The main findings of this study indicate that:
- Consumers are not embracing battery driven cars, with plug-in hybrids seen as the next big thing, and automakers continuing to invest in ICE optimization
- Mobility solutions offer a real alternative to car ownership
- Online dealership activity will continue to rise, with multi-brand dealerships set to dominate
- Emerging and mature markets are converging in terms of quality, safety and reliability, while BRIC manufacturers will soon export significant numbers of vehicles
- BRIC manufacturers are heading for South East Asia and Eastern Europe as a hub to enter the mature markets
- Japan, Germany, US, Korea, Spain and France all have a high risk of overcapacity
- OEMs are focusing on new technologies whereas suppliers are interested in operations
- Responsibility for new technological building blocks will be shared among a diverse set of competitors
- Vehicle manufacturing will remain the prime source of profits – especially in the BRICs