BAMB was created in 1974 to play a major role in the distribution and pricing of produce in such a way that provides a much-needed balance between consumers and producers’ interests. BAMB employs 143 staff and senior staff at BAMB must have attended university and attained qualifications relevant to their jobs.
“We try to get people with an adequate level of academic training when they arrive so that they can get straight on with their job. Our training is mostly job related, with focus on management and leadership training for senior staff and various computer related training programmes,” says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Masego Mphath.
BAMB has 11 branches strategically located in production areas across Botswana, where local produce is bought and sold; as well as storage facilities with over 100,000 tons capacity in the form of warehouses and silos. Produce is transported between production areas and consumption centres via rail or road.
“Our job is to achieve good prices for the producers, while we provide value for money for consumers. It is a very difficult act to maintain, but we have been doing it for more than 35 years now!” says Mphathi emphatically.
BAMB is currently operating under a three-year strategic plan for 2011- 2014. “In this plan we emphasise the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS) leading to business excellence at the end of our strategy and hope to be ISO certified by 2014,” adds Mphathi.
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About Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board
BAMB was created in 1974 to play a major role in the distribution and pricing of produce in such a way that provides a much-needed balance between consumers and producers’ interests. BAMB employs 143 staff and has 11 branches strategically located in production areas across Botswana.
For more information, visit http://www.bamb.co.bw.
About Supply Chain Digital
Supply Chain Digital is a leading digital media source of news and content for C-level executives focused on business and industry-specific issues such as: Logistics and Distribution; Procurement; Warehousing and Storage; and Outsourcing. Supply Chain Digital is the industry-dedicated arm of the WDM Group. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Glen White, WDM Group retains a diversified portfolio of websites, magazines, mobile apps, daily news feeds and weekly e-newsletters that leverage technology to innovatively deliver high-quality content, analytical data, and industry news.
Supply Chain Digital is headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Boston, Toronto, Mumbai, and Norwich, England. For more information, contact 1-760-827-7800 or visit http://www.supplychaindigital.com.
]]>Jenny Hubbard, one of only a few Industrial Strategic Account Managers for United Rentals Inc., has made numerous contributions to the construction industry and women's roles within it. At United Rentals, Hubbard has made great strides in a male-dominated field. She is one of three Strategic Account Managers for the company and is the only female member of United Rentals' Industrial Leadership Committee.
Pamela House embodies NAWIC's core purpose, "To enhance the success of women in construction." Currently a Senior Accountant, House has worked for Gilbane Building Company for more than 30 years. For more than 20 of those years, House has served on Gilbane's Diversity Council.
House and Hubbard will be honored during the 18th annual Crystal Vision and Awards Gala at NAWIC's 57th Annual Meeting and Educational Conference in Denver, Colo., Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2012. NAWIC members from across the country will gather at the Sheraton Denver Downtown in Denver for the Conference, which will culminate at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 with the Awards Gala.
Contact Autumn Daughetee, NAWIC communications director, at autumnd@nawic.org or (800) 552-3506 for more information about the Crystal Vision Awards, photos or to arrange an interview. Visit the NAWIC website at www.nawic.org.
About the Crystal Vision Awards
NAWIC Past National President Susan Levy established the Crystal Vision Awards Program in 1995. The program recognizes individuals who promote the role of women in the construction industry through initiatives, policies or legislation.
About NAWIC
NAWIC is an international association serving approximately 160 chapters across the United States. The association has expanded to include international affiliates in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Contact: Autumn Daughetee
817-877-5551
SOURCE National Association of Women in Construction
]]>The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, today hosted a discussion with representatives from the Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, Transport for London's Source London and PricewaterhouseCoopers on the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Electric vehicles have become a reality in London, which is a leader in advancing a new model for mobility, but the speakers at the event suggested that collaboration will be key to accelerating EV adoption more widely throughout the UK for both consumers and businesses as well as enabling access for all.
Speaking at the event, Michel Taride, President, Hertz International and Executive Vice President, Hertz Corporation, said: "London is truly a leader in electric mobility - once a vision, electric vehicles and a charging infrastructure have now become a reality in our capital city. Our goal at Hertz is to help make smart mobility a viable, global reality by giving customers and communities access to sustainable transportation options along with alternatives to car ownership such as car share. The car rental industry, local and central government, charging station providers, businesses and consumers now need to come together and each play their role in spreading the EV revolution throughout the UK."
At the event, Fraser Macdonald, Transport for London Project Manager, Source London, commented on the importance of collaboration and partnership: "We are still at the beginning of a journey and hope our story - one of optimizing partnerships, developing policy and aiding private and public sector partners to work together - will change the shape of London, develop a new market and deliver cleaner air for the capital."
The other participants of the discussion included:
Mr. Taride continued: "Vehicle technology has advanced to make EVs a reality, but the network of charging stations to support usage is essential. Like London, cities need to have plans in place to develop EV networks; bringing together stakeholders including EV manufacturers, charging station providers and customers. In addition to on-street charging, corporations should install charging stations in buildings and business campuses to support fleet business cars as well as personal cars."
Hertz also believes that education is key to encouraging mass adoption of EVs by consumers and businesses and that the car rental industry and government should launch a joint marketing campaign to educate people in the UK on the benefits of the new technologies; collaborating to make the electric revolution happen even faster.
In less than a year, Hertz's global EV program and strategy, which is part of the Hertz rental offer and Hertz on Demand car share, has grown from a vision to a market reality in more than ten cities across three continents. Hertz offers the most diverse fleet of EVs and plug-in hybrids available in the rental market - from manufacturers including Nissan, Renault, Vauxhall Motors, Chevrolet, GM, Mitsubishi, and Tesla. In London Hertz data shows that the average electric vehicle rental is six hours, with an average journey of 16.81 miles.
About Hertz
Hertz is the world's largest general use car rental company, operating from over 8,500 corporate locations in 150 countries worldwide. Hertz is in its 93rd year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost® satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company's Prestige, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. For more information please go to http://www.hertz.com.
About Hertz Electric Vehicles
Hertz is the first car-rental company to deploy EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric) on three continents -- in the U.S. (available to the public in New York, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco), the U.K. (London), and China (Shanghai). As the world's largest airport general-use car-rental brand, Hertz is introducing multiple groups of consumers - urban drivers, university students, travelers and corporations - to all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. As a result, the company is forming partnerships with automakers, charging-station providers (e.g., GE), municipalities, non-governmental organizations, corporations and other stakeholders to make EVs easily accessible to consumers.
