World car trends 2014

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World Car Trends 2014 “Smart Efficiency and Digital Intelligence” New York, April 2014


World Car Trends 2014 Global Expert Community

Global Media Trends

69 Top Automotive Journalists

TV, Print, Online

News Channels

All World Car Jurors

Blogs, Forums, Networks

Social Channels

Top 25 markets All automotive brands [> 150] and models

Countries Brands


World Car Trends 2014 | Summary Introduction The World Car Awards brings together top journalists from all over the world. PRIME Research combines the expertise of this panel with our industry-leading media study on over 150 brands across 25 markets globally. Automotive Trends 2014 Efficiency, lightweight materials, design, connectivity and new energy powertrains are the most important automotive trends for 2014. These trends form part of a bigger picture within the automotive industry, “the efficiency cluster” which we at PRIME call “Smart Efficiency”. “Smart Efficiency” Smart Efficiency is driven by a variety of related technologies like the downsizing of engines, while improving power and performance, significant weight reduction and more stability, improved aerodynamics while increasing desirability and new energy powertrains; particularly plug-in hybrids. Lightweight Constructions Lightweight materials are currently in the spotlight. Once reserved for premium cars, the Ford F150 has brought aluminium to the mass market, and the BMW i3 has positioned carbon fibre as a material manageable and suitable for premium cars.

The Electric Vehicle Recession? After the hype in 2012, Electric vehicles are currently losing some momentum. Plug-in hybrids are seen as the most promising electric drivetrain option for 2014, however the onset of premium electric vehicles driven by the BMW i3 and Tesla Model S bring electric vehicles back into the spotlight. Coverage around these two models accounts for over 40% of all media coverage on electric vehicles. Our expert community evaluates these two models far better than first and second generation EVs. “Digital Intelligence” Connectivity and in-car electronics rank as the fourth most important trend, with infotainment and connectivity systems seen as increasingly significant. Digital intelligence is describing a major macro trend of the years to come. Tech giants such as Apple, Google & Microsoft have now joined the game: teaming up with automotive brands to create the next generation of digital cars. “Smart Efficiency” and “Digital Intelligence” represent key trends in the industry for 2014. Utilising these trends is the challenge for the automotive industry today and in the near future. 3


Content 1. Top Automotive Trends 2. New Energy Cars 3. The “Digital Car“


Efficiency is the top trend in 2014 The current “efficiency cluster“ is driven by downsizing of engines, lightweight constructions, improved aerodynamics and plug-in hybrids.

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Connectivity

Top 5 Trends 2014 Plug-in Hybrids

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Battery Electric Vehicles

Fuel Cell

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Lightweight is the top emerging trend in 2014 The importance of lightweight constructions and materials has been on the increase since 2012.

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Engine downsizing is seen as the most promising weight saver Two important shifts in perception – the Ford F150 for aluminium and the BMW i3 for carbon fibre.

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Downsizing of Engines / Powertrains

The actual downsizing of an engine for weight reduction is seen as the most promising technology to save weight.

Aluminium

The new Ford F-150 shifts the image of aluminium from a rather exclusive to a more volume material for weight-saving.

Material-Mix

Clever material mix is seen as a very promising option for weight saving.

Carbon Fibre

The BMW i3 could change the perception of carbon fibre: from an expensive and exclusive to an affordable, mass-market material for weightsaving.

High Strength Steel

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High strength steels are still evaluated very positively, but are seen due to the already wide use within the industry as a kind of maxed out option for weight saving.

2014 Expert Panel

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“From your point of view, what are the most promising lightweight technologies?”

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Content 1. Top Automotive Trends 2. New Energy Cars 3. The “Digital Car“


Electric vehicle recession? After the hype in 2012, electric vehicles finally arrived in ”reality“ – but electric vehicles are still among the top 5 most important trends within the industry.

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Connectivity

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Lightweight Materials

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Lightweight Materials

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“What will be the most important trends in the automotive industry in 2012 / 2013 / 2014?”

