Automotive Connected Services Market

Automotive Connected Services Market: Introduction

• Rise in demand for luxury features in a vehicle is expected to drive the global automotive connected services market. The trend toward connectivity in automobiles is a key factor driving rapid transformation of the automotive and mobility sectors.
• Expansion of the automotive connected services market is accompanied by the development of a wide range of new and innovative services making mobility safer, more comfortable, and more efficient

Key Drivers of Automotive Connected Services Market

• Increase in demand for safe vehicles across the globe is expected to be a key factor boosting the global automotive connected services market. Connected services include global positioning system (GPS), biometric lock/unlock of vehicle, and remote vehicle locking/unlocking offer modern safety features to a vehicle. Increase in demand for such features among passengers is compelling automakers to provide these features in their vehicles. Additionally, aftermarket players are providing retrofit of connected devices in existing vehicles at affordable costs.
• Connected devices in a vehicle enhance driving experience in a vehicle. Features such as navigation, streaming services, and smartphone integration offer comfortable driving experience to vehicle passengers. According to ‘Connected Vehicle Trend Radar 2’ research study conducted by Capgemini in 2019, the number of connected cars is projected to increase to 352 million by 2023, as compared to 119.4 million connected vehicles in 2018.
• Increase in trend toward sustainable and green technologies is expected to propel the global automotive connected services market. According to research conducted by Capgemini, 60% of overall respondents believed that connected services can have a positive impact on the environment. As per this research, in China specifically, 77% of people are willing to pay more for connected services, which are targeting sustainability, while in Europe, 42% of car owners are willing to change their car brand if they knew that other brands offered sustainable connected services.
• Rise in trend towards electric vehicles coupled with stringent emission regulations enacted by government organizations on IC-engine vehicles is offering lucrative opportunity for the players engaged in the global automotive connected services market. Various automakers have equipped their vehicles with connected devices in order to attract more number of customers. All the factors mentioned above are expected to drive the global automotive connected services market.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Automotive Connected Services Market

• Disruptions in supply chain catering to the automobile industry, owing to the shutdown of production and manufacturing facilities caused by the coronavirus pandemic across the world, is estimated to contract the market in 2020-2021. Consequently, the coronavirus pandemic has hampered the global automotive connected services market.
• The market is anticipated to recover by increasing production volume of vehicle components as well as vehicles in 2021. This, in turn, is projected to offer lucrative opportunity to players operating in the supply chain of the automotive connected services market during the forecast period.

North America and Europe combined to Account for Prominent Share of Global Automotive Connected Services Market

• In terms of region, the global automotive connected services market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa
• North America and Europe have presence of economically stable countries. These regions are home to technologically advanced research institutes catering to the development of vehicle safety and comfort technologies. Additionally, major automakers and aftermarket players have established their technological centers and manufacturing facilities in various countries in these regions including the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and France.
• The automotive connected services market in North America is expected to expand significantly owing to an increase in adoption of connected services in passenger and commercial vehicles due to stringent governmental regulations regarding road safety in the region
• Increase in awareness about green technologies in North America and Europe is expected to further drive the automotive connected services market in these regions

Key Players Operating in Automotive Connected Services Market

The global automotive connected services market is highly concentrated owing to the presence of top manufacturers. A few key players operating in the global automotive connected services market are:

• HARDWARE PROVIDERS
  • Continental AG
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • HARMAN (Samsung Electronics)
  • VISTEON AG
  • PANASONIC
  • LUXOFT
• SOFTWARE PROVIDERS
  • AIRBIQUITY
  • CLOUDMADE
  • INTELLIAS
  • TECH MAHINDRA
  • MICROSOFT AZURE
  • ZUBIE
  • TELEFONICA
• OEM MANUFACTURERS
  • FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • AUDI AG
  • BMW AG
  • FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • TESLA Inc.
  • DAIMLER AG

Global Automotive Connected Services Market: Research Scope

Global Automotive Connected Services Market, by Vehicle Type

• Passenger Vehicles
  • Compact
  • Luxury
  • Mid-Size
  • SUV
• Commercial Vehicle
  • Medium Duty Commercial Vehicle
  • Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle

Global Automotive Connected Services Market, by Propulsion

• Conventional
  • Gasoline
  • Diesel
• Electric
  • Battery Electric Vehicle
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle
  • Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Global Automotive Connected Services Market, by Connected Device Hardware

• Head Unit
• Central Gateway
• Intelligent Antenna
• Electronic Control Unit
• Telematic Control Unit
• Keyless Entry Systems
• Sensors
• Others

Global Automotive Connected Services Market, by Connected Services

• Navigation
• Remote Diagnostics
• Multimedia Streaming
• Social Media & Other Apps
• OTA Updates
• On-Road Assistance
• eCall & SOS Assistance
• Cyber Security
• Remote Operation
• Collision Warning
• Auto Parking/Connected Parking
• Autopilot
• Home Integration
• Vehicle Management
• Asset Tracking
• Others

Global Automotive Connected Services Market, by Network Type

• DSRC
• Cellular

Global Automotive Connected Services Market, by Sales Channel

• OEMs
• Aftermarket