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Motor industry Sept 2007
Inside this issue
• The Detroit three and their rivals alike must cope with radical change
• The Mediterranean carmakers have managed to turn their fortunes around
• Overcapacity is looming on the horizon for truckmakers - -
Content
Open road lies beyond the traffic jam
John Reed explains why carmakers are optimistic but their future may be fraught
Frankfurt: New vehicles carry a lot of manufacturers’ hopes
John Reed previews the cars on display
Making cars that buyers want is not enough
The Detroit three and foreign rivals alike must cope with radical change on many fronts in the coming months, says Bernard Simon
North America: All eyes are on Toyota
Bernard Simon looks at the fight to be top seller
Germany relies on ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’
Richard Milne analyses change in its industry
Club Med: Accelerating towards efficiency and profits
John Reed analyses the position of the southern European makers
China: High sales but still too many carmakers
With 82 brands competing for the attention of buyers, a shakeout is inevitable, says Geoff Dyer
India: Bumpy road to a future of prosperity
Amy Yee explains the troubles facing the industry as it expands rapidly
Raw materials: Pressure from high metal prices is set to grow
Increased use of exotic materials is as big a problem as higher prices, says Javier Blas
Commercial vehicles: Truckmakers circle the wagons
European truck makers are doing well, but overcapacity is on the horizon, says John Reed
