Table 189: Daimler AG: key financial ratios 272

Table 190: Navistar International Corporation: key facts 274

Table 191: Navistar International Corporation: key financials ($) 276

Table 192: Navistar International Corporation: key financial ratios 276

Table 193: PACCAR Inc.: key facts 278

Table 194: PACCAR Inc.: key financials ($) 279

Table 195: PACCAR Inc.: key financial ratios 280

Table 196: United States medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 282

Table 197: United States medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 283

Table 198: United States size of population (million), 2006–10 284

Table 199: United States GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 2006–10 284

Table 200: United States GDP (current prices, $ billion), 2006–10 284

Table 201: United States inflation, 2006–10 285

Table 202: United States consumer price index (absolute), 2006–10 285

Table 203: United States exchange rate, 2006–10 285

LIST OF FIGURESFigure 1: G8 medium & heavy trucks industry, revenue($m), 2006–15 22Figure 2: G8 Medium & Heavy Trucks industry, revenue by country (%), 2010 24Figure 3: G8 medium & heavy trucks industry, revenue by country ($m), 2006–10 25Figure 4: G8 medium & heavy trucks industry forecast, revenue by country ($m), 2010–15 27Figure 5: Canada medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 30Figure 6: Canada medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 31Figure 7: Canada medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 32Figure 8: Canada medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 33Figure 9: Canada medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 34Figure 10: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in Canada, 2010 35Figure 11: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Canada, 2010 36Figure 12: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Canada, 2010 38Figure 13: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in Canada, 2010 39Figure 14: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in Canada, 2010 41Figure 15: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in Canada, 2010 42Figure 16: Daimler AG: revenues & profitability 45Figure 17: Daimler AG: assets & liabilities 46Figure 18: Navistar International Corporation: revenues & profitability 50Figure 19: Navistar International Corporation: assets & liabilities 50Figure 20: PACCAR Inc.: revenues & profitability 53Figure 21: PACCAR Inc.: assets & liabilities 54Figure 22: Canada medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 55Figure 23: Canada medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 56Figure 24: France medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 60Figure 25: France medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 61Figure 26: France medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 62Figure 27: France medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 63Figure 28: France medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 64Figure 29: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in France, 2010 65Figure 30: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in France, 2010 66Figure 31: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in France, 2010 68Figure 32: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in France, 2010 69Figure 33: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in France, 2010 71Figure 34: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in France, 2010 72Figure 35: Daimler AG: revenues & profitability 75Figure 36: Daimler AG: assets & liabilities 76Figure 37: Fiat S.p.A.: revenues & profitability 81Figure 38: Fiat S.p.A.: assets & liabilities 81Figure 39: Renault: revenues & profitability 85Figure 40: Renault: assets & liabilities 85Figure 41: France medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 86Figure 42: France medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 87Figure 43: Germany medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 91Figure 44: Germany medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 92Figure 45: Germany medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 93Figure 46: Germany medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 94Figure 47: Germany medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 95Figure 48: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in Germany, 2010 96Figure 49: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Germany, 2010 97Figure 50: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Germany, 2010 99Figure 51: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in Germany, 2010 100Figure 52: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in Germany, 2010 102Figure 53: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in Germany, 2010 103Figure 54: Daimler AG: revenues & profitability 107Figure 55: Daimler AG: assets & liabilities 108Figure 56: MAN SE: revenues & profitability 112Figure 57: MAN SE: assets & liabilities 112Figure 58: PACCAR Inc.: revenues & profitability 115Figure 59: PACCAR Inc.: assets & liabilities 116Figure 60: Scania AB: revenues & profitability 120Figure 61: Scania AB: assets & liabilities 121Figure 62: Germany medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 122Figure 63: Germany medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 123Figure 64: Italy medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 127Figure 65: Italy medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 128Figure 66: Italy medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 129Figure 67: Italy medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 130Figure 68: Italy medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 131Figure 69: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in Italy, 2010 132Figure 70: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Italy, 2010 133Figure 71: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Italy, 2010 135Figure 72: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in Italy, 2010 136Figure 73: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in Italy, 2010 138Figure 74: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in Italy, 2010 139Figure 75: Daimler AG: revenues & profitability 143Figure 76: Daimler AG: assets & liabilities 144Figure 77: Fiat S.p.A.: revenues & profitability 149Figure 78: Fiat S.p.A.: assets & liabilities 149Figure 79: PACCAR Inc.: revenues & profitability 152Figure 80: PACCAR Inc.: assets & liabilities 153Figure 81: