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AAI Corp.
Manufacturer of training and simulation systems and functional automatic test equipment, portable/field service automatic test equipment for defense, military and industrial applications. Products include the Sentinel Bright Phase II Cryptologic...
www.aaicorp.com
ACCURIDE Corp.
Manufacturer of steel wheels and rims. Products are sold to the Truck industry.
www.accuridecorp.com
Allied Research Corp.
Developer and producer of defense systems. Provider of engineering services to defense departments worldwide. The company also designs, produces and markets security systems. Parent/holding company of a high tech unit involved in military vehicl...
www.alliedresearch.com
American LaFrance Corp.
Manufacturer of custom pumper and aerial fire apparatus. Products are sold to municipalities.
www.americanlafrance.com
ACF Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer of railroad cars and components for the railroad cars including fans, valves, hitches and outlets.
www.americanrailcar.com
Amerigon, Inc.
Manufacturer of automotive climate control systems and radar systems. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.amerigon.com
AM General Corp.
Provider of design engineering services. Manufacturer of high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV). Also a remanufacturer of military vehicles. Products are sold to the military and to commercial industries.
www.amgeneralcorp.com
Bruderly Engineering Associates, Inc.
Developer of electric vehicle, natural gas vehicle and hydrogen vehicle technologies. The company also provides alternative fuel and transportation research and development services. Products are primarily sold to the government and fleet owners...
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ArvinMeritor, Inc.
Manufacturer of drive train components and systems for light, medium and heavy duty trucks, trailers, off-highway vehicles and specialty vehicles including military, coach and fire/rescue. Products include steer, drive and trailer axles; cam, we...
www.arvinmeritor.com
AutoLiv ASP, Inc.
Manufacturer of air bag inflators and modules; and inflatable restraint systems for automobile safety applications. Products are sold to automotive industry.
www.autoliv.com
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Bid-Well Corp.
Manufacturer of paving machinery for canals, streets, bridge decks and tunnels. Products are sold to local and state governments and to private construction companies. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.bid-well.com
Breed Technologies, Inc. / Airbag and Inflator Division
Manufacturer of air bags and self contained airbag systems. Products are sold to the automotive industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.breedtech.com
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DaimlerChrysler
Worldwide group's official web site providing information on the corporation and its products.
www.chryslercorp.com
Cubic Transportation Systems
Manufacturer and systems integrator of computerized bus and rapid rail system fare collection systems.
www.cubic.com
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Dana Corp. / Parish Structural Products Division
Manufacturer of vehicular structures and components, including automobile and truck frames. Products are sold to transportation industry.
www.dana.com
Dayton Parts, Inc.
Manufacturer of leaf springs and leaf spring components. The products are the main suspension components for heavy duty trucks and trailers. The company is also a distributor of steering and suspension and wheel end components. Products are sold...
www.daytonparts.com
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Emergency One, Inc.
Manufacturer of custom fire trucks and airport rescue/fire fighting vehicles (ARFF). Products are sold to transportation industry.
www.e-one.com
East Manufacturing Corp.
Manufacturer of aluminum refuse, flatbed and dump trailers. The East Unloader Refuse Trailer(tm) is used to haul refuse. The East Pusher(tm) is used to haul sludge and fly ash. Products are sold to refuse hauling companies and to the trucking in...
www.eastmfg.com
Eaton Corp. / Supercharger Division
Manufacturer of superchargers. Products are sold to automotive industry.
www.eaton.com
Engineered Support Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer of ground support equipment and provider of plastic injection molding services. This company is the parent of high-tech units involved in defense, energy, environmental, subassembly and injection molded products.
www.engineeredsupport.com
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Fibre Body Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer and custom designer of fiberglass utility units used in emergency and utility and service vehicles. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.fibrebody.com
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GHSP
Designer and manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and provider of related services. Products include manual and automatic shift mechanisms; brake, clutch and accelerator mechanisms; tail gate handle assemblies; bumper moun...
www.ghsp.com
Gladstone Dodge Inc.
New and used car and truck dealer. Selling new and used Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles. Providing service, parts and body repair for all makes.
www.gladstonedodge.com
Griffin Wheel Co.
Manufacturer of steel railroad wheels for freight and locomotive railroad trains. Products are sold to railroad industry.
www.griffinwheel.com
Grote Industries, Inc.
Developer and manufacturer of light emitting diodes, wiring harnesses, reflective lighting and mirrors and safety products for commercial and military vehicles. Products are sold to the automotive industry, and to the military.
www.grote.com
