Business Strategy 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 global automotive industry is undergoing a massive shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will help companies leverage this shift and drive growth. Legacy automakers and component manufacturers are constantly scouting for suitable parties to synergize their capabilities and keep pace with the evolvin...

02 Jul 2021  |  Global

The Global Semiconductor Chip Shortage Crisis and Its Effects on the Automotive Industry

About 1.38 Million Fewer Units Were Produced in Q1 2021 Due to Shutdowns and Production Slowdowns Arising from the Chip Shortage. The Situation Could Worsen, and Production is Likely to Reduce by a Further 2.40 Million Units in Q2 2021

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The rising trend of the electrification of vehicles has increased automakers dependency on semiconductor chips, making them a critical component in new-gen cars. Toward the end of 2020, the global shortage of semiconductor chips forced many OEMs to temporarily suspend vehicle production or reduce the working shifts in their factories. Leading OEMs ...

14 Jun 2021  |  Global

China Belt and Road Initiative Growth Opportunities

CBRI to Ensure the Construction of Record-breaking Rail Routes, the Transformational Growth of Smart Cities, Smart Ports, Smart Highways, IoT and Cloud-enabled Smart Logistics Services, and the Proliferation of Mega Trucks and Mega Ships

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In 2013, China initiated the China Belt and Road Initiative (CBRI) to connect Asia, Europe, and Africa through a series of land and sea routes which would ensure greater connectivity and promote commerce between China and the rest of the world. China has aggressively promoted this endeavor that seeks to reestablish a series of trade routes similar ...

The proposed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the PSA Group will be one of the most significant mergers among automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The joint entity will be called Stellantis, and it will become the fourth-largest automotive OEM in terms of sales volumes. The new group will have a combined revenue of ...

Intelligent Mobility Japan, 2020 is a virtual summit organized by Frost & Sullivan on November 24 and 25, 2020. This is a 2-day interactive conference, which hosted on a unique virtual platform to discuss and evaluate Growth Opportunities in new Mobility Business models covering Personal and Public Transport Systems. The conference presenters inc...

The Volkswagen-Ford Partnership will open many doors for both companies in global markets, leveraging each others strengths and presence across various regions. The aim is to design and manufacture approximately 45 EVs for both companies, using VWs MEB EV architecture, and this will help both companies dominate the global market, given their extens...

19 Nov 2020  |  North America

Strategic Analysis of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group Merger

With $170 Billion in Revenue, 8.5 Million in Vehicle Sales, $6.5 Billion in R&D Potential and $4 Billion in Synergies, the FCA-PSA Merger is Poised to Give Strong Competition to Global Automakers

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The proposed merger between the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the PSA Group is one of the most significant mergers among automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The merged company will be called Stellantis and will become the fourth-largest automotive OEM in terms of sales volume. This mega consolidation is driven by the need for ...

This Growth Opportunity study seeks to analyze the various trends shaping the Indian automotive space and how that is giving rise to innovative transport models, transforming the way people commute. Some of these transformations can be largely attributed to the Government of India (GOI)s thrust to more sustainable solutions in the country. The GOIs...