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  AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Aftermarket in Billions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin American. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 304 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as ACDElco, Affinia Group Inc, Akebono Brake Corporation, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, ArvinMeritor, ASIMCO, Bridgestone Corp, Continental AG, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Delphi Automotive Systems, Denso Corp, Federal-Mogul Corporation, Gates Corporation, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Grupo Kuo, S.A.B. de C.V., Honeywell International, Inc., Johnson Controls, Kumho Tires Co. Inc., Lear Corp, Magna International, Magneti Marelli SpA, Michelin, Pirelli & C. SpA, Prestone, Robert Bosch GmbH, Royal Dutch Shell, Snap-on Inc., TRW Automotive, Visteon Corp, and Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1036  PAGES:    825
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  304  MARKET DATA TABLES:   296
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET (Complete Report) Pages : 825   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS6$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Mechanical Products.....I-3
  
   Electrical Products.....I-5
Electronic Products.....I-5
  
   Exterior & Structural Products.....I-6
Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives.....I-6
Appearance Chemicals.....I-6
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY75$2250
  1. Market Snapshots.....II-11 $100  
   Market Snapshots.....II-1
1$100
  2. Market Analysis.....II-22 $200  
   Current and Future Analysis.....II-21$100
   Historic Review.....II-3
1$100
  3. Trends & Issues.....II-42 $200  
   Aging Fleet of Vehicles.....II-4
Generic Auto Parts - A Raging Controversy.....II-4
Advancing Technology - Boon or Bane?.....II-4
1$100
   DIFM Versus DIY.....II-5
Favoring the Professionals.....II-5
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-610 $700  
   Mechanical Products.....II-61$100
   Electrical Products.....II-71$100
   Electronic Products.....II-8
Exterior & Structural Products.....II-8
Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives.....II-8
1$100
   Appearance Chemicals.....II-9
Auto Parts Glossary.....II-9
7$500
  5. High Growth Sectors.....II-164 $400  
   Electronic Products.....II-16
Automotive Lubricants Market.....II-16
1$100
   Factors Affecting Demand.....II-17
Technology Impacting the Industry.....II-17
Lower Crankcase Capacities.....II-17
Tighter Engine Designs.....II-17
Drain Intervals - Draining the Prospects for Lubes.....II-17
Recycling - Making a Killing Over Virgin Oils.....II-17
Other Factors.....II-17
1$100
   Products Specifically Developed for and Used by Specific End Users.....II-18
Telematics - The Next Generation Revolution.....II-18
Automotive Batteries.....II-18
1$100
   Vehicular Lighting Systems.....II-19
Leading Players in the Global Automotive Lighting Market.....II-19
1$100
  6. Auto Parts and Accessories Industry – A Global Market Overview.....II-204 $400  
   Market Structure and Overview.....II-20
The Distinct Characteristics of the Auto Parts and Accessories Industry.....II-20
The Players.....II-20
The Competitive Factors.....II-20
A Strategic Insight.....II-20
Strategic Analysis of the Auto Parts Industry.....II-20
Drivers in the Automotive Industry.....II-20
1$100
   Effects on the Auto Parts & Accessories industry.....II-21
Auto Parts & Accessories Strategies.....II-21
Opportunities in the Emerging Markets for Auto Parts and Accessories
  Industry.....II-21
Economic Benefits of Outsourcing Auto Parts & Accessories.....II-21
1$100
   Drivers for New Technology Applications in Auto Parts and Accessories
  Industry.....II-22
Drivers for Alternate Materials in Auto Parts and Accessories Industry.....II-22
Drivers for Material Usage in Auto Parts and Accessories Industry.....II-22
New Vehicle Registrations – Spurring the Global Market for Auto Parts .....II-22
1$100
   Table 1: Global Automotive Market (2006): Number of Vehicle Registrations in Million Units by Region-Europe, North America, Asia, South America and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-23
1$350
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-249 $600  
   Hella, Behr Hella Service to Market Visteon Products in Europe.....II-24
3M Acquires Bondo Corp.....II-24
Japan’s Marubeni Acquires Prime Automotive Warehouse of US.....II-24
Dorman Products to Acquire Select Consumer Product Assets of Rockford.....II-24
Cooper-Standard Acquires Sealing System Operations of MAPS.....II-24
1$100
   ArvinMeritor Divests Emissions Technologies.....II-25
DESC-CIE Acquires Nugar.....II-25
Affinia to Manufacture Brake Products in China and India.....II-25
Goodyear to Divest Engineered Products Business.....II-25
LKQ Acquires Cenla and Dominion.....II-25
Transtar Acquires Rival Axiom.....II-25
1$100
   Keystone Acquires APP to Expand Customer Base.....II-26
Turbonetics Announces Acquisition By Edgewater.....II-26
SORL Enters into an Accord with TATA Motors.....II-26
