The objectives of this research were to understand the importance of infotainment and telematics features in the overall decision to purchase a vehicle, better comprehend vehicle adoption patterns, identify driver segments and their adoption likelihood, and recognize the key opportunities for growth. It turns out that more vehicle owners currently ...

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 ...

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...

The primary objective of this research is to measure the attitudes and perceptions of United States vehicle owners with OE and/or aftermarket telematics and location-based service (LBS) systems, including smart phones, who intend to purchase a new vehicle within the next two years. Objectives guiding this research are to identify current usage of t...

Global automotive stakeholders play a strong role in improving fuel efficiency and enhancing performance, which advanced transmission technologies can provide. This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for high-speed (8-, 9- and 10-speed) transmissions, focusing primarily on AT and DCT. It discusses the technology and...

This research service covers the global hybridization trends in select off-highway commercial vehicle markets. The demands for reduced emissions and less fuel consumption have led leading off-highway original equipment manufacturers and suppliers to develop a range of hybrid technologies that has enabled fuel savings of up to 50.0 percent as well a...

Advanced powertrain technologies, such as hybridization and electrification of transit buses, will find huge demand and this decade will mark an accelerated growth story for both these green technologies. The study captures the key emerging trends in the global heavy duty hybrid and electric transit bus market with an emphasis on technologies trend...

The 360 Degree Perspective of the North American Powertrain Market research service provides an overall understanding of technology, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) strategies, and powertrain market drivers and restraints. The study gives a brief outline of regulatory bodies and frameworks for the overall North American automotive market an...

This research study identifies trends within the automotive tools market for power tools, hand tools, handheld diagnostic tools, pneumatic/air tools, and tool storage devices. Overall, while fewer handheld diagnostic tools are currently owned, they are on a projected higher growth rate than other tools/devices. Conversely, the number of hand tools ...