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An analysis of U.S. vehicle owner attitudes and behaviors toward vehicle maintenance and repair. This study provides a comparative analysis to 2006.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:09:03 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3CF-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3CF-01-00-00-00

This research service focuses on providing market trends and forecasts for the European market for the emerging low cost OEM navigation systems including the three types - in-dash fixed, integrated PND and mobile phone-based systems.

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The North American auto market crisis is a known story; however, the recent announcement from General Motors Corporation that warranty and recall costs on the Cadillac brand have been reduced by 50.0 per cent over the last year shows the continuing strong performance of OnStar, which is worth more than $1 billion in revenues. The initial struggle and the subsequent success of OnStar emphasize the importance of recurring revenues in this entire business model.

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An analysis of focus group feedback about automotive part supplier relationships. Key areas addressed include part brands, when they use different suppliers, decision matrix, as well as views on loyalty programs, sales people and advertising programs.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:59:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171222913 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171222913

The need for a completely integrated software reference platform arises with the increase infotainment, navigation and telematics features that are penetrating into a vehicle every day. These platforms offer huge benefits and advantages to suppliers and automakers and it greatly supports development and deployment of new features and systems.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M486-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M486-01-00-00-00

This study provides a top level analysis of the existing and future solar technologies and their applications towards the European automotive industry. Key industry challenges, drivers and restraints are discussed and throws light on the applications in current use and future applications being developed. A case study on the polysilicon solar cell industry is also performed and future opportunities have been investigated.

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:31:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888452 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888452

An intelligent telemetry solution to provide accurate vehicle location information without any subscription fee.

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888494 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888494

XPS hybrid position system provides superior location-based service coverage when compared to competing networks, overcoming the disadvantages of current GPS-based systems.

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M470-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M470-01-00-00-00

This study includes a strategic overview of the LCV turbocharger market apart from key technology trends, drivers and restraints for turbochargers. This study also includes market sizing of turbochargers and forecasts to 2015. A short overview of OEMs and suppliers involved in the LCVs market is also incorporated in this deliverable.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:45:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170757957 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170757957

This article analyzes the current Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act in terms of the effect on the OE market, the independent aftermarket, and fuel economy benefits.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P283-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P283-01-00-00-00

This research service discusses and analyzes in detail, the market for telematics in commercial vehicles in India. All market dynamics, trends and metrics are discussed in the individual segments respectively.

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:01:36 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P28F-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P28F-01-00-00-00

This research service discusses and analyzes in detail, the passenger vehicle telematics and navigation systems market in India. All market dynamics, trends and metrics are discussed in the individual segments respectively.

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:45:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-03-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-03-00-00

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:24 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-02-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-02-00-00

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-01-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-01-00-00

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-05-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-05-00-00

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N59B-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N59B-01-00-00-00

This study addresses gasoline-electric hybrid light vehicles. A background section examines shaping forces, market dynamics, and government regulations that set the stage. The main findings begin with an overview of hybrid definitions and architectures, followed by a look at hybrid vehicle technologies and trends to 2015. A market outlook chapter views U.S. hybrid sales prospects to 2015, in light of industry challenges, market drivers, market restraints, and economic considerations. A vehicle manufacturer analysis follows, containing profiles for key hybrid market participants. The study concludes with a chapter on supplier analysis, including profiles of key players building hybrid batteries, rotating electric machines, and electronics.

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:13:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P2D3-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P2D3-01-00-00-00

This research service reviewed the Chinese passenger car market in 2008. To illustrate drivers, restraints, and challenges for the market. The report gives a detailed analysis of each segment of passenger cars including sedan, SUV, MPV and mini bus and evaluate each OEMs sales performance. The report also provides a scenario analysis to forecasts what is going to happen in next 7 years in Chinese passenger car market. The report also posted 6 emerging niche market and technology development in Chinese market.

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:32:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2E-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2E-00-00

This issue of the Automotive and Transportation Technology Alert takes a look at technologies that can improve fuel efficiency in heavy duty applications, advances in composite/aluminum bodies and analyzes factors affecting hybrid usage.

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Decline in ACV, due to weakened economy, coupled with increased repair cost, increased total losses in 2008 thus producing more salvaged parts. Post economy revival salvage parts price is expected to increase that will boost revenues.

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026560 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026560

Changing trends in powertrain require more flexible and scalable platforms like MESA which could make the overall development easier. This next generation architecture MESA offer better fuel efficiency and savings reduced emissions and reduced maintenance expenditures.

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Demand for used vehicles can act as a driver to keep tcar dealerships as well as the repair industry. Over the long term,

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1AA-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1AA-01-00-00-00

This award deliverable on Frost & Sullivan awards provides an account of the noteworthy innovations that are taking place with respect to next generation automotive materials.

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 04:50:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N61D-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N61D-01-00-00-00

The downturn in the consumers confidence index in the behavior of economy that affected the long-lasting goods purchasing decision and the saturation on the consumer capacity of indebtedness are the main factors that lowered the sales volume to inferior levels than the ones registered in 2007. This study will show the facts and trends of the automotive industry in Mexico, where it is going and what to expect for 2009 and years coming.

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:04:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M452-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M452-01-00-00-00

This research service provide comprehensive snapshot of the Russian automotive industry focusing on the achieved results in 2008. Sectors covered in this research service include Russian passenger car market, commercial vehicles and buses. Short term forecast of the light passenger vehicles for period of 2009-2010 is provided.

