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  AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Auto Parts and Accessories in Billions of US$. The specific product categories analyzed are Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Exterior & Structural. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. 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 1156 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Arvinmeritor, Inc., Dana Holding Corporation, Delphi Corporation, Denso Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., Lear Corporation, Magna International Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., and Visteon Corp. 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-1008  PAGES:    2101
PRICE:    $4450  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  1156  MARKET DATA TABLES:   599
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  
  AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES (Complete Report) Pages : 2101   | $4450
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$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.....I-3
Electrical.....I-3
  
   Electronic.....I-4
Exterior & Structural.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY177$2650
  1. Current and Future Analysis.....II-12 $200  
   Regional Perspective.....II-1
Product Segment Perspective.....II-1
2$200
  2. Market Dynamics.....II-35 $500  
   Supplier Industry Structure – Role Shift Results in New Configuration.....II-3
A Strategic Insight.....II-3
Tier-1 Suppliers.....II-3
Current Scenario.....II-3
1$100
   Options.....II-4
Implications.....II-4
A Few Examples.....II-4
Tier-2 and Tier-3 Suppliers.....II-4
1$100
   Supplier Transition from Tier-3 to Tier-1.....II-5
Growth Strategy.....II-5
Supplier Recognition – Does Size Matter?.....II-5
1$100
   Strategic Options.....II-6
Expansion Strategies.....II-6
Increased Modular System Production.....II-6
Global Expansion.....II-6
Investment in High-tech / Niche-Components.....II-6
Focus on Aftermarket.....II-6
New OEM Contracts Less Exposed to Downturn.....II-6
Containment Strategies.....II-6
Lay offs.....II-6
1$100
   Cost-Reduction.....II-7
Divestment of Non-Core Operations.....II-7
1$100
  3. Industry Trends.....II-821 $1500  
   Reconstructing the Value Chain.....II-81$100
   Evolution of Supply Chain.....II-91$100
   Outsourcing - Reviving OEMs/Tier I Auto Parts Suppliers Fortune.....II-10
Asian Countries Gaining Importance.....II-10
1$100
   Auto Parts Manufacturers - Exploring New Ways of Expansion.....II-11
Production Shift.....II-11
Modernization ushers in “Just in Time” Approach.....II-11
1$100
   “Road vs. Rail” the proverbial decision.....II-121$100
   Alliance: The Buzzword in the Automotive Lighting Market.....II-13
Intelligent Headlights See Light in Japan and Europe.....II-13
Bending Light to Offer Drivers a Clear Vision.....II-13
1$100
   AFS to Respond to Environment/Driving Conditions.....II-14
Active Infrared Night Vision Systems to Sell More in US, Japan and Europe.....II-14
The Future Beckons.....II-14
1$100
   Body Seal Makers in Demand.....II-151$100
   Consumers Shaping Product Innovation.....II-16
Hydroforming – “a tough contender to stamping”.....II-16
2$200
   Vehicle Weight Reduction – A Major Issue for Automakers.....II-181$100
   Properties at a glance.....II-19
Advanced Composites “The Choice of Automakers”.....II-19
1$100
   Tailor Welded Blankss.....II-201$100
   Laser Proves Beneficial.....II-211$100
   Wins Favor With Automakers.....II-221$100
   Patch Technology.....II-23
Aging Fleet of Vehicles.....II-23
1$100
   Table 1: Operating Fleet of Vehicles by Select Countries (1991-2000) - In Thousand Units- Historic Data (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-24
Economics of Substitution- Aluminum Vs Steel.....II-24
1$350
   The inherent advantages.....II-25
Table 2: Global Auto Parts Imports (2001 & 2002): Value of Trade for USA, Canada, Germany, UK, Spain, Mexico, France, Belgium, Italy, China, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Japan and Others (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-25
Major Challenges to Aluminum.....II-25
1$350
   Potential for Aluminum in Automotive Parts & Accessories.....II-26
Features of Aluminum Body Structures.....II-26
Disadvantages of Aluminum Body Structures.....II-26
Body-in-White Applications.....II-26
Worldwide Auto Parts Export-Import Scenario- Historic Data.....II-26
1$100
   Table 3: Worldwide Auto Parts Exports (2001 & 2002): Value of Trade for USA, Germany, Japan, France,Canada, Italy, Spain, Mexico, UK, Belgium, Sweden and Others (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-271$350
   Table 4: Aluminum in Auto Parts Worldwide (2000) - Breakdown by Penetration Rate-Historic Data (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-28
1$350
  4. Industry Issues.....II-292 $200  
   Price Givebacks – Cutting into Supplier Margins.....II-29
Operational Cost Control – Key to Growth.....II-29
R&D Shift – Proving to be a Double-Edged Sword.....II-29
Trade Barriers.....II-29
Quality Becomes Paramount.....II-29
1$100
   Generic Auto Parts- A Raging Controversy.....II-30
1$100
  5. Market Structure and Competitive Analysis Over the Years.....II-3120 $1800  
   A Highly Fragmented Market.....II-31
