North America: Restructure + Restart + Regulate

Released : 2009 Q2    -    26 Pages / US$ 250


The Obama administration is committed to the viability of the domestic auto industry and, while short to mid-term financial intervention was required to prevent a precipitous collapse, massive operational restructuring efforts remain.

Table of Contents

  • US Market and Consumer Outlook
  • North America Assembly Outlook
  • Restructure + Restart + Regulate

Selected Figures & Charts

  • US Sales SAAR Trending vs. Consumer Sentiment (1988 - 2009YTD)
  • Historical US Sales Distribution by Automaker & HHI Analysis (1980 - 2009YTD)
  • US Light Vehicle Sales by Automaker (2008 vs. 2009 Jan - Apr)
  • Inventory Reduction YTD by Automaker (Month End Dec 2008 vs. Mar 2009)
  • Total Incentive Spend & Market Share Analysis (2008 vs. 2009 Jan - Mar)
  • Historical US Scrappage* Rates (1960 - 2009(f))
  • US Average Age of Cars in Operation (1980 - 2008)
  • AAA-Rated Auto Security Issuance by Type (2006 - 2009(f))
  • GMAC Auto Loan Credit Score Minimum (2008 - 2009)
  • North America Light Vehicle Outlook (1990 - 2015)
  • North America SAAR Assembly Forecast (2007 - 2010)
  • North America Alliance Group Assembly Outlook (2008 - 2010)
  • North America Assembly Scenario Forecast (2007 - 2012)
  • Brand & Nameplate Count Analysis (2008)
  • Nameplate & Platform Analysis (2008)
  • US Dealership Share vs. Sales Market Share (2008 Year End)
  • Average US Sales per Franchise Analysis (2008 vs. 2009YTD)
  • Average Taxation per Gallon of Unleaded Gasoline (March 2008)
  • US CAFE vs. CARB Fuel Economy Standards* (2009 - 2020)
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