Library

Automotive Industry

(NAICS 336111 / SIC 3711-16)

Information on the Motorcycle industry (NAICS 336991 / SIC 3751) is also contained here.

Publications

Online (via the USC network)
These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

Lexis/Nexis Academic indexes some automotive publications and provides full text to many articles
Factiva provides full text searching of major newspapers and periodicals on all aspects of the automotive industry.
ABI/Inform/ProQuest provides full text coverage of Ward's Auto World, plus access to other industry and newspaper articles.

USC Libraries
Search HOMER for books and periodicals using the following words and phrases:

Automotive or Motorcycle industry
Automotive or Motorcycle manufacturing
Automobiles or Motorcycles and marketing or trade
Automotive or Motorcycle periodicals
Automotive or Motorcycle statistics

Search eBrary for full-text books online.

Print Sources

MVMA Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures (Grand Depository HD9710 .U5M6)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook (Business HD9710 U5W3)
Plunkett's Automobile Industry Almanac (Business HD9710 .U5P58 2003 with CD-ROM)
World Automotive Market Report (annual; Business HD9710 A1W6)

Trade Journals

American Motorcyclist
Automotive News (Business periodical stacks; oversize)
Automotive Design and Production (Science & Engineering)
Automotive Industries
Crain's Motor Age
EVWorld:Electric Vehicle World (requires user registration)
Green Car Journal
International Journal of Automotive Technology & Management
Ward's Automotive Reports
Ward's AutoWorld (Business periodical stacks; quarterly)

Electronic Resources (via the USC network)
These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

S&P Industry Survey: Autos & Auto Parts
IBISWorld: NAICS 336*** (mfg.); 42111 (wholesale); or 4411** (retail)
Hoover's: Find company profiles
Business & Company Resource Center: Search Industry for "motor vehicles" or search for company profiles
Mergent Online: Find profiles on public companies globally
ValueLine: Find tearsheets on major automotive companies
Investext: Find analyst reports on specific automotive companies or the industry at-large
Mint Global: Find company profiles, market research, SEC filings, and news
StatUSA: Manufacturing & Industry (Auto & Truck Sales & Production) monthly figures
TableBase: Keyword search "cars", "automobiles" or "vehicles"
Global Market Information Database (Category: Automotives and Transport)
MarketResearchAcademic.com: Keyword search "motor vehicles" to find market research reports
Gartner IntraWeb: Semiconductor segment of automotive manufacturing only (log-in using your USC webmail password)

Statistics

U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics / National Transportation Statistics: Annual reports covering all modes of transportation
American Automotive Policy Council: Industry Facts
Kelley Blue Book Market Report: Published monthly
Automobile Manufacturing, 2002: Statistical data compiled by the U.S. Economic Census
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing, 2002: Statistical data compiled by the U.S. Economic Census
Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing, 2002: Statistical data compiled by the U.S. Economic Census
Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, 2002: Statistical data compiled by the U.S. Economic Census
Motorcycle, Bicycle and Parts Manufacturing, 2002: Statistical data compiled by the U.S. Economic Census
ITA/Transportation & Machinery Office: Industry statistics and links plus specialized reports
ACEA/European Automobile Manufacturers Association
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers: calculates energy and environmental impact
World Automotive Production Statistics: Compiled by the OICA
U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration: Reports compiled by various governmental agencies on automotive and highway statistics, including travel patterns and personal use
U.S. Department of Energy/Vehicle Technologies Program
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Provides consumer information on automobile safety issues
CAFE/Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency: A program within NHTSA that tracks fuel efficiency standards in vehicles
Mitchell International Industry Trends Report: Issued quarterly and covering many aspects of the automotive industry
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Lists crash test results for all car models
Fuel Economy: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, this site provides gas mileage, greenhouse emissions and fuel ratings for all vehicle models

