Japan’s annual GDP growth for both the short and medium term will remain around 1%, with economic and demographic factors putting a damper on any higher growth. Continued trade frictions with China and US, and to a lesser extent South Korea, will impact exports in the short term and will need to...

An in-depth analysis of the current and future production strategies of General Motors, including mapping the use of components and their respective suppliers, along with upcoming technologies. AHSS Advanced high-strength steel MHEV Mild-hybrid electric vehicle A...

Economic growth is being negatively affected by the ongoing trade war with the US, which is beginning to take a toll on exports. This wildcard situation is creating uncertainty for consumers and investors. Public and private debt levels remain a concern, especially with the slowdown in the economy...

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In 2016, the combined Hyundai Motor Group, including both the Hyundai and Kia brands, sold approximately 7.76 million vehicles worldwide, up 2% compared to 2015 but below the group's growth target of 8.13 million units for 2016. The group ranked the fourth highest strategic group in sales volume in ...

The Renault-Nissan Alliance welcomed a third full member at the end of 2016 with the addition of Mitsubishi Motors. If the group partners were a single company, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance  would represent the largest OEM in the world (by volume) having recorded combined sales of 10,...

Groupe PSA is the 9th largest light vehicle OEM in terms of sales volume. In August 2017, PSA completed the acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall in Europe from General Motors (GM). The transaction has taken in all of Opel/Vauxhall's automotive operations. This includes the Opel and Vauxhall brands, six asse...

In 2016, Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW as the world's leading premium passenger-car brand for the first time since 2005 with annual sales of 2.04 million units to BMW's 1.99 million units. The result was thanks to a strategy focused on expanding its core model range with new models in the compact secto...

The Volkswagen Group (VW) has continued to ratchet up its sales volumes and global market share in recent years through expanding both its robust range of vehicle brands and nameplates and extending its geographic market footprint. VW delivered 10.3 million vehicles to customers worldwide in 2016, a...

The shared use of vehicles has been available for decades, but ubiquitous connectivity has carried these business models into the 21st century under the label of mobility services. Perceived in the past as expensive or inconvenient, smartphones and cloud platforms now enable flexible, alternative us...

Exhibit 1: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 Exhibit 2: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast for Toyota brands, 2013-2021 Key financial performance values for Toyota Motor  CREDIT RATING (TOYOTA MOTOR) Long-term       ...

Exhibit 1: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 Exhibit 2: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast for BMW brands, 2013-2021 Exhibit 3: Key financial performance values for BMW AG CREDIT RATING (BMW AG) Long-term       ...

The quality of relationships between global carmakers and their suppliers has marginally deteriorated in 2016, continuing a negative streak which started in 2014, according to IHS Markit’s SuRe index study. IHS Markit’s study is based on a unique global survey allows suppliers to rate 34 carmake...

IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 FCA Brand Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 Key financial performance values for Fiat SpA CREDIT RATING (FIAT SPA) Long-term       MOODY'S Ba3     &n...

Economic conditions in India have improved over the years mainly owing to a stable political scenario in the country. GDP growth is on the rise and has been supported by external factors such as a sharp decline in prices of commodities including crude oil. While the positive outlook continues, it is...

   Key financial performance values for Ford Motor Company CREDIT RATING (FORD MOTOR COMPANY) Long-term       MOODY'S Baa2       S&P BBB       ...

Within the ASEAN region, Indonesia ranks second behind Thailand as a top vehicle- producing nation. Although still churning out roughly half of the number of vehicles Thailand produces, 1.1 million units versus Thailand’s 1.9 million units – Indonesia is seeing big new commitments by carmakers, ...

In 2016, General Motors sold 6.532 million units worldwide, down 0.4% on that achieved in 2015. The company ranked fifth highest strategic group in sales volume in 2016. Global Light Vehicle Sales Volume by Strategic Group 2013 - 2021 (Source: IHS Markit LV Sales Forecast, March 2018) Followin...

Light Vehicle Sales by Sales Group (Source: IHS Markit LV Sales Forecast - April 2018) Honda's global sales increased nearly 6% year on year  in 2016 to an all-time high to over 4.92 million units, posting its fifth consecutive year of growth.Looking ahead, IHS Markit expect the group’s sa...

Tata was founded back in 1868 and the group is now a highly diversified operation covering more than 100 companies in manufacturing and services on a global scale.  Group revenue is over US$110bn, employing more than 600,000 people.  Each subsidiary operates independently, and many of them...