Automotive

E-mobility index for Q1 2013

Despite mature technology and better cost structures, production forecasts for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are gloomy. That is the conclusion of the latest E-mobility Index by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen (fka) for Q1 2013. …  >>

"Rightsizing Europe" - The European car crisis and implications for automotive suppliers

Study, 2013

After the all-time high in 2010, the profitability of the global auto supplier industry is now declining again …  >>

Study (in German only), 2013

The auto service business is getting tougher by the day. In Germany, the market for spare parts and auto services generates revenues of around EUR 26 billion a year …  >>

Client magazine, 2013

This issue puts the spotlight on the supplier industry. After two years of outstanding growth rates, the sector faced tougher times in 2012. And it looks like the foreseeable future will remain complex …  >>

Joint study with AUTOMANAGER and the IESE Business School, 2013

In collaboration with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and AUTOMANAGER, the IESE Business School in Barcelona conducted a project to develop modern, sustainable distribution models for the European car industry …  >>

think: act STUDY, 2013

Personal mobility is key to the success and prosperity of every country's economy. But the growing population in the world's largest conurbations and the increasing amount of traffic are leading to paralysis. …  >>

Study, 2012

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has released a new study that captures the pulse of the US automotive supplier industry …  >>

Study, 2012

The process of consolidation across the Li-Ion battery market is progressing even faster than expected. Over the last two years, the industry has seen a number of new players filing for bankruptcy …  >>

Client magazine, 2012

In the light of the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hannover, the current issue of our magazine Insights focuses completely on commercial vehicles …  >>

Study in cooperation with VDMA (in German only), 2012

Nearly all cell phones, laptops or MP3 players currently run on Li-Ion batteries. And the emerging trend toward e-mobility is hardly conceivable without the use of Li-Ion batteries in vehicles. Yet Li-Ion technology has by no means reached its full potential …  >>

Study, 2012

The experts at Roland Berger expect to see Europe's car sales decrease by about 6% in 2012 …  >>

Study, 2012

OEMs and suppliers must act now to consolidate their position on the market for networked automobility …  >>

Study, 2012

There are six megatrends that will have a major impact on the global truck industry in the next 20 years …  >>

Client magazine, 2012

In this issue, we focus on key trends in the US light vehicle market and the maturity of major CEE countries regarding e-mobility …  >>

Study in cooperation with Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen (fka), 2012

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen (fka) have joined forces to illustrate the relative competitive positions of the world's top automotive countries along the three indicators of technology, industry and market …  >>

Study, 2012

As the eurozone hits a mild recession this year, the passenger car market is expected to shrink slightly compared to 2011 …  >>

Study, 2012

China has emerged as a key market for European automakers – and the boom keeps on going …  >>

Study, 2012

The worldwide market for Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles is extremely dynamic …  >>

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 …  >>

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. …  >>

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

Study, 2011

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

Study, 2011

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

Study, 2011

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

Customer magazine, 2011

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

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

Study, 2010

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

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

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 …  >>

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 (book in German), 2009

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

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 …  >>

Customer magazine, 2009

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

Study, 2009

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

European customer survey, 2009

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