Johnson Controls Enters into a Licensing Accord with Federal-Mogul.....II-26
Goodyear to Invest in Capacity Expansion.....II-26
1$100
   Affinia to Close Down Canadian Foundry.....II-27
Affinia to Construct New Plant in Mexico.....II-27
Affinia Commences Production of WIX-FILTRON.....II-27
MAHLE Acquires Dana Corp.....II-27
1$100
   Johnson Controls Snaps Up Berg.....II-28
DESC and CIE Form Joint Venture.....II-28
LKQ Corporation Takes Over Fit-Rite Aftermarket Businesses.....II-28
UniverCell Enters into Merger Agreement with Daytonabrands.....II-28
1$100
   TRW Acquires Brake Engineering.....II-29
Goodyear Divests Tire Fabric Business to Hyosung Corporation.....II-29
Hendrickson Announces Establishment of New Aftermarket Division.....II-29
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Inaugurates Auto Workshop in Chennai.....II-29
ArvinMeritor Divests LVA Motion Control Business.....II-29
1$100
   ArvinMeritor Inaugurates Warehouse and Distribution Outlet .....II-30
Continental Acquires Automotive Electronic Wing of Motorola.....II-30
Gates and Winhere Join Forces.....II-30
Johnson Controls and Saft Commence Joint Venture Operations.....II-30
1$100
   Goodyear Acquires South Pacific Tires.....II-31
Affinia Group Shuts Down Canadian Stamping and Welding Plant.....II-31
Atlantis Holding Acquires Eagle Automotive.....II-31
PROFormance Acquires Branded Engine Business of Aftermarket Technology.....II-31
1$100
   Uni-Sélect Acquires Auto Friend.....II-32
Uni-Sélect Acquires Earl Bristo.....II-32
Uni-Sélect Acquires Markauto Parts.....II-32
1$100
  8. Product Launches/Developments.....II-335 $500  
   WIX Filtration Launches New WIX Filters.....II-33
Tata Steelium Launched in Sri Lanka.....II-33
Green Earth Launches Line of Petroleum-Free Automotive Products.....II-33
Johnson Controls Unveil Mobile Device Gateway.....II-33
Goodyear Launches New Transfer Hose.....II-33
Goodyear to Roll Out Eagle F1 All Season Tire.....II-33
1$100
   Pirelli unveils P Zero the Hero.....II-34
Federal-Mogul Launches Pioneering Brake Pad System.....II-34
Johnson Controls Develops New Safety Solutions to Meet Anti-Whiplash Standards.....II-34
Johnson Controls to Launch the Slim Seat Concept.....II-34
Goodyear Launches a Self-Healing Drive Belt.....II-34
1$100
   Affinia Introduces New McQuay Norris® Control Arm Solutions.....II-35
Visteon Introduces Aftermarket USB Audio Interface Solution.....II-35
Goodyear Introduces Fuel Max Technology.....II-35
Goodyear Uses DuraSeal Technology in G177.....II-35
Delphi Announces Blower Motors for Independent Aftermarket.....II-35
American Axle Expands Aftermarket Product Portfolio.....II-35
1$100
   EnTire Solutions Introduces New Aftermarket Sensors to Monitor Tire Pressure.....II-36
ArvinMeritor Launches Automatic Slack Adjusters.....II-36
Delphi Introduces Innovative Touch Screen Navigation Radio.....II-36
Magna Launches clek™ Booster Seat for Kids.....II-36
Goodyear Unveils High-Tech Cam Drive Belt.....II-36
1$100
   Goodyear Launches the Latest Variant of the Premium Wrangler Range of Tires.....II-37
McQuay-Norris® Launches Innovative Replacement Upper Arm Control Assembly.....II-37
Affinia Launches Raybestos® Range of Brake Rotors & Disc Pads.....II-37
1$100
  9. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-3810 $700  
   ACDElco (USA).....II-38
Affinia Group Inc (USA).....II-38
Akebono Brake Corporation (USA).....II-38
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (USA).....II-38
1$100
   ArvinMeritor (USA).....II-39
ASIMCO (China).....II-39
Bridgestone Corp (Japan).....II-39
1$100
   Continental AG (Germany).....II-40
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (USA).....II-40
Delphi Automotive Systems (USA).....II-40
1$100
   Denso Corp (Japan).....II-41
Federal-Mogul Corporation (USA).....II-41
Gates Corporation (USA).....II-41
1$100
   Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (USA).....II-42
Grupo Kuo, S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico).....II-42
Honeywell International, Inc. (USA).....II-42
1$100
   Johnson Controls (USA).....II-43
Kumho Tires Co. Inc. (South Korea).....II-43
Lear Corp (USA).....II-43
Magna International (USA).....II-43
1$100
   Magneti Marelli SpA (Italy).....II-44
Michelin (France).....II-44
Pirelli & C. SpA (Italy).....II-44
1$100
   Prestone (USA).....II-45
Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany).....II-45
Royal Dutch Shell (The Netherlands).....II-45
1$100
   Snap-on Inc. (USA).....II-46
TRW Automotive (USA).....II-46
Visteon Corp (USA).....II-46
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-46
2$200
  10. Global Market Perspective.....II-48   
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$350
   Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$350
   Table 4: World Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$350
   Table 5: World 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$350
   Analytics by Product Segment.....II-52
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket for Mechanical Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-52
1$350
   Table 7: World Long-term Projections of Automotive Aftermarket for Mechanical Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$350
