Chinese Automotive Industry Overview and Automotive Electronics Market Opportunities

SUMMARY

Since the foundation of the FAW (First Automotive Works) Group in 1953, the Chinese automotive industry has seen a development history of more than 50 years, and the industry has evolved from one that centered on state-owned businesses to one featuring competition among foreign-funded joint ventures and private-owned enterprises. This report analyzes the development of the Chinese automotive industry and examines the character of its industry clusters and the competition among makers, so as to present opportunities and challenges for automotive electronics makers amidst the complex changes in China's industry.\

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Development History of the Chinese Automotive Industry

• 1.1 Inception (1953-1977)
• 1.2 Opening Up (1978-2000)
• 1.3 Growth (2001-2005)
• 1.4 Competition (2006~)

2. Competition Among Automotive Makers

• 2.1 Passenger Vehicles: Intense Competition
• 2.2 Commercial Vehicles: Chinese Makers Take the Lead

3. Whole Vehicle Manufacturing Joint Ventures in China

• 3.1 Joint Ventures between Foreign Makers and the Six Major Chinese Automotive Groups
• 3.2 New Wave of Joint Venture Partnerships in China
• 3.3 Continuing Consolidation Among Chinese Makers
• 3.4 International Enterprises Expected to Merge Their Subsidiaries in China in the Future

4. Automotive Industry Clusters in China

• 4.1 Whole Vehicle Manufacturing Clusters
  • 4.1.1 Six Major Manufacturing Bases
  • 4.1.2 New Manufacturing Bases Being Formed
• 4.2 Automotive Electronics Clusters
  • 4.2.1 Northeast China: Major Makers Have Advantages
  • 4.2.2 Bohai Sea Region: China's Political Center Attracts Companies
  • 4.2.3 Central China: High-tech Industry Cluster Resources
  • 4.2.4 Yangtze River Delta: Investments by International Makers
  • 4.2.5 Pearl River Delta: Leveraging the Region's IT Strengths
  • 4.2.6 Other Regions
• MIC Perspective

List of Topics

This report analyzes the historical development of China's automotive industry; examines the current status of joint ventures between foreign companies and Chinese makers, as well as the development of Chinese makers; looks at the major automotive industry clusters, including existing clusters and newly emerging industry bases. The report also analyzes opportunities and challenges in China's automotive electronics sector, including the impact of current development trends in the automotive industry on the future outlook of automotive electronics suppliers.

Companies and organizations analyzed or mentioned in the report include:

Alpine, Beijing Automobile Works, Beijing Benz, Beijing Hyundai, Beiqi Futian, Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems, Chang'an, Chang'an Ford, Chang'an Ford Mazda, Chang'an Motor, Chang'an Suzuki, Changchun FAW QiMing Information, Chery, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China GPS (Shenzhen), CNHTC, Daimler-Chrysler, Dongfeng Nissan, Dongfeng Honda, Dongfeng Motor, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen, FAW Car, FAW Jiefang, FAW Toyota, FAW Volkswagen, First Automobile Works, Ford, Fujian Newlongma Motor, Geely, General Motors Corporation, GoNow, Guangzhou Honda, Guangzhou Hyundai, Guangzhou Isuzu, Guangzhou Toyota, Hangsheng, Honda, Honda China, Huachen Goup, Hyundai, JAC, Jiangling, Jingwah Digital, KIA, Konka, Liuzhou Wuling Motors, Nissan, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault, Scientific Research Institutions, SGMW, Shaanxi Automobile, Shandong KAMA, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp, Shanghai General Motor, Shanghai Sunwin, Shanghai Volkswagen, Shenzhen Huaqiang GPS, Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor, SinoTruk, Skyworth, Southeast Motor, Suzuki, Tianjin FAW Huali, Tianjin FAW Toyota, Tianjin FAW, Xiali, Toyota, Volkswagen, Wanxiang, Wanxiang Group, Wanxiang Group, Weifu, Wuhu Bonaire Automotive, Xiamen King Long Motor, Youngman, ZF, Zhongyu Motor

List of Tables

• Table 1. Recent Automotive Manufacturing Joint Ventures in China
• Table 2. Recent Consolidation Among Chinese Automotive Makers
• Table 3. Chinese Automotive Production Volume by Region, 2004 - 2006

List of Figures

• Figure 1. Development of the Chinese Automotive Industry
• Figure 2. Passenger Vehicle Market Share in China by Maker Origin, 2007
• Figure 3. Top 10 Passenger Vehicle Makers in China by Sales Volume, 1Q 2008
• Figure 4. Chinese Sedan Market Share by Maker Origin, 1Q 2008
• Figure 5. Top 10 Sedan Makers in China by Sales Volume, 1Q 2008
• Figure 6. Top 10 Commercial Vehicle Makers in China by Sales Volume, 1Q 2008
• Figure 7. The Six Leading Chinese Automotive Makers' Joint Venture Partnerships with International Enterprises
• Figure 8. Major Automotive Manufacturing Bases in China, 2008
• Figure 9. Chinese Automotive Production Volume by Region, 2006
• Figure 10. Automotive Electronics Industry Clusters in China
• Figure 11. National Automotive Electronics Industry Clusters in China
• Figure 12. Local Automotive Electronics Industry Clusters in China