Automotive

Despite having disrupted most markets in terms of sales and profitability, the pandemic has ignited the minds for building a safer and convenient environment. Making the best of the situation is the connected automotive industry with trending use-cases that build the new normal across consumers. Adapting to the newer form of travel, Frost and Sulli...

In 2020, Indonesias automotive total industry volume (TIV) dropped by 48.4%, compared to 2019, with only 532,030 units being sold. The passenger vehicle (PV) segment remained dominant with 73.1% market share. The economic growth for 2020 was the weakest since the 1998 Asian financial crisis. Factors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic include Gross D...

27 Aug 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Outlook

ASEAN Automotive Outlook, 2021

Competitive Intensity is Concentrated in Low-cost Green Cars and Electric Vehicles; Political Stability will Affect the Automotive

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In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) automotive market experienced a significant sales decline of 28.5%, from a total sales of 3.5 million units in 2019 to 2.5 million units in 2020. Passenger Vehicles (PVs) constituted 63.9% of the market and Commercial Vehicles (CV) accounted for 36.1%. Of the...

20 Aug 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Mega Trends

Indonesian Connected Trucks Telematics Growth Opportunities

Partnerships Across Verticals will Nurture Innovative Solutions, Increase Telematics Adoption, and Boost Business Growth in Indone

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The Indonesian connected trucks telematics market is showing good indicators for growth, mainly attributed to the government’s involvement in the development of transportation and safety infrastructure. Frost & Sullivan expects market growth to be driven by the influx of foreign telematics service providers, several partnerships, and innovation (...

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...

The e-commerce boom, increasing internet penetration, intensifying urbanization and a work-from-home economy brought on by COVID-19 have accelerated the demand for last-mile delivery. There has been significant growth in last-mile delivery for a number of years, posing challenges for businesses and also driving steady innovation and progress. Then ...

COVID-19s impact on the electric vehicles (EVs) market has been limited since EV development has been incorporated into every leading OEMs long-term growth strategy. The main challenges to mass EV adoption relate to battery costs, battery chemistries, charging times, and charging infrastructure. These are being addressed by stakeholders across the ...

17 Aug 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Outlook

Thailand Automotive Outlook, 2021

Thailand Accounted for the Highest Automotive Sales in ASEAN in 2020. Chinese OEMs are Focused on Geographic Expansion and Competitive Intensity in the Country

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Thailands TIV dropped by 21.4% in 2020 when compared to 2019. Sales is projected to increase by 8.7% (YoY growth rate) in 2021 to 861,000 units. The commercial vehicle (CV) segment continues to dominate with a 56.6% share, and it is projected to reach 57.3% in 2021, driven by government stimulus measures in response to the pandemic. Diesel powertra...

As more digitally native customers look to purchase a vehicle, industry players are ramping up digital enhancements in the customer journey relating to the purchase of new and used cars or in aftersales services. COVID-19-induced social distancing norms are changing business as usual, acting as an accelerator for more dealerships, OEMs, and traders...