Table 5: Worldwide Leading Auto Parts and Equipment Market Players (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value for Robert Bosch GmbH, Delphi Corp., DENSO Corp., Johnson Controls, Magna International, Lear Corp., Visteon Corp. and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-31
Leading Automotive Parts Suppliers in North America.....II-31
High Growth Sectors.....II-31
Telematics- The Next Generation Revolution.....II-31
1$350
   Table 6: Worldwide Vehicle Telematics Equipment Market (2001-2006) - Percentage Breakdown for OEM and Aftermarket by Sales Volume (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-32
Automotive Battery.....II-32
1$350
   Battery Market Head Towards New Technology.....II-33 1$100
   Table 7: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive Battery Market (1999, 2001, 2003 & 2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume or Exide, Johnson Controls, Yuasa and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-34

Table 8: Leading Players in the North American Automotive Battery Market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Johnson Controls, Exide & Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-34
1$350
   Table 9: Leading Players in the European Automotive Battery Market (2002-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Exide, Johnson Controls, Fiamm, Autosil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-35
Consolidation in the Battery Market – A Major Step.....II-35
1$350
   Vehicular Lighting Systems.....II-36
Leading Players in the Global Automotive Lighting Market.....II-36
Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive Lighting Market Ranked by Sales – Valeo
  Sylvania Ichikoh, Koito and Hella HG Hueck- Historic Data.....II-36
2$200
   Table 10: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive Lighting Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Valeo Sylvania, Koito, Hella HG, Automotive Lighting, Stanley, Guide, Visteon, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$350
   Table 11: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive Headlamps Market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Valeo Sylvania, Koito, Hella HG, Stanley, Automotive Lighting, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39

Table 12: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive Tail Lamps Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Valeo Sylvania, Koito, Automotive Lighting, Stanley, Guide, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39
1$350
   An Overview of North American Lighting Market.....II-40
Market and their Contenders.....II-40
Automotive Supercharger.....II-40
1$100
   Table 13: Leading Players in the Worldwide Automotive Supercharger Market (2000-2005) – Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Borg-Warner, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41
Automotive Brakes.....II-41
Table 14: Leading North American Automotive Brake Material Makers (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Delphi, Federal Mogul, Akebono, Nissihinbo, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41
1$350
   Table 15: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive Brakes Market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Raybestos, Bendix, Wagner, NAPA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$350
   Automotive Spark Plugs.....II-43
Table 16: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive Spark Plugs market (2000-2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for AC Delco, Autolite, Champion, Bosch, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43
1$350
   Automotive Filters.....II-44
Table 17: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive Filters Market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for NAPA, Wix, AC Delco, Fram, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44
1$350
   Automotive Clutches.....II-45
Table 18: Leading Brands in the North American Automotive Clutch market (2000-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Borg-Warner, Luk, NAPA, Sachs, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45
1$350
   Custom Wheels.....II-46
Table 19: Custom Wheel Sales in North America (2000 -2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Aluminum, Steel, Wire, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46
1$350
   Automotive Engines.....II-47
Table 20: Leading School Bus Engine Makers in North America (1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for International Engine,Caterpillar, and Cummins (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-47

Table 21: Leading Class 5-7 Truck Engine Makers in North America (1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for International Engine, Caterpillar, Cummins, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-47
1$350
   Automotive Seats.....II-48
Table 22: Leading Auto Seat Makers Worldwide (2000 -2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Lear, Johnson Controls, Faurecia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-48
1$350
   Table 23: Leading Auto Seating Makers in Europe (2000 -2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for OEM in-house, Faurecia, Johnson Controls, Lear, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$350
   Automotive Instrument Panels.....II-50
Table 24: Leading Instrument Panel Makers in Europe (1999-2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Sales Volume for Sommer Allibert, Plastic Omnium, Peguform, Faurecia, Magna, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50
