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Connected intelligent tire: The next big push for connected mobility

In order to create a vision of automated and accident-free driving, all parts of the vehicle need to be intelligent and connected. As such, dummy tire that provides no information about the tire itself and the road surfaces can be a barrier. Therefore, an inevitable evolution is a connected intellig...

08-Jul-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly Pinned

Is Tesla’s application of LFP cathode technology indicative of price over performance?

A recent development has got the automotive industry talking about a battery chemistry which, over the last half-a-decade, has been steadily losing market share in the electric vehicle (EV) segment—lithium iron phosphate (LFP). Tesla recently received an approval from the Mainland Chinese governme...

02-Jul-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly Pinned

Inside Toyota - Sourcing and technology strategy

An in-depth analysis of the current and future production strategies of Toyota. This all-in-one report focuses on mapping the key components Toyota uses as well as the suppliers that provide them. The OEM's technological developments and direction are also discussed, including that of its TNGA (m...

23-Jul-2020 Report OEM Strategy

Inside South America - Supply chain and technology dynamics

For the purposes of this report, South America covers the six vehicle-producing countries in the region: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Venezuela. There are big disparities among these countries, both in terms of economy and automotive market size. Over the last decade, all si...

01-Jul-2020 Report OEM Strategy

Inside Daimler - Sourcing and technology strategy

Daimler AG is at the peak of a decade-long aggressive growth plan, with sales and production at an all-time high of nearly three million units for each in 2019; double that of its 2009 figures. However, the premium vehicle manufacturer is now plateauing in these two areas and will continue to do so ...

02-Jun-2020 Report OEM Strategy

Inside Mexico - Supply chain and technology dynamics

An in-depth analysis of current and future production strategies within and for Mexico, including mapping the main component suppliers and OEMs in the market, along with its technology focuses. Mexico is ranked as the seventh largest vehicle producer in the world and is the largest vehicle produc...

14-Apr-2020 Report OEM Strategy

Spring Automotive Client Briefing - Europe - Presentations

24-Mar-2020 Report

Inside Ford - Sourcing and technology strategy

An in-depth analysis of the current and future production strategies of Ford. This all-in-one report focuses on mapping the key components Ford uses as well as the suppliers that provide them. The OEM's technological developments and direction are also discussed, including that of its relatively ...

31-Jan-2020 Report OEM Strategy

Automotive Show Report - CES 2020

20-Jan-2020 Report

Automotive Show Report - Los Angeles

03-Dec-2019 Report

The Japanese Automotive Supplier Report

Japan’s annual GDP growth for both the short and medium term will remain around 1%, with economic and demographic factors putting a damper on any higher growth. Continued trade frictions with China and US, and to a lesser extent South Korea, will impact exports in the short term and will need to...

07-Nov-2019 Report OEM Strategy

Automotive Show Report - Tokyo

06-Nov-2019 Report

Inside General Motors - Sourcing and technology strategy

An in-depth analysis of the current and future production strategies of General Motors, including mapping the use of components and their respective suppliers, along with upcoming technologies. AHSS Advanced high-strength steel MHEV Mild-hybrid electric vehicle A...

17-Oct-2019 Report OEM Strategy

Fall Automotive Client Briefing - Detroit - Presentations

24-Sep-2019 Report

Automotive Show Report - Frankfurt

20-Sep-2019 Report

The Chinese Automotive Supplier Report

Economic growth is being negatively affected by the ongoing trade war with the US, which is beginning to take a toll on exports. This wildcard situation is creating uncertainty for consumers and investors. Public and private debt levels remain a concern, especially with the slowdown in the economy...

21-Aug-2019 Report OEM Strategy

Automotive Show Report - Shanghai

08-May-2019 Report

Automotive Show Report - New York

01-May-2019 Report

The South Korea Automotive Supplier Report

Macroeconomic Overview Economic Review Economic outlook Labor The role of the chaebol Exports Light vehicle sales review and outlook ...

28-Apr-2019 Report OEM Strategy

Automotive Show Report - Geneva

19-Mar-2019 Report

Automotive Show Report - NAIAS

23-Jan-2019 Report

Automotive Show Report - CES

14-Jan-2019 Report

Automotive Show Report - Los Angeles

07-Dec-2018 Report

Automotive Show Report - Paris

09-Oct-2018 Report

Automotive Show Report - Beijing

11-May-2018 Report

Supplying Hyundai Kia

In 2016, the combined Hyundai Motor Group, including both the Hyundai and Kia brands, sold approximately 7.76 million vehicles worldwide, up 2% compared to 2015 but below the group's growth target of 8.13 million units for 2016. The group ranked the fourth highest strategic group in sales volume in ...

