Automotive

At least 6 global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) produce body-on-frame sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickups globally as of 2015. Overall, ride, durability, and safety improvements are targeted as being the primary reasons for the adoption of advanced chassis structure technology among mass market and luxury vehicle automakers beyond ...

This research service analyzes the North American market for original equipment drum brakes, slack adjusters, and wheel hubs for semi-trailers (dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker). It assesses market dynamics, including market and technology trends, and provides unit shipment and revenue forecasts. The study examines original equipment manu...

The objective of this research was to identify trends within the aftermarket market for batteries, tires, motor oils, and brake pads, measure factors driving product selection, identify brand use and preference trends in all categories, and evaluate purchase channel opportunities. The markets for the 4 categories are concentrated among one to three...

The global medium- and heavy-duty (MD-HD) truck market is evolving rapidly as a result of dynamic product changes as a result of emission standards, shifting the onus to research and development in the powertrain space. Turbocharging technologies will play an increasing role in powertrain strategies as power density and fuel efficiency challenges b...

Cars have been iconic figures in history; their design and evolution are tracked even today as a benchmark of technical capabilities. This study provides an overview of the current trends in vehicle design, with an analysis of the key strategies and design capabilities of global automotive groups based in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It...

Volkswagen's (VW) concession of corporate malfeasance in circumventing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing in the US has sent the global automotive industry into a tailspin. This research service examines the fallout from the emission scandal and its impact on the Volkswagen group, as well as the wider automotive ecosystem.

The Latin American commercial vehicle (CV) market is declining, primarily attributed to economic conditions in most countries of the region and a downturn in international commodity prices that negatively impact the regional CV markets, especially if they depend on growth in the mining, oil and gas, retail, and construction industries. Market recov...

This category management report examines the North American wiper blades aftermarket for passenger cars and light trucks. It delves into aftermarket demand for conventional blades, premium beam and hybrid products, and winter and specialty blades in the United States and Canada as current vehicles in operation are replaced and standard equipment o...

Tesla Motors has changed the outlook of the automotive industry by introducing innovative business models giving it a competitive advantage over its competitors. Tesla is aiming to become a mass producer of electric vehicles by developing affordable electric cars that will compete with conventional vehicles. The company provides charging for its el...