1$350
  6. Auto Parts and Accessories Industry - An Overview.....II-513 $300  
   The Distinct Characteristics of the Auto Parts and Accessories Industry.....II-51
The Players.....II-51
The Competitive Factors.....II-51
A Strategic Insight.....II-51
Strategic Analysis of the Auto Parts Industry.....II-51
Drivers in the Automotive Industry.....II-51
Effects on the Auto Parts & Accessories industry.....II-51
Auto Parts & Accessories Strategies.....II-51
1$100
   Opportunities in the Emerging Markets for Auto Parts and Accessories
  Industry.....II-52
Economic Benefits of Outsourcing Auto Parts & Accessories.....II-52
Automotive Factors.....II-52
Sub-Contractors.....II-52
The Transformation of Auto Parts & Accessories Supplier.....II-52
Drivers for New Technology Applications in Auto Parts and Accessories
  Industry.....II-52
1$100
   Drivers for Alternate Materials in Auto Parts and Accessories Industry.....II-53
Drivers for Material Usage in Auto Parts and Accessories Industry.....II-53
The Crisis.....II-53
Industry Downturn Rewrites Supplier Rankings.....II-53
1$100
  7. Product Overview.....II-546 $400  
   OEM parts.....II-54
Non-original parts.....II-54
Accessories.....II-54
Product Categories.....II-54
Mechanical.....II-54
1$100
   Electrical.....II-55
Electronic.....II-55
Exterior and Structural.....II-55
Overview of Car Parts And Accessories.....II-55
2$200
   Auto Part Glossary.....II-57
Active Suspension.....II-57
Alloy Wheels.....II-57
Alternators.....II-57
1$100
   Anti-Lock Braking System.....II-58
Automatic Transmission.....II-58
Brake, Calipers.....II-58
Brakes, Disc.....II-58
Brakes, Drum.....II-58
Carburetor.....II-58
Catalytic Converter.....II-58
Chassis.....II-58
Clutch.....II-58
Diesel Engine.....II-58
Differential Gears.....II-58
Drive Train.....II-58
1$100
   Driveshaft.....II-59
Electrical System.....II-59
Engine Control Systems.....II-59
Exhaust System.....II-59
Fuel Injection System.....II-59
Gears .....II-59
Gearset.....II-59
Generator.....II-59
Ignition System.....II-59
Driving Lights.....II-59
Fog Lights.....II-59
1$100
  8. Technological Breakthroughs/Developments in Recent Past.....II-605 $500  
   WIX Filters Announces New HD Air Filter Media Pleating System.....II-60
GKN Driveline Announces Two Technology Breakthroughs.....II-60
GKN Driveline Driveshafts Introduces GI-3.....II-60
1$100
   The Antonov Automatic Drive.....II-61
Toyota Develops Laser-welded Resin Auto Parts.....II-61
Hypercar Provides Automotive Plastic Composite Parts .....II-61
1$100
   Torotrak Unveils Infinitely Variable Transmission Technology.....II-62
Hydraulics for Cooling Auto Engines.....II-62
Ford develops new Vehicle Oil Refinery for Reducing Auto Emission Levels.....II-62
Nippon Plate Introduces Technology for Auto Parts.....II-62
Polymer Unveils Laser Welding.....II-62
1$100
   GE Plastics Develops Noryl PPX Plastic Alloy.....II-63
A. Schulman Develops New Injection Moldable Polyolefin Elastomer.....II-63
NKK Releases High-Tensile Steel Sheet.....II-63
Ford Unveils Devices offering Improved Safety and Mileage.....II-63
Dana Rolls Out Auto-leveling Headlights.....II-63
Delphi Introduces a New Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System.....II-63
1$100
   Ford Develops Spray-Formed Tooling.....II-64
Cryogenics Enhances Life of Auto Parts.....II-64
1$100
  9. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-6528 $1200  
   Meritor WABCO Launches OnGuard™ .....II-65
Delphi Unveils Dual-View Navigation .....II-65
Delphi Launches Electronics Cooling System .....II-65
Johnson Controls Releases New Seating Solutions .....II-65
1$100
   Bosch Launches Rear Lights Program for Aftermarket .....II-66
Automotive Electronics Develops Maintenance-Free Tire Pressure Sensors .....II-66
Johnson Controls Receives U.S. Patent for Innovative Wireless Connectivity
  Technology.....II-66
ArvinMeritor Launches Smart System™ Product Strategy .....II-66
ArvinMeritor Introduces Light Weight Sunroof System .....II-66
ArvinMeritor Launches Advanced Chassis Products .....II-66
1$100
   ArvinMeritor Introduces LER .....II-67
ArvinMeritor Unveils RideSentry™ .....II-67
Dana Corporation Launches Driveshaft for Freightliner LLC Vehicles .....II-67
Dana Launches SmartWave® TPMS .....II-67
Dana Corporation Launches Latest Drive Axle .....II-67
1$100
   Dana Corporation Develops New Drivetrain Systems .....II-68
Delphi Plans to Launch Multec Electronic Fuel Injection .....II-68
Delphi Presents Portable Navigation System .....II-68
Johnson Controls Unveils Innovative Seating for Sport Utility Vehicles .....II-68
Ford Motor and Lear Corp Present New Soy Seat Foam .....II-68
Bosch Delivers New Seat Actuator .....II-68
1$100
   Bosch to Introduce Automatic Parking Brake.....II-69
BMW’s New BMW X5 Features Bosch’s DWT-B .....II-69
Bosch Develops In-car Video Cameras .....II-69
Bosch Develops Cleaner Diesel Engines .....II-69
ZF Lenksysteme Launches Steering Systems .....II-69
1$100
   TRW Introduces Advanced Brake System .....II-70
TRW Launches Electric Drum-in-Hat (eDIH) Park Brake.....II-70
TRW Improves TWB Product Portfolio .....II-70
TRW Introduces New Stability Control System .....II-70
TRW Presents New Mid-Range Radar Technology .....II-70
1$100
   Visteon Designs Fuel Efficient Solution .....II-71
Visteon Unveils Portable HD Radio™ Product .....II-71
