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What Makes a Hybrid Owner Tick?
AutoPacific forecasts that the current hybrid market will balloon by 40 additional models in the next 60 months. With so many new models entering the marketplace, it makes sense to look at what is drawing current buyers to hybrid vehicles. Will consumers demand 40 more models to meet their needs?

AutoPacific Announces Ed Kim as Director of Industry Analysis
Mr. Kim will manage AutoPacific's industry analysis services, including competitive analysis and sales forecasting as well as support for AutoPacific's consulting services. In addition, he will have editorial responsibility for VehicleVoice.com.

Generation Y Consultancy


DESCRIPTION:? Generation Y is entering the new vehicle market in full force. Many are now ready to purchase their first new car. Are Generation Y new vehicle buyers really different from the older generations? Are they looking for something different? Is Generation Y more demanding than the generations before them? What sets Generation Y apart from the younger generations before them?

Our experience in qualitative and quantitative research of this group enables us to see the differences in this group of new car buyers. Of special interest is the comprehensive secondary research and analysis included in this report. These issues and questions are addressed in the Generation Y Consultancy.

METHODOLOGY: Primary Research is generated from AutoPacific's New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey. This mail survey draws from new vehicle buyers and lessees acquiring their NEW car or light truck between September and December.

SAMPLE: Over 24,000 new vehicle respondents, including about 2,500 Generation Y respondents

IN THE FIELD: January through March

DATA AVAILABLE: June

REPORT AVAILABLE: On Request


DELIVERABLES: Three copies of the final report and summary data table in binder form, one copy of the final report and summary data table via CD in PDF format, one copy of the data book and a client-defined management presentation of the results.

SUPPORT SERVICES: In addition to the custom management presentation, at your request AutoPacific will prepare custom data runs to your specifications on the report year database.

ELECTRONIC DATA SETS: Available in a variety of electronic formats, including PDF, ASCII, and Excel at no additional charge. For an additional investment, you may decide to analyze the data in-house by manipulating Research Suite data with a cross-tab program. Contact a cross-tabulation software vendor for pricing and services available.

KEY INFORMATION PRODUCED: Primary Research includes Generation Y demographics and psychographics, previous vehicle ownership, vehicle shopping aspects, second choice vehicle and reasons for rejection, new vehicle purchasing aspects, new vehicle characteristics, new vehicle satisfaction, next segment and brand consideration and analysis of product attributes and features which will influence the selection of the next vehicle. Comprehensive Secondary Research and analysis.


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