   Table 8: World Historic Review of Automotive Aftermarket for Mechanical Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$350
   Table 9: World 20-Year Perspective of Automotive Aftermarket for Mechanical Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$350
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Automotive Aftermarket for Electrical Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$350
   Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket for Electrical Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$350
   Table 12: World Historic Review of Automotive Aftermarket for Electrical Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$350
   Table 13: World 20-Year Perspective of Automotive Aftermarket for Electrical Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$350
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Automotive Aftermarket for Electronic Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$350
   Table 15: World Long-term Projections of Automotive Aftermarket for Electronic Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$350
   Table 16: World Historic Review of Automotive Aftermarket for Electronic Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$350
   Table 17: World 20-Year Perspective of Automotive Aftermarket for Electronic Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$350
   Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket for Exterior and Structural Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$350
   Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket for Exterior and Structural Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$350
   Table 20: World Historic Review of Automotive Aftermarket for Exterior and Structural Products by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$350
   Table 21: World 20-Year Perspective of Automotive Aftermarket for Exterior and Structural Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$350
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Automotive Aftermarket for Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$350
   Table 23: World Long-term Projections of Automotive Aftermarket for Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$350
   Table 24: World Historic Review of Automotive Aftermarket for Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$350
   Table 25: World 20-Year Perspective of Automotive Aftermarket for Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$350
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Automotive Aftermarket for Appearance Chemicals by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$350
   Table 27: World Long-term Projections of Automotive Aftermarket for Appearance Chemicals by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$350
   Table 28: World Historic Review of Automotive Aftermarket for Appearance Chemicals by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$350
   Table 29: World 20-Year Perspective of Automotive Aftermarket for Appearance Chemicals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$350
III. MARKET150$1950
  1. The United States.....III-145 $1575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Overview & Outlook.....III-1
Table 30: U.S Automotive Aftermarket by Professional Service (DIFM), DIY (Do It Yourself Sales) and Tire Sales Market Size Analyzed in US$ Billion for Years 2001 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
1$200
   Current and Future Analysis.....III-2
Historic Review.....III-2
Mind-Boggling Statistics.....III-2
1$75
   Average Age of Cars and Light Trucks in Use.....III-3
Table 31: U.S Automotive Market: Average Age in Years for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Years 1996 to2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Issues in Focus.....III-3
Trends & Issues.....III-3
Mandated Extended Warranties.....III-3
1$200
   Renewed Interest for Extended Drain Oils.....III-4
Right to Repair Bill.....III-4
1$75
   Discounters Eating Up Market.....III-5
The E-Commerce Revolution.....III-5
Women - ‘Target Customers’ for Auto Parts Stores.....III-5
Guided by Technology.....III-5
1$75
   Suppliers Try to Barge into Automotive Entertainment Aftermarket.....III-6
Customer Service Reigns Supreme.....III-6
Auto Producers Storm into Vehicle Security Market.....III-6
1$75
   The Fashionable Accents.....III-7
Automakers Eye Aftermarket Accessories Sector.....III-7
Overview of Ignition Parts Aftermarket in North America.....III-7
1$75
   Table 32: Ignition Parts Aftermarket in Northern America (2005-2007): Market Share by Value Sales for Leading Players - Standard Motor Products, Inc, Dana Corp./Affinia, ACDelco /GM Service Parts Operations, Autolite/Honeywell International, Inc., Federal-Mogul Corp., Robert Bosch Corp., General Cable Corp., NGK Spark Plugs, Inc., Wells Manufacturing Corp., Cardone Industries, Inc., MSD Ignitions, KEM Manufacturing Co., Denso International America, Inc., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
Factors Affecting the Automotive Aftermarket.....III-8
Economic Recovery.....III-8
1$200
   Aging Fleet.....III-9