Grumman Olson Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer of trucks and van and truck bodies. Products are sold to package carriers, bakery, snack, laundry, tool, leasing and retail consumers. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.grummanolson.com
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Hale Products, Inc.
Manufacturer of Hurst's Jaws of Life(tm) emergency rescue cutting machine and fire-engine pumps. Products are sold to municipalities, rescue companies, and public or volunteer fire departments. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.haleproducts.com
Harsco Track Technologies
Manufacturer of railroad maintenance equipment, including tie and rail renewal machinery, Hy-Rail(R) equipment for highway-railway operations, automated track inspection vehicles, tampers, rail flaw detection equipment, spike pullers, rail motor...
www.harscotrack.com
Hillsboro Industries, Inc.
Manaufactuer of various types of trailers for automobiles and trucks. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.hillsboroindustries.com
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Manufacturer of automobiles, trucks, SUVs, minivans, motorcycles, engines including marine propulsion engines, and power equipment including lawnmowers, snowblowers, and trimmers. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.honda.com
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Johnstown America Corp.
Manufacturer and lesser of railroad freight cars. Company also rebuilds existing rail cars. Products and services are provided to railroads and shippers. Products and services are provided to railroads and shippers.
www.johnstownamerica.com
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Klutts Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer and distributor of maintenance of way equipment. Products are sold to the rial road industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.klutts.com
Kustom Signals, Inc.
Manufacturer of audio/video traffic recording equipment, traffic radar and lidar and speed display trailers and monitors. The audio/video traffic recording equipment is an in-car surveillance system which consists of a video camera that records ...
www.kustomsignals.com
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Leland Engineering
Manufacturer of chassis and custom built cargo trailers for the RV industry. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.lelandengineering.com
Livernois Vehicle Development LLC
Manufacturer of custom experimental vehicular prototypes including both vehicle systems and vehicles. Intalls high performance parts and engines. Products are sold to the Automotive industry.
www.livernoisvehicle.com
Luminator
Manufacturer of mass transit vehicle information and lighting systems. Also a manufacturer of interior aircraft lighting systems and lamps and linear air diffusers. Also a manufacturer of landing and emergency lighting, navigation equipment and ...
www.luminatorusa.com
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Miller Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer of vehicle towing and recovery equipment. The company also provides equipment recovery services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.millerind.com
Miner Elastomer Products Corporation
Manufacturer of elastomeric struts, springs, and shocks for automotive, truck, railcar, and fitness equipment OEMs. TecsPak(R) bumpers and springs provide both single and multiple cushion capabilities, and are capable of absorbing more energy pe...
www.minerelastomer.com
Miner Enterprises, Inc.
Manufacturer of high-capacity draft gears, discharge devices, brake beams, unloading systems, and contact side bearings for the railcar OEM industry. Parent/holding company of operating units involved in the manufacture of hydraulic lifting equi...
www.minerent.com
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NAPCO International, Inc.
Manufacturer and supplier of military communications systems and transportation equipment, and provider of related services. Products and services are provided to the government.
www.napcointer.com
Nordco, Inc.
Manufacturer of railway track maintenance equipment including rail renewal and tie renewal machinery and track inspection machinery. This machinery minimizes the need for manpower and assists in automating railways. Products are sold to transpor...
www.nordco.com
New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.
Manufacturer of Chevrolet Prizm sedans for General Motors and Tacoma pickup trucks and Corolla sedans for Toyota. Company is a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalize...
www.nummi.com
Night Vision Equipment Co., Inc.
Manufacturer of night vision imaging systems. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.nvec-night-vision.com
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Kroll-O'Gara Company / O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Division
Manufacturer of armored vehicles and provider of corporate intelligence services. Products and services are sold to the government and Fortune 500 companies.
www.ogara-hess.com
Oxford Automotive, Inc.
Manufacturer of automotive components for sports utility vehicles, light trucks, and minivans. Components manufactured include parking brakes, control arms, leaf springs, suspension systems, and structural supports. Products are sold to automobi...
www.oxauto.com
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Phoenix International Corp.
Manufacturer, designer and distributor of electronic transmission controls, diesel engine controls, electro hydraulic controls, irrigation control systems and tractor instrumentation. Provider of design engineering services, custom applications ...
www.phoeintl.com
Powerbrace Corporation
Manufacturer of door securement systems and rear impact guards for the truck trailer industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.powerbrace.com
