Over the five years to 2020, strengthening economic conditions and returning consumer confidence will fuel the Car and Automobile Manufacturing industry. The Consumer Confidence Index is expected to rise at an annualized rate of 11.1% over this period, as continuous improvements in credit availability and disposable income encourage consumers to sustain interest in purchasing new vehicles. This trend bodes well for automakers, as industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualized rate of 2.5% to $121.0 billion over the same period. Read the full report here.