Denso Introduces Vehicle Refrigeration Cycle System .....II-71
Holden Launches New 2007 Rodeo With Turbo Diesel Engine.....II-71
1$100
   Johnson Controls Launches Clear Solution Overhead System for Vehicles.....II-72
Magellan Launches New Maestro Range of Portable Automobile Navigation
  Equipments.....II-72
Federal-Mogul Unveils New ANCO® Contour™ Profile Wiper Blade.....II-72
1$100
   Johnson Controls –Saft Develops Enhanced Batteries.....II-73
Delphi Corporation Unveils Novel Diesel Engine Oil Condition Sensor.....II-73
Magna & Chrysler Jointly Develop New Seating.....II-73
1$100
   ArvinMeritor Introduces Meritor® High Mobility Independent Suspension (HMIS).....II-74
Cummins, Inc. Launches ComfortGuard™ APU.....II-74
ArvinMeritor Releases New Line of Medium-Duty Hydraulic Brake Components.....II-74
Cummins Introduces Tier2 QSK38 Engine.....II-74
1$100
   Nypro Expands Product Range to Include Auto Parts.....II-75
Eaton Corporation Releases Tube Benders for its Aeroquip® Performance Range.....II-75
Eaton Hydraulics Introduces Internal Release for Char-Lynn® T-Brake Series
  Motor.....II-75
1$100
   Eaton Corporation (ETN) To Fabricate Hybrid Electric Power System.....II-76
Exide Technologies Unveils NASCAR® Extreme™ and Exide Marathon®.....II-76
1$100
   Federal-Mogul Launches Fel-Pro® PermaTorqueMLS™ Performance Head Gaskets.....II-77
Hella Introduces New Luminator Xenon Light for Trucks.....II-77
International Truck and Engine Launches I-6 Family MaxxForce™ Engines.....II-77
International Truck and Engine Launches New Line of MaxxForce™ Diesel Engines.....II-77
1$100
   Lear Corp Develops Soybean Oil-based Foam Material for Automotive Interiors.....II-78
TRW Automotive Provides New Anti-Lock Braking System.....II-78
National Wheel End Components Launches Heavy-Duty Trailer Premium Through-Hardened
  Roller Bearings.....II-78
Fel-Pro Launches Solid Core Intake Manifold Gasket Range.....II-78
1$100
   TMI Classic Automotive Unveils New Range of Consoles.....II-79
Three Canadian Companies Launch Booster Seat for Kids.....II-79
Caterpillar Launches Commercial Marine Engine Cat® C32 ACERTTM (BC).....II-79
1$100
   DENSO Corporation Creates Novel Double-Pipe Internal Heat Exchanger.....II-80
Mitsubishi And DENSO Corporation Create FEM for “i” .....II-80
ADVICS Unveils New Generation ESC and ABS Modulator.....II-80
1$100
   ADVICS Develops Electric Parking Brake.....II-81
Denso Develops Three New High-Performance Parts for Hybrid Vehicles.....II-81
Battery-Monitoring Unit.....II-81
DC-DC Converter.....II-81
System Main Relay.....II-81
1$100
   Faurecia and Citroen Develop Improved Safety Features for Citroen C6.....II-82
ZF Launches Latest Automatic Transmission System.....II-82
TRW Automotive Unveils New Non-Rotating Motorist Airbag System.....II-82
1$100
   Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) Organization Releases Meritor® Premium Quality
  Brake Drums.....II-83
Bosch Extends ESP®premium to New Breaking System.....II-83
Bosch Launches New Starter in HX(F)95 Range for Commercial Vehicles.....II-83
Bosch Launches Auxiliary Halogen and Xenon Headlamps for Trucks and Cars.....II-83
1$100
   Bosch Develops HighTec Battery for Starters.....II-84
CVA Organization Unveils New Meritor® Drum Brake Linings.....II-84
Autoliv Develops New Safety Electronics Technology.....II-84
TRW’s Shanghai Facility Launches New-Generation Automobile Seat Belt.....II-84
1$100
   Automotive Lighting Develops New Intelligent Light System.....II-851$100
   GKN Driveline Develops New Sealing Concept.....II-86
Mazda Develops Corn-Based Plastic for Auto Interior Parts.....II-86
Dana Corporation Reveals Heavy-Duty Gears.....II-86
Caterpillar Inc. Unveils C175 Diesel Generator Sets.....II-86
Caterpillar Inc. Upgrades 3600 Series.....II-86
1$100
   Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. and Mercedes-Benz Develops Intelligent Light System.....II-87
Johnson Develops Innovative VibraTech Foam.....II-87
International Unveils New MaxxForce™ Brand.....II-87
1$100
   Johnson Develops Innovative Seating Concept.....II-88
Volkswagen Introduces Twincharger.....II-88
Johnson Controls Launches Advanced Battery Solution.....II-88
Johnson Controls Introduces New Group 75/25 and Group 35 Batteries.....II-88
Dana Corporation Unveils New Tridem Drives.....II-88
Eaton Corporation Launches Fuller UltraShift LHP Transmission.....II-88
1$100
   FIAMM Unveils New Cyclop SP Car Battery.....II-89
Automotive Lighting and Volkswagen Jointly Develops Rear Lamp.....II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Launches New Diesel Generator with ACERTTM Technology.....II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Unveils New Set of Engines.....II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Launches C6.6 Industrial Engine.....II-89
Caterpillar Inc. Introduces Marine Propulsion Engine.....II-89
FRAM® Launches the Tough Guard® Air Filter.....II-89
1$100
   FRAM® Team Introduces the New FRAM® High Mileage™ Oil Filter.....II-90
WIX Filters Launches New Line of HD Radial Lip Seal Air Filters.....II-90
WIX Filters Launches Power Solution™.....II-90
Johnson Controls Unveils Advanced Battery Solution.....II-90
1$100
   Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. Introduces LED Ring Module.....II-91
Hella Introduces Premium Series.....II-91
Hella Introduces Proven Series with LED Technology.....II-91
