April 20, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Internet of Things (IoT) & Data Analytics Industry Almanac, 2022 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

To put the massive scale and potential of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in perspective, consider the following: In a world of roughly 5 billion people with access to the internet (about two-thirds of the world’s population), about six times as many (29.3 billion) objects will be connected to the internet by 2023, according to projections by network device firm Cisco. Over the very long term, trillions of objects, points of geography, buildings, devices, appliances, vehicles, etc. may eventually be communicating with each other and with major computer systems via networks, fixed or wireless, over the IoT. Spending on IoT-specific hardware, software and services worldwide was estimated at $250 billion for 2021 by Plunkett Research.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) & Data Analytics Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-594-3 (Available)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-942-2 (Available)

• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary

Pages: 568

Statistical Tables Provided: 8

Companies Profiled: 480

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Internet of Things (IoT) & Data Analytics business including:

1. Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Analytics Industry
2. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security
   Issues
3. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/
   Open New Avenues for Hacking
4. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent
   Transportation (ITS) and Real Time Traffic Information
5. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
6. Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
7. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the State of the Industry Today
8. The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
9. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and
   Logistics Systems
10. Voice and Face Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
11. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
12. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
13. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
14. The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure, Mobility Services and Hyperloop
15. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
16. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
17. Global Internet Market Tops 5.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed
    and Wireless
18. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
19. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
20. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
    Technologies
21. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
22. Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market
    Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses
23. 5G Wireless Networks to Rollout Worldwide, Enabling the Internet of Things (IoT)/Massive Investments Required
24. Cybersecurity Challenges for the Internet of Things (IoT)
25. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
26. The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Smart Home
27. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) & Data Analytics Industry Statistics

1. Internet of Things & Data Analytics Communications Industry Statistics and Market Size
   Overview
2. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2016-2021
3. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2016-2021
4. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue & Expenses: 2016-2021
5. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses:
   2016-2021
6. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2016-2021
7. Internet Access Technologies Compared
8. Research Funding for Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2020-2022

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Apple Inc
• Microsoft Corporation
• Dell Technologies Inc
• Hitachi Limited
• Lenovo Group Limited
• Panasonic Corporation
• Accenture plc
• Cisco Systems Inc
• Tech Data Corporation
• Oracle Corporation

April 5, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Cybersecurity, Digital ID & Online Fraud Industry Almanac, 2022 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Plunkett Research estimates spending on cybersecurity throughout the U.S. economy at $60+ billion for 2022, on a broad basis, including U.S. Government spending on cybersecurity during fiscal 2022, at $22+ billion. (In addition to U.S. federal initiatives focused specifically on cybersecurity, there are 18 separate federal organizations involved in intelligence—virtually all of which have an interest in cybersecurity, including the FBI and several units within the Defense Department.)

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 150 companies in the Cybersecurity, Digital ID & Online Fraud Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-631-5 (Available)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-956-9 (Available)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary

Pages: 240

Statistical Tables Provided: 7

Companies Profiled: 147

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Cybersecurity, Digital ID & Online Fraud business including:

1. Introduction to the Cybersecurity, Digital ID & Online Fraud Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Cybersecurity and Digital ID Industry
3. Digital ID and Online Authentication Fraud Soars/Sophisticated Technologies and Databases Respond
4. Why You Should Never Reuse Passwords/The Dark Web and Credential Stuffing
5. Online Fraud/Payments Fraud Adapt and Evolve Continuously
6. Network Anti-Fraud Technologies Advance, Including use of Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning
7. Online Fraud Often Begins with New Account Setup or Account Takeover
8. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues
10. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
11. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
12. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Payment Systems, such as Zelle and Venmo, Soar in Popularity/Require Rigorous ID Verification
13. Growth Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
14. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard

Cybersecurity, Digital ID & Online Fraud Industry Statistics

1. Cybersecurity, Digital ID, & Online Fraud Overview
2. Cyber Crimes Types and Victims Affected, U.S.
3. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue & Expenses: 2016-2021
4. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2014-2019
5. Computer Systems Design and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue & Expenses: 2014-2019
6. Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2020-2022
7. Computer and Mathematical Occupation Related Employment by Occupation, U.S.: May 2021

