Automotive

With increased fuel prices and dynamic consumer needs, the market for all-wheel drive (AWD) systems for passenger vehicles is challenged on various fronts. To counteract market challenges, regional original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) adopt various strategies regarding their driveline portfolios for specific vehicle segments. This research servi...

This insight features the recent trends in powertrain thermal management and examines the key market opportunities for this technology. It also highlights the factors that drive the growth of powertrain thermal management technology. The study provides a roadmap of the near, medium, and long-term scope of thermal management, with a brief analysis o...

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 research service is to provide a strategic overview of the global luxury vehicle market. Luxury automotive OEMs must evolve and adapt to emerging Mega Trends of urbanization, demographic and social preference changes, and technology and electric mobility. The study introduces new market segments that have developed to meet changing ...

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...

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...

The aim of this research service is to provide a strategic overview of the General Motors Company that identifies and interprets factors contributing to the organizations success. The study covers GMs product portfolio and sales performance and analyzes its key operational strategies, focusing on its corporate structure and product strategies. Some...

This research service defines and quantifies the market for the growing corporate preference towards corporate carsharing—placing a dedicated fleet of vehicles on company premises for shared use amongst the company’s employees. This allows remote booking, keyless access to vehicles, and increased usage for business and private trips, which are ...

Vehicle safety and driver comfort attract tremendous interest within the automotive industry, with legislations to touch every aspect of safety from avoiding collisions to pedestrian security. Given that autonomous driving is a real possibility, ADAS is expected to take centre-stage for chassis and safety systems in an automobile. This will channel...