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Zacks.com announces the latest Industry Outlook. Today's outlook from Zacks Equity Research analyst Paul Raman discusses the Auto & Auto Parts sector. Highlighted stocks include: Autoliv (NYSE: ALV), American Axle and Manufacturing (NYSE: AXL), CarMax (NYSE: KMX), Lear (NYSE: LEA) and TRW Automotive (NYSE: TRW).

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Here is the latest on the Auto & Auto Parts sector:

Earnings are below expectations and have been for some time. Some of these companies may be bailout candidates, which would leave equity holders with no value. Demand for autos is down (15)% due to a weak economy and weakening real estate market.

Demand is also hurt by weakening employment. The recent credit crunch is crippling to auto sales, and this has a trickle-down effect throughout the industry.

Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) is a Sell due to the slowdown in the auto market and weak pricing. American Axle and Manufacturing (NYSE: AXL) is a sell due to the slowdown in the auto market and costs related to the new UAW agreement. CarMax (NYSE: KMX) is a Sell due the weak auto market and falling prices. Lear (NYSE: LEA) is a bankruptcy candidate. TRW Automotive (NYSE: TRW) is a Sell due to the weak auto market.

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