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Future of Automotive Sales and Aftersales Impact of current industry trends on OEM revenues and profits until 2035 Euro5, China, Japan, United States
Future of Automotive Sales and Aftersales | Impact of current industry trends on OEM revenues and profits until 2035
Preface 04 Introduction 06 Study design 08 Definition of a proxy OEM 10 Trend analysis and forecast of industry drivers 18 Identification of future states as strategic option spaces 32 Qualitative and quantitative evaluation across business segments 38 Summary of results 98 Conclusion and selected priority actions 99 Authors 100 Contacts 101
03 Preface
The global automotive industry is on the Certainly important to mention is that cusp of a monumental transformation. this simulation was performed before the global COVID-19 pandemic; however, we Readers only need to glance at the do not expect the crisis to cost this study headlines to see the grim future some are any validity. In fact, we expect some impli- predicting for the industry. cations to arrive in the industry earlier and harder. Without wanting to anticipate any Besides technological trends in the area of the results at this point, we do expect, of connected car, e-mobility, and autono- for example, that the pressure on the mous driving, we can observe significantly contribution margin we identified will affect changing customer preferences in terms of OEMs even harder when revenues decline mobility usage and buying preferences. temporarily. We also have to assume that customer demand for omnichannel Hardly any expert questions these devel- interaction will grow faster, as we observe opments, but what was missing from our a rapid digitalization of consumer behavior perspective was a holistic understanding of in many industries. Last but not least, we what these trends really mean to the sales expect the momentum for transformation and aftersales business of an established and consolidation that especially dealers original equipment manufacturer (OEM)– and repair shops have already been facing very concretely in terms of revenues and before the COVID-19 pandemic to increase profits: even more.
• How will trends affect traditional business We hope that you will benefit from our segments, vehicle sales, and aftersales? insights and thoughts and derive value from our findings for your decision-making • What are opportunities and risks are processes. involved with new business segments, such as mobility and connected services? Dr. Thomas Schiller Managing Partner | Clients & Industries • When and how will these developments Deloitte and trend effects differ across core markets? The aim of this study is not only to create transparency and quantify the trend effects and opportunities, but also to pro- vide strategies and approaches to navigate through these expectedly dynamic and challenging future years of transition.