China Automotive Aftermarket Industry

2012 Deep Research Report on China Automotive Aftermarket Industry was a professional and depth research report on China automotive aftermarket Industry. Firstly the report describes the background knowledge of Automotive aftermarket, including Concepts Classification service, supply chain, competition, development trend market demand supply and relationship, marketing and distributing system and operating mode, related suppliers analysis and success case analysis China United Sates Japan etc auto parts aftermarket business model and comparison, China market history today and tomorrow analysis, and also introduced new invested Opportunities in China auto parts aftermarket industry. What is more, the report use large pages introduce consumer behavior and related service situation of current China market. And also introduced some China economy background and related automotive demand development. 

In a word, It was a depth research report on China Automotive aftermarket  industry. And thanks to the support and assistance from Automotive aftermarket  industry chain related experts and enterprises during QYResearch auto parts aftermarket Research Team survey and interview.

THE NATION has an interesting article by Pattanadesh Asasappakij on the evolution of the pickup in Thailand:

Light trucks or pickup trucks were first introduced in Thailand by the US Army, which was stationed at various airports in the Kingdom.
The vehicles were purely American brands such as Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Dodge, etc.
It was only in 1970 that Datsun introduced a small pickup truck with a 1,200cc 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which looked like pickup trucks sold today. Nissan later introduced a larger body but still used a small gasoline engine, and it quickly became the most popular pickup truck in the Thai market. The pickup remained in production for many years, while there were also competitors such as Toyota Hilux, Mazda Proceed and Daihatsu, which was very strong in the Chiang Mai public transport market…

Check out the whole feature here.

Automotive telematics bulletin

Automotive telematics bulletin : The automotive OEMs see telematics-based enhancements as crucial to differentiating their new model programmes from those of their competitors. No longer are satellite navigation systems and sophisticated in-vehicle entertainment confined solely to the luxury end of the market. A flurry of advertising activity is now being aimed at raising consumer awareness of new add-ons to vehicles.

This is an area that OEMs view as being critical to their marketing plans, indeed these manufacturers are currently spending $1.6 billion a year in product development.

Stakes are high as analysts predict high growth and big revenue prizes for those companies with the ‘first mover advantage’ or ‘the killer application’. In both consumer-based and fleet-based applications the race is on to develop the best and most attractive propositions.

In a fast-moving and competitive market such as this, Automotive telematics bulletin, a monthly newsletter is your informed voice on the industry.

This concise Automntive telematics bulletin publication provides more than just news, offering informed opinion and analysis on the major players and their movements, industry and technology developments as well serious comment on the big deals and what they might mean for your business.

Every month, leading experts in the telematics industry give you news and comment that would take you days to compile and derive yourself. In one monthly newsletter, sharp analysis of the key industry events are condensed in one informative source.

In-depth coverage of major news stories on key industry players
News shorts—a brief run down of the latest developments in the industry
Interviews with senior industry decision makers
Opinion—key industry analysis and forecasts from our experts
Editorial—our own unique slant on the state of the industry

The global market for automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning

The majority of consumers now regard automotive air conditioning (HVAC) as a ‘must-have’ – and this demand is now strong across all market segments, even down to the small ‘A’ and ‘B’ class vehicle segments, where compact and relatively inexpensive systems have been developed to meet market requirements.

However, suppliers are constantly under pressure to deliver extra functionality and reduce the price of their components and systems. The consolidated nature of the sector, with six global players competing for business, means that small differences in price or technology can mean the difference between winning and losing new contracts.

Suppliers have been concentrating on the move towards semi and fully automatic systems, with increased features and functionality. Reducing the complexity of operation through advanced control systems, the introduction of multi-zone systems, as well as improved air quality and sensors are all recent innovations that help manufacturers differentiate their product offering.

In the short term, the industry faces a number of structural challenges which will impact across all segments of the automotive industry. For example, there is a clear trend towards smaller vehicles and smaller engines – which, along with the move away from manual to automatic systems, presents significant engineering and revenue challenges for suppliers. The move towards hybrid and electric vehicle technology will also present opportunities for this sector, but will place substantial development costs on suppliers.

Overarching those concerns is the ongoing drive, in all major markets, to improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions. The European Union has already taken action to improve this situation, and other markets have also introduced their own legislation. However, while Europe’s car manufacturers are divided on which alternative refrigerant to choose, it seems that the manufacturers in North America and Japan have taken the lead in this respect - having approved the use of their favoured alternative.

Low cost Car Market

Low-cost Car Market in India 2011-2015

TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Low-cost Car market in India to grow at a CAGR of 24.7 percent over the period 2011–2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand from rural areas and tier-2 cities. The Low-cost Car market in India has also been witnessing the trend of increasing safety and environment norms. However, the increase in fuel prices could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. 

TechNavio’s report, the Low-cost Car Market in India 2011–2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report is focused on India. It also covers the market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.