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Automotive

Our consultants work with leading players of the automotive market around the globe.

In close cooperation with our clients, we solve a wide range of strategic issues and operational problems at every stage of the automotive industry value chain. Our teams develop strategies for new products and markets, adapt organizational structures, guide our clients through post-merger integration and help realize innovative cost-cutting concepts. We develop creative strategies and implement practical solutions, always aiming to exceed our clients' expectations.

Our teams consist of highly talented individuals, whose industry and consulting experience guarantees that we can generate tangible value for our clients. Numerous successful projects in the past decade have made us a leading player in the automotive consulting arena.

Further reading

Automotive inSIGHTS 3/2011

Customer magazine, 2011

The issue centers on a wholesale fitness program for European and national sales companies, describing a tailored approach on how to flank the exploitation of additional sales potential …  >>

 
CEE e-mobility study

Study, 2011

E-mobility is one of tomorrow's major business opportunities. By the year 2025, electric or partially electric vehicles will account for up to 50% of new vehicle registrations in Europe. …  >>

 
Automotive inSIGHTS 2/2011

Customer magazine, 2011

In this issue of Automotive inSIGHTS, we focus at the supplier industry and the growing Asia region. It's also worth taking a look at the commercial vehicles industry …  >>

 
Is Brazil a car paradise?

think: act CONTENT, 2011

The demand for cars is exploding. And the market is known for being dynamic. It offers enormous opportunities. But buyers are demanding more …  >>

 
Global Vehicle LiB Market Study

Study, 2011

The worldwide market for Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles has taken off. It will reach almost USD 9 billion by 2015 …  >>

 
Powertrain 2020 - The Li-Ion Battery Value Chain

Study, 2011

The Li-Ion-battery value chain will change dramatically, automotive companies need to reflect these dynamics in products, partnering strategies and processes …  >>

 
Chinese appetite

Study, 2011

Strategic investors from China are looking specifically for Western companies that can help them improve their own technological competitiveness …  >>

 
Automotive inSIGHTS 1/2011

Customer magazine, 2011

The automotive industry has recovered quickly, so now is a good time to look a little further down the road …  >>

 
E-Mobility – Opportunities and challenges for the German engineering industries

Joint study with VDMA, 2011

The joint study by VDMA and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants shows that the expansion of electromobility presents new business opportunities for the industry, but also major challenges …  >>

 
Automotive engineering 2025

Study, 2011

Most automotive companies realize that they need more globally integrated development. However, most development employees – and hence most development work – are still located in the company's home region …  >>

 
Automotive landscape 2025

Study, 2011

Five megatrends, geopolitical change, changing demographics, sustainability, the evolution of mobility as well as changing technology, will cause a huge leap forward in the development of the automotive industry within the next 15 years …  >>

 
Chinese automotive market: How long will the party last?

Study, 2010

According to the Roland Berger analysis, private vehicle sales in China will exceed 18 million units by 2015, but growth rates will decline substantially …  >>

 
Automotive inSIGHTS 2/2010

Customer magazine, 2010

In the latest issue of Automotive inSIGHTS, we take a close look at the topic of mobility. We analyzed a wide variety of approaches to developing mobility concepts and share the results with you …  >>

 
PEV Readiness Study

Study in collaboration with Rocky Mountain Institute and Project Get Ready, 2010

America is on the verge of a tipping point in its transportation paradigm. Electric vehicles are evolving from an uncertain experiment to an increasing relevant modality for the future …  >>

 
Electric Vehicles –  Voice of the Customer

Study together with TNS Infratest, 2010

Despite positive feedback, the automotive industry still has to take considerable action and innovate because the willingness of customers to pay more for electric vehicles is not yet enough to cover the additional costs …  >>

 
Win with the winners

Study, 2010

After the toughest year for the industry since World War Two, automotive suppliers are slowly climbing out of the crisis …  >>

 
Automotive inSIGHTS 1/2010

Customer magazine, 2010

The emerging markets have become the saviors of the global automotive industry. BRIC markets will account for more than 70% of the anticipated growth in 2010 …  >>

 
The Brazilian automotive industry at crossroads

Summary of study findings, 2010

Brazil's race to catch up with the top five automotive nations has borne fruit: in just ten years, the country went from no. 10 to no. 4 among the world's largest car markets …  >>

 
Mastering Engineering Service Outsourcing in the automotive industry

Market study, 2010

Engineering service outsourcing (ESO) offers flexibility and cost-saving potential for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original equipment suppliers (OESs) in the automotive industry …  >>

 
Powertrain 2020; Li-Ion batteries – the next bubble ahead?

Study, 2010

According to this study, the share of electrified powertrains will increase in all major Automotive markets - driven by significant battery cost reductions in the next 10 years …  >>

 
Julia Daecke, Nutzung virtueller Welten zur Kundenintegration in die Neuproduktentwicklung

Julia Daecke, Thesis (in German), 2009

Integrating customers into new product development is a key factor in successfully realizing viable innovations …  >>

 
Powertrain 2020 – The Future Drives Electric

Study, 2009

Powertrain electrification will reshape the current mobility value chain, forcing consolidation and new partnerships as well as opening up new revenue and profit pools for existing and new players …  >>

 
Automotive inSIGHTS special

Customer magazine, 2009

The Automotive CC has analyzed how emerging players in BRIC are upgrading their R&D capabilities …  >>

 
Powertrain 2020 - China's ambition to become market leader in E-Vehicles

Study, 2009

This study describes the actions being taken by the Chinese government and outlines scenarios for the future e-mobility markets …  >>

 
Winning the automotive powertrain race

Study, 2009

Most automakers have already put considerable effort into developing technologies such as hybrid and electric
vehicles. However, many focus exclusively on technology, overlooking the frontline role played by marketing and sales …  >>

 
New powertrain technologies

European customer survey, 2009

Together with TNS Infratest, Roland Berger conducted a study on hybrid and electric cars from a customers' perspective …  >>

 

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