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:51:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N598-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N598-01-00-00-00

This research service analyzes the evolving dynamics of the automotive industry and outlook for electric vehicles in the future, specifically focusing on the opportunities it offers to the electric drive system suppliers. The market dynamics, technology roadmaps, charging infrastructure, market forecasts,value chain analysis and market opportunites for other industries have been dealt with. A profiling for vehicle manufacturers and key particpants across the value chain has also been provided.

Sun, 31 May 2009 11:14:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=169044102 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=169044102

A decade since the passage of 1999 Amendments to the 1997 Highway Law, Beijing has resolved to implement the fuel tax this year. This controversial measure calls for the replacement of various types of local fees and levies on road and waterway maintenance and management with a standardized, national fuel tax. In effect from January 1 2009, the fuel tax raises the gasoline tax from the current 0.2 to 1.0 Yuan per liter and diesel tax from 0.1 to 0.8 Yuan per liter.

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N125-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N125-01-00-00-00

In this study, Frost & Sullivan estimated the impact of salvage parts in the collision and mechanical repair industry, and delivered strategic insights for industry participants. All industry dynamics that affect the salvage parts aftermarket directly, such as the insurance industry, collision repair industry, remarketed vehicle industry, and the scrap vehicle industry, were extensively investigated during this research process.

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:53:19 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168805868 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168805868

Despite a lack of total revenue growth, there are still valuable market opportunities for suppliers to the North American automotive lighting aftermarket.

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168806034 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168806034

There is a lot of bad news for the automotive industry in today's media. Plummeting sales. Bankruptcy. Job losses. And government ownership.

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N5F9-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N5F9-01-00-00-00

This service outlines manufacturer-level unit shipments, prices, and revenues for the North American lighting components aftermarket for the base year 2008, with forecasts for each product line through 2015. Analyses of market drivers and restraints, distribution channels and market shares are also provided.

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:34:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N594-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N594-01-00-00-00

This service outlines manufacturer-level or direct-import level to the first level of distribution unit shipments, prices, and revenues for the North American exhaust components aftermarket for the base year 2008, with forecasts for each product line through 2015. Analyses of market drivers and restraints, distribution channels and market shares are also provided.

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:12:19 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M2FC-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M2FC-01-00-00-00

This study is focused to strategically analyze the European market for Automotive Human Machine Interface. Key Market Drivers, Restraints, Market Trends, Technology Trends and Roadmaps are discussed as part of this study. The study discusses about the market revenues and units forecast at macro and micro levels with pricing analysis of the HMI Interfaces such as Touch Screen Displays, Multifunctional Switches, Central Displays, Voice Control Interface and so on. The study concludes with opportunity and threats analysis and focusses on their implications.

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:14:37 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P29A-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P29A-01-00-00-00

This Research Study covers in detail APAC Market for Electric Vehicles. The study covers key research findings, competitive environment analysis, market segmentation, new business models, infrastructure trends, legislative trends, OEM profiles, Cost of Ownership and strategic conclusions and recommendations.

Thu, 14 May 2009 10:53:19 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167606882 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167606882

Over the last few years, the Brazilian automotive consumer choices in terms of automotive safety systems have become increasingly closer to the choices made by the European and North American consumers. However, the combination of high prices, low GDP per capita, and a lack of critical mass to produce locally had restrained a faster development of products such as air bags and ABS breaks in Brazil.

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R125-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R125-01-00-00-00

This award deliverable details the best practices witnessed in the North American automotive salvage industry and whole.

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:15:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P281-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P281-01-00-00-00

This research service discusses and analyzes in detail, the automotive ferrous castings market in India. All market dynamics, trends and metrics are discussed in the individual segments respectively.

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:47:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2D-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2D-00-00

This issue of the Automotive and Transportation Technology Alert takes a look at technologies that can improve electric wiring in the aftermarket, engine concepts, concept hybrid aircraft, and using carbon dioxide for industrial processes.

Fri, 8 May 2009 03:52:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167103868 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167103868

The automotive industry is a key hit in the deepened recession. With an average contribution of 3 to 4 percent to the U.S GDP, the market now stands in deep shackles. The market is deeply hit by credit crunch as debt financing is a key source of investments across all levels in the value chain. Global sales fell more than 8 percent in 2008 causing major concerns on fallouts of huge OEM's. With the bankruptcy of Chrysler, the auto industry stands to face turbulent times.

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167114253 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167114253

Frost & Sullivan estimates that the European market for electric vehicles (EVs) could potentially grow to 480,000 units by 2015. Although vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, utilities and other businesses have jumped onto the EV bandwagon, government support in terms of subsidies and incentives is critical for both the supply and demand side.

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3DF-01-00-00-00 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3DF-01-00-00-00

Defence logistics is moving from a mass model of dumping huge amounts of supplies into a combat theater to a lean, agile delivery system focused on warfighter needs.This research service on European defence logistics (information systems) market covers the software systems market which facilitate modern military logistics in ten nations of Europe and Israel. The provision of software for defence logistics is an area which is lucrative and open to a large number of market participants. The various logistics IT programmes of ten nations in Europe and Israel are described along with the current and projected levels of investments.

Tue, 5 May 2009 03:49:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166848798 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166848798

The 2nd Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference - Surviving and Thriving During the Economic Downturn will be held from 26-27 May 2009 at the PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.

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