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J.D. Power–LMC Forecasting Servies
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Forecasting Services
| The J.D. Power–LMC
Advantage
Forecasting
Services
• Global Sales
Forecasts
• Production
Forecasts
• Powertrain Forecasts
• Global Product Advance
• U.S. Model Review
• U.S. Auto Show Summary
• Vehicle Features and Technologies Forecasts
Global
Sales Forecasts
Provide demand projections
for all light vehicles sold in every major automotive market worldwide.
We monitor all new industry data to ensure that our forecasts are based
on the most up-to-date information. Quarterly sales forecasts are available
for markets in North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
These forecasts
provide insight into:
• Industry
and economic trends that affect each market
• Detailed assessments of model-line sales
• Emerging trends and growth segments
• Manufacturer strategies and new-vehicle release timing
Each sales forecast
contains:
• Economic
overview
• Analysis of trends for each segment
• Summary sales tables by origin, segment, and make
• Forecasts of sales by origin, segment, manufacturer, make, and
model
• Comments on model features, dimensions, and equipment
• Future product plans by manufacturer and segment
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Production
Forecasts
Provide historic
and projected build volumes for all light vehicles produced in major
worldwide automotive markets. Available for North and South America,
Europe and Asia Pacific—are delivered monthly for North America
and Europe and quarterly for other regions. A quarterly global forecast
of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle production is also available.
These forecasts
provide insight into short-term fluctuations and long-term trends to
assist OEMs and suppliers in production and long-range strategic planning.
Each forecast features:
• Economic
and business commentary
• An overview of OEM activity
• Summary production tables by country, OEM, model, and plant
• Five-year production data by country, OEM, plant, and model
• Platform/vehicle notes and cycle plans
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Powertrain
Forecasts
Expand upon light-vehicle
production forecasts to include engine and transmission configurations.
These quarterly forecasts cover North American, South American and European
engine and transmission usage in vehicle production at the model and
platform level.
These forecasts
provides:
• OEM powertrain
usage and strategy
• Commentary on future powertrain trends
• Vehicle production summary by manufacture
• OEM production split between cars and trucks
• Engine and transmission requirement
• Forecasts by platform
• Detailed engine and transmission information, including manufacturer
codes and vehicle assembly plant location
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Global
Product Advance
Details the future
product plans and life cycles of all light vehicles sold worldwide.
This in-depth report covers announced, confirmed, and rumored new-product
entries as well as upcoming changes to existing products. Delivered
quarterly in hard copy and in a Microsoft Access database, this report
is easy to use and is a valuable source of intelligence for future product
planning needs.
Available for North
and South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, as well as globally. Information
is categorized by brand, manufacturer, plant, platform, and model with
new and updated products classified in the following categories: minor
or freshening, moderate, major, all-new, and new entry.
Each report contains
the following:
• Product
plans and timing of changes and new entries
• OEM plans and strategies
• Plant(s) where assembly will take place
• Product specification
• Technical information (e.g., OEM program codes)
• Powertrain detail
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U.S.
Model Review
Provides detailed
information and commentary on all light-vehicle models currently in
the market or being introduced in the current model year.
Each review provides:
• Vehicle
photos, dimensions, fuel economy, and powertrain configuration
• Price range, segment information, and annual sales forecast
• New model changes, commentary, and impact on the market
• Available in hard copy, electronic pdf format, and in an Access
database
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U.S.
Auto Show Summary
Provides detailed
information and commentary on all light-vehicle concepts and new models
introduced at the Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, and New York auto shows.
Each summary includes:
• Vehicle or
concept photo and specifications
• Market information—price range and segmen
• Impact on the market, new model changes and commentary
• Available in hard copy and electronic format
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Vehicle
Features and Technologies Forecasts
Assist OEMs and
suppliers in predicting consumer demand, future revenue and market penetration
rates for many traditional and emerging automotive technologies.
Each forecast includes:
• Baseline
estimates of market penetration, retail prices and projected revenue
by segmen
• A Microsoft Excel-based tool allowing customized forecasts
- Consumer demand
curve derived from the firm's survey data
- Future availability by segment
- The impact of scale economies and competition on retail prices of
features and technologies
- Charts tracking penetration, price, and revenue by segment
- The ability to compare and archive unlimited alternative scenarios
• Details on
competitive activities and timing of technology commercializationn
• Detailed assessment of the timing and availability of features
and technologies by vehicle model
• A quarterly update of the underlying vehicle sales forecast by
segment
VFTF forecasts are
available for the United States and Western Europe, and cover the following
technologies:
• Telematics
• Internet and E-Mail
• Navigation System
• Personal Assistance
• Wireless Remote Vehicle Interface
• In-Car PC
• Docking Station (Laptop/PDA)
• Safety and Security
• Head Protection/Side Curtain Airbags
• High Intensity Headlights
• Rear Passenger Airbags
• Side Impact Airbags
• Smart Passenger Airbag
• Side-Mirror Turn Signals
• Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Vision Enhancement
• External Sensing Aids
• Blind Spot Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• Park Assist
• Low-Tire Pressure Monitor
• Occupant Monitoring System
• Run-Flat Tires
• Stability Control System
• Side Window Security Glass
• Voice-Activated Controls
• Comfort and Convenience
• Air Filtration
• Auto/Manual Hybrid Transmission
• Heated Front Seats
• Leather Seats
• Split Fold-Down Rear Seat
• Stowable Third-Row Seats
• Occupant Sensing and Personalization
• Adjustable Pedals
• Temperature Management System
• Cooled Seats
• Heated Windshield Glass
• Advanced Windshield-Cleaning System
• Rain-Sensing Wipers
• Entertainment
• Flexible Format Audio
• Surround Sound
• Rear-Seat Entertainment Systems
• Satellite Radio
• Environmentally Friendly Technologies
• Combination Fuel/Electric Engine (Hybrid)
• Fuel Cell Engine Option
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PIN
Pulse Weekly Automotive Sales Forecast
The
PIN Pulse Weekly Automotive Sales Forecast provides a weekly assessment
of U.S. vehicle sales. This forecast provides an early warning system
to alert manufacturers and suppliers to changes in the market that
may affect production. The forecast is comprised of data from retail
sales transactions compiled by the Power Information Network (PIN).
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