Italy medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 154Figure 82: Italy medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 155Figure 83: Japan medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 159Figure 84: Japan medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 160Figure 85: Japan medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 161Figure 86: Japan medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 162Figure 87: Japan medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 163Figure 88: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in Japan, 2010 164Figure 89: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Japan, 2010 165Figure 90: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Japan, 2010 167Figure 91: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in Japan, 2010 168Figure 92: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in Japan, 2010 170Figure 93: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in Japan, 2010 171Figure 94: Hino Motors, Ltd.: revenues & profitability 175Figure 95: Hino Motors, Ltd.: assets & liabilities 176Figure 96: Isuzu Motors Limited: revenues & profitability 179Figure 97: Isuzu Motors Limited: assets & liabilities 180Figure 98: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation: revenues & profitability 184Figure 99: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation: assets & liabilities 184Figure 100: Toyota Motor Corporation: revenues & profitability 188Figure 101: Toyota Motor Corporation: assets & liabilities 188Figure 102: Japan medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 189Figure 103: Japan medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 190Figure 104: Russia medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 194Figure 105: Russia medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 195Figure 106: Russia medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 196Figure 107: Russia medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 197Figure 108: Russia medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 198Figure 109: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in Russia, 2010 199Figure 110: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Russia, 2010 200Figure 111: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in Russia, 2010 202Figure 112: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in Russia, 2010 203Figure 113: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in Russia, 2010 205Figure 114: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in Russia, 2010 206Figure 115: GAZ Group: revenues & profitability 209Figure 116: GAZ Group: assets & liabilities 209Figure 117: KAMAZ Inc.: revenues & profitability 212Figure 118: KAMAZ Inc.: assets & liabilities 212Figure 119: MAN SE: revenues & profitability 216Figure 120: MAN SE: assets & liabilities 217Figure 121: Russia medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 218Figure 122: Russia medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 219Figure 123: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market value: $ million, 2006–10 223Figure 124: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 224Figure 125: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 225Figure 126: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 226Figure 127: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 227Figure 128: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 228Figure 129: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 229Figure 130: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 231Figure 131: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 232Figure 132: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 234Figure 133: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United Kingdom, 2010 235Figure 134: Daimler AG: revenues & profitability 239Figure 135: Daimler AG: assets & liabilities 240Figure 136: Ford Motor Company: revenues & profitability 244Figure 137: Ford Motor Company: assets & liabilities 245Figure 138: PACCAR Inc.: revenues & profitability 248Figure 139: PACCAR Inc.: assets & liabilities 249Figure 140: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ million, 2010–15 250Figure 141: United Kingdom medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 251Figure 142: United States medium & heavy trucks market value: $ billion, 2006–10 255Figure 143: United States medium & heavy trucks market volume: units, 2006–10 256Figure 144: United States medium & heavy trucks market segmentation I:% share, by volume, 2010 257Figure 145: United States medium & heavy trucks market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 258Figure 146: United States medium & heavy trucks Market share: % share, by volume, 2010 259Figure 147: Forces driving competition in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United States, 2010 260Figure 148: Drivers of buyer power in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United States, 2010 261Figure 149: Drivers of supplier power in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United States, 2010 263Figure 150: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United States, 2010 265Figure 151: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United States, 2010 267Figure 152: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the medium & heavy trucks market in the United States, 2010 268Figure 153: Daimler AG: revenues & profitability 272Figure 154: Daimler AG: assets & liabilities 273Figure 155: Navistar International Corporation: revenues & profitability 277Figure 156: Navistar International Corporation: assets & liabilities 277Figure 157: PACCAR Inc.: revenues & profitability 280Figure 158: PACCAR Inc.: assets & liabilities 281Figure 159: United States medium & heavy trucks market value forecast: $ billion, 2010–15 282Figure 160: United States medium & heavy trucks market volume forecast: units, 2010–15 283

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Total Car Score Announces Top Scoring Car Awards for 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Total Car Score Announces Top Scoring Car Awards for 2012

Ford tops inaugural list of top rated cars with five vehicles, followed closely by Honda

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LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Car Score (www.totalcarscore.com), the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, announced today its first annual Top Scoring Car Awards.