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Amazon.com Inc
• Microsoft Corporation
• International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Cisco Systems Inc
• Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS)
• BAE Systems plc
• Broadcom Inc
• Experian plc
• Juniper Networks Inc

April 13, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Almanac, 2022 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Transportation is one of the world’s largest industries. Its sectors range from taxis to trucks, airplanes, trains, courier services, ships, barges, warehouses and logistics/supply chain services. To a growing extent, it now includes the use of robotics and artificial intelligence in terms of self-driving cars and trucks, and eventually may include a significant level of robotic delivery vehicles. Robotics are already providing a high level of automation in ports and warehouses, while artificial intelligence is also being applied widely to the supply chain. In 2021, Plunkett Research estimated global transportation sector revenues of $4.9 trillion, or 6% of GDP.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-620-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-953-8 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary

Pages: 672

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 503

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics business including:

1. Introduction to the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry
2. Coronavirus Effects: Supply Chains are in Crisis Mode/Massive Shortages of Workers and Services/Airlines Attempting to Recover
3. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Soar
4. FedEx, UPS & DHL Compete in Global Shipping and Logistics/Amazon.com Begins to Fulfill its Own Shipping Needs
5. Trucking Companies Focus on Driver Challenges, Regulatory Issues & Self-Driving Trucks
6. Freight Railways Invest in Automation, Infrastructure and Safety
7. China Makes Immense Investments in Railroads, Highways, Airports & Silk Road
8. High Speed Passenger Trains, Including Maglev, Advance in China and Europe
9. U.S. Passenger Train Projects Receive Funding, Including Light Rail and All Aboard Florida
10. Ships Get Bigger and More Efficient
11. Ports and Canals Expand to Accommodate Larger Vessels and Increased Shipment Volume
12. Discount Airlines Compete with Legacy Airlines, but the Differences Are Beginning to Blur
13. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
14. New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines
15. Airports Expand
16. New Technologies Show Promise for Port and Airport Security
17. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
18. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, ITS and Real Time Traffic Information
19. India’s Transportation Infrastructure Needs Billions of Dollars in Construction
20. Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Raid Hailing) Industry
21. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
22. Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Finances Are Challenging
23. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security

Issues

24. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and Logistics Systems
25. The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure, Mobility Services and Hyperloop

Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Statistics

1. Transportation Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Transportation & Warehousing Industry Revenues: 2017-2020
3. U.S. Transportation & Warehousing Industry Expenses: 2017-2020
4. Top 50 Countries Providing U.S. Imports: 2014-2021
5. Top 50 Countries Receiving U.S. Exports: 2014-2021
6. Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2021 System Scheduled Enplanements
7. Quarterly U.S. Scheduled Service Passenger Airlines Financial Reports: 3rd Quarter 2020-3rd Quarter 2021
8. Total Scheduled U.S. International Passenger Traffic, U.S. Commercial Air Carriers: 2010-2041
9. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 1996-November 2021
10. U.S. Airline Passenger Activity: 2010-2041
11. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Volkswagen AG (VW)
• Mercedes-Benz Group AG
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors Company (GM)
• Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW Group)
• Stellantis NV
• Hyundai Motor Company
• Nissan Motor Co Ltd
• United Parcel Service Inc (UPS)

Out now! The latest editions of Plunkett Research, Ltd. industry almanacs. In each 2022 edition, you’ll find a complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms for the following industries:

• Plunkett’s Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry Almanac 
• Plunkett’s Insurance Industry Almanac
• Plunkett’s Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac

1.   Plunkett’s Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry 2022  (Almanac, eBook and Online Research Center)

A complete market research guide to the aerospace, aircraft, satellites and drones industry—for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research.  Features trends analysis, statistical tables and glossary.  Provides profiles of hundreds of leading aerospace, aircraft, satellites and drones industry firms worldwide, public and private, containing addresses and executive contacts.

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Price: $379.99
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2. Plunkett’s Insurance Industry 2022 (Almanac, eBook and Online Research Center)

Everything you need to know about the business of insurance and risk management—a powerful tool for market research, strategic planning, competitive intelligence or employment searches.  Includes trends analysis, statistical tables and profiles of more than 300 of the world’s leading insurance companies, containing addresses, phone numbers and executive names.