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REMOTEC, Inc.
Manufacturer of robot and robotic systems for maintenance, surveillance and inspection applications. Products include mobile surveillance robots, hazardous duty mobile robots and police robots. The robots are developed to replace manpower in hos...
www.remotec-andros.com
Richmond Toyota - New and Used Cars in Indiana & Dayton Ohio
Richmond Toyota is the fastest growing Toyota dealership in the Midwest, serving Richmond, IN, Dayton, OH, and Indianapolis, IN metropolitan areas.
www.richmond-toyota.com
Rimpull Corp.
Manufacturer of off road trucks used in industrial applications. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.rimpull.com
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Safety Components International, Inc. / Automotive Division
Manufacturer of passenger and driver side airbags. Products are sold to the automotive industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.safetycomponents.com
Sooner Trailer Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer of aluminum horse, livestock and automotive trailers. Products are sold to dealers.
www.soonertrailers.com
S.S. White Technologies, Inc. / Automotive, Truck, and Marine Division
Manufacturer of automotive and heavy duty truck instruments and gauges, flexible shafts, abrasive equipment and precision drilling, deburring, cleaning and etching equipment. Products are sold to the automotive, metalworking and electronics indu...
www.sswt.com
Standard Steel
Manufacturer of seamless roll rings, railroad axles, wheels and assemblies, transit assemblies, steel ingots, blooms and billets and industrial and railroad springs. Products are sold to the railroad, transportation, aerospace, power generation,...
www.standardsteel.com
Blue-Tee Corp. / STECO Division
Manufacturer of transfer trailers for waste disposal applications and dump trailers for construction and demolition applications. Products are sold to municipalities and to the waste management and recycling industries.
www.stecoinc.com
Steel Parts Corp.
Manufacturer of steel parts, including automatic transmission separator plates; engine/transmission metal stampings; deep drawn metal stampings; precision metal stampings for solenoid cans, axle brackets and door hinges; and suspension system st...
www.steelparts.com
Stewart Warner Instrument Corp.
Manufacturer of automotive instrumentation, including tachometers and speedometers. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.stewartwarner.com
A. Stucki Co., Inc.
Manufacturer of stabilizing equipment for railroad freight cars. Products are sold to railroad industry.
www.stucki.com
Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Manufacturer of horse trailers. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.sundownertrailer.com
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Tenneco Automotive Inc.
Manufacturer of automotive ride control products including shocks, suspension systems, axles and exhaust systems. Products are sold to the automotive industry.
www.tenneco-automotive.com
Pierce Co., Inc. (The)
Manufacturer of automotive assemblies including engine speed controls and fuel and water pumps. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.thepiercecompany.com
Textron Marine & Land Systems
Manufacturer and designer of advanced technology air cushion vehicles, surface effect ships, lifeboats,advanced marine craft and combat vehicles, armored cars, and turrets. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.tmls.textron.com
GSI Lumonics, Inc. / GSI Engine Management Group
Manufacturer of engine performance controls/sensors and products including fuel injectors, emission control oxygen sensors, emission control valves and carburetor repair kits. Products are sold to warehouse distributors.
www.tomco-inc.com
Toyota Tsusho
Trading company for the Toyota Group that exports automobiles, steel, nonferrous metals, electronics, machinery, industrial materials, textiles, automotive parts and chemicals.
www.toyotsu.co.jp
Truck-Lite Co., Inc.
Manufacturer of sealed and bulb-replaceable stop, turn and indicator lights for trucks and trailers, LED vehicle lighting systems, sealed wiring harnesses for heavy duty truck trailers, electronic trailor to tractor multiplexing systems, custom-...
www.truck-lite.com
TRW Occupant Safety Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer of occupant restraint systems including air bags and seat belts. Products are sold to automotive industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.trw.com
Tuthill Corp. / Transport Technologies
Manufacturer of suspension systems and hydraulic and lift axles for trucks and tractors. Products are sold to transportation industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.tuthill.com
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Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer of trailers including reefers, flatbeds, dry freight trailers and curtain-sided trailers. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.utilitytrailer.com
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Vapor Corp.
Manufacturer of equipment for bus rail transit and railroad systems. Bus products include traffic control systems, automatic door control systems . Railroad products include speed control systems, heating and cooling equipment, traction control ...
www.vapordoors.com
Volvo Group Australia
Manufacturer's official Australian web site providing information on each division, including cars, trucks, construction equipment, Volvo Penta (marine and industrial power systems) and finance.
www.volvo.com.au
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Wabash National Corp.
Manufacturer of semi trailers, including dry freight vans, single drop and other platforms, tanks, dry bulk hoppers, construction trailers and dump trailers. Products are sold to transportation industry.