Hella and Stanley Jointly Develops LED Headlamp Model.....II-91
Hella Introduces Trunk Grip Module.....II-91
Hella Develops an Advance Infrared Lighting System.....II-91
Hella Unveils BMW 7 Series.....II-91
Hella and Volkswagen Jointly Launches LED Headlamp.....II-91
1$100
   AISIN Develops First 6-Speed Automatic Transmission.....II-92
FRAM® Launches Two Additional Filter Products.....II-92
Denso and Toyota Develop Advanced Diesel Injection Engine System.....II-92
1$100
  10. Recent Industry Activity.....II-9360 $1800  
   ArvinMeritor Starts Production in Romania.....II-93
Delphi and Kyklos Enter Purchase Agreement .....II-93
ArvinMeritor Gains Supply Contract .....II-93
Denso to Establish New Company in Japan .....II-93
Denso to Suspend its Alliance with Doowon .....II-93
Magna Electronics Acquires Allied Transportation Technology .....II-93
1$100
   Magna Electronics Acquires Zhangjiagang Suxing Electronics .....II-94
Magna Steyr Expands Operations in India .....II-94
Visteon Divests Non-Core Aftermarket Facility .....II-94
Alter Trading Acquires Doggett Auto .....II-94
O’Reilly Plans Acquisition of CSK Auto .....II-94
1-800-Radiator Acquires Tri-US Auto.....II-94
1$100
   Varroc Enters JV with Omnium .....II-95
Reliance Plans Launch of Specialty Stores .....II-95
Vietnam Plans New Auto-Parts Facility .....II-95
Amtek Acquires Triplex-Ketlon .....II-95
ArvinMeritor to Shut Down CVS .....II-95
Denso to Enter Joint Venture with Yangzhou .....II-95
Denso to Establish Automotive Semiconductor Facility in Japan.....II-95
1$100
   Visteon Establishes Production Facility in Missouri.....II-96
SAIC Acquires NAC.....II-96
ArvinMeritor Signs Deal to Sell Emissions Technologies Group.....II-96
ArvinMeritor Acquires Mascot Truck .....II-96
ArvinMeritor Plans New CVS Plant in Mexico .....II-96
LVS Wins Contract from Hyundai .....II-96
Dana Divests Coupled Products Business .....II-96
1$100
   Dana Enters JV with Dongfeng Motor .....II-97
Dana Sells Fluid Products to Orhan .....II-97
Dana Sells Engine Parts Business to Mahle.....II-97
Dana Sells Axle Manufacturing Assets .....II-97
Delphi Enters JV with BAIC .....II-97
Delphi Enters Supply Agreement with M&M .....II-97
1$100
   Delphi to Open Plant in Romania.....II-98
Delphi to Divest Brake Plant .....II-98
Denso to Merge Facilities.....II-98
Denso-Bosch JV Gains Ground .....II-98
Denso Establishes New Company in Thailand.....II-98
Johnson Signs MoU with Ford Motor .....II-98
1$100
   Magna Powertrain Enters partnership with RICO .....II-99
Magna Car Top Systems Expands in North America.....II-99
Robert Bosch Acquires Holger Christiansen .....II-99
Bosch Inaugurates ABS Production Line in Brazil .....II-99
Bosch Acquires Major Stakes in Pacifica Group .....II-99
TRW Acquires Part of Delphi Corporation's Business .....II-99
TRW Starts Production Facility in Slovakia.....II-99
1$100
   TRW Supplies Braking Systems for Mazda.....II-100
TRW Opens Plant in Slovakia .....II-100
TRW Automotive Supplies Safety Systems for SAIC Roewe Model .....II-100
Visteon Signs MoU for Divestment of Swansea Operations .....II-100
Visteon Sells VPCSI .....II-100
Visteon and SSVP II Ink Divestment Agreement .....II-100
Lear Bags BRP Contract .....II-100
1$100
   Continental Expands Operations, Acquires Siemens .....II-101
Avtec Proposes to Set up New Factory .....II-101
Mathson to Set up Auto Parts Plant .....II-101
3M Acquires Bondo Corp .....II-101
Marubeni Acquires Prime Automotive .....II-101
PAG Enters Partnership with DPSS.....II-101
1$100
   Eastman Industries Enters into Indian Auto Accessories Business.....II-102
Uni-Select Acquires Parts Holding LLC .....II-102
Jinzhou Wanyou Signs Supply Agreement with European Auto Parts Producer.....II-102
SEL Enters JV in China, Aims for Expansion .....II-102
Sintex Acquires Auto Parts Division of Bright Brothers .....II-102
Chery to Enter Joint Venture with Magneti Marelli.....II-102
1$100
   M&M Auto to Expand Worldwide .....II-103
Banyan Acquires AJ Prindle .....II-103
Uni-Select Acquires Consumer Auto Parts Inc. .....II-103
MMK Acquires Major Stakes in Intercos-IV .....II-103
Minda Signs JV with Furukawa .....II-103
Okabe to Acquire Aquila .....II-103
1$100
   Nito Seiki Enters UK Market .....II-104
Nemak Acquires Plants from TK Aluminum .....II-104
Monomoy Capital Acquires Alco Division .....II-104
Oliver Acquires United Auto .....II-104
Lithia Motors Acquires Peterson Units .....II-104
Uni-Sélect Acquires Consumer Auto .....II-104
Autoline Acquires Detroit Engineering .....II-104
1$100
   Neapco Pockets ACH.....II-105
Dispatch Auto Parts Divests.....II-105
TRW to Expand Integrated Safety Systems.....II-105
Caterpillar Acquires Remy International Subsidiaries.....II-105
Marathon Asset Management LLC Buys CONTECH.....II-105
1$100
   Sun Capital Investment Firm Incorporates TI Automotive’s Industrial Group.....II-106
Sensata Acquires First Technology Automotive & Special Products From
  Honeywell.....II-106
Hella Purchases Enko Automotive.....II-106
ONEX Acquires Tube City IMS.....II-106
Flex-N-Gate Acquires Collins & Aikman’s Evart Plant.....II-106
1$100
   Belron S.A. Incorporates Safelite Group.....II-107
Delphi Inks An Agreement With Harco To Shed Brake Hose Business.....II-107
Siemens VDO Acquires Electric Drive Business of Ballard Power Systems.....II-107
Linamar Corp Fully Acquires Hungarian Unit.....II-107
Continental Expresses Interest In Acquiring Siemens VDO Automotive.....II-107