Vehicle Durability.....III-9
Table 33: Durability of Vehicles in the US (1990-2010) (In Billion Miles) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
Channel Penetration.....III-9
Channel Penetration for Different Age of Vehicle in the US.....III-9
1$200
   Aftermarket Service Channels.....III-10
Table 34: U.S Automotive Aftermarket: Number of Outlets by Service Channel (2001-2006) – Motor Vehicle Dealers, General Repair Garages, Specialty Repair Shops, Gasoline Stations, Oil Change and Lubrication Shops and Independent Body Shops (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
Aftermarket Retail Channels.....III-10
1$200
   Table 35: U.S Automotive Aftermarket: Number of Outlets by Retail Channel- Auto Parts Stores, Tire Dealers, Department Stores, Discount Stores, Hardware Stores and Home Centers, Grocery and Convenience Stores, Drug Stores and Warehouse Clubs for Years 2001 to 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
Government Controls on Automobile Emissions.....III-11
Impact of Government Regulations on Automotive Aftermarket.....III-11
New Car Sales.....III-11
1$200
   Rise in Number of Drivers.....III-12
Advancing Technology.....III-12
Impact of Technology on Automotive Aftermarket.....III-12
Extreme Weather.....III-12
1$75
   Table 36: Wiper Blade Sales in the US in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Retail Channel - Automotive Chain, Discount Store Chain, Department Store Chain, and Non-Automotive Chain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 37: Antifreeze Sales in the US in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Retail Channel - Automotive Chain, Discount Store Chain, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 38: Air Freshener Sales in the US in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Retail Channel –Automotive Chain, Discount Store Chain, Non- Automotive Chain, and Department Store Chain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
Do-It-Yourself Market.....III-13
1$200
   Market Attributes for Auto Parts in DIY Segment.....III-141$75
   High Growth Sectors.....III-15
Brake Systems Parts.....III-15
1$75
   Leading Brake Material Makers.....III-16
Table 39: Leading North American Automotive Brake Material Makers (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Delphi, Federal Mogul, Akebono, Nisshinbo, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
Automotive Chains: Leading Distribution Channel.....III-16
Table 40: Brakes Aftermarket in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales by Type of Retail Chain for Automotive Chains, Department Store Chains, and Discount Store Chains (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$200
   Table 41: Brake System Parts Aftermarket in the US (1999-2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Friction Parts, Hydraulic Parts, and Drums and Rotors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
Brake Shoes to Lose Share.....III-17
Table 42: Friction Parts Aftermarket in the US (1999-2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Pads and Shoes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$200
   Calipers Expand Share.....III-18
Table 43: Hydraulic Parts Aftermarket in the US (1999-2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Master Cylinders, Wheel Cylinders, and Calipers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 44: Calipers Aftermarket in the US (1999-2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Bare, Semi-Loaded, and Fully-Loaded (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$200
   Rotors Boost Market Share.....III-19
Table 45: Brake Drum and Rotor Aftermarket in the US (1999-2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Drums and Rotors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
Demand Drivers in the US Brake Parts Aftermarket.....III-19
Impact of Demand Drivers on the US Brake Parts Aftermarket (2001-2010).....III-19
1$200
   Challenges and Factors Limiting Growth in the US Brake Parts Aftermarket.....III-20
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Brake Parts Aftermarket
  (2001-2010).....III-20
Demographics of Brakes Aftermarket.....III-20
1$75
   Do-It-Yourself Brakes Aftermarket.....III-21
Distribution Channel of US Brakes Aftermarket.....III-21
Automotive Gauge Aftermarket.....III-21
1$75
   Impact of Market Drivers on the US Automotive Gauge Aftermarket (2001-2010).....III-22
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Automotive Gauge Aftermarket (2001-2010).....III-22
Distribution Channels of Automotive Gauge.....III-22
Automotive Water Pump Aftermarket.....III-22
1$75
   Table 46: US Recent Past, Current & Future Aftermarket Analysis for Automotive Water Pumps with Annual Retail Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
Ride Control Equipment Aftermarket.....III-23
Competitive Scenario in the Ride Control Equipment Market.....III-23
1$200
   Impact of Market Drivers on the US Ride Control Equipment Aftermarket (2001-2010).....III-24
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Ride Control Equipment Aftermarket (2001-2010).....III-24
Strut Aftermarket.....III-24