www.wabashnational.com
Wabash Technologies Corp.
Manufacturer of automotive electrical components including sensors and coil products. Products are sold to automotive industry.
www.wabashtech.com
Walker Trailer Manufacturing
Manufacturer of trailers. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.walkertrailers.com
Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.
Manufacturer of railroad crossing warning systems, safety signals and accessories, gate arms and flashing light signals. The company also manufactures track safety appliances offering bumping post, wheel stops, derails, switch point guard and au...
www.wch.com
Whistler Group (The)
Manufacturer of automotive electronic products, including radar detectors, alarms and air pumps. Products are sold to consumer electronics retailers.
www.whistlergroup.com
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ZapWorld.com, Inc.
Manufacturer of electric bicycles, scooters and tricycles. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.zapworld.com
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  • Adam Opel AG
  • Alfa Leisure, Inc.
  • Alpha Corporation
  • AMAC, Inc.
  • Anhui Ankai Automobile Co., Ltd.
  • Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd.
  • Anhui Xingma Automobile CO Ltd
  • Aston Martin
  • Athey Products Corporation
  • AUCNET INC
  • Audi AG
  • Auto Data Network, Inc.
  • Automobiles Chatenet
  • Avichina Industry & Technology Company Ltd
  • Bajaj Tempo Limited
  • Baotou Beifang Chunangye Co.,ltd
  • Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
  • Beers N.V.
  • Beiqi Foton Motor Company Limited
  • Bentley
  • Blue Bird Body Company
  • Boon Koon Group Berhad
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Central Motor Auctions Plc
  • Changchun Faw Sihuan Auto
  • Chausson (sa Des Usines Chausson)
  • Chevrolet
  • China Motor Company Limited
  • Chongqing Dima Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Chrysler Corporation
  • Citic Pacific Ltd
  • Citroen Hispania, S.a.
  • Copart, Inc.
  • Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad
  • Daihatsu Motor Company Limited
  • Daimler-benz Ag
  • DAIMLER-BENZ AG- ADR
  • DaimlerChrysler
  • Dodge
  • Dongan Heibao Company Limited
  • Duck Yang Industry Company Limited
  • Envirotest Systems Corp.
  • Erf (holdings) Plc
  • Fabricacion De Automoviles Renault De Es
  • Ferrari
  • Fiat
  • Force Protection, Inc.
  • Ford Motor Co (belgium) Sa
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Ford Motor Company A/s
  • Forefront International Holdings Limited
  • Freios Varga Sa
  • Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd
  • Gaz Oao
  • General Motors Corporation
  • GMC
  • Grease Monkey Holding Corporation
  • Great Wall Automobile Holding CO Ltd
  • Guangzhou Oriental Baolong Automotive Industry Company Limited
  • Hicom Holdings Berhad
  • Him Furness Nv
  • Hindustan Motors
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Hotai Motor CO Ltd
  • Hummer
  • Hunan Changfeng Motor CO Ltd
  • Hyundai Motor
  • Indus Motors CO Ltd
  • Infiniti
  • Istituto Finanziario Industriale Spa
  • Isuzu Motors Limited
  • Iveco Magirus AG
  • Jaguar
  • Jeep
  • Jiangxi Changhe Automobile Co., Ltd.
  • Kasai Kogyo CO
  • Kia Motors Corporation
  • KIARA EMAS ASIA INDUSTRIES BERHAD
  • Koegel Fahrzeugwerke AG
  • Lamborghini
  • Land Rover
  • LEI SHING HONG LTD
  • Lexus
  • Liaoning SG Autmotive Group Company Limited
  • Lincoln
  • Lion Corporation Berhad
  • Lonrho Africa Plc
  • Lucor, Inc.
  • Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
  • Man AG
  • Maruti Udyog Limited
  • Maserati
  • Mayflower Corporation Plc
  • Mazda
  • Mbf Carpenters Limited
  • Mbf Holdings Berhad
  • Mbf Holdings Berhad - Adr
  • Mbm Resources Berhad
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mercury
  • Metalpar Sa
  • MINI
  • Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
  • Nissan
  • Nissan Shatai Company Limited
  • Oldsmobile
  • Oyj Ford Abp
  • P.t. Astra International Terbuka
  • Pininfarina S.p.a.
  • Pontiac
  • Porsche
  • PT Bimantara Citra Terbuka
  • Renault Argentina SA
  • Reynard Motorsport, Inc.
  • Rolls-Royce
  • S.a. D'ieteren N.v.
  • Saab
  • Sachs Ag
  • Sachsenring Automobiltechnik AG
  • Salvador Caetano - Industrias Metalurgicas E Veiculos DE Transporte SA
  • SAM LIP INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LIMITED
  • Sanfu Motors Industrial CO., Ltd.
  • Santana Motor, S.A.
  • Sanyang Industry Company Limited
  • Saturn
  • Scania AB
  • Seat, S.a.
  • Seiko Corporation (6286)
  • Sime Darby Berhad
  • Singapore Technologies Automotive Ltd
  • SMC CORPORATION
  • Songliao Automotive Company Limited
  • SPSCS INDUSTRIAL S.A.
  • Spyker Cars N.v.
  • SSANGYONG MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
  • Steyr-daimler-puch Ag
  • SUBARU OF AMERICA INC.
  • Sundaram-Clayton Ltd
  • Suzuki Motor Corporation
  • Taiwan Kai Yih Industrial
  • Tan Chong International Ltd
  • Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad
  • Thyssen Industrie Ag
  • Tofas Oto Ticaret A.S.
  • Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.s.
  • Torch Automobile Group Company Limited
  • Toyota Motor Corporation
  • Toyota Motor Corporation
  • Tractors Malaysia Holdings Berhad
  • Trust Motor Group Plc
  • Tunex International, Inc.
  • United Petroleum Corporation
  • Upf Group Plc
  • USS CO., LTD.
  • Volkswagen AG
  • Volvo
  • Wesco Investments Limited
  • World Transport Authority
  • Xiamen Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Yulon Motor Company Limited
  • ZANELLA HNOS. Y CIA S.A.C.I.F.I.
  • Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.
  • Zil Auto Plant
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Guide to Auto Manufacturers News and Trends