Hertz plans to increase its global EV presence by deploying vehicles in other countries in the coming months. Hertz Global EV will continue to leverage the company's rental and car sharing locations as bases for vehicles and charging stations, and tap into its technology - including sophisticated fleet management tools and consumer-facing GPS systems, including Hertz NeverLost in the U.S. - to help form an EV grid.
About Hertz On Demand
Hertz On Demand has more than 800 vehicles available to drive from more than 250 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers vehicles equipped with keyless entry, and benefits covered by the competitive hourly rate including fuel, insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour in car Member Care Center communication. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.hertzondemand.com or http://www.hertzondemand.co.uk, or call Member Care Services at 877-654-4400 in the US or 08708-45-45-45 in the UK.
For more information please go to http://www.hertz.com.
About Source London
Hertz Press Contacts
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SOURCE Hertz
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In testimony submitted for today's subcommittee hearing, "Access Control Point Breaches at Our Nation's Airports: Anomalies or Systemic Failures?" USW International Vice President At-Large Carol Landry said that expanding these advanced screening programs to airline flight deck and cabin crew members would grant them expedited access through screening checkpoints and make everyone safer.
"The problem is that the current limited versions of risk-based surveillance screening systems like CrewPASS and Known Crew Member are available only to pilots and limited to a few locations," Landry said. "Excluding flight attendants from the risk-based surveillance program creates a system where TSA agents must spend valuable screening time inspecting workers who are trained to be the last line of defense in the aircraft cabin."
In the testimony, Landry, who leads the union's Airline Division, said a USW member was required to go through multiple pat-downs due to the metals implanted during a knee replacement surgery. The invasive pat downs not only slowed security screening and caused the flight to be delayed by over an hour, but also created a scenario where TSA screening time was needlessly spent on a flight attendant with over twelve years of employment with the airline and thousands of hours of flight time.
USW-represented flight attendants believe that TSA could provide quicker, more secure access to the flight deck by fully implementing a risk-based surveillance screening system for the entire flight crew. By employing a system that allows trusted and experienced crew members rapid access through TSA security check points, TSA will better accomplish the agencies mission to "protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce."
Landry's testimony can be found at: http://assets.usw.org/resources/legislative/testimonies/12-05-16-Carol-Landry-Statement-for-Record-Airport-Access-Control-Points.pdf.
The USW represents about 850,000 working men and women in the United States and Canada in a wide variety of industries, ranging from glass making to mining, paper, steel, tire and rubber and other manufacturing environments to the public sector, service and health care industries.
More information, contact: Roy Houseman (USW) 202-778-3312
SOURCE United Steelworkers (USW)
]]>WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), a relief and development organization based in the D.C. metro area, has become a full voting member of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. Since the launch of its Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) training program almost a year ago, Islamic Relief USA has offered training in the areas of shelter operation, shelter simulation, and disaster assessment. It has partnered extensively with FEMA and the American Red Cross in providing emergency services to areas hit by tornadoes and thunderstorms for the past several years.
"VOAD is the leading national, non-governmental agency, that presides over disaster assistance organizations in the U.S," said William Lea, manager of IRUSA's Disaster Assistance Response Team. "Becoming a member of VOAD is recognition of IRUSA's successful disaster training and relief efforts."
Islamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, Va., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization with eight consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator. Its mission is to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy and disease regardless of color, race, gender or creed, and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. In 2011, Islamic Relief USA benefited more than 5 million people in 34 countries, including the United States. In addition to its 4-star rating on Charity Navigator, Islamic Relief USA meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Islamic Relief USA is listed on the U.S. government's Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity list, and it is also a signatory to the code of conduct of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
MEDIA CONTACT: Asma Yousef, 703.582.5880, ayousef@irusa.org
SOURCE Islamic Relief USA
]]>On 16 May 2012 the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Ballast Nedam took place.
A cash dividend of € 0.47 per share outstanding for 2011 was established. The share Ballast Nedam will be listed ex-dividend on 18 May 2012. The record date for dividend entitlement is 22 May 2012 and the payment of the dividend will take effect on 29 May 2012.
Furthermore Mr A.N.A.M. Smits has been reappointed to the supervisory board until the first General Meeting is held after four years have lapsed from 16 May 2012.
Mr L.W.A.M. van Doorne has been appointed as supervisory board member until the first General Meeting is held after four years have lapsed from 16 May 2012.
All other proposals of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board were also adopted. The voting results will be published within 15 days on our website http://www.ballast-nedam.nl
Ballast Nedam has a leading position in construction and infrastructure. The company operates mainly in the Netherlands on integrated and other projects for companies, public authorities and housing consumers, in the fields of mobility, housing, employment, leisure and energy. Ballast Nedam operates internationally in various areas of expertise. Ballast Nedam supplies project, process and contract management in the development, implementation and management phases. The company also provides specialized know-how and skills, and semi-finished and finished products. Ballast Nedam is listed on NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam. The share is included in the Amsterdam Small Cap Index.
SOURCE Ballast Nedam NV
]]>"Corporate bankruptcy filings have steadily declined over the last couple of years. This is primarily being driven by the extended low interest rate environment, which is allowing many over-leveraged companies to refinance and delay a bankruptcy filing – at least in the short-term," commented Madlyn Primoff. "Looking forward, if interest rates rise, this will increase pressure on companies that are barely breaking even. In addition, new capital requirements in Europe may force many European institutions to sell off loans in their portfolios to buyers of distressed debt that may be more interested in precipitating a restructuring, rather than prolonging the inevitable and extending the maturity date of a loan."
Madlyn Primoff expects three industries to be at heightened risk for bankruptcy in the second half of 2012 and into 2013: infrastructure, shipping and ports.