Impact of Market Drivers on the US Strut Aftermarket (2001-2010).....III-24
Impact of Market Restraints on the US Strut Aftermarket (2001-2010).....III-24
1$75
   Table 47: Leading Shock Brands in the US (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Brand - Gabriel, KYB, Monroe, NAPA Brands, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 48: Auxiliary Lighting Aftermarket in the US in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Retail Channel - Automotive Chain, Discount Store Chain, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
Additives - The Harbinger of Performance.....III-25
1$200
   Vehicle Security Market: An Overview.....III-26
Replacement Tires- An Important Segment in Automotive Aftermarket.....III-26
Table 49: US Automotive Aftermarket– Replacement Tire Shipments Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Passenger and Light Truck for Years 1996 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$200
   Domestic Passenger Tire Retail Market.....III-27
Table 50: U.S Automotive Aftermarket: Percentage Breakdown of Retail Sales in Domestic Passenger Tire Retail Market by Distribution Channel- Independent Tire Dealerships, Mass Merchants/Chains, Warehouse Clubs, Tire Company Stores, Auto Dealerships, Service Stations and Miscellaneous Outlets for Years 1990 to 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$200
   Market Shares for Select Replacement and Aftermarket Products.....III-28
Table 51: Replacement Light Truck Tire Market in the US (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Brand - Goodyear, BF Goodrich, Cooper, Firestone, Michelin, General, Bridgestone, Multi-Mile, Kelly, Sears, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$200
   Table 52: Replacement Passenger Tire Market in the US (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Brand - Goodyear, Firestone, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Cooper, Bridgestone, Sears, Kelly, General, Multi-Mile, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-291$200
   Table 53: Leading Automotive Battery Brands in the US (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown by Sales by Brand - ACDelco, Bosch, Exide, Interstate, NAPA Brand, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 54: Automotive Battery Aftermarket in the US in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Retail Channel - Automotive Chain, Department Store Chain, Discount Store Chain, and Non-Automotive Chain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 55: Touchup Paint Sales in the US in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Retail Channel - Automotive Chain, Discount Store Chain, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$200
   Table 56: Floor Mat Sales in the US in 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type of Retail Channel - Automotive Chain, Discount Store Chain, Department Store Chain, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
Industry Overview in the Recent Past.....III-31
Positive Fallout of 9/11.....III-31
Upsurge in Sales of New Cars.....III-31
AAIA Unveils Customer Education Program.....III-31
1$200
   Jobbers: Facing Extinction?.....III-32
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-32
2$150
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-343$225
   Key Players.....III-375$375
   Focus on Leading Retailers.....III-422$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-44
Table 57: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior &Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, & Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

Table 58: US Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$200
   Table 59: US Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45

Table 60: US 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets for the years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$200
  2. Canada.....III-468 $875  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-46
Current and Future Analysis.....III-46
Canadian Automotive and Automotive Aftermarket Perspective.....III-46
1$75
   Canadian Vs American Automotive Aftermarket.....III-471$75
   Competitive Scenario.....III-48
Table 61: Replacement Passenger Tire Market in Canada (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Brand - BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Dayton, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Motomaster, Uniroyal, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$200
   Table 62: Replacement Light Truck Tire Market in Canada (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Brand - BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Dayton, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Motomaster, Yokohama, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
Historic Review.....III-49
1$200
   Table 63: Stages in the Life of an Automobile (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
Strategic Corporate Developments / Product Launch.....III-50
1$200
   B. Market Analytics.....III-51
Table 64: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$200
   Table 65: Canadian Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

