Answered By: Poping Lin
Last Updated: May 17, 2023     Views: 1274

Q.
Automobile and motor vehicle industry

Where can I find statistics on and analysis of the automobile industries?


A.

You may begin with the following databases:

  • IBISWorld - Provides automobile industry market reports including US, Australia, UK, China, and Global.
  • BCC Research - Provides global market studies on topics such as electric vehicle (EV), automotive sensor technologies, etc,
  • Statista - Provides quick statistics and articles related to automobile and motor vehicles industry
  • Refinitiv Workspace - Provides industry and company analyst reports including automotive industry. It is searchable by countries and regions. For a multimedia learning module on Refinitiv Workspace check out our Learn with Baker Library Refinitiv Workspace Introduction.

Printed materials:

  • Ward's Automotive Yearbook (Ref. HD9710.U5 W31 in Stamps Reading Room) -- Gives monthly production and sales activity by country and manufacturer. 
  • Ward's Motor Vehicle Facts and Figures (Ref. HD9710.U5 M63a in Stamps Reading Room) -- Gives North American production, retail sales, exports, and imports as well as material use by type (ex. rubber, steel), manufacturing by state, and demographics of new vehicle owners.