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2017 Global Automotive Industry Outlook Updated Research Available
Vehicle Sales to Reach 93.2 Million Units as New Business Models Disrupt the Landscape
19-May-2017
Global
Market Outlook
MD18-01-00-00-00
AU01484-GL-MO_20017
This research service presents the 2017 outlook for the global automotive industry. It illustrates the changes in regional markets in 2016 and analyzes expected market performance in 2017. It delves into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) strategies to excel in target markets and segments, and introduces technology trends for 2017. This study will benefit the entire automotive value chain, including OEMs, car rental and fleet companies, financial service providers, carsharing operators, technology solution providers, and a host of other industry participants looking to understand current automotive trends and their implications. Detailed information is provided on powertrains, electric vehicles, connectivity and telematics, the aftermarket, and mobility solutions. Growth opportunities and critical success factors also are presented.
Highlights of 2016
Predictions for 2017
Research Scope
Vehicle Segmentation
Global Light Vehicle Sales by Region in 2017—A Snapshot
Winners of 2016
Top 5 Markets by Sales Volume in 2016
Global Light Vehicle Sales by OEM—A Snapshot
Key Regional Market—Europe (G5 and E5)
Key Regional Markets—US and China
Key Regional Markets—BRIC Economies
Key Regional Market—Russia
Key Regional Markets—Emerging Economies (MISTA and Stan & Jan)
Key Regional Markets—BRI, MISTA, Stan & Jan
Key Launches in 2016
Key Launches in 2017
Trend 1—Cognitive is the New Smart: Self-Learning in Cars
Trend 2—Autonomous Technology to Underpin Multimodal Mobility
Trend 3—Key Developments in Voice Recognition
Trend 4—In-Car Security
Trend 5—Digitization in the Automotive Industry
Trend 6—Automotive OEMs’ IoT Platforms
Trend 7—New Players Disrupting the Automotive Landscape
Trend 8—Boom in Electric Vehicle Investments + New Market Entrants
Trend 9—Range Anxiety to be Eliminated
Trend 10—OEMs Shift from Product to Service
Trend 11—Brexit and Trump to Result in Production Shifts
Trend 12—An Era of Digital Automotive Showrooms
Trend 13—eRetailing to Change the Face of the Aftermarket
Trend 14—Synergies Among Car Manufacturers
Trend 15—Health and Wellness
Trend 16—On-Demand Freight Management
Trend 17—Innovations in Car Financing
Trend 18—Used Car Sales to Grow in 2017
Highlights of 2016
Disruptive Trends for 2017
Predictions for 2017
Market Trends in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand in 2017
Trend 1—Economic Recovery
Trend 2—Infrastructure Development
Trend 3—New Vehicle Launches and Facelifts
Trend 4—Currency Stability
Trend 5—Higher Consumer Confidence
ASEAN Vehicle Sales
Global Powertrain Mix—Sales Snapshot
Powertrain Split by Propulsion Type
Powertrain Sales and Technology Outlook
Powertrain Sales and Technology Outlook
Europe—Sales Forecast
Europe—Passenger Car Sales Trends
Breakthrough Trends and Start-Ups
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Outlook for 2017
Highlights of 2016
Electric Vehicle Sales Outlook
Sales Forecast by Region and Technology
Overview of Government Incentives for PHEVs
Lithium-Ion Battery Cost Breakdown
Decline in Battery Prices to Make Electric Vehicles Affordable
Predictions for 2017
Highlights of 2016
OEM Progress in Automated Driving
Noteworthy Start-Ups in the Automated Vehicle Ecosystem
Introduction of Level 3 Automated Vehicles
Fastest-Growing Vision Technologies Enabling Automated Driving
Sensor Fusion—A Critical Step Towards Higher Levels of Automation
Retrofitted Solutions
Scenarios For Autonomous Driving Deployment
Predictions for 2017
Highlights of 2016
As-a-Service Model Evolution
Targeted End Game—The Alphabet Ecosystem
Investment in Digital Transformation
Key Start-Ups in the Connectivity Industry
Predictions for 2017
Highlights of 2016
Global Automotive Aftermarket—Top Trends of 2017
Global Automotive Aftermarket eRetailing Overview
Phases in eRetail Evolution—Transitioning from B2C to B2B
Digitization of Service Technologies
Emerging Business Models in Aftermarket eRetailing
Global Remanufacturing Industry Highlights
Predictions for 2017
Highlights of 2016
Traditional Carsharing
eHailing Market
Ridesharing Market
OEM Mobility Strategies Overview
Car as a Service
Global Smart Cities
Mobility Integrators
Trends for 2017
Growth Opportunities—Diversified Automotive Offerings
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Analysis of Select Start-Ups
Conclusions and 2017 Outlook
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