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 analysisIn-depth industry overviewTechnology trends analysisForecastsSpending, investment, and consumption discussionsIn-depth industry statistics and metricsIndustry employment numbersAdditional Key Features Include:Industry GlossaryIndustry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry AssociationsProfiles of industry-leading companiesU.S. and Global FirmsPublicly held, Private and SubsidiariesExecutive ContactsRevenuesFor Public Companies: Detailed Financial SummariesStatistical TablesKey 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 Industry1. Automobile Industry Introduction2. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Foreign Manufacturers3. U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Drop Sedans/Face Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenges and Massive EV Losses4. Electric Cars (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Spur Changes at Auto Makers/Hybrid Sales See Sharp Growth5. Major Technology Research in Batteries/Major Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage6. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices7. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve8. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired9. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress10. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market11. China Is the World's Largest Auto Market/Becomes a Major Auto Exporter and EV Supply Chain Player12. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential13. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter14. Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers15. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Transportation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information16. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems17. Insurance Underwriting Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates18. Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry19. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide20. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting OpportunitiesPlunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Automobile Industry Statistics1. Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview2. General Motors Corporation Overview3. Ford Motor Company Overview4. Volkswagen Group Overview5. Toyota Motor Corporation Overview6. Mercedes-Benz Group Overview7. Hyundai Motor Group Overview8. Honda Motor Co. Overview9. Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-202210. Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2024 Model Year11. Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2024 Model Year12. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries13. Selected Years, 2017-202314. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2015-202315. Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-202316. Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2021-201217. Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2017-202318. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2018-202319. Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics20. May 2023 21. Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2018 - June 2024