Czech Republic Autos Report Q2 2009

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 5
SWOT Analysis6
Czech Republic Auto Industry SWOT 6
Czech Republic Political SWOT 6
Czech Republic Economic SWOT 7
Czech Republic Business Environment SWOT 7
Regional Overview 8
The Used Car Market In EU Accession States 8
Used Cars Fall Off The Cliff 8
Impact of the Economic Crisis on Car Sales 9
Price Pressure 11
Future Opportunities 11
Business Environment Ratings 13
Czech Republic - Business Environment Rating 17
Limits Of Potential Returns 17
Risks to Realisation of Potential Returns 17
Industry Forecast Scenario 18
Czech Republic Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts 18
Trade 21
Czech Republic Autos Sector - Historical Data And Forecasts 21
Economic Contribution 22
Czech Republic Autos Sector - Historical Data And Forecasts 22
Macroeconomic Forecast Scenario23
Czech Republic - Economic Activity 25
Competitive Landscape26
Czech Republic - Top 15 Key Players, New Motor Vehicle Registrations, 2008-2007 27
Czech Republic: Cars & LCV' s 28
Škoda Auto 29
Commercial Vehicles 32
Czech Republic - Top 15 Key Players, New Light Commercial Vehicles 32
Czech Republic - Top 15 Key Players, New Motor Vehicle Registrations, 2008 & 2007 33
Truck Sales, 2008 & 2007 (pcs) 34
Bus Sales, 2008 & 2007 (pcs) 34
Suppliers 35
Investment By Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturers In The Czech Republic 37
Company Monitor38
PSA Peugeot Citroëon 38
Financial Woes 38
Focus On Faurecia 39
Merger Opportunity 40
Eye On Eastern Europe 42
Company Profiles43
Skoda Auto 43
Peugeot 45
Toyota 46
Country Snapshot: Czech Republic Demographic Data 47
Section 1: Population 47
Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030 47
Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2005-2030 48
Section 2: Education & Healthcare 48
Education, 2002-2005 48
Vital Statistics, 2005-2030 48
Section 3: Labour Market & Spending Power 49
Employment Indicators, 2001-2006 49
Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$) 49
Average Annual Wages, 2000-2012 50
BMI Forecast Modelling51
How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts 51