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The Top Scoring Car Awards cover all major vehicle categories for model year 2012. The best car awards are based on Total Car Score's ranking formula, which offers a comprehensive evaluation of autos in every segment. A vehicle's Total Car Score is its combination of scores from all the top automotive review and rating sites. These car reviews and ratings are translated into a single Total Car Score that allows visitors to quickly and easily compare cars.

"We are proud to present the first Top Scoring Car Awards from Total Car Score," said Karl Brauer, founder and CEO of Total Car Score. "What sets our awards apart is that they are based on an independent and transparent scoring system. Each award is the culmination of authoritative opinion from across the automotive industry, and each is determined by raw data without editorializing."

Ford and Honda Top Automakers on List

Ford earned the most Total Car Score awards with a top-scoring vehicle in five of the 20 categories. Honda followed closely with four. Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Volkswagen all had three winners each. "These brands all managed to earn a top score in multiple vehicle categories," remarked Brauer. "That's an impressive accomplishment given the highly competitive nature of today's automotive marketplace."

Top Three Overall Scoring Vehicles

"It's worth noting that the top three vehicles with the highest Total Car Score, when every 2012 model is taken into account, are the Lexus LS, Hyundai Sonata, and Infiniti M," said Brauer. "Clearly these models are universally praised by the industry in terms of quality, design and occupant safety."

Total Car Score's "Top Scoring Car Awards" name the top-scoring vehicle in 20 major automotive segments. In segments where the difference between the first and second ranked car is less than two points, Total Car Score awarded two winners. The Top Scoring Award winners for model year 2012 are:

Top Scoring 2012 Economy Car:
2012 Honda Fit, Total Car Score: 81.58
2012 Kia Soul, Total Car Score: 81.27

Top Scoring 2012 Compact Sedan/Wagon:
2012 Volkswagen Golf, Total Car Score: 83.29
2012 Ford Focus, Total Car Score: 82.38

Top Scoring 2012 Midsize Sedan/Wagon:
2012 Hyundai Sonata, Total Car Score: 87.77
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Total Car Score: 86.31

Top Scoring 2012 Large Sedan/Wagon:
2012 Buick LaCrosse/LaCrosse eAssist Hybrid, Total Car Score: 85.01
2012 Toyota Avalon, Total Car Score: 83.82

Top Scoring 2012 Sport Coupe/Convertible:
2012 Ford Mustang, Total Car Score: 80.96
2012 Mini Cooper, Total Car Score: 79.02

Top Scoring 2012 Minivan:
2012 Honda Odyssey, Total Car Score: 83.96

Top Scoring 2012 Compact SUV/Crossover:
2012 Honda CR-V, Total Car Score: 83.41
2012 Subaru Forester, Total Car Score: 81.59

Top Scoring 2012 Midsize SUV/Crossover:
2012 Volkswagen Touareg, Total Car Score: 81.91
2012 Kia Sorento, Total Car Score: 81.78

Top Scoring 2012 Large SUV/Crossover:
2012 Chevrolet Traverse, Total Car Score: 84.87
2012 Ford Flex, Total Car Score: 84.44

Top Scoring 2012 Small Truck:
2012 Honda Ridgeline, Total Car Score: 78.64

Top Scoring 2012 Large Truck:
2012 Ford F-Series, Total Car Score: 79.67
2012 Toyota Tundra, Total Car Score: 79.09

Top Scoring 2012 Entry Luxury Sedan/Wagon:
2012 Cadillac CTS, Total Car Score: 86.49

Top Scoring 2012 Luxury Sedan/Wagon:
2012 Infiniti M, Total Car Score: 86.95
2012 Hyundai Genesis, Total Car Score: 85.83

Top Scoring 2012 Ultra Luxury Car:
2012 Lexus LS/LS Hybrid, Total Car Score: 89.08/88.41

Top Scoring 2012 Entry Luxury SUV/Crossover:
2012 Cadillac SRX, Total Car Score: 83.01
2012 Audi Q5, Total Car Score: 82.49

Top Scoring 2012 Luxury SUV/Crossover:
2012 Lexus RX Hybrid, Total Car Score: 85.13
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Total Car Score: 83.36

Top Scoring 2012 Ultra Luxury SUV/Crossover:
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Total Car Score: 79.69
2012 Cadillac Escalade, Total Car Score: 77.85

