Automotive & Transportation

Whilst car sharing has existed for several years, the uptake rates and emergence of new players has proliferated in the last five years; the number of members increased by more than 90 percent between 2008 and 2012, for example. With that in mind, Frost & Sullivan wanted to learn more about the members currently using car sharing services, including their preferences and aspirations for the car sharing concept in the future, but also to understand from non-members what would encourage them to join such services, as well as their idea of a “winning concept.” In doing so, a targeted survey of more than 2,300 people was conducted in the UK, France, and Germany, with 12 cities in total.

Attendees should attend to:
· Understand the current and future usage of car sharing services from a customer/member perspective
· Discuss the winning concept and willingness to pay that was highlighted across our sample
· Look at existing car sharing member profiles
· Understand familiarity, interest and adoption amongst non-members

Frost & Sullivan's new study on the future of car retailing suggests that car companies will increasingly apply an omni-channel strategy to market and sell their cars. The study finds that about 4 percent of all new cars sold in the future, about 4.5 million cars, could be sold completely online by 2020. As a consequence, dealerships will need to change their traditional approach to sales. OEMs will choose either an evolutionary approach or a completely revolutionary, omni-channel approach.

Why You Should Attend:
- Hear a comprehensive analysis of a new omni-channel retail strategy
- Focus on the futuristic scenario of automotive retail influenced by social media, fashion, and the consumer electronics industry
- Listen to success stories of automotive OEMs in online retailing
- Find out about digital retailing and how it impacts hard and soft KPIs
- Participate in an interactive Q&A session

Given the high growth in the total number of passenger vehicles in the world, more motorists will be looking for businesses to provide parts and services to keep their cars on the road. However, distribution channels and service networks are virtually non-existent in many regions, causing vehicle owners to pay high prices with few options.

This briefing will highlight emerging, unmet needs in the global automotive aftermarket that could provide new opportunities for companies across the value chain.

AEC is aimed at converting ASEAN into a single market place making it a level playing field. Implementation of AEC however is a politically and economically sensitive issue. This briefing outlines possible scenarios of AEC implementation and analysis covers the impact on various automotive players depending on their competitive position.

2013 is expected to be the year of the dragons and eagles to push the growth and balance the fall in Europe. China is expected to cross 20 million vehicle sales, and the U.S. is expected to reach 15 million sales since the 2007 economic crisis. Competition for the top spot is expected to continue between Toyota, VW and GM, but which OEM is expected to cross the 10 million mark? Join us for the 2013 Automotive Industry Outlook to learn the five bold predictions and trends for 2013.

This briefing will investigate the changing market landscape in the luxury vehicles market in India and will specifically focus on some of the most important trends that are governing the industry.

Why You Should Attend:
·Learn about the growth of the luxury vehicles market in India
·Identify the market drivers and restraints for luxury vehicle sales in India
·Understand growth potential of this market

The way people move is evolving and the future is about flexible, integrated mobility and on-demand services. The paradigm shift toward door-to-door travel provides opportunities for a new class of market entrants: mobility integrators (MIs). This briefing examines this emerging market space and features a wide spectrum of visionary opportunities for MIs.

Why You Should Attend:
• Analysis of a new emerging market entrant, “Mobility integrator,” discussing opportunities for an ever-growing value chain
• 360 degree perspective on 5W1H of Mobility Integrators (emerging business models, Mega Trends)
• Success stories from various industries and focus points for stakeholders trending towards a future of integrated mobility and being a Mobility Player in an open market
• Interactive Q&A session with Frost & Sullivan thought leaders

With a projected electric vehicle market of more than 1 million vehicles by 2020, China is poised to build the space to accommodate e-mobility, taking on North America and Europe. This briefing will investigate the government budgets, charging infrastructure development, electric vehicle powertrain technologies and electric vehicle deployment roadmaps, leveraging the availability of raw materials to build a marketplace.

Seismic changes in the commercial vehicle landscape have opened up the global markets. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from both the TRIAD and non-TRAID regions are aggressively competing with each other to gain a global footprint and ensure sustained growth. A strategic enabler for a global footprint is adopting a platform/modular production system

Why should you attend:
· Learn about expected market share by fuel for the next four years based on customer preference
· Identify the specific reasons behind each powertrain choice
· Analyze how previous experience of a particular powertrain influences future preference
· Understand customer preference, willingness to buy, and infrastructure developments on alternate fuels such as CNG, LPG and electric vehicles
· Know about the price sensitivity of customers for increased petrol and diesel prices, and its impact on powertrain choice