Automotive

Alibabas first venture into the automotive industry was the typical spare parts and used car sales portals. Recently, though, as the strength of the new car market has waned, OEMs and Alibaba have realized the need to build a strong digital presence and provide consumers with a better experience and customized service.

A decade ago the idea of driverless fully electric cars, digital currencies and deep sea mining seemed like science fiction. It is testament to the rapid pace of social, economic and technological change that we are witnessing that these concepts no longer seem impossible with Bitcoin trading at values that are best described as outlandish and the ...

For the first time in the history of the car industry, a Frost & Sullivan report finds that the number of women with driving licenses (DL) in the U.S. over took that of men, not just in one of the young age groups, but (as shown on the chart below) consistently across all age groups greater than 25. The trend accelerates for over 55s and shows a wi...

Global Powertrain Outlook Study for 2015 captures key powertrain technology trends across key markets around the globe. Key technologies and markets to watch out for in 2015 are discussed. Key highlights of 2014 for Europe, North America, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and India have been explained. Emission control measures and their stringency in di...

Growth in the taxi market is expected to be driven by government intervention, particularly with respect to regulations and subsidies to shift to greener technologies. The adoption of alternate fuels is rising as cities begin enforcing more stringent emission regulations to control pollution. The advent of eHailing has changed customer perceptions ...

02 Mar 2015  |  North America  |  Market Research

Strategic Outlook for Autonomous Heavy-duty Trucks

Autonomous Truck Capabilities to First Appear in the Form of Truck Platooning by 2022

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This research service analyzes the European and North American heavy-duty autonomous truck market. It includes an assessment of market dynamics, including industry challenges; market and technology trends, drivers and restraints, and forecasts; and Mega Trend implications. Forecasts will examine the feasibility of autonomous trucks in the trucking ...

The aim of this research is to provide a strategic overview of the Toyota Group that identifies and interprets the factors contributing to the success of the organization. The study covers Toyota Groups product portfolio and sales performance and analyzes its key operational strategies with a focus on its corporate structure and its product strate...

The car industry is finally waking up to the realisation that what happened to brick and mortar stores in the publishing and electronics industries is now at their door steps. In 2009, only 4% of all retail sales (across all product lines, except fuel stations), globally, were online. A trend which accelerated to about 11% of all sales in 2011 and ...

Apple shook the car industry at the Geneva Motor Show when it declared that it will play a key role in the future of cars, bringing their technology to the worlds second most connected device. This is an interesting announcement in many ways but, most importantly, it is the first time that Apple will work with third parties (car companies) to incor...