Table 66: Canadian Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$200
   Table 67: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets for the years1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$200
  3. Japan.....III-548 $600  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-54
Current and Future Analysis.....III-54
Japan: An Open Market.....III-54
‘Shaken’ – Continues to Dictate Vehicle Usage.....III-54
1$75
   Distribution Dynamics.....III-55
Premium Placed on Quality.....III-55
Demand for Independent Auto Garages.....III-55
Competitive Analysis.....III-55
1$75
   Growth Inhibiting Factors.....III-56
Average Vehicle Life Cycle.....III-56
Average Vehicle Mileage.....III-56
Quality of Vehicle.....III-56
Changing Market Scenario.....III-56
1$75
   Historic Review.....III-57
Key Players.....III-57
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-59
Table 68: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$200
   Table 69: Japanese Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

Table 70: Japanese Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$200
   Table 71: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$200
  4. Europe.....III-6211 $1025  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-62
Current and Future Analysis.....III-62
Historic Review.....III-62
Component Manufacturers Head for Slovakia.....III-62
1$75
   Industry Trends and Issues.....III-63
New Regulations – An Overview.....III-63
Competitive Scenario.....III-63
1$75
   Table 72: Starter Motors and Alternators Aftermarket in Europe (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Manufacturer – Bosch, Valeo, Hella, Lucas, Magnetti Marelli, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
Factors Affecting the European Automotive Aftermarket.....III-64
Emission Standards in the European Union.....III-64
1$200
   Table 73: European Union Emission Standards for Vehicles (In gm/km).....III-651$200
   Extreme Weather.....III-66
Older Car Parc.....III-66
Recent Industry Activity.....III-66
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-67
B. Market Analytics.....III-67
Table 74: European Recent Past, Current & FutureAnalysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$200
   Table 75: European Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 76: European Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$200
   Table 77: European 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-691$200
   Table 78: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-701$200
   Table 79: European Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

Table 80: European Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$200
   Table 81: European 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets for the years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
1$200
  4a. France.....III-734 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-73
Current and Future Analysis.....III-73
Overview of French Automotive Aftermarket.....III-73
Diesel Vehicles Dominate.....III-73
1$75
   Historic Review.....III-74
Michelin – A Key Player.....III-74
B. Market Analytics.....III-74
Table 82: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$200
   Table 83: French Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75

Table 84: French Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75
1$200
   Table 85: French 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets for the years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
1$200
  4b. Germany.....III-775 $500  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-77
Current and Future Analysis.....III-77
Historic Review.....III-77
Market Overview.....III-77
Key Players.....III-77
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-79
Table 86: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-79
1$200
   Table 87: German Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

Table 88: German Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
1$200
   Table 89: German 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets for the years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$200
  4c. Italy.....III-825 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-82
Current and Future Analysis.....III-82
1$75
   Historic Review.....III-83
Key Players.....III-83
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-84
Table 90: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
1$200
   Table 91: Italian Long-term Projections for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85

Table 92: Italian Historic Review for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85
1$200
   Table 93: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Automotive Aftermarket by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals Markets for the years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-86
1$200
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-874 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-87
Current and Future Analysis.....III-87
Impact of High Quality OEM-Parts on the Aftermarket.....III-87
End-User Perspective.....III-87
Historic Review.....III-87
1$75