Industry News and Analysis

This section includes a guide to industry news and analysis resources covering the automobile industry. The sources listed are internet sites that provide information that pertain to the automotive market, financial forecasts, industry reports, automotive engineering and design information, as well as the latest daily industry news. Many of them may be available electronically through database access.

The following links are to websites with automotive industry news and analysis. Some content is free, but full access may require a subscription.

Aftermarketnews.com External
This website provides comprehensive and up-to-the-minute news on the automobile industry. Also included on the site are links to industry research; directories; as well as multiple news and information sources covering various areas of the auto industry
AutoFacts, PriceWaterhouseCoopers External
An online service by PriceWaterhouseCoopers that conducts forecasting and analysis on the global automobile industry. Products and services include: Global Automotive Forecasting on light vehicles; Global Powertrain Outlook, forecasting on powertrains, analysis of various engines and engine performance studies worldwide; Reports on recent topics covering the global auto industry; Industry Executive Briefings, and Strategic Advertisement Services.
Automobile Magazine External
Published since 1958, this fortnightly magazine covering car news, information and insight and is geared towards consumers.
Automotive Engineering Online External
Online version of Automotive Engineering International Magazine, which provides limited free access to articles on automotive engineering topics and auto manufacturing products, and other developments within the auto industry.
Automotive Industries External
The online companion of Automotive Industries Magazine, provides global coverage of all aspects of the automobile marketplace. The online publication focuses on providing manufacturers and suppliers with in-depth news and information, insight and analysis on global affairs that effect the automobile industry.
Automotive News External
Automotive News provides comprehensive news and analysis on the global automotive industry. There is also access to automotive marketing information, the Data Center, and the Industry Directory, as well as European and Chinese auto industry news.
Center for Automotive Research External
CAR is a nonprofit organization focused on a wide variety of important trends and changes related to the automobile industry and society at the international, federal, state and local levels. It is involved in the research of significant issues that relate to the future direction of the global automotive industry.
Motor Trader External
Website includes the latest news, information and reports on the global automobile industry. The publisher is located in Malaysia, with local industry news covering the East Asian market. Other resources consist of News/Reviews, world auto news links, market reports, future automotive concepts news and reports, and links to Auto Trader International covering the European automotive industry.
MotorTrend External
Since 1949 MotorTrend has published information and commentary on the automotive industry. Today, it has an internationally distributed magazine, nationally broadcast television program, syndicated radio show, heavily trafficked Web site, auto shows and ride & drives. This is a publication that is more geared towards consumers.

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