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	Automotive Industry
		The automotive industry began in Canada when a group of young businessmen in Windsor, Ontario, led by Gordon M. McGregor, formed the Ford Motor Co of Canada, Ltd (1904), only a year after Henry Ford, the promoter and inventor, had begun production in Detroit.
		In the 1980s the automotive industry accounted for about 14% of total direct manufacturing employment in Canada and 10% of the value of total manufacturing shipments.
		The Canadian automotive industry is the final destination of over 20% of all domestic steel shipments, representing over 10 000 jobs in the Canadian steel industry.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0000412 (1357 words)

	Automotive Industry, Automobile Industry, Automotive Service Industry, Global Automotive Industry, Automotive Parts ...
		The global automotive industry is a highly diversified sector that comprises of manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, retailers, original equipment manufacturers, aftermarket parts manufacturers, automotive engineers, motor mechanics, auto electricians, spray painters or body repairers, fuel producers, environmental and transport safety groups, and trade unions.
		The global automotive industry is highly diverse, comprising of various sectors such as automotive parts and accessories, utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, two wheelers, and four wheelers.
		The future of automotive industry in the Asian countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia is bright and promising because of the ASEAN free trade area under which the export tariffs are very less.
	www.automotive-online.com /auto-industry.html (1609 words)

	Automotive Industry Trends
		Automotive electronics now account for 22 percent of a vehicle's cost and are projected to increase to up to 40 percent by 2010.
		The evolution of automotive designs has moved toward the “platform” concept where car model differentiation is provided with one basic design.
		Today, a typical automotive design cycle is approximately 24 to 36 months, which is much faster than the 60-month life cycle from five years ago.
	www.altera.com /end-markets/auto/industry/aut-industry.html (725 words)

	BERA: Issue 2 Automotive Industry: Global Automotive Industry
		It is suggested that the globalization of the automotive industry, has greatly accelerated during the last half of the 1990's due to the construction of important overseas facilities and establishment of mergers between giant multinational automakers.
		This material is intended to provide a thorough examination of industry trends, structure, and the effects of global market dynamics of the automotive industry within each region, as well as their interrelationships, followed by literature researching the East Asian automotive market.
		Like the auto industries in the other regions, the industry has also experienced major restructuring, which is the a result of a downturn in domestic demand.
	www.loc.gov /rr/business/BERA/issue2/industry.html (3159 words)

	Automotive Manufacturing Industry in Mexico -- U.S. Commercial Service Mexico
		The automotive industry continues to be the one of the most important industrial and manufacturing sectors in Mexico.
		Automotive assembly plants are now requiring their basic suppliers to be very near the plant installations so that they can reduce inventory investment and control and be able to supply just in time (JIT).
		Automotive accessories are considered all of those parts that are sold to enhance the appearance of the vehicle, to increase performance, to replace original parts with up-graded luxury items such as seat covers, door and window handles, chrome plated exhaust pipes, larger sized wheels and tires, etc. for cars, pick-ups, and trucks.
	www.buyusa.gov /mexico/en/automotive_manufacturing.html (1529 words)

	Automotives Global - Knowledge Zone - Knowledge Bank - Articles - RFID in Automotive industry
		The industry has to satisfy emerging demands from their customers for new and more value added services such as telematics, entertainment, vehicle financing and faster after sales service etc., in order to retain their loyalty.
		For the use of RFID in internal operations and 1:1 relationships with suppliers, the number of users/participants is small enough for the automotive industry to develop its own data structures to manage the number range for their applications.
		A path-breaking approach was made by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) (USA) in cooperation with EPCglobal and ISO with a strong involvement of Michelin.
	www.automotives-global.com /Knowledge_zone/knowledge_bank/articles/rfid.htm (1344 words)

	Enterprise & Industry - Automotive Industry
		The European Commission's work related to the Automotive Industry focuses on strengthening the competitiveness of the European automotive industry by implementing an effective internal market regulatory framework and international harmonisation of technical requirements, as well as enhancing co-ordination of policy areas affecting the sector.
		Global technical harmonisation is a key factor in strengthening the competitiveness of the European automotive industry world-wide.
		The aim is to identify and assess crucial policy issues of significant importance to the competitiveness of the EU automotive industry and to suggest solutions that take into consideration economic, social and environmental objectives.
	ec.europa.eu /enterprise/automotive/index_en.htm (393 words)

	Automotive - Industries - Management Portal
		Car sales in China are set to triple within ten years and its automotive industry is poised to have a major impact on the global automotive market, providing it resolves some critical issues.
		The global automotive industry is evolving in ways that will result in suppliers, not the automakers themselves, conducting most of RandD and production by 2015.
		The automotive industry is fighting to increase it's attractiveness for shareholders and funds.
	www.themanager.org /Knowledgebase/Industries/Automotive.htm (964 words)