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Visibility of EVs is pushed by Tesla Model S and BMW i3 Out of more than 250 EV models in 2013-2014, the Tesla Model S and BMW i3 combined account for more than 40% of all coverage. Almost every second electric vehicle story is about either one of them. 2013-2014

Media Panel | Share of coverage 12%

Emerging Trend

Hype

Slowdown

Tesla and BMW i game changer?

Other EVs 58.3% 9%

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BMW i3 21.3%

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Tesla Model S 20.4%

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PHEVs remain the most promising electric drivetrain option However, BEV are experiencing a new momentum through premium electric vehicles.

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Plug-in hybrids

Is the Tesla Model S a game changer? Combining zero emissions with a good range and breathtaking sports car performance.

Electric vehicles with range extender

► New momentum through premium electric vehicles.

2013 Expert Panel

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Battery electric vehicles

2014 Expert Panel

2013

2014 ► But safety issues remain.

Fuel cell vehicles

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“From your point of view, what are the most promising powertrain options regarding e-mobility?”

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Tesla and BMW with outstanding EV reputation BEV gain credit in 2014 due to i3 and Tesla Model S – Premium electric vehicles might be the game changer in the future. very poor

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Tesla Model S

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BMW i3

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Premium electric vehicles

Second generation and compact electric vehicles

First Generation and low budget electric vehicles

“Compromised“ electric vehicles 2014 Expert Panel

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“How would you rate the following e-cars from a general perspective?”

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Norway: Tesla achieves an 11% market share in March ‘14 Exponential growth of EVs in Norway; especially the Tesla Models S due to generous government subsidiaries.

Electric vehicles registration figures in Norway 12.000

EVs in Norway achieved a 5.6% market share in 2013.

No purchase tax, no VAT, no tolls are making EVs very attractive.

Free and extra parking areas for EVs.

EV infrastructure.

Clean Norwegian energy production.

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Norway with pioneering character regarding E-Mobility The former benchmark market for E-Mobility, Japan, slightly loses the confidence of the expert community and remains on one level with Germany and the USA. very poor

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Norway Japan Germany USA

The Tesla factor

France

Supercharger infrastructure Plans for battery gigafactory

UK Ambitious plans, limited momentum

China

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Italy

2013 Expert Panel

Spain

2014 Expert Panel

“Which markets will be the key drivers for e-mobility?”

5 million e-cars in 2020 New joint-venture brands arrive › Denza › Zinoro

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Fuel-Cell with chances in the long run In the last 10 years, Honda showed the strongest ambitions of all manufacturers regarding fuel cell technology, followed by Hyundai/Kia and Mercedes-Benz.

Fuel-Cell “Hype“ period

Attention-shift to BEV

Re-Focus on FCEV

Comeback as “Next Generation EV“?

Most major manufacturers focus on FCEV as battery technology is not improving fast enough and the range issue as well as high costs are thought hard to be solved.

First volume BEV appear on the market and the BEV hype begins. Manufacturers shift their focus on battery electric vehicles rather than continuing their FCEV strategy.

Especially Hyundai/Kia continues to focus on FCEV and in 2014 announcements of affordable FCEV in series strongly increase.

FCEV in series (announcements): Hyundai/Kia: 2014 | Toyota: 2015 | Honda: 2016 | Daimler: 2017

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Content 1. Top Automotive Trends 2. New Energy Cars 3. The “Digital Car“


Connectivity is already a key factor in evaluating a car For 71% of automotive journalists, connectivity already is or is quickly becoming a key factor in evaluating a car.

“Yes, as it becomes a priority for young buyers.” Increasingly

“It is becoming a key factor, because younger people do not care about powertrains, maximum speed and emotional driving anymore.”

[42%]

Already [29%]

“No. Ease of use is, but connectivity is not critical. It's also very difficult to communicate, given that average readers just want to know if they can plug the phone in or not.”

