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Globally, the US continues to be the leading market to test and launch vehicle subscription offers. Frost & Sullivan estimates about 32 vehicle subscription programs in the US at various stages of life cycle in 2018, and it is expected to witness more than 50 programs by 2025. Frost & Sullivan carried out more than 2000 interviews among potential c...

By addressing issues related to higher capital costs and limited charging infrastructure, stakeholders are attempting to drive electric two-wheeler adoption in Asia. This is being reinforced by government incentives/subsidies, localized manufacturing, competitive pricing, growing investments, stringent emission norms, and strategic partnerships. Ch...

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...

In the last 5 years, the Chinese government has tightened vehicle data collection, data protection, data privacy, and cybersecurity through a series of laws and regulations. Frost & Sullivan recognizes that all electronic hailing (eHailing) platform providers in China must assess these regulations and update their business operations and strategies...

This research service focusses on the strategic profile of Volvo Car Corporation’s global operations and delivers a thorough review of the company’s activities in key growth markets, including Western Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific (China). Starting by sketching the company’s corporate structure and growth strategy roadmap, the report ...

23 Jun 2020  |  North America  |  Market Outlook

Global Automotive Industry Outlook, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic to Negatively Impact Light Vehicle Sales to the Tune of Over 14% YoY

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The novel coronavirus driven pandemic has adversely affected a wide array of industries. The automotive industry is not immune to the disruptions caused by the virus either. The months of March and April have seen lockdowns of cities across the globe, and the sales of automobiles have plummeted as a result. Light vehicle (LV) sales in China, the Un...

This research service provides an overview of the future of sedans and discusses how the decline in sales within the segment is expected to change in the future. The sedan segment has been a popular choice among consumers in North America with 77 models being sold as of 2015. This number has since dropped to 75—despite growth in the number of mod...

In 2020, there was a 26.8% drop in total LATAM passenger vehicle sales, equivalent to a reduction of 1.5 million units. The Brazilian market was responsible for the largest drop in units, reaching 710,000 units less than 2019, followed by Mexico’s 368,000 unit drop. The automakers had different strategies for this period, from closing plants to dev...

The automotive retail market in Brazil is at the helm of change and is currently being disrupted by a number of transformative shifts, such as newer dealership formats (pop-up stores, experience outlets, online vehicle commerce, virtual live stores), and omnichannel (online-to-offline customer journeys, digital technologies, newer vehicle financin...