	Thailand Automotive Industry
		Thailand's automotive industry is well on the way to solidifying its status as the Detroit of Asia.
		Automotive trade with Australia is expected to rise due to the commencement of the Thai-Australian Free Trade Agreement that took effect on January 1, 2005.
		According to statistics from the Thai Automotive Industry Association, the country's auto parts exports were valued at 114 billion baht (US$ 2.9 billion) in 2003 and are expected to reach 200 billion baht (USS 5 billion) by 2006.
	www.business-in-asia.com /auto_article2.html (1865 words)

	Automotive Industry Information Sources
		The Auto Industry website is maintained by the Automotive Unit of the Department of Trade and Industry.
		It provides news reports and selected information on activities in the Slovak automotive industry, as well as access to specific services for members of the portal.
		There is a free searchable directory of about 5000 vehicle assemblers, suppliers and service providers to the UK automotive industry but you have to register to view your results.
	www.rba.co.uk /sources/automotive.shtml (930 words)

	Publications & thought leadership from the automotive industry sector
		The Indian automotive market is expected to grow aggressively over the next several years, due to a growing middle class and a new demographic segment at the lower end of the market.
		As the automotive industry comes under ever greater pressure to control costs and the expansion of the European Union (EU) opens up new, more economical manufacturing locations, a growing number of carmakers and components suppliers are moving east.
		According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers' 2006 fuel cell industry survey total revenues for publicly traded companies in the global fuel cell sector were up 20% to $266 million in 2005, compared to $221 million the previous year.
	www.pwc.com /Extweb/industry.nsf/docid/3690EA483AFBA6FA8525687E00590EAA (1136 words)

	Automotive industry sector
		In the global automotive industry, opportunities and risks are everywhere — in emerging and mature markets alike.
		Amidst this landscape, automotive organisations must conduct their business, while at the same time adapting to new regulations, reducing costs, managing capacity and inventory, and controlling healthcare and compensation costs.
		To help meet these challenges, many automotive companies have chosen to work with a professional services organisation that has its finger on the pulse of the automotive industry — an organisation that deeply understands the industry’s fundamental business and financial issues.
	www.pwc.com /Extweb/industry.nsf/docid/6977E84565DCF36685256D810076CBEB (290 words)

	NIST and the Automotive Industry
		Polymers Division—helping industry overcome problems in bringing light-weight, corrosion-resistant composites into commercial use by investigating cost-effective fabrication methods and identifying ways to predict long-term performance.
		NIST Center for Neutron Research—probes automotive materials with state-of-the-art neutron research tools; contributes to improved measurement of residual stress in automotive components; measures structure to help improve processing of new lightweight composites and next generation batteries and fuel cells.
		Automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers are among the more than 100,000 firms receiving assistance between 1988 and 2000.
	www.nist.gov /public_affairs/automotive.htm (2123 words)

	Automotive Industry
		Networking and consumer technologies are converging in automotive applications in a big way: rear-seat entertainment systems; multimedia in the dashboard; advanced, turn-by-turn navigation; consumer electronics connectivity, from MP3 players to the Internet; and drive-by-wire technology that accommodates increasing requirements for safety and security functionality.
		Industry analysts predict that by 2010, software and electronics will account for 40 percent of a vehicle's content, and some vehicles may contain 100 million lines of code.
		Automotive Solutions: We provide the only solution that offers you a choice of run-time platforms for the complete infotainment, telematics, and safety and security device development life cycle.
	www.windriver.com /solutions/automotive (1221 words)

	Graduating Engineer » Resources » Automotive Engineering
		Besides its premier position in commerce, the American automotive industry is also the leader in research and development.
		Materials research and structural research in the automotive field are still in the concept stage, involving the use of polymer composites, aluminum and steel space-frame vehicle structures.
		Specific salary information for new technical professionals in the auto industry is hard to come by from manufacturers, perhaps indicating intense competition for graduates among rivals and the proprietary nature of such information.
	www.graduatingengineer.com /industryfocus/automotive2.html (1489 words)

	Automotive Industry Data Finder
		This Industry Data Finder will point you to resources specific to Automotive Industries, such as Cars and Trucks, Automotive Parts and Accessories, Tires, and Automotive Engines.
		The report includes industry and country profiles, often with competitor information, a review of the current environment, market trends and outlook, key references and a summary of key points of the detailed report.
		Industry keyword search and browsing are also available.
	www.ewp.rpi.edu /hartford/library/industry/auto.htm (1076 words)

	Automotive
		This site provides industry specific and general survey results that should be of interest to the small business owner.
		On November 29, 2001 the IRS and Treasury announced the publication of Revenue Procedure 2001-56.
		The Revenue Procedure is the result of the new LMSB Industry Issue Resolution Pilot Program (IIR) and provides guidance on the proper tax treatment of demonstrator automobiles provided to automobile dealership employees.
	www.irs.gov /businesses/small/industries/content/0,,id=99642,00.html (246 words)