Top Scoring 2012 High Performance:
2012 Volkswagen Golf R, Total Car Score: 84.64
2012 Ford Taurus SHO, Total Car Score: 83.22

Top Scoring 2012 Luxury High Performance:
2012 Infiniti IPL G, Total Car Score: 85.21
2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Total Car Score: 83.36

Top Scoring 2012 Exotic High Performance:
2012 Audi R8, Total Car Score: 79.91

Our Methodology To Compare Cars

Total Car Score utilizes the ratings from multiple automotive authorities and converts them into a simple percentage, representing what the car could have scored from each source versus what it did score. The average number from all of these sources represents the vehicle's Total Car Score. A car must have a rating from at least 5 sources to qualify as a validated Total Car Score. Recently dubbed the Rotten Tomatoes of car review sites by Forbes, Total Car Score aims to make car buying easier by giving shoppers a high-level "industry assessment" of a vehicle in an easy-to-use format.

About Total Car Score

Total Car Score is an automotive research and comparison website that establishes a new industry-wide standard for ranking every car, truck, van and crossover on the market. TotalCarScore.com evaluates and ranks cars according to an aggregate score based on the most trusted automotive authorities available. The site also features original content, reviews and insights from a veteran automotive journalism and data team. For more information, please go to www.totalcarscore.com.

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Memorial Day Sales Events Will Drive Auto Industry To 14.2 Million SAAR, According To Kelley Blue Book Analysts

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Memorial Day Sales Events Will Drive Auto Industry To 14.2 Million SAAR, According To Kelley Blue Book Analysts

2011 Inventory Woes Result in Excessively Strong May 2012; Toyota Poised to Surpass Ford in Market Share

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IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, projects new-vehicle sales to approach 1.4 million units, or 14.2 million seasonally adjusted annual sales rate (SAAR), in May 2012; a nearly 30 percent year-over-year improvement. After adjusting for the two additional selling days this month and a major car-selling holiday weekend, sales are projected to show a 20 percent gain. This will mark the most pronounced year-over-year gain in more than 12 months.

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"At this point, it is almost as if the tail is wagging the dog," said Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst of automotive insights for Kelley Blue Book. "During a typical post-recession recovery, we would expect to see auto sector gains being driven by broad economic growth. In the first quarter, the opposite was true, as auto sales were the primary driver behind GDP growth and have consistently been a bright spot in an otherwise slow-paced recovery."

Vehicle sales accounted for half of the 2.2 percent increase in the first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), highlighting the fact that economic growth largely has been driven by increases in production and revenue generated by automotive manufacturers. Although Kelley Blue Book expects a significant increase in sales relative to May 2011, it is important to consider the context behind the relatively mild pace of sales at this time last year. Aging vehicles, improved access to credit and historically low interest rates are among the primary factors driving demand this year, and Kelley Blue Book analysts expect this trend will continue to carry sales in May and beyond.

Last year, Toyota and Honda were hit hard by inventory shortages stemming from the earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011. Both company's anemic inventory levels during popular Memorial Day sales events muted the usual sales bump expected in May 2011. Toyota and Honda's shortfall led to a 3.7 percent decline in sales this time last year, curtailing the strong growth exhibited through the first four months of 2011. Kelley Blue Book expects 2012 to be much different, as the industry appears to have ample inventory to meet the anticipated uptick in demand.

"With inventory shortfalls no longer a concern, budget-conscious consumers will look to incentives and advertised sales events to help narrow their purchase decisions," said Gutierrez. "Car shoppers will be pleased to find plenty of incentives available in terms of cash, finance and lease offers for a number of popular models. The most attractive offers are for those vehicles expected to be redesigned later this year, including the Nissan Altima, Honda Accord and Ford Escape."

