Global Market Prospects for Diesel Powered Light Vehicles to 2017
(Published December 2007)
The global automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges in the next decade as growing worldwide governmental and public concern over CO₂ emissions drives the demand for technological solutions to this vital issue. Against a background of volatile oil prices and increasing competition from hybrid vehicles in certain markets, the outlook for diesel powered light vehicles is a major concern for key players in the OEM, engine component manufacturing and fuel sectors alike.

J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting published the third edition of its “Global Markets for Diesel Powered Light Vehicles” study in December 2007. This all-new edition revisits and re-evaluates our previous assumptions and provides important new insights and conclusions on the changes in global demand for diesel powered light vehicles to 2017.

Global Heavy Commercial Vehicle Engine Forecast
(Initially published 2006; to be updated March 2008)
J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting, in association with Knibb, Gormezano & Partners have recently completed an ambitious new study, which it plans later to convert into a regular service, on Heavy Commercial Vehicle engines. The study, provided in the form of an integrated Access database, offers a quantitative analysis of heavy vehicle engine production and demand and emissions aftertreatment systems. The study supplements the historical data and forecasts with qualitative information on the developments in emissions legislation and engine technology.

Global Market Prospects for Diesel Powered Light Vehicles to 2015: 2005 Update
(published December 05)
In light of major developments in the diesel sector and at the request of subscribers to the original study, “Global Markets for Diesel Powered Light Vehicles to 2015” published in 2003, J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting has recently completed a major update of the earlier study. Covering 5 global regions and 49 national markets, the 2005 update includes reviews of the technical, legislative and economic diesel market determinants. It again assesses the diesel strategies of the major OEMs, but this time provides an overview of the outlook for Hybrid vehicles and the key players in this field. The study culminates with a full revision of the forecasts of diesel demand to 2015, and, on this occasion, includes the analysis of a range of scenario alternatives for Europe.

The Global Outlook for Light Vehicle Engines: A Strategic Review of Production & Sourcing Strategies to 2014
(3Q05)
Published in conjunction with Knibb, Gormezano & Partners, the prime objective of the study was to investigate global light vehicle engine demand over the next 10 years, to establish where these engines will be produced and how their main components will be sourced. With continuing rationalization of engine production in the mature markets, and a substantial increase in demand for engines in the developing markets, the study examined how existing plants and their capacity are likely to change, and where new plants will need to be built or new capacity installed to meet the demands of future vehicle production.

In the light of technical changes and challenges facing the industry as it globalizes and the production footprint shifts eastwards, the study examines, in detail, 11 major vehicle manufacturers as well as looking at some of the smaller manufacturers. In an appendix, the study provides 240 engine plant profiles.

Global Automotive Airbag Market Study
(published 3Q04)
The J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting Global Airbag Market Study forecasts how the global airbag market will evolve in future years and what this means for the growing airbag component sector. The analysis is based on primary and secondary market research and proprietary intelligence gathering processes. The study includes global airbag volume forecasts through 2011 by OEM platform and model for Europe, Asia and North America. It also includes a review of safety systems technology history and trends, detailed company overviews of the top airbag module suppliers, summary profiles of airbag sub-component suppliers together with North American module supplier sourcing by OEM and model.

Global Markets for Diesel Powered Light Vehicles to 2015
(published 3Q03)
The J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting Global Markets for Diesel Powered Light Vehicles to 2015 study examines, region-by-region, the potential for growth in diesel powered light vehicles sales and poses, and answers, the question “can Europe's growth be replicated in other regions?”.

2004 Consumer Acceptance of Alternative Powertrains Study
(published 1Q04)
The question rages in the US as to whether hybrid or clean diesel vehicles will be the ultimate alternative powertrain success story. Leaving aside technology, legislative and other issues, this study, based on a survey of over 7,000 consumers seeks to put forward views on their willingness to accept the different powertrains.

Global AWD-Driveline Market Study: 2002- 2010
(originally published 1Q04, updated 1Q05)
With steady growth in the penetration of 4 wheel drive technology, the J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting Global 4WD-Driveline Market Study examines current and future developments in technology and assesses the future demand for 4WD on a global basis to 2010.

Clean Diesel Market Acceptance Study
(published 4Q02)
The J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting Clean Diesel Market Acceptance Study was designed to ascertain the views of the consumer to clean diesel technology and to understand the thinking of the OEMS and the Petroleum companies about the implementation of this technology. The Study's results are based on primary research interviews with consumers, dealers, fuel producers, engine and engine part suppliers, and vehicle manufacturers. The study includes a thorough clean diesel technology acceptance analysis throughout the clean diesel value chain, market intelligence of clean diesel vehicle offerings, market acceptance scenarios and environmental impact analysis.

Transmissions and Transmission Components in Europe to 2010
(published 3Q02)
This study, published in association with Knibb, Gormezano & Partners built on the earlier study, Transmission Trends in Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles in Europe, which forecast the future for manual and automatic transmissions. This study took this analysis further assessing the implications of that study for selected components such as clutches (wet and dry), synchronizers, actuators and shifting mechanisms, torque converters, electronic controls and control systems. Demand forecasts were developed for each over a time horizon to 2010.

Aluminium and Magnesium in European Light Vehicles
(published 3Q01)
With ever-increasing demands for weight reduction to meet more stringent requirements for fuel economy the use of aluminium and other alternatives to steel has steadily expanded. With little change in sight, this study produced with Knibb, Gormezano & Partners examined the factors influencing aluminium and magnesium demand and forecast usage of these metals in automotive applications up to 2010.

Transmission Trends in Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles
in Europe
(published 3Q01)
Traditionally, the European consumer has considered manual transmissions as a preferred choice given the price and performance vis-à-vis automatics and OEMs have been only too happy to see this continue. However, competitive pressures and pressures for fuel and emissions reductions have forced OEMs to invest in new technologies. This study, prepared with Knibb, Gormezano & Partners examined developments in these new technologies, such as automated manuals, CVTs, etc. and generated forecasts for all transmission types to 2010.

The Diesel at a Turning Point: Prospects for Diesel Powered Light Vehicles
in Europe to 2010
(published 3Q99)
Sponsored by car manufacturers and component suppliers, this study provided a vigorous and in-depth analysis of the reasons behind rapidly increasing penetration of diesel powered light vehicles in the European market together with forecasts of penetration by 2010. In developing these forecasts, the study assessed those factors which have given rise to the increasing demand: technology developments, improved consumer perceptions, legislation, emissions and environmental issues