1$100
   MAHLE Acquires Air Intake Module & Air Filtration Business From Siemens.....II-108
M&M Acquires 90.47% Share In Schoneweiss.....II-108
Atlas Copco Of Sweden Acquires Rodcraft Of Germany.....II-108
I.D. Systems Signs Agreement With C&D Technologies.....II-108
1$100
   Accuride Signs Supply Agreement With NABI.....II-109
Toyota Motor Sales Extends Agreement With XM Satellite Radio.....II-109
ZAP Signs Distribution Agreement With Eco Tech A/S.....II-109
Navistar and Ford Agree To Resolve Dispute.....II-109
Nippon Express Signs Agreement With DongFeng Motor .....II-109
1$100
   Tokai Signs Settlement Agreement With Ashimori.....II-110
Kyonggi Signs MOU With DENSO.....II-110
BMW Partners Mobileye And Siemens VDO for Lane Departure Warning System.....II-110
SORL Enters Into Sales Pact With Tata Motors.....II-110
1$100
   Tianjin FAW Signs Agreement For Supply of Powertrains.....II-111
Delphi Signs Agreement With Chery To Supply Auto-Safety Components.....II-111
Caparo Signs MoU With Tamil Nadu Government.....II-111
Air Temp Signs Contract With Milsco.....II-111
U.S. Communities Declares New Contract for Automobile Accessories And Parts.....II-111
1$100
   Bosch Collaborates With VARTA For Development of Electronic Battery Sensor.....II-112
International Truck And Engine Corporation Announces Joint Venture With Monaco
  Coach.....II-112
IHI Forms JV With ZIL To Produce Large Car-Parts in Russia.....II-112
Avtocomponent Of Russia And Ficosa Of Spain In A JV.....II-112
1$100
   NSK–ABC Bearings, JV of NSK and ABC.....II-113
O`Reilly Auto Parts Establishes New Auto Parts Facility At Daphne.....II-113
TWB To Build New Auto Parts Plant in Autauga County.....II-113
UPAP Opens New Outlet In Carthage.....II-113
1$100
   APR LLC Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Opelika Facility.....II-114
Honda Subsidiary In China Commences Operations.....II-114
Behr India Starts New Automotive Components Plant in Maharashtra.....II-114
Takata Intends To Invest In Auto Safety Equipment.....II-114
Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing Starts Operations At Nanhai Facility In China.....II-114
1$100
   BorgWarner To Close Indiana Plant.....II-115
Delphi Closes Auto Parts Plant in Spain.....II-115
Hayes Lemmerz Divests Montague Plant to Diversified Machine.....II-115
Cypress Sells Automotive Image Sensor Business to Sensata.....II-115
Ford Announces Sale Of Automobile Protection Corporation.....II-115
1$100
   Thomson Sells Consumer Electronics Accessories Business to Audiovox.....II-116
Balda Divests Auto Parts Units to Hanse.....II-116
Hayes Sells Suspension Facilities in Bristol and Montague.....II-116
Eaton Buys Diesel Fuel Technology Resources from Catalytica.....II-116
Transamerican Auto Parts Purchases four Wheel Drive Hardware.....II-116
1$100
   General Parts Acquires Bradshaw Auto Parts.....II-117
Cooper-Standard Acquires Auto Fluid Handling Systems.....II-117
Littelfuse Acquires Catalina Performance Accessories.....II-117
Shah Capital Partners Acquires Thales Navigation.....II-117
Audax Group Acquires AAMP.....II-117
Atlantis Acquires Eagle Automotive Group.....II-117
1$100
   Drew Industries Acquires Happijac Company.....II-118
Asahi Takes Over Metaldyne to Boost Auto Parts Business.....II-118
Trelleborg Buys Kawneer Rubber & Plastics.....II-118
Illinois Tool Works Acquires Ark-Les Corp.....II-118
US Energy Initiatives Corp Takes Over AEC.....II-118
Trim-Lok Buys Assets of Spartan Plastics Canada.....II-118
1$100
   Illinois Tool Works Acquires BAL.....II-119
SabreTech Takes Over C-Plastics Corp.....II-119
Audax Group LP Acquires Several Ventures.....II-119
Steel Technologies Acquires Kasle Steel for US$49 Million.....II-119
Formtech Industries LLC Takes Over Forging Operations of Metaldyne.....II-119
Draka Holding Acquires International Wire Group’s Business and Assets.....II-119
1$100
   Resilience Capital Takes Over Steel Parts Corp.....II-120
Bain Capital Acquires Controls and Sensors Business of Texas Instruments.....II-120
Drivesol Worldwide Acquires Assets and Business of Timken Co Automotive
  Steering.....II-120
Continental Structural Plastics Buys Out Thyssenkrupp Budd’s Plastic Material
  Production and Molding Business.....II-120
Plastic Trim Takes Over Unibond.....II-120
International Auto Components Group Acquires Collins & Aikman Corp’s Assets And
  Business.....II-120
1$100
   Patriarch Partners Takes Over Assets and Operations of Jacob Industries` Stamping
  Division.....II-121
Champion Parts Purchases Assets and Business of TAP Holdings’ Tomco Auto
  Products.....II-121
Private Investor Buys Assets and Business of Standard Motor Products’ European
  Temperature Control Division.....II-121
Industrial Opportunity Partners Purchases Assets and Business of Center
  Manufacturing.....II-121
Audax Group LP Acquires Silent Preferred Partners.....II-121
Engro Innovative Automation Acquires Stake in Advanced Automation.....II-121
1$100
   Eurotech Acquires Stake in Kairos Autonomi.....II-122
Technology Integration Group Acquires Odyne.....II-122
Martinrea Acquires Assets of ThyssenKrupp Budd.....II-122
Noble International Acquires Pullman Industries.....II-122
Wabtec Acquires Schaefer Equipment.....II-122
Mitsubishi Acquires Stake in Hephaestus Holdings.....II-122
American Racing Equipment Acquires Weld Wheel Industries.....II-122
1$100