Industry Associations

Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers
Center for Automotive Research
American Automotive Policy Council
WardsAuto.com (contains some free content)
National Automotive Dealers Association (contains PDF file of annual NADA Data Report published each May in AutoExec magazine)
American Motorcyclist Association
Motorcycle Industry Council (a members-only site but their 'News' link offers free information)
Motorcyclist Advisory Council: operated under the auspices of the Federal Highway Administration
J.D. Power & Associates (go to Library for various publications)
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators/AAMVA
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association/MEMA
Society of Automotive Engineers
EDTA/Electric Drive Transportation Association: Advances electronic automobiles core technology as sustainable mobility
ACEA/European Automobile Manufacturers Association
Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA)/International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
Automotive Industry Action Group
National Auto Auction Association
Tire Industry Association
Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center

Companies

Acura
Audi
BMW
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Ducati
Fiat
Ford
General Motors
Harley-Davidson
Honda
Hyundai
Jaguar
Kawasaki
Kia
Land Rover
Lexus
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Peugeot
Porsche
Renault
Saab
Subaru
Suzuki
Tata Motors
Tesla Motors - electric car manufacturer
Toyota
Vespa
Volkswagen
Volvo
Yamaha
Global vehicle make and manufacturer's sites

Electric/Flex-Fuel/Green/Hybrid

Green Car Congress: Search 'Topics' to find information on fuels, emissions, and industry sales
DriveClean: A California State Air Resources Board website containing information on zero-emission vehicles
Fuel Economy: A U.S. Dept. of Energy website containing information on flex-fuel and electric vehicles
Electric Auto Association
GreenCar.com
Hybrid Market Dashboard: A monthly updating service of HybridCars
Advantages of Plug-In Hybrids: A 2009 report by Floyd Associates
Green Car Report: a 2008 MDB Capital Group Report
Global Hybrid Market: A 2008 PolkView
Upcoming Advances in the Hybrid Vehicle Market: A 2007 research paper by Nomura Research Institute
Hybrid Registrations: A 2007 analysis by R.L. Polk
The Emergence of Hybrid Vehicles: A 2006 report by Alliance Bernstein
Electric Vehicle History Online Archives: Created and updated by Stanford University
Hybrid Cars Versus Conventional Cars: A 2008 Richard Berman report
Why People Really Buy Hybrids: A psychographic study by Topline Strategy Group

Related Sites

Automotive Industries in Southern California: A report issued by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation in October 2006
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Automotive Industry publications
KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey, 2010
Automotive Updates: Quarterly reports issued by Deloitte
Auto Production Barometer: Monthly reports issued by CSM Worldwide
Leadership in the Automotive Industry: A 2006 Spencer Stuart report
Harbour Automotive Report: Annual reports detailing industry productivity competitiveness as compiled by Oliver Wyman
Automotive Fleet: Statistics on fleet registrations
Economic Data Report: Monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics compiled by the Association of International Automotive Manufacturers report
Changing U.S. Auto Industry: A 2009 report by R.L. Polk
California Cars Initiative: A group advancing the adoption and development of alternative automotive technologies, including hybrids
Automobile Industry In and Beyond the Crisis: a 2009 book chapter from an OECD publication
Now or Never: the Automotive Collaboration Imperative: An IBM Business Consulting Services paper
Dust to Dust Automotive Energy Report: Non-technical reports from CNW Marketing Research
In the Tank: How Oil Prices Threaten Automakers' Profits and Jobs: A report by the University of Michigan Transporation Research Institute
McKinsey & Company: Automotive & Assembly (passworded Extranet but registration is free)
Commuting in America III: a Report on Commuting Patterns and Trends: A 2006 report issued by the Transportation Research Board
Performance of State Highway Systems, 1984-2005: An annual report issued by the Reason Foundation
Cars 21: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st Century: 2005 report issued by the European Commission
AutoBusiness.net: Japanese auto industry information
Global Insight (Automotive): A research group focusing on industry analysis and forecasting (sample report pages for free)
Polk.com: Global automotive industry insight (search News releases for free info)
AutoPacific: A marketing and consultancy research firm (some content is free)
Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers, 2008
Motorcycle Competitive Information Study: A 2008 report by J D. Powers

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