Industry expertise

Pioneering market research for the automotive industry

Our decades of work in automotive market research is varied and broad. We have powered breakthrough decision-making for major manufacturers, helped emerging brands, and also supported OE and aftermarket companies. From electric vehicle adoption to autonomous driving technologies, our automotive industry specialists help companies navigate market complexities with confidence.

Through cutting-edge consumer research, trend analysis and competitive intelligence, we deliver insights that accelerate innovation, optimise market positioning and drive profitable growth in an increasingly competitive sector.

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Why automotive market research drives success

Consumer mobility trends and purchase behaviour

Our research reveals how consumer preferences are evolving across vehicle types, ownership models and mobility solutions. We analyse purchasing decision factors, from sustainability concerns to technology adoption, helping you understand what drives consumer choices in today’s market and predict future demand patterns across different demographic segments.

Electric vehicle market intelligence

The transition to electric mobility presents both opportunities and challenges. We provide comprehensive analysis of EV adoption rates, charging infrastructure preferences, range anxiety factors and government incentive impacts. Our insights enable strategic planning for electrification timelines, battery technology investments and charging network partnerships.

Dealer network and customer experience optimisation

Understanding the modern automotive customer journey is crucial for success. We evaluate touchpoint effectiveness from initial research through post-purchase service, identifying opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction, streamline sales processes and strengthen dealer relationships for improved retention and advocacy.

Autonomous vehicle readiness and acceptance

As self-driving technology advances, consumer acceptance varies significantly across markets and demographics. Our research measures readiness levels, safety concerns and feature preferences to guide product development timelines, marketing strategies and regulatory compliance approaches for autonomous vehicle deployment.

Supply chain and market entry analysis

Global automotive supply chains face unprecedented disruption. We assess market entry opportunities, supplier relationships dynamics and regional manufacturing advantages to support decisions on production locations, partnership opportunities and risk mitigation strategies in an evolving global marketplace.

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Powering breakthrough decision-making

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Collaborate with a leading automotive market research company

As trusted market research partners to leading automotive companies, we deliver insights that help you anticipate market shifts, understand consumer needs and develop vehicles and services that capture market share in a rapidly transforming industry.

Looking to accelerate your automotive business? Get in touch with our team today to learn more about your key audience.

FAQs

How can market research support automotive companies during industry electrification?

Market research provides critical insights into consumer EV adoption timelines, charging behaviour preferences and range requirements across different market segments. Our analysis helps manufacturers plan product portfolios, dealers prepare for inventory shifts and suppliers identify emerging component opportunities while mitigating transition risks.

Minimise risk: Market research ensures that you are making data-driven decisions rather than relying on assumptions, which increases the likelihood of a successful project, product or service.

Discover opportunities: Market research not only enables you to find the answers you have been looking for, it also helps you uncover unmet needs and emerging trends that can drive innovation and market expansion.

Understand your customers: Customers are the key to growing your business. Market research ensures you gain deep insights into customer motivations, preferences and pain points helping you create and deliver products and services that truly resonate with your audience.

Optimise marketing efforts: Taking a stab in the dark is not only ineffective but also wastes money and resources. Drive engagement and conversions by targeting the right audiences with relevant messaging all backed up with market research.

Stay ahead of competitors: It’s no longer good enough to just think you know your customers. It’s time to invest in market research to stay ahead of market shifts and maintain your competitive advantage.

Can smaller automotive suppliers benefit from market research with limited research budgets?

Absolutely. We design flexible research programmes tailored to supplier needs and budget constraints. Whether focusing on specific component markets, regional opportunities or niche applications, our scalable approaches support growth planning and competitive positioning within your investment parameters.

What makes automotive market research different from other industrial research?

Market research in the automotive industry addresses unique industry challenges including long product development cycles, complex regulatory environments, safety-critical requirements and evolving mobility. ecosystems. Our methodologies account for these factors while focusing on consumer safety perceptions, brand loyalty dynamics and the intersection of technology adoption with traditional automotive values.