   Plasan Sasa Acquires the Automotive Components Business of Vermont.....II-123
PROFormance Technologies Acquires the Engine Business of Aftermarket
  Technology.....II-123
TRW Automotive Acquires Dana Emerson.....II-123
GKN Acquires Rockford Powertrain.....II-123
Hephaestus Holdings Acquires Impact Forge.....II-123
Pidilite Acquires Cyclo Industries.....II-123
Directed Electronics Acquires Astroflex’s Assets & Operations.....II-123
1$100
   Pro-Motion Distributing Holdings Acquires Pro-Motion Distributing.....II-124
Continental AG Acquires the Automotive Electronics Business of Motorola.....II-124
Lippert Components Acquires Happijac.....II-124
Sports Resorts Acquisition Corp. Acquires Sports Resorts International.....II-124
Brazos Private Equity Partners Acquires Fuel Systems.....II-124
LLR Partners and New York Life Capital Partners Acquire Reading Group.....II-124
LKQ Corp. Acquires Transwheel.....II-124
1$100
   Hampton Products International Acquires Keeper Corp......II-125
HIG Capital Management Acquires HFI.....II-125
Monomoy Capital Partners Acquires Rossborough Supply.....II-125
Valeo SA Acquires the Climate Control Business of Automotive Components.....II-125
Flex-N-Gate Purchases New Plant in Milan.....II-125
Uni-Select Agrees Buys Assets of Auto Craft.....II-125
Uni-Select Acquires Six Auto Parts Distributing Companies.....II-125
1$100
   Martinrea Acquires 13 Auto Parts Plants from ThyssenKrupp.....II-126
International Automotive Components Acquires Mitsuboshi Belting.....II-126
Wagon Acquires Oxford Automotive Europe.....II-126
Voestalpine Acquires Majority Stakes in Three Auto Parts Firms.....II-126
1$100
   HANNOVER Finanz Acquires Dura Automotive System.....II-127
BASF Acquires Engelhard.....II-127
Continental Obtains Sensor Module Business from VTI.....II-127
Ross Acquires Mitsuboshi Belting Kaseihin Co Ltd. & BST Safety Textiles GmbH.....II-127
Freudenberg NOK Buys Out Assets and Business of Flexible Circuits.....II-127
1$100
   Petrol Automotive Holdings Acquires Avon Automotive.....II-128
Private Investment Group Acquires Automotive Insulations.....II-128
Siemens Acquires 51% Shares of AVTEL.....II-128
Commercial Vehicle Group Acquires CIEB Kahovec Spol Sro.....II-128
International Auto Components Group Takes Over Assets & Business of European Interior
  Systems.....II-128
Automotive Safety Components International Acquires Parat Ro.....II-128
1$100
   RHJ International Acquires Metaldyne.....II-129
Huaxiang Group Acquires Lawrence Automotive Interiors.....II-129
GKN Acquires Liuzhou Steel Rim Factory.....II-129
Huaxiang Group Takes Over Subsidiary of Lawrence Automotive Interiors.....II-129
RSB Acquires Miller Brothers.....II-129
1$100
   Federal-Mogul Buys Additional Stake in Goetze India.....II-130
Dana Acquires Complete Ownership Of Core Mexican Operations.....II-130
Gill Industries Signs Agreement to Add JCI Eansa SA De CV.....II-130
Control Instruments Acquires Gabriel South Africa.....II-130
1$100
   TBK Acquires Assets Surrounding Fukushima Plant.....II-131
Lite-On Technology Acquires Stark Technology.....II-131
Martinrea Acquires Depco.....II-131
Schefenacker Acquires Engelmann.....II-131
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. Takes Over Regency Conversions,
  Inc......II-131
Platinum Equity Takes Over Business of NRG Motorsports Inc......II-131
1$100
   Amtek India Acquires Sigma.....II-132
Amtek Acquires Two Group Companies.....II-132
Magna Powertrain Merges Its Two Units.....II-132
Holland Group Merges Operations With Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik.....II-132
Mitsuba Merges Subsidiary JIDOSHA Under Own Entity.....II-132
1$100
   Koyo Seiko And Toyoda Machine Merge.....II-133
Dana And Getrag Gmbh & Cie Kg Join Hands.....II-133
Lear Corporation Enters Into Agreement With WL Ross And Franklin Mutual
  Advisers.....II-133
Lear Corporation Enters Into Agreement With WL Ross And Franklin Mutual
  Advisers.....II-133
1$100
   Koyo Tis Up With Nakatetsu.....II-134
ArvinMeritor And Pyeong Hwa Automotive Set Up a Joint Venture for Kia Motor.....II-134
Delphi Forms JV With Chinese Firm to Build Motor Parts Plant.....II-134
TRW Partners With FAWER To Launch Joint Venture Automobile Steering Facility In
  China.....II-134
Cummins And Tata Motors Ink Agreement.....II-134
1$100
   Juken Technology And Uniproducts Form Auto Parts JV.....II-135
Auto Parts Manufacturers In Taiwan form R&D Alliance.....II-135
Magna Electronics Enters Into Partnership With Mobileye.....II-135
Three Auto Parts Suppliers Enter into Partnership.....II-135
1$100
   Exide Technologies and Ford Motor Company Join Hands.....II-136
Navistar International Corporation and Mahindra & Mahindra Join Hands.....II-136
Cummins and KAMAZ Sign a Joint Venture Agreement.....II-136
Tachi-S and Lear Form Third Joint Venture.....II-136
1$100
   Aisin Seiki Plans New Auto Parts Plant in Stockton.....II-137
1-800 Radiator Expands Distribution to Austin.....II-137
Denso Expands Tennessee Plant Operations.....II-137
Toyoda Gosei Establishes a New Interior & Exterior Parts Plant in Aichi
  Prefecture.....II-137
DENSO Sets Up R&D Center in Germany.....II-137
Brose Group Opens Auto Parts Factory in China.....II-137
1$100
   Faurecia Establishes New Auto Parts Plant in Poland.....II-138
Autoliv Expands Operations in Turkey.....II-138
Continental’s New Brake Plant To Supply Brake Calipers.....II-138
Denso Sets Up A New Instrument Clusters Manufacturing Company In China.....II-138