Segment Forecast
	Sales Volume			Market Share
Segment	May-12	May-11	YOY%	May-12	May-11	YOY
Mid-Size Car	259,064	176,071	47.1%	18.8%	16.6%	2.2%
Compact Car	183,274	179,059	2.4%	13.3%	16.9%	-3.6%
Compact Crossover	148,824	115,074	29.3%	10.8%	10.8%	0.0%
Full-Size Pickup Truck	143,312	108,391	32.2%	10.4%	10.2%	0.2%
Subcompact Car	75,790	37,302	103.2%	5.5%	3.5%	2.0%
Total	1,378,000*	1,061,841	29.8%	-	-	-
*Includes segments not shown

Toyota Poised to Surpass Ford for No. 2 Spot in Market Share
Toyota hit 15.0 percent market share in April 2012, just 0.2 percent shy of Ford's No. 2 spot. Ford has remained ahead of Toyota since early 2010, when Toyota stumbled after unintended acceleration recalls forced the company to suspend sales on the Camry and Corolla. Toyota was hit once again in March 2011 by the earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan. After bottoming out in May 2011 at 10.2 percent market share, Toyota has recovered rapidly and now is poised to surpass Ford for the No. 2 spot in United States share once again. Toyota has surged in recent months thanks to the arrival of the redesigned Camry, as well as continued strength in demand for the Corolla and Prius from buyers looking for relief at the gas pump.

Toyota may be gunning for the second position, but Ford won't go down without a fight. Ford will see a boost in sales later this year when its redesigned Escape and Fusion arrive at dealerships. It may be too early to call the winner of this coveted spot in market share, but Toyota clearly has its sights set on surpassing Ford and chasing after General Motors for the No. 1 spot in the United States.

Toyota to Post Huge Gains as Industry Hits 14.2 Million SAAR
	Sales Volume			Market Share
Manufacturer	May-12	May-11	YOY%	May-12	May-11	YOY
General Motors	245,284	221,192	10.9%	17.8%	20.8%	-3.0%
Toyota Motor Co	210,834	108,387	94.5%	15.3%	10.2%	5.1%
Ford Motor Co	209,456	191,529	9.4%	15.2%	18.0%	-2.8%
Chrysler Group	161,226	115,363	39.8%	11.7%	10.9%	0.8%
American Honda	139,178	90,773	53.3%	10.1%	8.5%	1.6%
Hyundai Kia	124,020	107,426	15.4%	9.0%	10.1%	-1.1%
Nissan NA	96,460	76,148	26.7%	7.0%	7.2%	-0.2%
VW	52,364	40,783	28.4%	3.8%	3.8%	0.0%
Total	1,378,000*	1,061,841	29.8%	-	-	-
*Includes brands not shown

Chrysler Relies on Incentives and New Product to Drive Sales
Chrysler will continue to trump its domestic counterparts in May, with an expected 40 percent year-over-year increase in sales, or 30 percent after adjusting for a few extra selling days this month. Chrysler gained nearly 5 points in market share after plummeting to 7.4 percent share in the summer of 2009, just prior to its bankruptcy announcement.

"Since being acquired by Fiat, Chrysler has performed a remarkable turnaround that largely has been product driven," said Gutierrez. "The 200, 300, Grand Cherokee, Durango and soon-to-be released Dart are just a few of the vehicles that are critical to Chrysler's turnaround."

In recent months, Chrysler has kicked up its sales growth through increased incentive spending, so consumers seeking value should take note. The brand's best deals are available on the 200 and 300 sedans, which are available each with more than $2,000 in cash rebates. In addition, shoppers of all Chrysler products, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat that finance through Ally Financial or Chase Auto Finance by May 31 will be eligible to defer payments for 90 days. The Dodge Dart should be arriving at dealerships in the next few months, and Kelley Blue Book expects Chrysler to continue capturing share in the months ahead.

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The Car is an Aphrodisiac, New Study Finds

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:59:00 +0000

The Car is an Aphrodisiac, New Study Finds

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More than a third of Canadians report driving a sexy car makes them feel more attractive

TORONTO, May 22, 2012 /CNW/ - Step aside chocolates and oysters, a new survey reveals the car may be our new aphrodisiac. More than one in three Canadians (36 per cent), including almost 40 per cent of women and close to 50 per cent of young Canadians under 35 report driving a sexy car makes them feel more attractive.

Findings from the new study were released today, and came from The CarCourting Report, commissioned by autoTRADER.ca and conducted among Angus Reid Forum panel members across Canada.

Case in point: a full 61 per cent of Canadians admitted they would even walk away from purchasing the car of their dreams if it wasn't the right colour! Moreover, 41 per cent believe people should drive cars that match their personality. This figure jumps to 47 per cent among young Canadians under 35 years of age for whom image is clearly a more important consideration. One in five Canadians even go as far as agreeing that people should drive cars that match their appearance.

