Czech Republic Autos Report Q3 2009

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 5
SWOT Analysis6
Czech Republic Autos 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
Central & Eastern Europe Business Environment Ratings 16
Czech Republic - Business Environment Ratings 17
Limits Of Potential Returns 17
Risks To Realisation Of Potential Returns 18
Industry Forecast Scenario 19
Czech Republic Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts 19
Trade 22
Czech Republic Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts 22
Economic Contribution 23
Czech Republic Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts 23
Macroeconomic Forecast Scenario24
Czech Republic - Economic Activity 26
Competitive Landscape27
Czech Republic - Top 15 Key Players, New Motor Vehicle Registrations, 2008 & 2007 28
Czech Republic - Cars & LCVs 29
Skoda Auto 30
Commercial Vehicles 33
Czech Republic Top 15 Key Players - New Light Commercial Vehicles 33
Czech Republic - Top 15 Key Players, New Motor Vehicle Registrations 2008 & 2007 34
Truck Sales, 2008 & 2007 (CBUs) 35
Bus Sales, 2008 & 2007 (CBUs) 35
Suppliers 36
Czech Republic - Investment By Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturers 38
Company Monitor39
PSA Peugeot Citroën 39
Financial Woes 39
Focus On Faurecia 40
Merger Opportunity 41
Eye On Eastern Europe 42
Company Profiles44
Skoda Auto 44
Peugeot 46
Toyota Motor 47
Country Snapshot: Czech Republic Demographic Data 48
Section 1: Population 48
Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030 48
Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2005-2030 49
Section 2: Education & Healthcare 49
Education, 2002-2005 49
Vital Statistics, 2005-2030 49
Section 3: Labour Market & Spending Power 50
Employment Indicators, 2001-2006 50
Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$) 50
Average Annual Wages, 2000-2012 51
BMI Forecast Modelling52
How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts 52
Sources 53