Infrastructure
A significant trend that we have seen is the privatization of infrastructure assets, including toll roads, bridges and tunnels. These public-private partnerships began as a solution to America's infrastructure spending deficit, but many recent failures suggest that the private sector also faces many challenges in managing infrastructure assets. In the case of tolls roads, the number one issue has been the imprecise nature of traffic projections. With high gas prices and Americans still suffering from the recession, many drivers prefer to sit in traffic on non-toll roads, bridges or tunnels, rather than pay the cost of an extra toll. In addition, the volume of commercial truck traffic is directly tied to the welfare of a state's economy, and when trucks do not maintain the same volume of shipments and goods, it can negatively impact investors.
Shipping
The shipping industry has been absorbing a surplus of newly built ships commissioned during the pre-recession boom years. This, coupled with the fact that the economic downturn has forced companies to scale back on production and spending, has resulted in a collapse in freight rates. For example, several large shipping companies – including Marco Polo, Omega Navigation, General Maritime, and TBS Shipping – have recently sought protection under Chapter 11.
On top of these vulnerabilities, the shipping industry is preparing itself for the expansion of the Panama Canal, which is expected to be completed in August 2014. This Panama Canal project will allow materially larger vessels, with much greater capacity to transport cargo, to travel through the Canal from Asia to the Atlantic Coast of North America. In anticipation of the completion of the Panama Canal project, significant numbers of new and larger vessels are under construction. The use of these vessels is expected to put additional pressure on existing shipping companies and their fleets, which may have to compete with larger ships. Ship operators, ports, and other transport companies will have to evolve in order to meet the changing landscape precipitated by the Panama Canal project.
Ports
The expansion of the Panama Canal and the construction of these larger vessels will have a profound impact on U.S. ports. Many East Coast ports are presently not large enough or deep enough to accommodate the new, larger vessels that will travel through the Canal. These ports risk a substantial loss of traffic as they may be by-passed in favor of larger ports that can accommodate the new, larger vessels. Although expansion projects are under way at a number of East Coast ports, many of these projects are not expected to be completed until 2016, at the earliest. If certain ports cannot expand fast enough, or if the ports are by-passed in favor of other locations, these ports may suffer a material loss in revenue, and require a restructuring of their indebtedness.
About Kaye Scholer
Founded in New York in 1917, Kaye Scholer combines the continuity and business acumen of a long-established law firm with a forward-looking, tech savvy, results-driven approach centered around lasting client relationships. With industry strengths in life sciences, financial services, technology, real estate and energy & infrastructure, Kaye Scholer offers strategic guidance and legal services to Fortune 500, middle-market corporations and government entities facing litigation, transactional or governance challenges. A national law firm with international capabilities, Kaye Scholer's lawyers regularly advise on matters across multiple legal jurisdictions, including in the US, Canada, UK, EU, China and Japan.
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As the first Mazda vehicle to be built with the full suite of Skyactiv Technology, the Mazda CX-5 includes some of the most efficient pieces of equipment put in a vehicle. The Skyactiv G is a gasoline engine that produces the fuel efficiency of a diesel and the Skyactiv Drive is the new transmission that boosts fuel economy by improving torque transfer. Both of these work together to provide high gas mileage while improving performance. The Skyactiv Body brings a lighter, stronger body that can dispense energy better than other models in the event of a collision. This improves the handling and safety of the vehicle immensely. The final part of the Skyactiv system is the new chassis that provides a more stable and agile experience for the driver at any speed.
While the CX-5 is still new to the market, it has already garnered many awards and accolades. In January, the CX-5 earned Autobytel's "2012 Crossover of the Year" award and was also named the "Best Small Utility Vehicle" by MotorWeek. In addition to these the SUV was also named a 2012 "Top Safety Pick," by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
While many crossovers exhibit a rolling embodiment of compromise, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 is a standout in the field. It has all-wheel drive if you choose and is equipped with both a manual or automatic transmission. With up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway, it is a class leader in fuel economy and surpasses many of the best sedans on the market. Skyactive Technology has enabled Mazda to build vehicles in a new way and the CX-5 is a great example of how technology and engineering work together to create a great product.
Come in to Bill Jacobs Mazda and see the CX-5 for yourself. They also carry a large selection of Mazda cars in Joliet, IL for those who are interested. For more information please visit www.billjacobsmazda.com or call (888) 619-0069.
Media Contact:Michael Sim Bill Jacobs Mazda, 815-725-7110 x1208, msim@billjacobsjoliet.com
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]]>DALLAS, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings from a new survey commissioned by AT&T* as part of the "It Can Wait" campaign indicate Hispanic teens are highly vulnerable when it comes to texting while driving. A shocking 54 percent of Hispanic teens admit to texting while driving, compared to 41 percent of Caucasian and 42 percent of African-American teenagers.
Even though most teens polled in this survey understand the dangers of texting while driving, more than 43 percent of teens admit to sending a text while driving and 75 percent say it is common among their friends. But even more troubling is the fact that these teens feel pressure to respond to texts quickly – within five minutes or less.
Smartphone penetration is very high among teenagers, especially among Hispanic teens who over-index on smartphone and technology adoption. According to this survey, 78 percent of the Hispanic teens interviewed in this survey report owning a smartphone, compared to only 68 percent of Caucasian teenagers. Additionally, Hispanics are more likely to be a cell phone-only household, meaning they use their cell phones as their primary way of communication, according to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) by the Pew Research Center.
"The prevalence of texting while driving is higher among Hispanic teens, which is why we feel it is our responsibility to help spread the word about the dangers of this risky behavior," said Brent Wilkes, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). "Thanks to AT&T's efforts to spread their no-texting-while-driving message throughout the Hispanic community, LULAC can do the same, saving lives in the process."
With prom, graduation and summer nearing, we head into the "100 deadliest days" for teen drivers on the road – the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.(1) Texting also ranks as the No. 1 mode of communication among teens.(2) On average, teens text five times more a day than a typical adult.(3) When this habit hits the road, drivers who text are 23 times more likely to be in an accident or near-accident.(4)
Highlights of the AT&T Teen Driver Survey:
TAKING THE MESSAGE ON THE ROAD
To help address the issue and show first-hand the risks of texting while driving, AT&T is launching a 30-market U.S. tour of a texting-while-driving simulator, offered by The Peers Foundation. The simulator is a computerized car that lets users virtually text and drive – providing a realistic but safe experience for teens to understand the dangers of texting behind the wheel.