Based on such personality matching, survey respondents assigned the following cars to some of our most-loved Canadian celebrities (based on the most popular vote):

Ryan Gosling would be a macho Ford Mustang
Shania Twain would be a stylish BMW 3 Series
Wayne Gretzky would be an active Subaru Forester
Pamela Anderson would be a status-seeking Porsche 911
Alanis Morrissette would be an environmentally-friendly Toyota Prius
Michael Bublé would share the limelight with Ms. Twain as a stylish BMW 3 Series

Canadians looking for their own perfect match can test-drive autoTRADER.ca's new Facebook app, dubbed 'The autoLYZER', which is launching today. This unique app helps Canadians discover three automobiles which are for sale on autoTRADER at that moment in time, best suited to their personality and social life. The app analyzes real-time data via Facebook, looking at an individual's lifestyle, interests, social activities, and Facebook friends' opinions via existing posts, to help narrow down which cars would be the best fit for him or her personally. All in a matter of seconds!

"This study confirmed our hypothesis that the car-buying process is a very social and emotional one today," said MacDonald. "Sixty-four per cent of Canadians said they would seek out advice from friends and family when car shopping; our new autoLYZER app leverages the latest technology to assist in that exact need - to give Canadians that kind of advice and present them with real cars for sale from autoTRADER's 389,000 current listings."

When it comes to finding the true love of our lives in automobiles, sadly, this country falls short. More than 7 in 10 Canadians polled (71 per cent) said they were not in love with their current ride. But by no means are we a country of quitters! When it comes to courting cars, the majority of Canadians (58 per cent) report being polygamists - admitting they would test drive many different makes and models before settling on the car they like best. autoTRADER.ca's new autoLYZER app may help them curb those wild ways, by narrowing down their selection process, so they can ultimately unite with their true automobile love.

About autoTRADER.ca

autoTRADER.ca offers The Most Cars in One Place™ with the largest online vehicle inventory in Canada. The autoLYZER is part of autoTRADER.ca's commitment to delivering faster, more seamless ways for users to find the right vehicle, by incorporating the most advanced technology and latest innovations into its offering. autoTRADER's mission is to help Canadians buy and sell cars quickly, easily, and with confidence through digital platforms such as web, mobile and tablet.

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New INRIX Traffic App for iPhone and iPad Gets Drivers Out of Gridlock

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

New INRIX Traffic App for iPhone and iPad Gets Drivers Out of Gridlock

Free App Puts the Power of 100 Million Traffic Reporters into the Palm of Your Hand

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KIRKLAND, Wash., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INRIX, a leading international provider of traffic information and driver services, introduces a new app for the iPhone and iPad that helps drivers take control of their commute and avoid traffic. With drivers spending up to 60 hours last year idling on America's Worst Roads(1), INRIX Traffic helps cut the cost of gridlock with the following time-saving features:

Your Fastest Routes to Home & Work: Drivers can easily decide which route is the best choice to get around today's traffic. Only INRIX analyzes the impact accidents, sporting events, concerts and other unique local events have on traffic to deliver the fastest routes with the least delay.
Recommended Departure & Travel Times: The INRIX Traffic Forecast Slider shows drivers the best options for avoiding frustrating delays now and in the future.
Share INRIX Arrival Times: Easily send your INRIX Arrival Time instantly to any contact with just a few taps.
Personalized Traffic Alerts: Drivers can uniquely tune their app to only alert them to accidents and other incidents causing delays along their route.

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"We're putting 100 million traffic reporters into the palm of your hand," said Kevin Foreman, INRIX Vice President of Consumer Applications. "Our latest release helps drivers never be late again."

INRIX Traffic is powered by the same company relied on by leading global automakers like Audi, Ford and Toyota. INRIX covers more roads with greater accuracy than any other traffic service delivering time and fuel-saving insight to drivers for more than one million miles of highways, interstates, city streets and heavily traveled local roads in the U.S. and one million kilometers across Europe. INRIX uniquely combines insights from the world's largest community of more than 100 million daily drivers with hundreds of other sources to deliver insight accurate within 2 mph of actual traffic speeds under all driving conditions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

INRIX at Work

Besides INRIX Traffic, the company's massive archive of traffic information and advanced analytics engine are shedding new light on traffic congestion, its impacts and how to help solve them. Today's release of the INRIX Traffic Scorecard reporting on the impact of traffic congestion worldwide found drivers in America's 10 Worst Traffic Cities sit idle on average more than 40 hours a year in gridlock. The Top 10 Worst Traffic Cities for 2011 (2) and the time wasted annually by drivers in these cities annually are:

