Abstract
This paper describes in detail the challenges facing the auto industry in Canada. According to the paper, in April of 2004 the Liberal government of Ontario unveiled a $500 million investment strategy designed to promote competitiveness and train workers in Ontario's auto industries. The strategy was intended to supply support to auto assemblers and part manufacturers. The paper notes, however, that there is a crucial criteria for this investment, since it can only be applied for by companies with projects worth over $300 million in investment and/or which will create or retain jobs for over 300 Ontario workers.

From the Paper
"The government of the province of Ontario, in control by the Liberal party, have developed an industrial strategy to stimulate investment by auto companies in the province. In April of 2004 the Liberal government of Ontario unveiled a $500 million investment strategy designed to promote competitiveness and train workers in Ontario's auto industries. The strategy was intended to supply support to auto assemblers and part manufacturers. However, there is a crucial..."

Tags:auto, canada, industry

Abstract
This essay will explore the realities of Fordism and globalization within a specific context arguing that an economy dependent on the auto industry is doomed, referring particularly to Ontario's auto industry.

Tags:auto, industry, economic

Abstract
This research paper discusses government strategy to attract automobile investment in Ontario. The paper further highlights its ideological underpinning, and its effectiveness. Additionally, the paper assesses Canada's global competitiveness in the auto industry, current threats and current advantages. It also focuses on Canada's deteriorating ranking as a parts supplier.

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"This research paper discusses government strategy to attract automobile investment in Ontario, its ideological underpinning, and its effectiveness. It assesses Canada's global competitiveness in the auto industry, current threats and current advantages. It also focuses on Canada's deteriorating ranking as a parts supplier. Question 1 A) What is the Ontario Liberal government's strategy to attract auto investment to the province? "

Tags:n. american, auto, industry

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This paper includes the responses to three questions on the Ontario liberal government of McGuinty and approaches to the auto industry and federal policy. It also includes several pages which discuss the role played by the Association of Part Manufacturers in representing its members, contributing to governmental policies and forecasting the industry's future. Various supporting articles from recent media and also included.

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"The Ontario Liberal government pursues neo-liberal policies meant to attract new business investment by parties particularly interested in future development. This has been plain in its attention to the auto industry through business incentives, support for plants, information on local buyers of autos and demand for auto parts, and notice that support will be given for growth-oriented research and development promising new investment. In 2007, a total of $500 million was directed to new investment in Ontario auto plant technology part of making facilities more `competitive' as..."

Tags:auto industry, ontario, interest group

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In this article, the writer discusses the prospects for the American auto industry in the next five years.

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"The United States auto industry once a major driver of economic growth and development and a source of high-paying union jobs is in trouble. Indeed it may be in its death throes. Car sales around the world dried up in the final quarter of ... with The Economist reporting that the second half of .... in this sector showed the most savage contraction of demand for new cars and trucks since the modern industry was established after World War II."

Tags:US auto industry, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, recession

Abstract
This paper provides a brief analysis of U.S. auto industry current trends, consumer behavior, competitive analysis, and product/service assessment.

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"Auto industry trends for ... include a drop in the car and light truck market from ... million units sold per year to ... million units. (Plunkett Research Ltd) The high price of fuel for most of the year has resulted in a demand for hybrid autos that is outpacing the number of hybrids available for sale by a margin of ... and a trend toward smaller cars and Chinese and Indian imports. (Winslow) To address the lagging economy, GM and Ford are offering..."

Tags:U.S., auto industry, situation analysis, current trends, consumer behavior, competitive analysis, product/service assessment

Abstract
This paper provides a Five Forces Analysis of the auto industry and concludes that near-term profits are likely to be lower rather than higher. It attempts to predict the level of future earnings in this market.

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"The automobile industry is a global industry dominated by large companies that participate in more than just manufacturing automobiles. Companies such as Daimler Chrysler Ford and General Motors also manufacture defense equipment and often participate in finance. General Motors has one of the largest consumer finance operations in the United States. However automobiles remain a mainstay of these companies and their global operations. This research considers Porter's Five Forces as they relate to the automobile industry and attempts to predict the level ..."

Tags:auto industry, Porter's Five Forces

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This paper explores the economy of China and its potential. Specifically, the paper looks at the auto industry and the part it plays in the economy of China.

Tags:china's, auto, industry

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The paper provides an assessment of the Cameron Auto Parts company, including their expansion into Europe as well as their restructuring initiatives. The paper also discusses the auto parts market and the general downturn in the industry. The paper believes that Cameron Auto Parts need to pull through the hard-times through an effective combination of cost-cutting, efficiency-adding and innovation, before the industry picks up again.

Outline:
Company Assessment
Country and Industry Update

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"Cameron Auto Parts functions within the automotive industry, having been founded in 1965. At this time in American history the Big Three automotive manufacturers were the largest consumers of the goods of Cameron, a situation which they would in the future seek to rectify by increasing their number of customers so as to decrease dependence upon the limited number at the time. In 1991 however the automotive parts industry would suffer a downturn, forcing Cameron Auto Parts alongside their competitors to reduce overall operating costs to make up for the decrease in sales and revenues. To accomplish this, the company was forced to reduce costs while investing in more modern equipment to streamline operations. To finance this the company took out $10 million in credit at a rate of 9.5%, allocated to equipments and manufacturing systems so as to rise up the level of modernity, quality, and efficiency of the company. To increase the efficiency of a company and overcome the competition, it is recommended in the book Winning at New Products "There are two ways to win... by doing projects right, putting together a solid cross-functional team, doing the up-front homework, building in the voice of the customer, getting sharp early product definition and so on... the second way to win is to do the right projects. Even a blind man can get rich in a gold mine by swinging a pick-axe; it's not so much how you mine, it's the ability to pick the right gold mine." (Cooper 214) Cameron Auto Parts aimed to do exactly this, and to begin changed their management team so as to handle the instabilities of the market."

Tags:cost-cutting, efficiency, expansion, aggregation, Big, Three, vehicles

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This paper examines Auto Hicksville, an auto repair start-up. It presents a market analysis which includes a thorough analysis of the PEST analysis (political, economic, social and technologic factors influencing the business environment), competition, market demand and supply, consumer behavior and capacity/ability to buy the services offered by Auto Hicksville, marketing mix and financial analysis (including break-even sales and financing recommendations). The paper contains tables and graphs.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Mission
Keys to Success
Introduction
Organizational Structure
Personal Background Analysis and Organizational Responsibilities
Organizational Chart
Marketing
Marketing Goals
Marketing Objectives
PEST Analysis
Political Factors
Economic Factors
Social Factors
Technological Factors
The 4Ps
Product
Price
Placement - Location
Promotion
The Market
Market Analysis Summary
Market Segmentation
Target Market Segment Strategy
Market Needs
Market Trends
Market Growth
Competition
Sales Forecasting
Accounting
Financial Analysis
Break-even Analysis
Sources of Capital
Financial Ratios
Appendix

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"The company will position its service to target the low to medium income market segments as the economic recession is estimated to last longer. Moreover, this segment is likely to own cars of longer usage period, which usually require more repair services. The company will adopt a lower margin on its price quotations and will increase profit by increasing the quantity of customers served."
"The same type of margin will be adopted for auto-parts acquired from its vendors. For emergency repairs and auto-parts orders, an extra 20% will be charged over the normal price and the company will guarantee the repair within 48 hours from the moment the car enters its auto shop."

Tags:capacity, competition, sales, consumer