"Knowing that texting and driving is a recurring problem among teens in the Hispanic community, we're extremely honored to support AT&T's 'It Can Wait' campaign, which aims to educate the community on the dangers of texting behind the wheel," said Gus West, The Hispanic Institute. "We, as adults, have to do our part by leading by example and putting the phone away while driving."
The tour is traveling to local high schools nationwide May 8-June 1. The simulator will tour the West in Seattle and Spokane, Wash; Eugene and Portland, Ore.; Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco, Calif. It will also tour through Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Little Rock, Ark.; St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo.; and Omaha, Neb. Other cities include Denver, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. In Florida, the simulator will travel to Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Tampa and Wellington. It will also be in Brentwood and Knoxville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky.
AT&T'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION ON THE SUBJECT
Last week, AT&T received National Organizations for Youth Safety's 2012 Youth Choice Award for ongoing efforts and working with teens to address the issue of texting while driving.
AT&T launched its "It Can Wait" campaign in March 2010. To date, more than 110,000 people have taken a pledge not to text and drive on AT&T's Facebook, Friends & Family and employee pages.
Nearly 3 million people have watched AT&T's powerful 10-minute documentary, "The Last Text," which features real stories of individual lives that have been drastically altered – or even ended – because of texting while driving.
In 2011, AT&T committed a four-year series of contributions totaling $1 million to help educate the public and spread the word about the campaign. This builds on 2010 contributions of $250,000 to nonprofit youth safety organizations to support the cause. AT&T has also created and maintained an online resource center that offers downloadable educational resources, such as pledges, posters and PSAs.
(1) AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
(2) The Pew Internet & American Life Project
(3) Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Research: www.vtti.vt.edu
(4) Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Research
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
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About Philanthropy at AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives, AT&T has a long history of supporting projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2011, more than $115 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
]]>Global Vehicular Lighting Industry
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Vehicular Lighting in Millions of Units by the following Product Groups/Segments: Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps, & Other Automotive Lamps), and Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, & Flasher Lamps). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 163 companies including many key and niche players such as Advanced Lighting Technologies Inc., Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH, Federal-Mogul Corporation, Flextronics Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, GE Consumer & Industrial, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Ichikoh Industries Ltd., Koito Manufacturing Company Ltd., North American Lighting Inc., Koito Europe Ltd., Shanghai Koito Automotive Lamp Co. Ltd., Magna International Inc, Odelo GmbH, OSRAM GmbH, Osram Sylvania Inc., Philips Automotive Lighting, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stanley Electric Company, Valeo SA, Valeo Sylvania LLC, and Visteon Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Definitions for Select Product Segments I-4
Automotive Lamps I-4
Headlamps I-4
Tail Lamps I-4
Parking Lamps I-4
Signaling/Flasher Lamps I-4
Fog Lamps I-5
Brake Lamps I-5
Other Automotive Lamps I-5
Motorcycle Lamps I-5
Headlamps I-5
Tail Lamps I-6
Flasher Lamps I-6
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
"Seeing and Being Seen": An Issue Worth Millions of Lives II-1
Vehicular Lighting: The High and Low Beams Worldwide II-1
Key Determinants for Vehicular Lighting Market II-2
Automobile Production II-2
Costs II-2
Regulatory Issues II-2
Performance II-3
Style II-3
Market Scenario II-3
Impact of the 2007-2009 Recession in Retrospect II-3
Vehicular Lighting Market Feels the "Heat" II-4
"Light" at the End of Tunnel II-5
Will Growth be Held Hostage in Europe in 2012 by the EU Debt
Crisis? II-5
Developing Markets to Turbo Charge Future Growth in the Market II-6
Table 1: World Vehicular Lighting Market (2007): Percentage
Market Share Breakdown of Leading Manufacturers (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Table 2: World Interior Vehicular Lighting Market (2007):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Manufacturers
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
2. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS & ISSUES II-8
Market Driven by Technological Innovations II-8
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps to Spell Doom for
Halogen Lamps II-8
Table 3: World Market for HID Headlights (2010): Percentage
Market Share Breakdown by Region (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-8
Fiber Optics to Make Room in HID Light Sources II-9
LED Light Sources Replace the Traditional Lighting Systems II-9
Xenon Lights Posing Threat to LEDs II-9
Technology Developments to Drive LED Adoption II-10
Bending Light to Offer Drivers a Clear Vision II-10
AFS Responds to Environment/Driving Conditions II-10
Active Infrared Night Vision Systems to Sell More in US, Japan
and Europe II-10
Intelligent Headlights to See Light in Japan and Europe II-11
Aftermarket Products to Move in Line with Developments in OEM
Lighting Technology II-11
3. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY - A BACKDROP II-12
Global Automobile Production II-12
Table 4: Global Automotive Market: Breakdown of Production
Volume (In '000' Units) by Geographic Region for Years 2000
Through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13
Table 5: World Automotive Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown
of Production Volume by Automotive Type (Passenger Cars and
Commercial Vehicles) for the Year (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-13
Table 6: World Production of Passenger Cars by Geographic
Region In '000' Units For Years 2000 Through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-14
Table 7: World Production of Commercial Vehicles by
Geographic Region in '000' Units for Years 2000 through 2009
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15
Issues and Trends II-16
Europe - An Industrial Slowdown Exposes Excess Capacity Levels II-16
Focus Shifts to Suppliers II-16
Consolidation - A Panacea for all Frills? II-16
Cost Curtailment - An Inevitable Cost II-17
Key Statistical Findings II-17
Table 8: OEM Automakers Worldwide (2008): Top 10 Companies
Ranked by Annual Revenues in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-17
4. MOTORCYCLES MARKET - A BACKDROP II-18
Market Overview II-18
Motorcycles - More than a Vehicle, A Way of Life & Attitude II-18
Table 9: World Market for Motorcycles, Scooters & Mopeds
(2008, 2010 & 2012): Breakdown of Annual Volume Sales (in
thousand Units) by Country/Region II-18
Factors Driving 2-Wheeler Demand II-19
Table 10: World Market for Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds
(2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by
Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-19
Table 11: US Motorcycles Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown
of New Motorcycle Sales by Category - Street, Dirt, Scooter,
and Dua (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20
Table 12: Japanese Market for Motorcycles (2009): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Vehicle Class (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20
Parts & Accessories: Playing a Crucial Role in the Motorcycle
