GLG Tracker: Automotive OEMs II

SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

The GLG Surveys team interviewed 70 automotive OEMs based in Europe and US. This is the second survey to follow the first one conducted in March 2021.

What will you learn from this survey?

• This is the second iteration of this study where respondents discussed about the COVID-19 impact on their operations and budgets.
• The survey investigated the electrification trends on the automotive market and the respondents’ projections for the short and medium term.
• Lastly, experts provided a competitive assessment of OEM players such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes.

Examples of findings:

• The most significant challenge for Automotive OEMs continues to be the ability to continue to supply parts/services following COVID-19 (66%), though logistics cost has significantly risen as a concern since the previous run (36% to 46%).
• In this second iteration, respondents were asked about the impact of the global microprocessor shortages, which 87% noted production output or sales had been affected by this.
• Experts ranked electrification as the main opportunity for OEMs to increase revenues going forward, with Fiat Chrysler rated the most prepared for the shift to electrification (67%).

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Bradley Yorke-Biggs, former Managing Director at Aston.

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• How much focus has there been on ensuring the continued viability of critical wholesale, retail and distribution channels of your business during the COVID-19 crisis?
• What factors do you believe would help stimulate demand in your sector?
• Please rank the top 3 factors in terms of opportunity for OEMs to increase revenues.
• Which countries do you believe enjoy the greatest level of national support/intervention frameworks to accelerate new sustainable automotive technologies?
• What do you perceive to be the primary infrastructure challenge for future mobility products and services?
• Please rank the top 5 OEMs in order of your perceived preparedness for the shift to electrification.
• Please rank the top 5 OEMs in terms of their legacy processes and systems.
• How much do you agree with the following statement: “The long-established automotive OEMs fully recognise the risk posed by new start-ups disrupting the global mobility markets and entrenched business models”?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Energy and Industrials (EI) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

Request other available and upcoming Network Surveys within the sector:

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  • Questionnaire was drafted by Alex Kirby, former Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors at Gatwick Airport.

• GLG Tracker- Hydrogen Market Overview II – New!
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  • Questionnaire was drafted by Brendan Bilton, former Managing Director at AcalEnergy.

• GLG Tracker- Automotive Suppliers II  
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