Automobile Industry Guide

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1 About
2 History
3 Overview
4 Statistics
5 Periodicals
- 5.1 Trade Publications
- 5.2 Magazines

About

This guide contains resources that are useful when researching the automobile industry. The guide will include reference books, databases, periodicals, and websites about the automobile industry.

History

The automobile industry, 1920-1980

Reference Book
Location:Alden 2nd Floor Reference HD9710.U52 A79 1989

The Automobile industry, 1896-1920

Reference Book
Location:Alden 2nd Floor Reference HD9710.U52 A787 1990

Overview

Encyclopedia of American Industries

Online Encyclopedia
Offers concise overviews of the industry, with good historical information as well.

Encyclopedia of Global Industries

Online Encyclopedia
Offers concise overviews of the global industry, while discussing the major markets of the industry.

Standard and Poor's Industry Surveys

Online Database
Accessible through Market Insight
Select Industry, and then choose Automobile Manufacturers from the drop-down menu. Covers United States industries only.

Mergent Online Industry Reports

Online Database
Select Industry Reports in Mergent, and then select Automotive Industry. Covers North America and Asia perspectives.

IBISWorld Industry Market Research

Online Database
Contains regularly updated industry reports for the automobile industry.

Plunkett Research Online

Online Database
Covering the U.S. Automobile industry, offers market research, trends, statistics and more.

Yahoo Industry Center--Automobile Manufacturing

Website
This Yahoo page offers news, statistics, financial information, related industries, and more.

Statistics

Ward's automotive yearbook

Reference Book
Location:Alden 2nd Floor Library Desk HD9710.U5 W26x

Ward's motor vehicle facts & figures

Reference Book
Location:Alden 2nd Floor Library Desk HD9710.U5 M63a

Plunkett's automobile industry almanac

Format: Online Database
Access via Plunkett Research Online
Contains Market Research & Trends, Statistics, Company Profiles, Associations/Organizations, Company Contacts, and Glossary.

Periodicals

This is a list of a few periodicals that may be helpful when researching the automobile industry. Click on a link below to take you to the ALICE record for the periodical. Please note that the periodicals may be in print or electronic format.