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Business Strategy and Innovation

The foundations of the automotive industry are being shaken as traditional ideas are being re-evaluated. Mainstream automotive companies are being forced to innovate in order to stay relevant through out-of-the-box thinking and thorough market analysis. New companies and solutions are being born, smaller markets are growing and established markets are restructuring to adapt to new strategies.

Frost & Sullivan's Business Strategy and Innovation Program applies expert and critical intelligence to the following four main areas:

  • Innovative and visionary industry trends and strategies
  • Disruptive technologies and engineering advancements
  • Emerging business models and their development strategies
  • Cross industry convergence and future implications
  1. 02 Jul 2021  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

    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

    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 ...

    $2,450.00
  2. 14 Jun 2021  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

    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

    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 ...

    $4,950.00
  3. 08 Feb 2021  |  Europe  |  Mega Trends

    Overview of Stellantis’ (FCA-PSA) Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Strategies

    With more than a 34% Market Share in 2019, the Plan to Embrace Electrification, and Partnerships with Technology Companies to Develop Autonomous Robo Taxis, Stellantis is Set to become the Leader in the European LCV Market

    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 ...

    $2,450.00
  4. 05 Dec 2017  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Select Automotive OEM R&D KPIs Analysis, 2011–2016

    Around $40 Billion was Spent on R&D by 5 Global Automotive OEMs in 2016

    Automotive manufacturers are currently focusing on building fully connected and completely autonomous vehicles, as drivers expect next-generation digital technologies in their cars. As autonomous and connected technologies go hand-in-hand in building efficient self-driving cars, connected car technologies will create a drift in the automotive ecosy...

    $1,500.00
  5. 09 Nov 2017  |  North America  |  Market Research

    Electric Vehicle Platform Strategy of Global Passenger Vehicle OEMs, Forecast to 2025

    Average of About 110,000 Units per Platform and 3 Platforms per OEM to Underpin EVs

    With emission regulations getting stricter around the world, long-range electric vehicles (EVs) have become the need of the hour. One way of improving range is by underpinning future battery EVs (BEVs) on dedicated EV platforms. This study delves into the key platform strategies that are expected to be adopted by global passenger vehicle OEMs and t...

    $4,950.00
  6. 28 Sep 2017  |  North America  |  Market Research

    Analysis of Volkswagen Strategies, 2014-2025

    Volkswagen Group to Invest $13.7 billion on Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure and Vehicle Development to Meet its Electric Vehicle Goals by 2025

    This study looks at the outcome of the 2018 Strategy which was introduced by the VW Group in 2010. It then analyzes the recent Strategy 2025 which was rolled out by the group. Key aspects of the new strategy are analyzed and their implications for the overall group and the individual brands are discussed. The study also looks at the various capabil...

    $4,950.00
  7. 25 Sep 2017  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global Supplier Contribution to the Fastest Growing Automotive Technologies, 2012–2016

    Powertrain Technologies Contributed to Over 60% of Total Technology Revenue in 2016

    Research Scope: This study identifies the contribution of selected list of 30 global automotive suppliers’ contribution in 2016, across financial parameters and technological portfolio. The study identifies the fastest growing technologies in 2025 and measures growth through suppliers' contributions in these technologies, financial performance, a...

    $3,000.00
  8. 02 Aug 2017  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Strategic Transition from Products to Services in the Automotive Industry, Forecast to 2030

    Automotive Mobility Integration and Impact to Ownership Costs by Services to Add More than $1 Trillion in OEM Revenue

    The global automotive product to service market will be driven by mobility, connected services, and value-added upgrades. New business model disruptions are expected and they will extend the automotive service revenue pool up to $ 1.3 trillion. Car companies are evolving from the business of merely manufacturing and selling cars, to providing relat...

    $4,950.00
  9. 14 Jul 2017  |  North America  |  Market Research

    US New Car Sales Strategies and Technologies, 2016

    Digital Retail Technologies at New Car Dealerships Target to Reduce the $130 Billion Worth of Inventory in Stock

    Automotive inventories are at an all-time high and traditional automotive retail practices are not facilitating faster sales to reduce the inventory that is crippling the margins of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Moreover, the adoption of electric vehicles has not made a sizable impact as expected by the industry. There is a distinct need...

    $1,500.00
  10. 20 Jun 2017  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Trends in the Global Super Luxury Vehicles Market, 2016–2025

    Super Luxury Brands Expected to Double Sales from 4,000 to 8,000 by 2020, Owing to Crossover and SUV Sales

    This market research provides a detailed analysis of the future trends in the global super luxury vehicles market. Super luxury vehicles are defined as the vehicles that cost above $90,000, with high-end luxury features such as comfortable interior seating, comfort suspension, and powerful powertrain. They are broadly classified into the following ...

    $4,950.00