Contribution of Toyota to the Economies of Fourteen States and the United States in 2003

Jun 1, 2005

The motor vehicle industry is the largest manufacturing industry in the United States. No other single industry is linked so much to the U.S. manufacturing sector or directly generates so much retail business and employment. This study describes the economic contribution of an important company included in the U.S. motor vehicle industry: the U.S. operations of Toyota North America.

Prepared for Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

The Meaning of the 2003 UAW-Automotive Pattern Agreement

Jun 1, 2004

This report first reviews the general economic environment that led into the 2003 negotiations.

A Research Report for the Auto Industry of the Future Program. Sponsored by Ernst & Young Global Automotive Center

Contribution of the U.S. Motor Vehicle to the Economies of the United States, California, New York, and New Jersey in 2003

May 1, 2004

The motor vehicle industry continues to be one of the most important sectors of the U.S. economy. It is sufficiently prominent to influence the movements of Gross Domestic Product, and it employs hundreds of thousands of workers in well-paying jobs across the country.

Prepared by: Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Michigan and the Economics and Business Group, Center for Automotive Research

Prepared for: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Inc.

The Effect of the Withdrawal of Automotive Leasing on the State of New York Economy

Feb 1, 2004

The purpose of this report is first to estimate the effect of the withdrawal of automotive leasing on automotive retail sales in New York, and second, to evaluate the effect of the loss of the automotive leasing option on the overall state economy.

This report was completed with the cooperation of the University of Michigan Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations.

The Auto Industry Moving South: An Examination of Trends

Dec 1, 2003

Since the late 1980s, a number of high-profile automotive assembly facilities—and their associated jobs—have located in the southern portion of the United States—in a region which previously had a small automotive presence.

This study was prepard for the Automotive Communities Partnership.

Economic Contribution of the Automotive Industry to the U.S. Economy – An Update

Nov 1, 2003

The motor vehicle is the second most important possession of the great majority of Americans after housing. In no other society does the motor vehicle play such a large role in the lives of citizens and the economy in general.

This study was prepared by the Center for Automotive Research for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

Revenue and Financial Margin Life Cycle Management Project Management Briefing Seminar 2003: Executive Panel Discussion

Oct 1, 2003

Managing the revenue and margin lifecycle is a critical strategic focus for automotive suppliers to move beyond cost cutting as the primary manner of improving financial performance. Based on a Tier 1 supplier executive panel at the 2003 Management Briefing Seminar, this report captures best practices for improving financials by better managing the revenue and margin lifecycle.

A study prepared for Salion.