Automotive

This study provides an outlook for growth opportunities in the North American truck and trailer wheels (steel and aluminum) OE market. Using both primary and secondary research data, analyses and discussions cover key trends, market drivers/restraints, market opportunities, market size, and forecasts of the truck (medium and heavy duty) and trailer...

The Western European used truck market has steadily improved over the past few years and has achieved stronger valuation. Many external factors have positively contributed to market growth, including the enahnced government emission regulations and the aging truck parc. However, the recent economic trend, along with the approaching peak equipment r...

The aim of this study is to research, analyze, and forecast the usage-based insurance (UBI) market for the European automotive industry. Currently, the specific focus is on understanding driving behavior and offers made by insurance companies. In some cases, a two-tier discount structure is present in which the first level is based on mileage and t...

Some of the key trends for OEMs globally are powertrains gaining strength in customer retention strategies, and vehicle platforms becoming the accepted norm in shared engine designs and architecture modularity. Connected fleets on telematics and integrated safety systems, and prognostics are expected to be on the uptake from fleet owners. This rese...

Changing market dynamics and social integration with technology have opened new growth opportunities to augment the revenue streams of the commercial vehicle class 8 dealership channel. Parts and servicing is expected to remain the backbone of dealership success, and dealerships must leverage the oncoming application of connectivity technologies to...

In quest of reduced CO2 emissions, enhanced fuel economy and adherence to global emissions norms, OEMs and the entire automotive value chain are adopting varied powertrain strategies, one being the adoption of 2-cylinder engines. With the expected growth in the small and subcompact car market 2-cylinder engines provides opportunities to OEMs to fur...

The aim of this study is to research, analyze and forecast the usage-based insurance market for the North American automotive industry. Currently, the specific focus is on understanding driving behavior and offers made by insurance companies. In some cases a two-tier discount structure is present in which the first level is based on mileage and th...

This research service provides a strategic overview of the global commercial vehicles telematics market. The report provides a regional analysis, revenue analysis, aftermarket analysis, OEM analysis, and industry analysis of the market. It highlights key trends, legislation, and related roadmaps. It also discusses the penetration of embedded telema...

The global market for medium-heavy commercial trucks is expected to show marginal growth despite weakness in the global economy. Key-volume markets such as China, North America and Brazil are expected to continue recovery in trucks sales in 2014. The market demand in India and Russia is expected to remain subdued despite the possibility of Russia h...