Stay on top of auto manufacturers news and trends to remain competitive

By Linda C. Ray


Automotive manufacturers face global competition and serious regulatory intervention that affects the way they do business. No matter how you work with the auto dealers and car manufacturers industries, you must keep up with the news they make. Follow the trends set by consumers and auto companies to get a complete picture of the automotive landscape.

Trends affect car companies in a variety of ways and you should have solid news sources that can predict and explain the history and future of the industry so that it makes sense to your business. Read automobile manufacturer publications as well as general news resources to keep updated on the latest news and in-depth information. Look for auto manufacturers news and trends in a variety of places.

1. Get email alerts and automotive distributor newsletters.

2. Subscribe to magazines for automobile companies.

3. Participate in associations for car manufacturers.


Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done


Accept emails to keep up with auto maker information

Important auto maker email alerts, RSS news feeds and automobile manufacturer information are easily accessible and can be forwarded to your inbox daily. Take advantage of these services so that you don't have to go searching for news when you need it.

I recommend: Automotive Industry Today provides daily updated news about specific auto manufacturers that can be accessed by company, country and topic. Keep up with auto news and trends across the industries through Automotive News.

Read about the latest auto manufacturers industry news

Take time to read in-depth reports and magazines that cover the auto manufacturers industry further than the headlines. Often the best information that can help drive your own business decisions will come to you through off-beat news items that you happen to catch when reading automotive distributor magazines.

I recommend: Newstin gives hourly updates that could affect your business as well as articles by columnists that follow the industry trends, particularly those in the European Union. Motor Trend has an online magazine that is easy to navigate and follows the trends in the auto industry as well as covering news headlines. For new-model news, check Edmunds Inside Line.

Join trade groups for automobile companies

Associate with other auto company professionals to provide you with an inside track to news. Get involved with your automotive distributor association and take advantage of the networking opportunities to develop relationships. Regularly read the group's newsletters and other communication vehicles to find out what new distribution platforms are being introduced.

