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This survey of automotive aftermarket vehicle service technicians tool choices was conducted in 2022 using a computer-assisted telephone interview methodology. In total, 400 automotive technicians were surveyed for this research. To qualify as a respondent, a technician had to be working at least 32 hours per week and physically working on vehicle...

Despite the slump and slow recovery in automotive sales following the pandemic and ongoing semiconductor shortages, the vehicle leasing and rental industry in the Americas is on a robust growth trajectory. The Americas denotes Canada, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Leasing and rental companies in North America and Latin America f...

Despite disrupting sales and profitability in many markets, the COVID-19 pandemic has ignited minds to build a safer and more convenient environment. The connected automotive industry is making the best of the situation through trending use-cases that will build the new normal across consumer segments. Frost & Sullivan's 'Voice of Customer: In-car ...

As the automotive industry becomes increasingly reliant on connected and automated technologies, in-vehicle navigation and location-based services are informing much more than direction-impaired drivers. Automakers rely on these systems to ensure vehicle performance as well as passenger and vehicle safety. Today’s in-vehicle navigation features s...

Fleet management applies mainly to leased and owned fleets, and service portfolios can include maintenance, repairs, fuel cards, and insurance. By centralizing all processes and transactions tied to corporate fleets, fleet management companies allow their clients to be more productive and plan for growth based on hard data and actionable insights o...

New and used vehicles can be purchased in a variety of ways in North America, whether through franchised car dealerships, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agency sales channels, or third-party online marketplaces. The need for an online marketplace came into focus in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic as many companies selling cars did ...

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, which still struggle with unpredictable shipment delays and longer harbor freight holdups on top of inefficient planning, higher costs, and lack of real-time visibility. The transportation management system (TMS) market is on growth trajectory as more companies realize the potential to reduce tr...

In 2021, the electric vehicle (EV) penetration rate in North America was low, at less than 4%, but several geopolitical factors are sending the trend on an upwards trajectory. For example, a ban on Russian oil by the United States and Canada after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War has caused oil prices to soar in many places. As a result, the vo...

The study covers the following key tool categories: • Power tool • Hand tool • Handheld diagnostic tool • Pneumatic or air tool Qualitative areas covered as part of this research include the following: • Quality: Relates to original equipment (OE) fit, form, and function; the closer something matches the original part, the higher...