Industry II-20
Impact of Recession on the Global Two-wheelers Industry II-20
Leading Players II-21
Table 13: Leading Players in the Worldwide Powered
Two-Wheeler Market (2008) - Percentage Breakdown by Volume
Sales for Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-21
Table 14: Leading Manufacturers of 651+cc Motorcycles in
North America (2009): Percentage Breakdown by Volume Sales
for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22
Table 15: Leading Manufacturers of 651+cc Motorcycles in
Europe (2009): Percentage Breakdown by Volume Sales for BMW,
Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22
Table 16: Japanese Market for Motorcycles (2009): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Manufacturers
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22
Recession Plays Havoc with Motorcycle Manufacturers Profit
Margins II-23
Industry Trends II-23
Baby Boomers Contributing to Significant Demand II-23
Industry Marked by Intense Competition II-23
Developed Nations Vs Developing Nations - Disparate Preferences II-23
Developing Countries in Asia Exhibit Favorable Demographics II-24
Emerging Technologies in the Motorcycle Market II-24
Heads-Up Display II-24
Puncture-Resistant Tires II-24
Smart Headlights II-24
Helmet-Mounted Display II-25
Airbags II-25
Motorcycle Detection System II-25
5. THE EVOLUTION OF HEADLAMPS II-26
Vehicular Lighting: A Transformation at Lightning Speeds II-26
1980-2000 - An Era of Headlamps Evolution II-26
Milestones in the History of Automotive Lighting II-27
Incandescent Lamps/Bulbs II-28
Halogen Headlights II-28
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) II-28
HID LAMPS in Comparison to Halogen Lights II-29
HID Lamps Vs MDP Lamps II-29
Neon Lights II-29
Neon and Incandescent Lights II-30
Xenon Lights II-30
The Xenon-Headlight Concerns II-31
Xenon Vs Halogen lamps II-31
Bi-Xenon Headlamp Systems II-31
Double Xenon II-31
Bending Lights II-31
Adaptive Front-Lighting System II-32
To the Roots II-32
Active Infrared Night Vision System II-33
Functionality of the Active Infrared-Laser Night Vision System II-33
Advantages with Infrared Light Source II-33
6. FUNCTIONAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS II-34
Automotive Lamps II-34
Headlamps II-34
Production Process II-34
Paraboloid Reflectors II-34
Free-Form (FF) Technology II-35
Variable Light-Pattern Headlights II-35
Daytime Running Lights II-35
Benefits of DRL II-35
Importance of DRL in Safety II-36
The Other Side of DRL II-36
Tail Lamps II-36
Parking Lamps II-36
Signaling/Flasher Lamps II-37
Automotive Flasher Designs: Based on Technology Employed II-37
Fog Lamps II-38
Brake Lamps II-38
Other Automotive Lamps II-38
Motorcycle Lamps II-38
Headlamps II-38
Tail Lamps II-38
Flasher Lamps II-38
Alternative Source for Turn and Brake Signals II-39
Auxiliary Lighting II-39
Driving Lights II-39
Distributed or Centralized Lighting II-39
Benefits of Distributed or Centralized Lighting II-39
Lamps Which Sense Ambient Light II-40
Neon II-40
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) II-40
LEDs - Functions and Uses II-40
Applications of LEDs II-41
LED Marker Lamps II-41
LED Stop Lamp II-41
LEDs Vs Incandescent Lamps II-41
Future Prospects for LEDs II-42
7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-43
Supertex Unveils AT9932 and AT9917 LED Lamp Drivers for Solid-
State Lighting Applications II-43
Grote and Truck Lite Launch LED Products for Modern Headlamps II-43
8. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE
BUILDER II-44
Truck-Lite Launches New LED Headlamps II-44
Energizer Unveils New Line of LED Products II-44
LEDtronics® Introduces Hazard warning LED Lamps II-45
LEDtronics® Announces New Solar-Powered Safety Lights II-45
LEDtronics® Unveils New Cluster Lamps II-45
OSRAM Launches New Automotive Headlamp II-45
Philips Lumileds Unleashes SnapLED for Resistor Drive
Applications II-46
Philips Lumileds Develops LUXEON® LEDs Technology II-46
Mercedes to Develop Intelligent Light System II-46
Automotive Lighting Unleashes Audi TT Headlamps II-46
Ford Motor Adds iLight LEDs to F-250 Model II-46
Avago Introduces LEDs for Interior Automotive Lighting II-47
Osram Sylvania Designs Mercury-Free Lighting System II-47
Hella Launches Luminator Xenon with Clear-Glass Design II-47
Hella Launches Black Upgrade Headlights for Passat B6 and VW
Golf Plus II-47
Hella Designs LED Daytime Running Lights for Professional Drivers II-47
OSRAM Opto Introduces OSTAR® Vehicle Headlights II-47
Visteon Offers Advanced Front Lighting System to Cadillac
Luxury Car II-48
Hella Introduces Innovative Automotive Lamps II-48
Automotive Lighting Designs IR System for Mercedes S Class II-48
Automotive Lighting, Volkswagen Unveil Modular Rear Lamp II-48
Hella Showcases Lighting Equipment at Las Vegas Convention Center II-48
Osram Sylvania Launches Standard LED taillamp on Ford's SUV Model II-49
BMW Offers Auto-Dim Features in Latest Models II-49
Hella Showcases Lighting Products at IAA II-49
Hella Rolls Out Improved Fog Lights II-49
Hella Launches Stop Lamps for VW Polo II-49
Hella Launches Rear Light Upgrades for Opel Zafira II-49
Hella Automatic Headlamps for BMW 7 Series II-50
OSRAM Introduces High Power OSTAR™ LED II-50
Hella and Volkswagen Develop New LED Rear Lamps II-50
Truck-Lite Launches LED Lamps, Model 80 II-50
Truck-Lite Launches LED Super Strip-Lite™ II-50
Lumileds Launches New Range of Luxeon LEDs II-51
Hella Extends Bend Lighting to 4 New Models II-51
Visteon AFS Headlamps for the New Ford Focus II-51
Koito Launches World's First Mercury-Free HID Headlamp System II-51
Visteon Enhances Advanced Front Lighting System II-51
Dialight Launches LED Warning Lamps for School Buses II-52
Dialight Launches LED Stop Lamps for Heavy Vehicles II-52
9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-53
Intermap Technologies Enters into Partnership with Hella KGaA II-53
Instrument Systems Acquires Light Measurement Unit of X-Rite II-53
Fiem Industries to Establish New Plant in Rai II-54
Hyundai Mobis Initiates Production at Headlamp Facility II-54
Koito to Restart Production at Saga Automotive Lamp Facility II-54
Mobileye and Visteon Partner to Co-Develop Advanced Lighting
Control Systems II-54
10. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE
BUILDER II-55
Anand Group and Valeo Join Forces for Establishing Joint Venture II-55
Tata Nano Selects Phoenix Headlamps II-55
Minda Industries Secures Rs.50 Crore Order from Volkswagen II-55
Hella to Provide First Full LED Headlamps for General Motors
in North America II-55
Magneti Marelli and Sumi Motherson Group Partner to Set up
Indian Joint Venture II-56
Neolite Strikes JV with Zizala II-56
Fiat Enters into a Joint Venture with Sumi Motherson Group II-56
Schefenacker Renamed to Odelo GmbH II-57
Meridian to Take Over Lighting Business of Automotive
Components Holdings II-57
Philips and Federal-Mogul Join Forces II-57
Koito Builds Second Production Facility in India II-57
Advanced Lighting Technologies Buys Auer Lighting II-57
BMW 5 Series Now with Variable Light Distribution II-58
Koito Opens North American Plant II-58
Visteon Provides Exterior Lighting System for the New Cadillac
CTS II-58
NAL Invest $21M for Fourth Facility II-58
Hella Acquires 100% of Aglaia II-58
Morgan Stanley Acquires Sidler GmbH II-59
Hella Shuts Banbury Facility II-59
Automotive Lighting Opens Car Headlamp Facility II-59
Philips Expands Automotive Head Lighting Facility in Germany II-59
Koito Begins Production at Kyushu Plant II-59
Stanley Electric Expands Car-Lamps Output II-59
Ichikoh, Valeo Establish Chinese Automotive Lamp JV II-59
FIEM and Ichikoh Ink Pact II-60
FIEM Industries Expands Automotive Lighting Facilities II-60
Valeo, Minda Ally for Auto Component Facility II-60
Visteon Kicks Off $10M Technical Center in India II-60
Minda Industries Eyes Automotive Lighting Biz II-60
Actis Acquires Stake in Phoenix Lamps II-60
Lumax, Valeo Group Tie-up for Automotive Lamps II-60
Philips to Open LED Plant in Singapore II-61
Philips Buys Agilent's Shareholding in Lumileds for $950M II-61
Decoma Merges with Magna II-61
Ichikoh Bags Contract from Toyota II-61
