Business Strategy and Innovation

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...

This research service provides a comprehensive overview of the fintech landscape in the automotive industry. It covers the application and use cases of fintech-powered innovation in the following 5 segments: 1. Automotive Leasing & Finance 2. Automotive Insurance 3. Digital Automotive Retailing 4. Digital Payments 5. Automotive Convenience and E...

SUVs in the US have been growing steadily since 2012 and have over taken passenger cars as the largest selling passenger vehicle segment in US in 2016. This recent spike in SUV sales has encouraged auto OEMs to capitalize on the demand and increase their SUV model line-up. Over 20 new SUV name plates across both luxury and non-luxury segments are e...

The percentage of women holding driving licenses in North America is greater than that of men. However, women are unhappy with the entire process of car buying. Hence, understanding women car purchase preferences is essential for OEMs to ensure that the process is amicable. With the growth of digital platforms and social networking sites, women car...

This research service analyzes the potential impact of 3-D printing on the global automotive industry. It provides insight into the fundamentals of 3-D printing technologies, as well as their current usage and future applications. While automotive original equipment manufacturers and suppliers are using this technology on a limited scale, 3-D prin...