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US Automotive Market Forecast to be Flat in 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51347) has announced the addition of Outlook for the Automotive Industry in 2007 - Management Briefing to their offering.

What are the big issues for 2007? January's briefing, written by just-auto managing editor Dave Leggett, focuses on key trends in the major automotive markets of North America, Europe and Asia.

Emerging markets China, India, Russia and Brazil are also included, plus we analyse manufacturer performance, and industrial developments.

It offers a concise summary of what we can expect this year to throw at us, in terms of the big picture.

Overview

North America

US market forecast to be flat in 2007

Downsizing in the US?

UAW negotiations in US

Canadian market to slip

Europe

European car market: modest growth outlook for 2007

German market buoyant in spite of VAT payback effect

Asian entrants to Europe

EU emissions regulations a cause of concern to manufacturers

New marketing approaches

Crossovers and small cars

Emerging markets

China

Some China risks

Chinese market set to fragment

Brazil seeing growth

Russia

India

Major manufacturers

GM - focus is on domestic restructuring

Toyota - relentless growth continues

Ford - turnaround will take time

Volkswagen - Piech in the driving seat

DaimlerChrysler - Chrysler in the spotlight

Hyundai-Kia - exchange rate dents profits

Renault-Nissan - Renault under pressure

PSA - searching for an Asian, Russia partner

Fiat - is financial recovery sustainable?

List of figures

Figure 1: Toyota Auris

Figure 2: The Smart Fortwo

Figure 3: The Fiat Bravo

Companies Mentioned:

- DaimlerChrysler

- Fiat

- Ford

- GM

- Hyundai-Kia

- PSA

- Renault-Nissan

- Toyota

- Volkswagen

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51347

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