Business Strategy and Innovation

Companies in the global automotive industry are moving aggressively toward alternative fuel technologies. Some of these include bio-diesel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), hydrogen fuel cells, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. The intention of this shift is to primarily to reduce harmful emissions from ve...

11 Sep 2018  |  Global  |  Market Research

Strategic Analysis of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance

By Launching 12 New EV Models, the Alliance is Set to be the First to Cross the One-million-a-year Sales Mark by 2022

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In 2017, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance sold an estimated 10.6 million passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles (LCVs), making it the best-selling automotive group in the world. Such an achievement stems from the Alliances commitment to driving maximum synergies, while enabling individual brands to retain their distinct identitie...

30 Aug 2018  |  North America  |  Market Research

Future of Vehicle Subscription—Business Models and Opportunities in North America and Europe, 2025

Vehicle Subscription Targets 10% of New Vehicles Sales by 2025

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Frost & Sullivan defines vehicle subscription as a shared mobility service where a customer can get access to temporary vehicle ownership - usually by the month. In other words, it can be described as micro leasing a vehicle for a shorter period. It is also sometimes referred as temporary ownership via renting a new car or leasing a used car. Vehic...

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) always strive to provide customers with the features they seek in a new car. However, this becomes complicated when female and male buyers have different vehicle choices. By conducting a survey on customer preferences for new vehicles, OEMs can design vehicles in accordance with certain key customer considera...

Alibaba is leading a new wave in the automotive market in China. It is enhancing its supply chain to a higher and concentrated vertical level, by interconnecting leading automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), distributors, retailers, and consumers from offline presence to online involvement. More t...

The Brazilian automotive market has been declining since its historic high in 2012–2013. However, the forecast for 2017–2018 is one of market stability, followed by growth from 2019 onwards. In addition, the market has also experienced macro-economic volatility which has further impacted this decline. Along the same time frame, regulation-drive...

The Mexican market has witnessed a generalized increase in vehicle prices across all OEMs and automotive segments in the recent past. This study aims to analyze this phenomenon, taking into account the 2012–2017 period. The historic entry-trim and premium-trim prices for the 68 most commercialized passenger vehicles of each segment (covering A t...

26 Feb 2018  |  North America  |  Market Research

North American International Auto Show Highlights, 2018

With 8 New Launches, SUVs and Trucks Were the Most Popular Segments at the NAIAS 2018

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This research highlights the new vehicle announcements and launches that were part of the North American International Auto Show in 2018. Being among the first few shows in the year, the NAIAS showcased vehicles that will play a key role in the American market over the year. With nearly 50% of the product launches coming from the SUVs, crossovers, ...

10 Jan 2018  |  North America  |  Market Research

Automotive OEMs Global Manufacturing Facility Investment Strategies, 2010–2022

6 OEMs Target Nearly $275 Billion Investments Globally by 2022, Including 26% Share in North American Manufacturing Facilities

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Key Issues Addressed

The need to optimize manufacturing investments, better utilization of production facilities, and improving production plant performance are becoming paramount, as they enable manufacturers to start delivering high volumes of vehicles with a variety of models that are preferred in the market and they will also open the door to lucrative revenue stre...