Automotive

The study assesses the two-wheeler (2W) market in Germany, comprising both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric 2Ws (e2Ws). The study's objective is to examine factors transforming the 2W space and how Germany, as a market, is transitioning towards electric solutions. It incorporates an in-depth country analysis, looking at macro ...

A mobility living lab is a test bed and key tool for open innovation in the connected, automated, shared, and electric (CASE) mobility domain. Living labs enable collaboration between regional governmental authorities, research institutions, and OEMs to develop technologies in a real-life environment best suited for specific local mobility landscap...

This study assesses the overall two-wheeler (2W) market in the United Kingdom, comprising both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motorcycles. The objective of this study is to look at factors that are transforming the 2W space and how the UK market is positioning itself to transition toward electric solutions. The study moves from a ...

This research service analyzes the performance of light vehicle automotive segment and dealership activities based on the prevailing conditions in select Central American and Caribbean markets, such as Puerto Rico, Panama, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and El Salvador. This research service considers how markets have evolved ...

Intelligent Mobility Summit, 2021: A Glimpse into the Future of Mobility Frost & Sullivan organized the 13th edition of its flagship Intelligent Mobility Summit 2021 on July 14 and 15, 2021. The focus of the two-day virtual summit was “Intelligent Mobility: Innovating to Zero” with the spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the Summ...

Frost & Sullivan organized the 13th edition of its flagship Intelligent Mobility Summit 2021 on July 14 and 15, 2021. The focus of the two-day virtual summit was “Intelligent Mobility: Innovating to Zero” with the spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the Summit brought together a stellar group of industry thought leaders, policymake...

By addressing issues related to higher capital costs and limited charging infrastructure, stakeholders are attempting to drive electric two-wheeler adoption in Asia. This is being reinforced by government incentives/subsidies, localized manufacturing, competitive pricing, growing investments, stringent emission norms, and strategic partnerships. Ch...

Globally, the US continues to be the leading market to test and launch vehicle subscription offers. Frost & Sullivan estimates about 32 vehicle subscription programs in the US at various stages of life cycle in 2018, and it is expected to witness more than 50 programs by 2025. Frost & Sullivan carried out more than 2000 interviews among potential c...

02 Jul 2021  |  Global

The Global Semiconductor Chip Shortage Crisis and Its Effects on the Automotive Industry

About 1.38 Million Fewer Units Were Produced in Q1 2021 Due to Shutdowns and Production Slowdowns Arising from the Chip Shortage. The Situation Could Worsen, and Production is Likely to Reduce by a Further 2.40 Million Units in Q2 2021

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The rising trend of the electrification of vehicles has increased automakers dependency on semiconductor chips, making them a critical component in new-gen cars. Toward the end of 2020, the global shortage of semiconductor chips forced many OEMs to temporarily suspend vehicle production or reduce the working shifts in their factories. Leading OEMs ...