	China Automotive Electronics Industry Report
		The upgraded consumption, industrial transfer and fast updated automotive technologies contribute to the prosperity of automotive electronics industry.
		Nevertheless, the industrialized level and RandD capability of China's automotive electronics industry still lags far behind its foreign counterparts.
		China now is the world's factory of automotive audio and its exports take a share of about 30% in global sales volume.
	www.electronics.ca /reports/automotive/china_automotive.html (381 words)

	AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
		Support for the AIDC’s Annual National Automotive Conference scheduled for the 09th and 10th of June 2008, has been picking up steam with the oversubscription of the sponsorship packages and the confirmation of almost all the identified local and international speakers.
		Understanding industry challenges within the context of the current volatility in the economic climate will be the main thrust of the conference.
		The AECDP is an educational and mentoring programme focusing on senior high school learners (Grade 12) with the aim of developing, nurturing and increasing the pool of Black engineers available to the regions' automotive industry.
	www.aidc.co.za /index.php?fp=1 (633 words)

	Asian Automotive Industry Outlook (2007-2011) - Market Research Report
		Automotive industry is the growing at an unprecedented speed in Asian region in the world, primarily due to a saturating automotive industry of western world.
		China, India, and ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries are the major driving markets for Asian automotive industry.
		RNCOS report “Asian Automotive Industry Outlook (2007-2011)” provides an objective analysis on Asian Automotive industry to explore the potential opportunities and challenges faced by the industry.
	www.rncos.com /Report/IM514.htm (357 words)

	Automotives Global
		Automotives Global is a repository of information about the global automotive industry.
		An industry portal, developed and dedicated to the automotive industry, Automotives Global serves as the platform of choice for suppliers as well as buyers in the industry.
		Used on a daily basis, as a means of creating partnerships and a point of reference by professionals in the automotive industry, Automotives Global is a comprehensive resource for you.
	www.automotive-technology.com (165 words)

	Industry Sectors: Automotive
		While globally the industry confronts saturation and increasing environmental and safety concerns, it also embraces the opening of new markets in Asia and new opportunities in areas of advanced vehicle electronics and modular manufacturing strategies.
		Shifting global needs are driving the automotive industry towards increasing international MandA activity, particularly in the middle market.
		With a network of offices located in the major international automotive regions, the IMAP Automotive Industry group assists clients in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the market.
	www.imap.com /industries/automotive.cfm (104 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Business \| Timeline: India's automotive industry
		The initiative, which is backed by both the government and by the existing automotive industry, relies on heavy investment both by domestic operators and non-Indian car companies.
		Many foreign firms are eager to participate in the likely profits to be derived both from the growth of the Indian market and from the development of India as a major producer and exporter of cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and automotive components.
		Efforts to create a manufacturing industry to supply the automotive industry with components get underway, spearheaded by the Indian government and leading entrepreneurs.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/business/6478685.stm (506 words)

	Asian Automotive Industry (2007) - Market Research Report
		Asia automotive is the fastest growing region in the world, primarily, due to a saturating automotive industry of western world.
		China, India and ASEAN countries are the major driving markets for Asian automotive industry.
		RNCOS "Asian Automotive Industry (2007)" report provides objective analysis on Asian Automotive industry to explore the potential opportunities and challenges faced by the industry.
	www.rncos.com /Report/IM088.htm (300 words)

	Automotive Industry Information
		In September 2004, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a series of new investments totaling more than $6.3 million to address the workforce needs of the automotive industry.
		It has listened to employers representing dealerships, manufacturers, and suppliers, industry association representatives, educators, the public workforce system, and others associated with the automotive industry regarding some of their efforts to identify challenges and implement effective workforce strategies.
		assisting transitioning individuals from declining industries to high growth industries by building on their existing skills and training them for high growth automotive occupations.
	www.doleta.gov /BRG/Indprof/Automotive.cfm (362 words)

	Homepage for ATA-Public
		ATA is now seeking industry experts in the above areas to assist with further consultation and the possible development of the units of competence which may be required to form Skill Sets.
		The IMI is the United Kingdom's professional association for individuals employed in the motor industry, and is the leading awarding body for qualifications in the automotive sector.
		Automotive Training Australia is now the Australian Agent for this prestigious industry organisation and is able to link Australian qualifications with the UK, and hence IMI membership.
	www.automotivetraining.org.au (800 words)

	Foley & Lardner LLP - Our Services - Automotive
		The Automotive Industry Team attorneys of Foley have worked alongside automotive businesses — from the largest companies with the most recognizable names to emerging companies hoping to revolutionize the industry — to help them seize opportunities and overcome complex problems using innovative legal thinking and strategies.
		Our Automotive Industry Team is based in Detroit and features more than 60 attorneys from a variety of legal disciplines who devote their professional practice to serving the needs of our clients in the automotive industry, both in the United States and abroad.
		As national boundaries become increasingly blurred in the automotive industry, Foley's Automotive Industry Team represents clients located in, or with interests in, all of the major automotive centers, including Detroit, Tokyo, Shanghai, and those in Europe.
	www.foley.com /services/industry_detail.aspx?industryid=22 (305 words)

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