Koito Manufacturing Plans Auto Lamps Facility in Japan II-61
Valeo Increases Stake in Ichikoh II-61
SOK, Czech Hella Set up Auto Lamps JV II-62
Magneti Marelli Sets up Facility in China II-62
Koito Establishes Automotive Lighting Facility in China II-62
Visteon Forms Chinese JV with TYC II-62
Hella's LED Headlamp Adjudged Best Innovation by Spanish STA II-62
Valeo Sylvania Supplies Headlamps for Nissan Altima II-62
Visteon to Provide Lighting Systems for Corvette 2005 II-63
Koito Opens Office at Guangzhou II-63
Dialight Establishes Luxeon Design Center II-63
Agilent and Lumileds Jointly Develop LEDs II-63
11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-64
Advanced Lighting Technologies Inc. (USA) II-64
Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH (Germany) II-64
Federal-Mogul Corporation (USA) II-64
Flextronics Automotive GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) II-64
GE Consumer & Industrial (USA) II-65
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (Germany) II-65
Ichikoh Industries Ltd. (Japan) II-66
Koito Manufacturing Company Ltd. (Japan) II-66
North American Lighting Inc. (USA) II-66
Koito Europe Ltd. (UK) II-67
Shanghai Koito Automotive Lamp Co. Ltd. (China) II-67
Magna International Inc (Canada) II-68
Odelo GmbH (Germany) II-68
OSRAM GmbH (Germany) II-68
Osram Sylvania Inc. (USA) II-68
Philips Automotive Lighting (The Netherlands) II-69
Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany) II-69
Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-69
Valeo SA (France) II-70
Valeo Sylvania LLC (USA) II-70
Visteon Corporation (USA) II-70
12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-71
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Vehicular Lighting by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-71
Table 18: World Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Geographic Region - US,, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72
Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-74
Table 21: World Historic Review for Automotive Lamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75
Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Lamps by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76
Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Headlamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-77
Table 24: World Historic Review for Automotive Headlamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78
Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Headlamps
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79
Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Tail Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-80
Table 27: World Historic Review for Automotive Tail Lamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81
Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Tail Lamps
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82
Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Parking Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-83
Table 30: World Historic Review for Automotive Parking Lamps
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-84
Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Parking
Lamps by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America and Rest of World Markets for the Y Years 2003, 2011
and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-85
Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Signaling/ Flasher Lamps by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-86
Table 33: World Historic Review for Automotive Signaling/
Flasher Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-87
Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Signaling/
Flasher Lamps by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-88
Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Fog Lamps by Geographic Region - US, anada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-89
Table 36: World Historic Review for Automotive Fog Lamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-90
Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Fog Lamps
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-91
Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Brake Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-92
Table 39: World Historic Review for Automotive Brake Lamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-93
Table 40: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Brake Lamps
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-94
Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Automotive Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-95
Table 42: World Historic Review for Other Automotive Lamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-96
Table 43: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Automotive Lamps
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-97
Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Motorcycle Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-98
Table 45: World Historic Review for Motorcycle Lamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-99
Table 46: World 15-Year Perspective for Motorcycle Lamps by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest
of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-100
Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Motorcycle Headlamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-101
Table 48: World Historic Review for Motorcycle Headlamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-102
Table 49: World 15-Year Perspective for Motorcycle Headlamps
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-103
Table 50: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Motorcycle Tail Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-104
Table 51: World Historic Review for Motorcycle Tail Lamps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-105
Table 52: World 15-Year Perspective for Motorcycle Tail Lamps
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-106
Table 53: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Motorcycle Flasher Lamps by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-107
Table 54: World Historic Review for Motorcycle Flasher Lamps
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-108
Table 55: World 15-Year Perspective for Motorcycle Flasher
Lamps by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-109
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Vehicular Lighting Technology Developments and Emerging Trends III-1
SmartBeam: Tuning to the Traffic III-1
Low Spirits on AFS III-1
Performance Tied to General and Market-Specific Factors III-1
Factors Fueling Competition III-2
A Shrinking Market III-2
Overseas Brand Domination - The Threat is Real III-2
Price Factor - A Major Competitive Platform III-2
Automobile Parts and Components Industry III-2
Introduction and Overview III-2
Major Business Segments III-2
Auto Aftermarket Products - A Major Market III-3
US Auto Parts Suppliers - An International Perspective III-3
Motorcycles Industry - A Glance III-4
Market Trends III-4
Design Modifications Boost the Motorbike Industry III-4
Heavyweight Motorcycles Dominate the Market III-4
Increasing Number of Women Riders III-4
Select US Players III-4
LEDtronics Inc. III-4
Lumex III-5
B.Market Analytics III-6
Table 56: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/Segment - Automotive
Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/
Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other Automotive
Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher
Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6
Table 57: US Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7
Table 58: US 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales
for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
2. CANADA III-9
A.Market Analysis III-9
Daytime Running Lights in Canada III-9
The Canadian Automotive Industry - A Glance III-9
Market Trends III-9
The "Compact" Revolution III-9
Growing Popularity of Alternative Fuel Systems III-9
Light Trucks and Minivans Last Longer than Passenger Cars III-9
Motorcycle Market - A Glance III-10
