Industries

The importance of technicians as customers for part suppliers continues to grow with the continued expansion of the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) channel in the US automotive aftermarket. Although the aftermarket is a mature and stable channel in the United States, market trends such as digitization and private labeling are steadily transforming how technici...

This report aims to understand the automotive tools industry through automotive technicians since 2007 and identify market opportunities. The most commonly purchased auto tools within the last year are hand tools, closely followed by the power tools purchase rate. Tool storage devices have the lowest rate, which is most likely because of their purp...

The aim of the study is to analyse the trends pertaining to fleet managers preference for powertrain, safety, and telematics technologies in North America. Total cost of ownership, downtime reduction, and regulation compliance are emerging as the dominant factors influencing fleet managers desirability and willingness to pay for advanced truck tech...

A consumer survey completed in 2014 by Frost & Sullivan has revealed that 70% of consumers rate secure feel as the most important aspect when talking about a better driving experience. The survey interviewed more than 1,800 drivers of different car segments across France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia. The survey results present consumers...

The European consumer base for passenger cars has traditionally embraced the latest technologies for enhancing driving dynamics, connectivity, comfort, and convenience. Although safety was placed second to technology, future trends suggest that consumers are not only willing to pay for life-saving technologies but also show interest in evaluating a...

This research service aims to identify trends within the automotive aftermarket for batteries, tires, motor oils, and brake pads. It also measures factors driving product selection, identifies brand use and preference trends by category, and evaluates purchase channel opportunities for each product. The 4 replacement parts markets are concentrated ...

The overall objective of this research service was to understand European customers desirability and willingness to pay for advanced telematics and infotainment features. Telematics and infotainment features have a limited influence in the overall vehicle purchase decision. The perceived safety of the vehicle ranks high in markets such as Russia, ...

This report aims to understand the automotive repair tool industry through automotive technicians since 2007 and identify market opportunities. Hand tools are the most commonly purchased automotive tools in 2013, followed by power tools. Tools storage devices have the lowest rate of all, which is most likely because of their purpose (storage) and t...

Overall, safety is the second most influential general vehicle feature for next vehicle purchase, with reliability being the first. Majority of respondents have their families and themselves in mind when purchasing safety options. The French, however, are significantly more concerned with the safety of their children than their European counterpart...