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3. Plunkett’s Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry 2022 (Almanac, eBook and Online Research Center)

​A complete market research guide to the wireless and smartphone telecommunications industry—for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research.  Features trends analysis, statistical tables and glossary.  Provides profiles of 330 leading wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID and cellular industry firms worldwide, public and private, containing addresses and executive contacts.

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Out now! The latest editions of Plunkett Research, Ltd. industry almanacs. In each 2022 edition, you’ll find a complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms for the following industries:

• Plunkett’s Sports & Recreation Industry Almanac 
• Plunkett’s Almanac of Middle Market Companies
• Plunkett’s Telecommunications Industry Almanac

1.   Plunkett’s Sports & Recreation Industry 2022 (Almanac, eBook and Online Research Center)

A complete market research guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment—a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research.  Features trends, statistical tables and a glossary.  Includes profiles of the world’s top 350 sports industry firms and organizations, containing addresses, phone numbers and executive names.

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Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-609-4
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-951-4
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2. Plunkett’s Almanac of Middle Market Companies 2022 (Almanac, eBook and Online Research Center)

A business development tool for professionals, marketers, sales directors, consultants and strategists seeking to understand and reach middle market American companies, public and private.  It covers important business sectors, from InfoTech, to health care, to telecommunications.  The book also includes a glossary, as well as profiles of more than 500 leading US middle market companies, containing executive contacts and company phone numbers.


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3. Plunkett’s Telecommunications Industry 2022 (Almanac, eBook and Online Research Center)

A complete market research guide to the telecommunications industry—a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research.  Features our famous trends analysis, technologies, statistical tables and glossary.  Includes our profiles of the top 350 telecommunications companies worldwide, public and private, containing addresses, phone numbers and executive names.

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March 4, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report,  Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry Almanac, 2022 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Consumer products and services are such an ingrained part of everyday life that it might be easy to take them for granted and forget their importance as an industrial sector.  As items that are generally expected to be readily available in modern households, consumer products can take on a very broad definition.  At Plunkett Research, we consider the consumer products industry to include household products, soaps and cleansers, cosmetics and makeup, along with products for skin care, nail care and hair care. The global beauty products and personal care products market is estimated at $550 billion for 2022.  

Key Findings:

•    Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics.  In addition, this publication profiles the top 200 companies in the Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry.

Available Formats:

•    Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-626-1 (Available)

•    E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-931-6 (Available)

•    Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

•    Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

•    Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

•    Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

•    In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

•    Industry Glossary

Pages: 330           

Statistical Tables Provided: 13

Companies Profiled: 220

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

•    How is the industry evolving?  

•    How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?  

•    How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?

•    What is the size of the market now and in the future?

•    What are the financial results of the leading companies?

•    What are the names and titles of top executives?

•    What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services business including:

1.    Introduction to the Consumer Products & Services Industry    

2.    The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Consumer Products & Services Industry    

3.    Online Marketing, Social Media and Ecommerce Enable Startups/Disruption in Consumer Products and Cosmetics     

4.    A Growing Middle Class in Emerging Markets Creates Vast New Opportunities for Consumer Products    

5.    Amazon Continues to Boost Its Market Share    

6.    LOHAS-Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers    

7.    Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales    

8.    Diverse Selling Techniques Boost Direct Marketers and Non-Store Sales    

9.    Super Beauty Stores Combine Shopping with Personal Care Services    

10.    Up and Coming Independent Beauty Products Firms Snapped Up by Major Players    

11.    Social Media Spurs Beauty Products Sales Among Millennials and Teens    

12.    Beauty Products Firms Target Unique Needs of Diverse Consumers Worldwide    

13.    Regis Dominates the Hair Salon Business/Product Sales Enhance Salon Profits    

14.    Blowout Bars Proliferate    

15.    Natural/Organic Consumer Products Attract Greater Market Share    

16.    Organic Food Sales Continue Global Growth/Locally Sourced Foods and Farm to Table Increase in Popularity    

17.    Consumers Drive a Revolution in the Food Industry, Demanding Fresher, More Natural 

Foods, Creating both Pain and Opportunities    

18.    Market for CBD Is on the Rise    

19.    CBD Oil and Hemp Cultivation, Production and Distribution Challenges    

20.    The Future of CBD

    

Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry Statistics

1.    Consumer Goods & Services Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview    

2.    Annual Consumer Price Index, 1950-2021, U.S.    

3.    Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2015-2020, U.S.    