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No [12%]

2013 Expert Panel: “Is connectivity a key factor in evaluating a car?”

Not yet [17%]

“Not yet but is going to grow once they sort out the basics.”

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In-car electronics and connectivity are increasingly important Exponential increase of media attention to in-car electronics and connectivity.

Top Connectivity Trends

Media Panel | Share of coverage 12%

Internet-based Infotainment Systems

In-car electronics play an increasingly important role within the product strategy. 9%

Driver Assistance 6,4% 6%

Navigation

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Communication 0,1%

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2013 expert panel: What will be the most important connectivity trends in the automotive industry in 2013?�

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The “digital” car | > 100 million lines of code Cars are no longer only hardware, they are also software products. Cars already have more lines of code than aircrafts and operating systems like Windows 8 or Apple Tiger.

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F35 Fighter Jet

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Boeing 787

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US Military Drone

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F22 Raptor Fighter Jet

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Car Software and its “lines of code” of average modern high-end-car

Space Shuttle

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Silicon Valley is moving in on the car industry Google is clearly seen as the key driver for the “digital car”. Apple and Microsoft are seen as more conservative. passive/conservative

pro-active/aggressive

“Fiat spent years betting on the wrong Microsoft horse.” The Ford Sync system is also far away from being benchmark: “Ford, with its hopeless voice command system, small screens and convoluted programming if you can't get the voice commands to work.”

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“Which IT companies will be the key drivers for the “digital car”?”

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Autonomous driving wins credit in 2014 Overall, safety related driver assistance systems are evaluated much more positively than comfort features.

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Brake Assist Systems Pre-Crash Systems Intelligent Lights Pedestrian Detection Blind Spot Detection Adaptive Cruise Control Automated Crash Reporting Traffic Sign Recognition Attention Assist 2013 Expert Panel

Nightvision Systems Lane Keeping Systems

2014 Expert Panel

Park Assist Autonomous Driving -3

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“How important and desirable are the following ‘Advanced Driver Assistance’ features from your point of view?”

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Autonomous cars are expected within the next 5 years The world car experts are anticipating autonomous cars in series production within the next five years.

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“When do you expect to see fully autonomous driving cars in series production?�

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Key markets for autonomous driving are USA, Germany, Japan Due to high costs and the need for infrastructure, autonomous driving will be strongly pushed by the most developed car markets. reluctant

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USA

USA, Germany and Japan are clearly seen as the key markets for autonomous driving.

Germany

Japan

UK

France

China

Italy 2014 Expert Panel

Spain -3

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“Which markets will be the key drivers for autonomous driving?�

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Challenges to autonomous driving Legislation is seen as the biggest challenge to autonomous driving, closely followed by infrastructure and industry standards for Car-to-Car and Car-to-X communications. mixed

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Legislation (on federal & national level)

Infrastructure Investments

Industry standards for Car-to-Car and Car-to-X communications

Consumer Acceptance

Integrity of Technology

New Business Models & Scenarios

2014 Expert Panel

Automotive Ecosystem (new players) 0

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“How important are the following challenges enabling autonomous driving from your point of view?�

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Safety is key to consumer acceptance of autonomous driving However, extra costs are seen as the second most important factor to clear the way for autonomous cars.

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Safety is the key to consumer acceptance of autonomous driving.

Safety / crash elimination Extra cost Reduced travel times Comfort

City motorists in Europe and the US waste Ø 60-80 hours per year in congestion.

Increased productivity (work while driving) Data protection Improved energy efficiency Reduced need for new infrastructure New models of vehicle ownership (e.g. car sharing)

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“How important are the following factors from your point of view regarding the consumer acceptance of autonomous driving?”

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Contact

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Dr. Rainer Mathes

Bernd Hitzemann

Jens Meiners

PRIME Research

PRIME Research

World Car Awards

Chairman

Project Director

Director Steering Committee World Car Awards

mathes@prime-research.com

hitzemann@prime-research.com

jmeiners@hearst.com


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