Automotive

This excel database contains the rolling stock inventory of rail operators in the European Union (EU). The database covers mainline rail applications—intercity, commuter, and freight rail—and offers insight into the rolling stock operated across the EU, including ones that have been retired. In some cases, ordered locomotives have been included...

Volkswagen's (VW) concession of corporate malfeasance in circumventing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing in the United States has sent the global automotive industry into a tailspin. This research service closely examines the fallout from the diesel emission scandal and how the same has impacted the perception of automotive customers ac...

This report aims to understand the automotive tools industry through automotive technicians since 2007 and identify market opportunities. The most commonly purchased auto tools within the last year are hand tools, closely followed by the power tools purchase rate. Tool storage devices have the lowest rate, which is most likely because of their purp...

The aim of the study is to analyse the trends pertaining to fleet managers preference for powertrain, safety, and telematics technologies in North America. Total cost of ownership, downtime reduction, and regulation compliance are emerging as the dominant factors influencing fleet managers desirability and willingness to pay for advanced truck tech...

A consumer survey completed in 2014 by Frost & Sullivan has revealed that 70% of consumers rate secure feel as the most important aspect when talking about a better driving experience. The survey interviewed more than 1,800 drivers of different car segments across France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia. The survey results present consumers...

This report aims to understand the automotive repair tool industry through automotive technicians since 2007 and identify market opportunities. Hand tools are the most commonly purchased automotive tools in 2013, followed by power tools. Tools storage devices have the lowest rate of all, which is most likely because of their purpose (storage) and t...

The primary aim of this study is to understand the driving environments and behaviors; to evaluate consumer perception, satisfaction, purchase influences, and preferences; and to assess their willingness to pay for safety features. Overall, when purchasing a new vehicle, vehicle owners place highest importance on reliability and safety. The majorit...

While the United States shows signs of recovery from having undergone economic uncertainty, it is critical that manufacturers and suppliers strengthen strategies with insights gathered from the competitive market of automotive replacement parts. This study highlights the strengths of prominent brands, the shifting trends in customer and technician ...

This research service examines consumer perceptions of car sharing based on a survey conducted in 2012 in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Only one out of four city residents in Europe is familiar with the car sharing concept. Once familiar, the interest rate in car sharing reaches 38%. Consumers are most attracted by the all-inclusive and ...