4.    Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2020    

5.    Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2020    

6.    Consumer Goods & Services Retail Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2015-2020    

7.    U.S. Exports & Imports of Food: 2014-2021

8.     U.S. Exports & Imports of Beverages & Tobacco Products: 2014-2021    

9.    U.S. Exports & Imports of Apparel Products: 2014-2021    

10.    U.S. Exports & Imports of Paper: 2014-2021    

11.    U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceuticals & Medicines: 2014-2021    

12.    U.S. Exports & Imports of Soaps, Cleaning Compounds & Toilet Preparations: 2014-20    

13.    Consumer Goods & Services Industry Employment, U.S.: 2014-2021    

Companies Mentioned Include: 

•    Johnson & Johnson

•    Procter & Gamble Company

•    Unilever PLC

•    Bayer AG

•    LOreal SA

•    Rite Aid Corporation

•    Henkel AG & Company KGaA

•    A S Watson Group

 

October 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac, 2022 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The automobile industry surged ahead worldwide in recent years, with particularly sharp growth in the U.S. and China. Analysts at S&P Global Ratings forecast the global market at about 83 million units for 2021, after a very disappointing 77 million during 2020. In the U.S., the stock of new cars available through dealers was very low during 2020 and 2021, due to temporary COVID-related shutdowns of factories and a lack of critical components.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the automobile industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-602-5 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-924-8 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minutes video overview of this industry

Pages: 552

Statistical Tables Provided: 20

Companies Profiled: 408

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the automobile business including:

1. Automobile Industry Introduction
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Automobile Industry
3. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen,
   Toyota and Honda
4. U.S. Automobile Sales Show That Consumers Want Pickup Trucks and Crossovers
5. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve
6. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
7. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the Gigafactory
8. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
9. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
10. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
11. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
12. China Becomes the World’s Largest Auto Market
13. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
14. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
15. Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers
16. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Trans-
    portation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information
17. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
18. Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to be Tracked
    for Lower Insurance Rates
19. Uber and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry
20. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
21. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting
    Opportunities

Automobile Industry Statistics

1. Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. General Motors Corporation Overview
3. Ford Motor Company Overview
4. Volkswagen Group Overview
5. Toyota Motor Corporation Overview
6. Daimler AG Overview
7. Hyundai Motor Group Overview
8. Honda Motor Co. Overview
9. U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2018-2020
10. Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2019
11. Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2021 Model Year
12. Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2021 Model Year
13. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2013-2019
14. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2013-2020
15. Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2019
16. Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2010-2019
17. Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2021
18. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2015-2nd Quarter 2021
19. Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: May 2020
20. Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2015-June 2021

Companies Mentioned Include:

• AMERCO (U-Haul)
• Automobili Lamborghini Holding SpA
• Valeo SA
• AAMCO Transmissions Inc
• Kelley Automotive Group LLC
• AB Volvo
• Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
• ADA Sa
• Opel (Adam Opel AG)
• Advance Auto Parts Inc

In the race for media consumers, cable companies and satellite firms are losing subscribers, as viewers increasingly turn to the internet for video programming, a practice that is being to as “cord cutting,” when consumers drop cable or satellite TV subscriptions.  There are millions of “Zero-TV” households, in which video watchers see content on devices other than traditional TV, according to Nielsen.  In particular, people aged 25 or younger often do not own televisions, but watch programs solely on devices such as smartphones and tablets.  AT&T (which owns satellite service DirecTV) lost 6.19 million premium subscribers in the two-year period ending in October 2020, including 3.4 million in all of 2019.  Comcast Corp. lost 733,000 subscribers in 2019.

A significant challenge facing cable and satellite companies is programming costs.  Historically, they increased their subscription fees year after year in order to boost profits while covering increased costs.  Some programming is extremely expensive to produce, especially sports programming (due to immense licensing fees paid to the sports leagues), and the cable and satellite firms have been passing those higher costs on to their customers.