I recommend: Keep up with trends affecting the industry through the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Participate in a group such as the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association that follows your business news and offers events and conferences to keep up with trends.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Find a reliable source for automobile manufacturer information that you can assign to an associate to keep up with daily. By taking this task off your daily agenda, you're creating more time in your day while bringing a junior member of your staff further into the fold.
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Guide to Auto Manufacturers

Decide on an auto maker that best fits your business' needs

By Peter Heithoff, Writer, Writers Research Group, Inc.


With all the choices in the world, choosing an automobile manufacturer for you business can seem daunting. If you can narrow down the specific needs of your business, however, the task of picking the right car maker is quite simple. The auto manufacturers industry is large, but fruitful, and plenty of automobile companies exist for every business need.

Common businesses that rely heavily on auto manufacturers to operate include taxi and limousine services, construction crews, delivery services, and funeral homes, to name a few. To connect with the rest of the country in a car-driven culture, however, nearly every business owner will find himself needing to purchase or lease a new vehicle for his operations. Auto companies can provide a variety of vehicles for your business:

1. Set up a fleet account if you need multiple vehicles for your day-to-day operation.

2. Buy specially-built limos, hearses, and more from private car manufacturers.

3. Shop for commercial vehicles from car companies.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done


Use fleet car companies to obtain multiple vehicles for your business

Buying or leasing through fleet services is economical for companies buying multiple vehicles for their day-to-day business operation. It can be cars for employees, rental vehicles, taxis and more.

I recommend: See if your business is eligible for Ford fleet purchases. Your company must buy or lease at least five new vehicles a year or manage 15 total vehicles to qualify. Check costs of commercial fleet or small business ownership at Toyota.

Contact custom car manufacturers for limos, hearses, and small buses

Limousines and hearses are vehicles built on an extended or otherwise modified luxury car chassis. Most small buses are extensions of fleet and delivery-style vans with rear areas rebuilt for passenger space.

I recommend: Check vehicle specifications at VIP Coachworks which specializes in limo and custom car building. Check the available inventory of limos at American Limousine Sales. Federal Coach builds limos, hearses and small buses. Accubuilt also makes limos, as well as specialty vans and hearses.

Check automotive manufacturers' provisions for business vehicles

Though your purchases may not qualify you as a fleet, major companies are willing to work with businesses to custom-design vehicles for seating, payload, engine, towing and other requirements. Inquire about incentives, discounts and maintenance service for businesses.

I recommend: Examine General Motors' provisions for small business. Their Work-Ready Equipment program gives low-cost options for customizing certain trucks and vans. Chevrolet has a Business Central network to find and maintain the right work vehicles for your business. Dodge sells cars, trucks and vans for business.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Purchasers of limos, hearses, and other custom vehicles may find a product close to their requirements at a discount price from auto dealers of used vehicles. For start-up businesses, this can help your bottom line.
  • •  Many car companies offer hybrid vehicles as part of their programs tailored to business. Evaluate whether going green can save your company in the long run and help achieve environmental goals.
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Guide to Auto Manufacturers Management Education and Training

Drive into a career with an automobile manufacturer

By Erika Peterson


If your goal is to work as a manager for one of the auto manufacturers in the United States, then it is best to prepare for your desired position with the right auto manufacturers management education and training. Whether you want to work for custom car manufacturers or one of the country’s private car manufacturers, you are sure to advance in the auto manufacturers industry.

An advanced degree is not required for a position with an automobile manufacturer; however, if you do obtain a degree you may find it easier to find the position that you seek. Otherwise most managers work their way up from entry level positions. To prepare yourself for a career with a car maker, consider the following about auto manufacturers management education and training:

1. Some schools offer specific automotive manufacturers management degrees.

2. Car companies can be the ideal places to gain the training required for a job.

3. Seminars offer additional management training for the auto manufacturers industry.

Action Steps
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Earn a degree in auto manufacturers management

While a degree in automotive management is not a prerequisite for a job as a manager, it can give you a leg up. A degree will provide the educational background that many car companies require for a place in their management team.

I recommend: Ferris State University offers a bachelor's degree in automotive management. The degree covers topics that are related to auto dealers and car companies. For an online degree program try Northwood University.