23-Apr-2018 Report OEM Strategy

Automotive Show Report - Mobile World Congress

23-Mar-2018 Report

Supplying the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance

The Renault-Nissan Alliance welcomed a third full member at the end of 2016 with the addition of Mitsubishi Motors. If the group partners were a single company, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance would represent the largest OEM in the world (by volume) having recorded combined sales of 10,...

16-Mar-2018 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying PSA

Groupe PSA is the 9th largest light vehicle OEM in terms of sales volume. In August 2017, PSA completed the acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall in Europe from General Motors (GM). The transaction has taken in all of Opel/Vauxhall's automotive operations. This includes the Opel and Vauxhall brands, six asse...

26-Jan-2018 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying Mercedes-Benz

In 2016, Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW as the world's leading premium passenger-car brand for the first time since 2005 with annual sales of 2.04 million units to BMW's 1.99 million units. The result was thanks to a strategy focused on expanding its core model range with new models in the compact secto...

20-Dec-2017 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying the Volkswagen Group

The Volkswagen Group (VW) has continued to ratchet up its sales volumes and global market share in recent years through expanding both its robust range of vehicle brands and nameplates and extending its geographic market footprint. VW delivered 10.3 million vehicles to customers worldwide in 2016, a...

27-Nov-2017 Report OEM Strategy

Mobility as a Service

The shared use of vehicles has been available for decades, but ubiquitous connectivity has carried these business models into the 21st century under the label of mobility services. Perceived in the past as expensive or inconvenient, smartphones and cloud platforms now enable flexible, alternative us...

26-Sep-2017 Report

Supplying Toyota

Exhibit 1: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 Exhibit 2: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast for Toyota brands, 2013-2021 Key financial performance values for Toyota Motor CREDIT RATING (TOYOTA MOTOR) Long-term ...

30-Aug-2017 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying the BMW Group

Exhibit 1: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 Exhibit 2: IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast for BMW brands, 2013-2021 Exhibit 3: Key financial performance values for BMW AG CREDIT RATING (BMW AG) Long-term ...

10-Jul-2017 Report OEM Strategy

The SuRe Index Report - 2016 Edition

The quality of relationships between global carmakers and their suppliers has marginally deteriorated in 2016, continuing a negative streak which started in 2014, according to IHS Markit’s SuRe index study. IHS Markit’s study is based on a unique global survey allows suppliers to rate 34 carmake...

21-Jun-2017 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying the FCA Group

IHS Markit Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 FCA Brand Light Vehicle Sales Forecast 2013-2021 Key financial performance values for Fiat SpA CREDIT RATING (FIAT SPA) Long-term MOODY'S Ba3 &n...

30-Apr-2017 Report OEM Strategy

The Indian Automotive Supplier Report

Economic conditions in India have improved over the years mainly owing to a stable political scenario in the country. GDP growth is on the rise and has been supported by external factors such as a sharp decline in prices of commodities including crude oil. While the positive outlook continues, it is...

28-Feb-2017 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying Ford

Key financial performance values for Ford Motor Company CREDIT RATING (FORD MOTOR COMPANY) Long-term MOODY'S Baa2 S&P BBB ...

24-Jan-2017 Report OEM Strategy

ASEAN Automotive Supplier Report

Within the ASEAN region, Indonesia ranks second behind Thailand as a top vehicle- producing nation. Although still churning out roughly half of the number of vehicles Thailand produces, 1.1 million units versus Thailand’s 1.9 million units – Indonesia is seeing big new commitments by carmakers, ...

21-Dec-2016 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying General Motors

In 2016, General Motors sold 6.532 million units worldwide, down 0.4% on that achieved in 2015. The company ranked fifth highest strategic group in sales volume in 2016. Global Light Vehicle Sales Volume by Strategic Group 2013 - 2021 (Source: IHS Markit LV Sales Forecast, March 2018) Followin...

17-Oct-2016 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying Honda

Light Vehicle Sales by Sales Group (Source: IHS Markit LV Sales Forecast - April 2018) Honda's global sales increased nearly 6% year on year in 2016 to an all-time high to over 4.92 million units, posting its fifth consecutive year of growth.Looking ahead, IHS Markit expect the group’s sa...

12-Oct-2016 Report OEM Strategy

Supplying Tata

Tata was founded back in 1868 and the group is now a highly diversified operation covering more than 100 companies in manufacturing and services on a global scale. Group revenue is over US$110bn, employing more than 600,000 people. Each subsidiary operates independently, and many of them...

26-Aug-2016 Report OEM Strategy