Cable and satellite firms, along with telecom companies, are fighting back with innovations such as Comcast’s xfinitytv.com, which includes the ability for subscribers to watch recent episodes online, on-demand.  AT&T U-Verse has a web site similar to Comcast’s xfinitytv.com, as well as an app that acts as a remote control and a digital video recorder.  In addition, it can download programming onto mobile devices for later viewing.  DirecTV’s remote-control app streams live TV programming and enables wireless devices to act as remote controls for TV viewing.  DISH Network offers an automatic ad-skipping feature called AutoHop.

A wide variety of services, technologies and strategies are now competing with conventional cash and credit cards for consumers’ payment needs.

Smartphones as Credit Card Terminals:  Smartphones are being used by merchants and service companies as credit card readers, thanks to technology from companies like Square.  Using a small scanner that plugs into a smartphone, users can process credit cards for a small fee.  Square, for example, makes a device that plugs into the earphone jack of an iPhone or iPad (as well as some other smartphones).  Square quickly developed into one of the world’s most innovative payments companies, adding many levels of tools and services for small business, including debit cards and marketing assistance.  Likewise, PayPal has an iPhone app with transactions for bank accounts or PayPal accounts.  The technology is a boon for small businesses that previously worked only on a cash or check basis.  For example, a plumber can get paid by credit card, on-the-spot, after completing a job.  Like Square, PayPal has also added numerous important tools for business.

Mobile Commerce: Payments via Smartphones (Digital Wallets):  The Google Wallet is an app that enables smartphones to be used to pay for goods and services by waving the phones across readers at checkout counters.  Related apps are available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.  Users with a Google Wallet account also are able to take advantage of Buy With Google icons on online shopping sites.  Google Wallet account holders simply log into Google, and then do not have to enter shipping addresses or credit card numbers that are already stored in Google Wallet.  Around the world, multiple other mobile payment systems compete with Google and Apple, including Alipay (which originated in China) and Paytm (which originated in India).

Payment via smartphone is fostered by the fact a vast number of consumers are already managing their banking and investment accounts on their phones, keeping tabs on account balances and making transfers as needed.  However, Americans have been slower than people in Asia and parts of Europe in adopting mobile payments.  Challenges include the facts that typical American smartphone users are wary of security issues, and there are already hundreds of millions of credit and debit cards in widespread use across the nation.  U.S. households are very comfortable with using debit cards for day-to-day purchases, and it has been difficult for wireless payment firms to change their habits.

There are also questions about the fees generated by using mobile phones as payment devices.  Every business involved in a transaction, from the credit card company to the smartphone service provider, wants a piece of the immense potential revenue.  On the other side of the transactions, many retailers and restaurants are anxious to control mobile payments themselves and reduce their transaction costs.

In the U.S., consumers were barely aware of the payment by smartphone concept until 2014, when Apple announced Apple Pay.  Apple Pay users wave their iPhones over sales terminals and their accounts are charged.  (Touchless payment features like this are highly desirable due to the Coronavirus.)  Money can also be sent by text message or by using Apple’s Siri voice-controlled assistant.  Banks pay Apple a tiny fraction of every transaction made.  The technology behind it, developed by Visa and MasterCard, replaces credit card information such as account numbers and expiration dates with unique series of numbers that validates the user’s identity.  Credit card accounts may be linked to Apple Pay by taking a photo of a card or manually entering card information.  Apple promises that credit card information will not be stored on iPhones or on the company’s servers.  The technology also works with the Apple Watch.  Apple has been growing rapidly in popularity on a global basis.

By working with existing payment networks such as MasterCard, Apple is seamlessly entering the payment market.  It doesn’t need to invent a new network or new technology.  It is simply adapting it into the iPhone and pushing it to its vast base of very enthusiastic Apple fans.  The recent introduction of the Apple Card credit card is a logical extension of its brand.

Digital wallets are also evolving to assist the rapidly growing number of consumers who make payments online.  For example, MasterCard offers MasterPass.  This service enables users to set up credit or debit card and shipping information in one secure electronic wallet.  Once a user has filled out a shopping cart at a participating online store, he or she then clicks the “Buy With MasterPass” icon, logs in, and completes the purchase and payment.  The intent is to increase convenience while reducing fraud. 

