Plunkett's Automobile Industry Almanac 2025

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Automobile Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments. Key Features: Business trends analysis In-depth industry overview Technology trends analysis Forecasts Spending, investment, and consumption discussions In-depth industry statistics and metrics Industry employment numbers Additional Key Features Include: Industry Glossary Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations Profiles of industry-leading companies U.S. and Global Firms Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries Executive Contacts Revenues For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries Statistical Tables Key Questions Answered Include: How is the industry evolving? How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies? What is the size of the market now and in the future? What are the financial results of the leading companies? What are the names and titles of top executives? What are the top companies and what are their revenues? This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis-everything you need to know about the Automobile Industry. Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry 1. Automobile Industry Introduction 2. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Foreign Manufacturers 3. U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Drop Sedans/Face Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenges and Massive EV Losses 4. Electric Cars (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Spur Changes at Auto Makers/Hybrid Sales See Sharp Growth 5. Major Technology Research in Batteries/Major Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage 6. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices 7. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve 8. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired 9. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress 10. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market 11. China Is the World's Largest Auto Market/Becomes a Major Auto Exporter and EV Supply Chain Player 12. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential 13. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter 14. Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers 15. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Transportation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information 16. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems 17. Insurance Underwriting Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates 18. Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry 19. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide 20. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting Opportunities Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Automobile Industry Statistics 1. Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 2. General Motors Corporation Overview 3. Ford Motor Company Overview 4. Volkswagen Group Overview 5. Toyota Motor Corporation Overview 6. Mercedes-Benz Group Overview 7. Hyundai Motor Group Overview 8. Honda Motor Co. Overview 9. Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2022 10. Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2024 Model Year 11. Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2024 Model Year 12. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries 13. Selected Years, 2017-2023 14. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2015-2023 15. Average Miles Pe...