Automotive

Heavy duty (HD) commercial vehicles sales in Turkey are expected to decline over 2017–2022. The market is expected to record a CAGR of (0.6%) during this period and market recovery is projected 2020 onwards. In 2022, sales are projected to reach 15.3 thousand units. While Istanbul is a leader in terms of tractor sales, Ankara is the main market for...

This study provides a quick snapshot of the evolving Hyperloop landscape. It discusses the history of Hyperloops and how they can help in addressing some of the mobility challenges of today. The advantages that Hyperloops will bring into the mobility landscape of the future and how it can revolutionise passenger and cargo transportation is covered....

Advanced suspension systems were touted to be the next big thing in the automotive industry when they were launched a couple of decades ago. However, owing to the high cost of these systems, their market penetration has remained confined to premium vehicles. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been offering passive suspension systems ...

Imagine driving down a freeway and finding trucks with no drivers travelling at highway speeds. Advancements in autonomous driving technologies will soon make fully autonomous driverless trucks a reality on highways. Autonomous trucking can broadly be categorized into 5 levels (Level 0 – Level 4) based on the following levels of automation - drive...

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...

The rapid rate of urbanization in many parts of the world has heavily stressed their urban transport system. Many areas are underserved by transit systems due to the lack of first and last mile connectivity, inaccurate scheduling, low availability of cabs, expensive ride services, and traffic congestion. Alternative modes of transportation, that of...

Empty miles account for about 40-30% of all trips made by commercial trucks globally. This translates to fuel waste, non-productive emissions, wasted driver hours, inflated operational costs as well as unnecessary road congestion. Empty miles are primarily on account of empty-back hauls due to the inherent opacity and slowness of the traditional ro...

The economies in developed countries have either stabilized or declined over the past few years. As a result, automotive companies are struggling to grow their sales in these markets. End-customers are either continuing to use their existing vehicles or are looking at alternative modes of transport. To sustain growth, automotive OEMs are continuous...

Vehicle leasing is seen as a solution to the growing number of challenges faced by companies with regard to their mobility needs. Amongst others, these include challenges associated with vehicle funding, fleet maintenance, and, more importantly, residual risk handling. Businesses in the present market conditions are focused on their core products/s...