In China, the potential of the mobile payment market is staggering.  Social media giant Alibaba’s Alipay mobile payment system holds a major share of the Chinese market.  A number of other contenders are attempting to challenge Alipay’s hold, notably major gaming and social media firm Tencent’s Tenpay.  WeChat, a multi-service platform in China that has more than 1 billion users, offers a number of simple payment apps accepted by individuals and businesses throughout the country.

     The global travel industry is comprised of a wide variety of businesses, from hotels and inns to casino resorts, trains, buses, airplanes, cruise ships, tour operators and travel bookers, both online and physical.  

The Coronavirus epidemic that began in 2020 had a dramatic impact on the travel and tourism industry, decimating traffic, deterring passenger and guest revenues and leading to immense financial challenges.  Many national governments stepped up with bailouts, loans and other financial support.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) found that the global travel and tourism industry supported 272 million jobs on a direct basis during 2020 (down from 334 million in 2019).  The industry generated $4.67 trillion in total (direct and indirect) global contribution to GDP (gross domestic product), down from $9.17 trillion in 2019.  Business travel spending was off 61%, while leisure spending was down 49.4%.

Many airlines around the world took bankruptcy during 2020, while others received massive government bailouts.  Unfortunately, those bailouts may not be anywhere near enough to keep some airlines in business.  Meanwhile, the entire industry has curtailed flights and announced massive employee layoffs.

While considering the devastating year that the travel industry had in 2020, it is worthwhile to look back at 2019, which was a boom year for virtually all travel sectors.  In most parts of the world, prior to the Coronavirus, hotels and resorts had been enjoying good to excellent occupancy rates, which enabled them to raise prices, while many new properties have been built or are under construction in promising markets.  Business travel had grown substantially in recent years, while leisure travel had been generally strong worldwide.  Nonetheless, when middle class consumers did take a vacation, it was generally on a carefully watched budget.  At the same time, affluent travelers were spending money freely on luxury hotels, resorts and experiences.

Prior to the Coronavirus, businesses were sending growing numbers of employees on trips, to conferences, company-wide events and client meetings.  At the same time, companies were keeping a tight rein on costs.  Corporate travel managers were negotiating reduced hotel and airfare rates, while relying on advanced software to help manage and track employees’ travel expenses.  A growing number of business travelers were relying on Airbnb.com as a lower-cost alternative to traditional hotels.

Airlines in many parts of the world were enjoying high occupancy rates and excellent profits.  Airlines are flying aircraft that are much more fuel-efficient than those of a few years ago, and they have streamlined operations in all departments so that their staff levels are more efficient  It is also vital to note one additional shift in airline strategy:  today, they rely heavily on fees for services such as checked baggage, seats with extra legroom and on-board food.  This contributed substantially to profitability.

Advanced new aircraft are bringing significant changes in the global airline industry.  For example, Boeing’s highly advanced 787 enables airlines to offer great enhancements to passenger comfort with extremely long intercontinental range, while the airlines benefit from a fuel efficiency boost of about 20%.  Airbus competes with similarly efficient, long-haul aircraft.

Perhaps more important was the spectacular demand from global airlines for single aisle planes to replace older models that are not particularly fuel-efficient.  Enormous numbers of such aircraft were on order from both Boeing and Airbus before the pandemic.

Discount airlines remain very important players in the U.S. as well as the rest of the world.  Outside the U.S., good examples include Cathay Dragon (formerly Dragonair) in China and Ryanair in Europe.  Norwegian Air Shuttle has been competing fiercely with low airfares from Europe to the U.S. and elsewhere.  However, the Coronavirus battered the company’s finances.  Meanwhile, legacy airlines (e.g. American Airlines and British Airways) are now competing head-to-head on price with discount airlines in many cases, typically for the least-desirable seats in economy class.

E-commerce continues to play an extremely important role in the travel sector, making booking convenient for consumers who want to compare costs and services across multiple airlines or hotel properties at once.

The cruise line business enjoyed solid growth before the Coronavirus pandemic.  Consumers saw cruises as high-value, all-inclusive package deals, and cruise ships were nearly full at all times.  Some of the newest ships, such as Royal Caribbean’s “Allure of the Seas” are among the largest passenger ships ever built.  However, it was one of the most severely impacted industries do to the pandemic, as rampant passenger illness on a handful of ships gained news worldwide, and virtually the entire industry was shut down for several months.