Heavy Weight Motorbikes: Experiencing Increasing Demand III-10
B.Market Analytics III-11
Table 59: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
Table 60: Canadian Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Table 61: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular
Lighting by Product Group / Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Unit Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps,
Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake
Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years
2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13
3. JAPAN III-14
A.Market Analysis III-14
Outlook III-14
LEDs: Strapping up for Big Fortunes III-14
Biggest Market for Xenon Headlamp Systems III-14
B.Market Analytics III-15
Table 62: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
Table 63: Japanese Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
Table 64: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular
Lighting by Product Group / Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Unit Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps,
Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake
Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years
2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
4. EUROPE III-18
A.Market Analysis III-18
European Automotive Market - A Glance III-18
The European Auto Parts and Components Market - An Overview III-18
Industry Trends III-19
Sophistication - Towards Production of a Safer and Fuel-
Efficient Automobile III-19
HID Market in Europe III-19
HID Headlamps Make Headway III-19
European Legislation Permits Dynamic AFS III-19
Adaptive Front Lighting: Big Fight for the First III-19
Key Player III-20
Zizala Lighting Systems GmbH (Austria) III-20
B.Market Analytics III-20
Table 65: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for
the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-20
Table 66: European Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
Table 67: European 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular
Lighting by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest
of Europe Markets for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
Table 68: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23
Table 69: European Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
Table 70: European 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular
Lighting by Product Group / Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Unit Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps,
Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake
Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years
2003, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
4a. FRANCE III-26
Market Analytics III-26
Table 71: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
Table 72: French Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Table 73: French 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting
by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking
Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and
Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
4b. GERMANY III-29
A.Market Analysis III-29
German Automobile Industry - A Glance III-29
Europe's Numero Uno Passenger Car Manufacturer III-29
Industry Trend III-29
German Automakers Going Global III-29
B.Market Analytics III-30
Table 74: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
Table 75: German Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31
Table 76: German 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting
by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking
Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and
Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
4c. ITALY III-33
A.Market Analysis III-33
Automobile Industry in Italy - A Glance III-33
Environmental Concerns - Governments get Eco-Friendly III-33
Automotive Parts and Components Industry - An Overview III-33
Market Trends III-33
Outsourcing - Hitting Local Part Maker Margins III-33
Motorcycle Market III-34
B.Market Analytics III-35
Table 77: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Table 78: Italian Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 79: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting
by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking
Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and
Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-38
A.Market Analysis III-38
Automobile Market III-38
Market Scenario III-38
Auto Parts and Components Industry - An Overview III-38
OEM Parts Segment - Entry of Japanese Players Proves
Immensely Beneficial III-38
Auto Aftermarket Parts Segment - Down but Not Out III-38
Motorcycle Market - A Glimpse III-39
Factors Driving the UK Market for Motorcycles, Scooters and
Mopeds III-39
Increasing Demand for Two-Wheeler Transport III-39
Demographics III-39
Two-Wheelers Replacing Cars III-39
B.Market Analytics III-40
Table 80: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/Segment - Automotive
Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/
Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other Automotive
Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher
Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million
Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
Table 81: UK Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
Table 82: UK 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales
for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
4e. SPAIN III-43
Market Analytics III-43
Table 83: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
Table 84: Spanish Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Table 85: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting
by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking
Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and
Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
4f. RUSSIA III-46
A.Market Analysis III-46
Russian Automobile Industry III-46
A Major Auto Market Despite High Entry Barriers III-46
Auto Industry - A Vital Economic Growth Driver III-46
Foreign Brands Boost Russian Auto Industry III-46
B.Market Analytics III-47
Table 86: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Vehicular Lighting by Product Group/ Segment -
Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking Lamps,
Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and Other
Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps
and Flasher Lamps) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
Million Units for the Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Table 87: Russian Historic Review for Vehicular Lighting by
Product Group/Segment - Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps, Parking Lamps, Signaling/Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps,
Brake Lamps and Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps
(Headlamps, Tail Lamps and Flasher Lamps) Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
Table 88: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Vehicular Lighting
by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales for Automotive Lamps (Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Parking
Lamps, Signaling/ Flasher Lamps, Fog Lamps, Brake Lamps and
Other Automotive Lamps), Motorcycle Lamps (Headlamps, Tail
Lamps and Flasher Lamps) for the Years 2003, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
4g. REST OF EUROPE III-50
Market Analytics III-50
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]]>The Jeep ® brand has received a Silver OBIE award from the Outdoor Advertising Association for America for the Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty® Out of Home Creative Design.
The overall brand campaign was designed to introduce the 2012 Wrangler Call of Duty®: MW3 Special Edition SUV and included broadcast, print, digital, social media, experiential events and out-of-home advertising. The OBIE was awarded for the Jeep brand's creative use of billboard advertisement using backlit electroluminescent billboards featuring day and night imagery.
