Research and Markets: The Automotive Exterior Database - 3700 Lines of Data with the Major Component Types

Business Wire, August 18, 2004

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The Automotive Exterior Database to their offering.

The Exterior Sectoral database examines the contributions of nearly 400 suppliers in Europe to the critical, visible stages of vehicle assembly and finishing, in 38 categories.

The database is updated on a rolling basis throughout the year as major new models are launched in Europe.

Report Contents:

The database contains more than 3700 lines of data with the major component types below:

-- accessories

-- body panels

-- body side mouldings

-- bonding/adhesives

-- bumpers and components

-- control cables

-- convertible tops

-- door structures

-- exterior lighting

-- exterior mirrors

-- exterior trim

-- fasteners/fixings

-- fog lights

-- front end module

-- front lights

-- glass and parts

-- grilles

-- handles/latches

-- high mounted stop light

-- hinges

-- indicator/repeater lights

-- lock systems

-- luggage/roof racks

-- metal parts

-- pressed/stamped parts

-- rear end module

-- rear lights

-- rocker panels and parts

-- seals

-- side impact protection

-- sound deadener/insulator

-- sunroof

-- surface treatments (paint, zinc)

-- switches

-- tailgate/door

-- unclassified

-- washer/wiper systems

-- window lift mechanism

The database contains details of 154 models produced in Europe under 25 OEMs/brands as outlined below:

-- Alfa Romeo (3 models)

-- Aston Martin (1 model)

-- Audi (3 models)

-- BMW (6 models)

-- DaimlerChrysler (18 models)

-- Fiat (5 models)

-- Ford (7 models)

-- General Motors/Opel (6 models)

-- Honda (2 models)

-- Jaguar (3 models)

-- Lancia (2 models)

-- Land Rover (2 models)

-- Mitsubishi (2 models)

-- Nissan (4 models)

-- Porsche (2 model)

-- PSA Peugeot Citroen (17 models)

-- Renault (14 models)

-- Rover (3 models)

-- Saab (1 model)

-- Seat (4 models)

-- Skoda (2 models)

-- Suzuki (1 model)

-- Toyota (3 models)

-- Volkswagen (5 models)

-- Volvo (3 models)

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c3978