Acquisition and Analysis of Information Relative to the Industrial Behavior of the Major National and International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers.

NHTSA · 1983 · ROSA P / United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Summary

This report synthesizes data collected between 1978 and 1980 regarding the industrial behavior of major national and international motor vehicle manufacturers. The study analyzes corporate strategies, product plans, production metrics, marketing, finance, research and development, government relations, and labor issues for companies including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and various European and Japanese automakers. It provides a broad overview of major automotive markets through the 1980s and includes financial, production, and registration data for the period 1975-1979. The analysis highlights shifts in market demand due to fuel crises, changes in market share among competitors, and strategic investments in global expansion and joint ventures. The findings offer a contextual comparison of strategic directions and trends within the world automobile industry during this specific timeframe.

Key finding

The report documents the strategic responses of major automotive manufacturers to market shifts caused by fuel crises and economic downturns, highlighting trends in corporate restructuring, international joint ventures, and changing market shares across the United States, Europe, and Japan from 1978 to 1980.

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