Get training from the auto manufacturers industry

For the best auto manufacturers management education and training it is important to go to the source. Custom car manufacturers and private car manufacturers offer educational programs and training for management jobs within the industry.

I recommend: Chrysler offers current and prospective employees career development training. This training is essential for succeeding with the car company. If you would rather work with Ford Motor Company, check out its manufacturing job information and career programs.

Gain an education in all aspects of the auto manufacturers industry

A specialized education in the auto manufacturer industry is possible through attending formal training classes and seminars. Classes are offered by large corporations, while seminars are usually part of the yearly goals of an association or research institute.

I recommend: Check out the General Motors training program through the Pace Program. It is designed to create auto industry leaders. The Center for Automotive Research is also a great resource for training classes and conferences.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Gain industry knowledge by taking a job at one of the auto dealers in your area.
  • •  Consider starting with an entry level position at a car maker. Most companies promote from within, and they will pay for additional education and training.
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Guide to Auto Manufacturers Key Terms

Grasp auto manufacturers key terms to keep solid footing in an uncertain environment

By John Williams, Business Writing and Research


Although the US automotive industry currently roils with uncertainty over the fate of the former Big 3, people drive nearly one billion vehicles worldwide, and long-term demand forecasts as many as double that over the next two decades. The market will turn relationships across the supply chain, from metal smiths to dealers, on its ear. As a business owner or fleet manager in charge of mobile capital, peruse these basic terms to better understand the current terrain with possible areas most likely to experience upheaval in the near term.

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Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)

Any company producing either major components like drivetrains, suspension assemblies or interiors, or those assembling the final vehicles. Two elements further define OEM: what they manufacture and assemble occurs before the customer takes ownership; and they carry the responsibility of product marketing to the general public-the end users by managing a brand name, setting prices and distributing product through dealerships.

I recommend: For a basic definition of OEM, visit InvestorWords.com. The Automotive Consulting Group hosts a portal to the home sites of 60 OEM brands worldwide.

Tier one/two/three suppliers

If OEMs manage the auto brand and execute final assembly and distribution of the finished vehicles to the dealership network, the tiered suppliers focus on moving everything up the supply chain. From bottom to top: tier three converts raw materials into basic engineered products or finished surfaces, from sheet steel to rolled bars or chemical treatments. Tier two adds value by manufacturing finished products like body parts, springs or engine parts. Tier one delivers assemblies such as interiors, suspension assemblies, engines or transmissions.

I recommend: QS Digest by QCI International discusses quality standards development by OEMs in relation to their tier suppliers. Weblog's Autoblog mentions GM's decision to start paying tier two suppliers directly, to help them stave off bankruptcy from waiting for tier one suppliers to pay them.

Aftermarket

Companies involved in the automotive aftermarket produce goods and services consumers use after taking delivery of the vehicle. As such, OEMs, including tier suppliers, can be involved in the aftermarket, supplying parts for an auto that they assembled in the first place. While you can think of it as 'name brand' versus 'generic,' some aftermarket suppliers in the high-performance niche of the industry cultivate highly recognized brands with loyal following.

I recommend: The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) provides news and information on an industry producing over $285 billion in sales.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)

As OEMs developed a nationwide network of dealers, and the Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958 required dealers to affix a sticker to autos they sell, OEMs developed the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, or MSRP, to give consumers a consistent basis of comparison-some assurance that any two identical vehicles at two different dealers held the same value when they left the manufacturer. Not set in stone, suggested implies a guideline that buyer and seller can use to begin negotiations.

I recommend: Autotropolis provides a good definition of MSRP, with notes on what the price may or may not include.

Fleet

The conventional definition for fleet starts at 10 vehicles, typically categorized as rental, commercial or government fleets.

I recommend: Automotive Fleet hosts a site offering news on the fleet industry overall, leasing management, safety issues, fuel economy, maintenance and vehicle research.

Remarketing

Once your vehicles reach the end of their useful life (usually end of lease, or if maintenance costs exceed revenue generated from using the vehicle further) manufacturers can help you dispose of the vehicles through remarketing the autos to auction houses.

I recommend: Babylon offers a short definition of remarketing. Ford promotes a comprehensive Automotive Remarketing Services (ARS) program for fleet managers of rental companies, commercial fleets or leasing companies raging from vehicle retrieval and storage through reconditioning and auctioning to disbursement of proceeds.
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