1$100
   SBR Auto Components Establishes Aluminum Casting Facility.....II-139
Cobra International Enters Auto Parts Market in Thailand.....II-139
Hanwha Chemical Begins Auto Parts Production.....II-139
Eaton Sets Up Vehicle Solutions Business Unit.....II-139
1$100
   Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. Establishes Development Division.....II-140
Anand Expands their Auto Parts Unit.....II-140
Ford Motor Picks Up Exide For Original-Equipment Batteries.....II-140
First Caterpillar Engine With ACERT® Technology Obtains 2007 EPA
  Certification.....II-140
Delphi Offloads Its Battery Manufacturing Plant to Johnson Controls.....II-140
Hayes Lemmerz Divests Auto Components Subsidiary to Whitebox Advisors.....II-140
1$100
   Ford Sells Auto Parts Plants from Mexico and Michigan.....II-141
Valeo Sells Electrical Business Activity To Japan’s NIDEC.....II-141
Delphi Restructures.....II-141
Cerberus Acquires Automotive Plastic Parts Company Peguform.....II-141
TI Automotive Wins Multi-million Dollar Contracts for Fuel Tank Systems.....II-141
1$100
   Johnson Controls Sells Engine Electronics Business to Valeo.....II-142
VB Autobatterie GmbH & Co. Takes Over European Business of Delphi Battery.....II-142
Hitachi Automotive Inc. and Tokico Inc. Jointly Moves Operations to Compton.....II-142
The US Suppliers Outsource Contracts to Thai Companies.....II-142
Hyundai Motor Co. and Siemens Join Hands.....II-142
CSK Auto Corp. Takes Over Murray’s Inc......II-142
1$100
   Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Acquires Transamerican Auto Parts.....II-143
Advance Auto Parts Inc. Takes Over Autopart International Inc......II-143
Advance Auto Parts Inc. Takes Over Lappen Auto Supply Co......II-143
LKQ Corporation Takes Over A-Reliable Auto Parts.....II-143
Uni-Select Acquires Various Companies.....II-143
Quantum Takes Over Empire Coach Enterprises’ Majority Interest.....II-143
1$100
   LKQ Corporation Acquires Advanced Auto Recycling Inc.....II-144
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. Enters into an Agreement with International Customers.....II-144
Johnson Controls Sells their Subsidiary.....II-144
APM Automotive Holdings Berhad Sets up Automotive Plant.....II-144
1$100
   Faurecia Signs Contract with Chrysler Group.....II-145
DENSO and Hanshin Electric Collaborate to Produce Ignition Coils.....II-145
Faurecia Signs Agreement with Kwand Jin Sang Gong.....II-145
Faurecia Opens a Multi-Module Plant.....II-145
WL Ross & Co. and Lear Form Partnership.....II-145
1$100
   Navistar’s Subsidiary Agrees to Acquire Diesel Engine Company.....II-146
Sona Koyo Opens EoU Facility.....II-146
EL Forge Acquires SFL.....II-146
TACO Acquires Wundsch Weidinger.....II-146
1$100
   UCAL Completes AMTEC Precision Acquisition.....II-147
Aisin and Toyota Establish Automotive Seat Parts Manufacturing Company.....II-147
Johnson Acquires York.....II-147
Magna Makes Three Subsidiaries Private.....II-147
1$100
   Denso Establishes New Plant in China.....II-148
Harman Bags Contract from Audi and Chrysler.....II-148
Kongsberg Acquires Milan Seating Systems.....II-148
Amtek Auto Acquires 85% Stake in GWK.....II-148
AISIN Establishes New Company.....II-148
1$100
   Aisin Establishes Operations in Turkey.....II-149
Tokai Rika Completes car electric switch plant.....II-149
Nokian Tyres Commences Winter Tires Production.....II-149
Motherson Sumi Acquires G&S.....II-149
ArvinMeritor Bags New Contract for Steel Wheels.....II-149
1$100
   Lear Acquires GHW.....II-150
Aapico Purchases Stake in Chinese Company.....II-150
Uni-Select Buys Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor.....II-150
PartSource Acquires Diamond Auto Parts.....II-150
Mainis Joint Venture Manufactures Auto Parts.....II-150
Aisin Seiki Co. Establishes Joint Venture Company.....II-150
Dana Divests Replacement Products Unit.....II-150
1$100
   ArvinMeritor Sells Coil Coating Business.....II-151
Cooper Sells Auto-Parts Business.....II-151
Yutaka Technical Research Establishes Wholly Owned Subsidiary in China.....II-151
DENSO Corporation Forms New Marketing Firm.....II-151
MMC Establish Auto Parts Unit in Shanghai.....II-151
Toyoda Gosei Establishes Subsidiary in China.....II-151
Eaton Builds Plant in the Polish City.....II-151
Caparo Group Starts Automobile Parts Manufacturing Plant.....II-151
APM Granted License to Make Automotive Suspension Parts.....II-151
1$100
   Denso Corporation Forays into Vietnam.....II-152
Hyundai Mobis Establishes Transmission Manufacturing Plant in China.....II-152
1$100
  11. Focus on Select Players.....II-1535 $500  
   ArvinMeritor, Inc. (USA).....II-153
Dana Holding Corporation. (USA).....II-153
Delphi Corporation. (USA).....II-153
1$100
   Denso Corporation (Japan).....II-1541$100
   Johnson Controls, Inc. (USA).....II-155
Lear Corporation (USA).....II-155
1$100
   Magna International Inc. (Canada).....II-156
Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany).....II-156
1$100
   TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (USA).....II-157
Visteon Corporation (USA).....II-157
1$100
  12. Global Market Perspective.....II-158   
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1581$350
   Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1591$350
   Table 27: World Historic Review for Auto Parts and Accessories by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1601$350