Search results for: 'aging transformation'

The global automotive industry is being completely redefined, from what goes into an automobile to how raw material is mined for production. Every underlying tenet of the industry is changing as the world strives toward sustainability, consumer preferences evolve, and data grows in abundance and significance. This comprehensive Frost & Sullivan...

The North American medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle (CV) electronic service tools (EST) market is experiencing gradual and sustained growth, driven by interesting industry dynamics, such as advancements in vehicle complexity, a growing focus on vehicle efficiency and fuel economy, the increasing demand for a well-rounded fleet management pa...

The global medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle aftermarket is undergoing a structural transition. In 2025, global sales of new medium- and heavy-duty trucks declined by approximately 4.1% compared to 2024, driven by lower new-vehicle sales. This growth trend is expected to persist throughout the first half of 2026.Despite weaker new truck sal...

Container trade volume accounted for nearly 15% of global seaborne trade, with throughput estimated at 801 million TEUs in 2019. Mid-sized and smaller vessels serve as the backbone for most of the trade lanes due to their operational flexibility. The unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic crisis has hammered the trade flow worldwide and allowed the...

Driven by behavioral, city-related, or technologies trends, shared mobility is set to generate several opportunities. Technology has changed the way people move from point A to point B, over the last decade. Transportation services have become more connected and shareable with the rise of platform apps. Over the next decade, this technology-led ...

The unprecedented US tariff measures introduced in 2025 have triggered a global trade conflict, resulting in sharp contractions of trade volumes, extensive supply chain disruptions, and a profound reconfiguration of international business practices. With US average tariff rates surging to their highest levels in nearly a century, governments and bu...

Mobility-as-a-Feature (MaaF) is a concept introduced by David A. Hensher and Sampo Hietanen, and involves seamlessly embedding mobility services into existing platforms, such as insurance or hotel booking apps. This approach aims to make transportation an effortless part of our daily routines, seamlessly blending with activities such as commuting a...

25 Sep 2024  |  Global  |  Market Research

Benchmarking of North American OEM Software-defined Vehicle Strategies, 2024

North American OEMs have been at the Forefront of the Transition to Repeatable Avenues of Revenue, and Future Growth Hinges on Innovative Business Models that Use Data Monetization Strategies

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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) used to differentiate their products based on mechanical features. Today, consumers are increasingly looking for software-defined features, such as driver assistance, connectivity, and comfort-convenience services. The convergence of technologies, including electrification, autonomous driving, shared mobility...

19 Aug 2020  |  Global  |  Market Research

Digital Business Models Mitigating COVID-19 Implications on Global Aftermarket Performance in 2020

Resilience From an Aging Vehicle Parc, Complemented By Digitization of the Value Chain to Usher in Post-pandemic Revival of the Automotive Aftermarket

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This study evaluates the trajectories of global economic recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic and elucidates the medium-term impact of muted demand and supply on aftermarket revenues for 2020. Taking the long-term view, the study also underscores growth opportunities and evolving business models that, if leveraged on, will aid the aftermarket’...