"We are honored to receive this award as it validates our desire to attract consumer attention in a different and innovative way," said Olivier Francois, Chief Marketing Officer - Chrysler Group LLC. "Our creative standards are high and allow great ideas to come to life, always striving to showcase our products with a unique approach."
The Jeep billboard campaign was designed by creative agency Global Hue. Using patented low voltage electroluminescent Light Tape ® lamps, consumers saw the campaign tagline, "Toughest Vehicle in the World" version of the advertisement by day that showcased the true vehicle capability and a "Toughest Vehicles in the World". Any World." version at night, illustrating the vehicle's capability in the virtual Call of Duty world. The billboards were located in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, and were the three largest completely backlit electroluminescent billboards done simultaneously.
"This was a breakthrough creative idea that not only communicated the Jeep brand and its Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition SUV, but also allowed us to connect to the gaming world and expose the 2012 Jeep Wrangler to a completely new set of consumers," said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand. "The billboards showcased the rugged capability, dynamic energy and high performance that the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition SUV offers."
Outdoor Advertising Association of America
The OAAA (Outdoor Advertising Association of America) is the lead trade association representing the outdoor advertising industry. Founded in 1891, the OAAA is dedicated to promoting, protecting and advancing outdoor advertising interests in the United States. With nearly 800 member companies, the OAAA represents more than 90 percent of industry revenues. The OAAA rewards excellence through many distinct awards programs. These distinctive programs are diverse and recognize excellence in advertising craft and pay tribute to individual contributions made to the outdoor advertising industry.
Jeep Brand
Built on more than 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all six Jeep models are sold outside North America – and all are available in right-hand drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.
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]]>Interested investors can listen via simultaneous webcast at http://cc.talkpoint.com/wolf001/052212a_mc/?entity=2_3PCGJKJ. The presentation will be posted at www.nscorp.com.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal and industrial products.
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"I'm excited to be driving the F-CELL. It's environmentally conscious, fun to drive and gets lots of attention on the streets," said Diane Kruger. "I can travel more than 200 miles on a full tank and it's easy to refuel."
More than three dozen of the electric vehicles, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, are now available in Southern California and will be available in Northern California in June. Several fueling stations are now open in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Newport Beach, which opened this past March. Those interested in leasing an F-CELL can get additional information and apply online at http://www.mbusadigitalmedia.com/fcellsurvey/index.aspx.
In addition to the F-CELL, Mercedes-Benz offers eight alternative powertrain vehicles in the U.S. from the all-new 2012 M-Class BlueTEC SUV to the popular S400 HYBRID, which is a top choice for Hollywood actors and those in the entertainment business that deal with daily city traffic. The S400 HYBRID includes a convenient ECO start-stop function that turns off the gasoline engine below nine mph when braking to a stop. When the S400 HYBRID is at a traffic light, for example, the gasoline engine is off, but the AC compressor and steering pump are operated electrically, so air conditioning and power steering are fully operational. When the brakes are released, the gasoline engine is started automatically, and works with the electric motor providing seamless performance.
Hollywood's most notable talent who choose Mercedes-Benz for their green transportation include Golden Globe Best Actress Winner Michelle Williams, Sofia Vergara, Bryan Cranston, 2011 Academy Award Best Actress Winner Natalie Portman, Courteney Cox, Renee Zellweger, Katharine McPhee, Serena Williams and Nick Swisher.
About Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 14 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.
MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans and smart in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com.
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As a result of the premium reductions, the statewide average cost of an annual Low Cost Automobile Insurance policy in California is now $257.69 a year and the premiums for all California counties are now less than $350 annually. The greatest changes in premiums are in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Stanislaus and Sutter.
"More than 4 million cars, or 15 percent of the cars on California roads, don't have insurance," Commissioner Jones said. "If financial limitations have kept consumers from purchasing car insurance, these changes make Low Cost Auto Insurance a more viable option for uninsured drivers."
Established by the legislature in 1999, the CLCA program provides liability-only insurance for less than $350 a year, and the amount could be much less, depending on the county where the consumer lives.
Drivers may qualify if they:
California's Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program was established to provide income eligible persons with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California's financial responsibility laws. To learn more about the program, consumers can call 1-866-602-8861, visit http://www.mylowcostauto.com or text "low cost" to 65374. For a full list of the new annual insurance premiums for each of the 58 counties visit the website.
And to assist more California drivers, the Low Cost Web site is now offered in Spanish. The website address is: http://www.mylowcostauto.com/index-spanish.php
Please visit the Department of Insurance Web site at www.insurance.ca.gov. Non-media inquiries should be directed to the Consumer Hotline at 800.927.HELP. Out-of-state callers, please dial 213.897.8921. Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD), please dial 800.482.4833.
SOURCE California Department of Insurance
]]>WIN honors military veterans all year 'round by offering service members a discount of 10% off the franchise fee. Additionally, they choose up to five Veterans a quarter as recipients of their "WIN for America" initiative, waiving the franchise fee for those that qualify.
Steve Wadlington, President of WIN Home Inspection believes in leveraging the training and skills veterans are taught in combat, to achieve civilian world accomplishments. "It's no secret within corporate America that military training sets a career course, and most veterans excel in the workforce," says Wadlington.
"The Military Friendly Franchises® list was created three years ago out of demand from military veterans, many of whom want to start or own their own business, but are unclear where to begin," said Sean Collins, director for G.I. Jobs. "Being selected as a Military Friendly Franchise places WIN Home Inspection in this elite group, and is testimony to WIN's world class programs and policies that support military veterans interested in franchise opportunities."
The full list of Military Friendly Franchises® is published each June in G.I. Jobs Magazine, and on www.MilitaryFranchising.com, a web tool that helps veterans decide which franchise to choose.
ABOUT WIN HOME INSPECTION
WIN Home Inspection began in 1993 offering home inspection business franchises in the Pacific Northwest. Within a year, the company dominated this regional market and has since expanded across the U.S. with more than 168 locations in 28 states. It is one of the fastest growing home inspection companies in the country, and listed on VetFran and GI Jobs as a top 10 Veteran-Friendly Franchise. For information on WIN Home Inspection and the home inspection business opportunity, call 800.967.8127 or visit www.winfranchise.com.
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