1. Honolulu (58 hours)	6. Washington, D.C. (45 hours)
2. Los Angeles (56 hours)	7. Seattle (33 hours)
3. San Francisco (48 hours)	8. Austin (30 hours)
4. New York (57 hours)	9. Boston (35 hours)
5. Bridgeport, CT (42 hours)	10. Chicago (36 hours)

Tuesday at 8:00 AM was the busiest morning commute hour, and Friday at 5:30 PM was the worst evening rush hour. Each weekday morning, overall national congestion peaks between 7:45 to 8:00 AM. Overall national evening congestion peaks between 5:30 and 5:45 PM.

Consumers interested in learning more about the impact of traffic congestion on their own commute can view information unique to their city including how many hours they waste idle every year, the worst roads, how traffic is trending and other insights by downloading the mobile app and tapping the bar graph icon at the bottom of their home screen.

The new INRIX Traffic App is available today as a free, ad-free download for iPhone; iPad and iPod Touch from the Apple App Store. To learn more about the INRIX Traffic, visit www.inrixtraffic.com.

About INRIX

INRIX® is the largest global traffic intelligence platform in the world, delivering smart data and advanced analytics to solve transportation issues worldwide. INRIX crowd sources data daily from nearly 100 million vehicles and devices to deliver traffic and driving-related insight, as well as sophisticated analytical tools and services, across six channels in 30 countries.

With more than 200 customers and partners including Audi, ADAC, ANWB, BMW, the BBC, Ford Motor Company, the I-95 Coalition, MapQuest, Microsoft, NAVIGON, Nissan, O2, Tele Atlas, Telmap, Toyota and Vodafone, INRIX's real-time traffic information and traffic forecasts help drivers save time every day. To experience the traffic technology revolution behind the next generation of transportation, navigation and location-based service applications, visit www.INRIX.com.

(1) 2011 INRIX Traffic Scorecard. http://scorecard.inrix.com/scorecard/

(2) Source: Vehicle Probe Project Benefits White Paper, August 2010 http://cot.ag/9QMzF2

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Automobile.com survey reveals approximate 10% insurance cost disparity between Toyota and Chevrolet vehicles.

Tue, 22 May 2012 01:43:34 +0000

Automobile.com survey reveals approximate 10% insurance cost disparity between Toyota and Chevrolet vehicles.

In a recent Automobile.com commissioned survey, respondents report paying nearly 10% more to insure Toyota vehicles compared to Chevrolet.

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LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey commissioned by Automobile.com examined the costs associated with insuring Toyota and Chevrolet models. The survey revealed that the average car insurance premium for Toyota vehicles is close to 10% more than rival Chevrolet models.

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"After reviewing the data, we determined one possible reason has to do with theft rates," Automobile.com columnist Andrew Evans said. "We contrasted the consumer insurance cost survey results with theft data and found that certain Toyota models are more susceptible to being stolen. While this may not be the singular reason for the cost disparity, we have reason to believe it is a contributing factor."

Although Toyota vehicles were determined to be more costly to insure, the Japanese automaker recently made headlines when it regained the title of world's largest automaker earlier this month. Toyota beat General Motors (which produces Chevrolet vehicles) in preliminary 2012 sales reports.

"This was just the first of many articles we will be releasing that compares and contrasts different aspects of car insurance policies," Evans said. "We are confident consumers will benefit from the information and will be able to make informed decisions concerning their car insurance policies."

In the initial article, Automobile.com provides readers with strategies to cut costs based on the perceived reason for the cost differential. Evans said that this will help lower the cost to insure more expensive makes or models. From the site:

To compensate for the insurance cost disparity, Toyota owners might consider installing reliable theft deterrent devices such as aftermarket alarms and monitoring services or upgrading existing equipment. Many insurance companies offer discounts for vehicles that feature antitheft devices, which could help bridge the insurance premium cost gap for Toyota owners.

Automobile.com recently began offering drivers the ability to compare car insurance quotes for every make and model. The site relies on user surveys to provide an enhanced interactive format uncommon to the insurance industry. Consumers can interact with Automobile.com on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and Pinterest. For more information or to learn more about different types of car insurance, visit http://www.automobile.com.

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