World Commercial Vehicles

World Commercial Vehicles provides top quality business information with in-depth analysis of all developments in the industry worldwide. Every month it brings you all the important news from around the world, as well as giving expert insight into key trends in the markets, in technology and in the strategies of the industry's main players.

The global truck and bus industry is entering a new era. Just thirteen major manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles remain, yet consolidation is set to continue. With most small companies already swallowed up, the next phase is likely to involve the partnering of major forces in mega-mergers along the lines of DaimlerChrysler in the car industry. At the same time customer demands are forcing the truck manufacturers to change focus from building and selling vehicles to providing a package of services including contract leasing and maintenance.

Suppliers are also facing dramatic change. Development of high-technology components is shifting from manufacturers to suppliers, and while the rewards for the successful suppliers are enormous, the costs and the risks associated are now even greater.

With ever-fewer and more demanding customers, the pressures mounting on suppliers are intense. Partnerships will be essential for the suppliers to succeed, not just with the vehicle manufacturers but also with the operators who purchase or specify major OE and aftermarket equipment.

Amid such upheaval, keeping track of events in the global commercial vehicle industry has never been more vital. But until now no quality publication devoted to the global industry has been available.

World Commercial Vehicles provide up-to-date intelligence on every aspect of the global commercial vehicle industry. Essential topics and issues regularly featured include:

• Commercial vehicle manufacturer news - tracks the activities of all the key players, including the latest financial results, plans for the future growth, changes in management and business strategy, new investments, manufacturing strategies and their overlap with off-highway activities
• Interviews - with access to the senior executives, we report on their views of the industry
• Regional focus - reviews of the markets and players in Africa, Asia-Pacific, eastern Europe, Indian sub-continent, South America, Middle East
• Forecasts - the latest thinking from the industry and independent forecasters regarding the direction of markets around the globe
• Technology - analysis of the latest engine, vehicle, and fleet management technologies and intelligence on their suppliers
• Component Suppliers - current performance figures, financial results, changes in management and business strategy and new investments
• Environmental Issues - covers legislation and policy at the regional and local level, fiscal policies, alternative trials and public transport development programmes
• Commercial vehicle distribution - evaluates the number of dealers, the focus of dealer activities and aftermarket support, major fleet sales, financing, contract leasing, lead times and pricing
• Operator trends - investigates the number and size of fleets by region, fleet management and maintenance
• Light commercial vehicles - analysis of volumes, market shares, new products and manufacturing technology
• Data - regional markets and manufacturers statistics