Automotive in China

Industry 4.0: The Future of Productivity and Growth in Manufacturing Industries

Industry 4.0 will make production systems up to 30% faster and 25% more efficient and will elevate mass customization to new levels.

The Battle for Automotive Brand Loyalty in China

As the Chinese auto market enters a new phase, domestic and foreign automakers will have to work hard to secure the loyalty of current customers.

Self-Driving Vehicles, Robo-Taxis, and the Urban Mobility Revolution

Cities are where self-driving vehicles can fundamentally change—for the better—how people live, work, and get around. The question is, how big will the urban self-driving revolution be?

Retaining Car Buyers in the Rise of Shared Mobility in China

Facing challenges arising from development of shared mobility, car companies need to reduce burden of owning a car by improving convenience, efficiency and transparency of after-sales services, and to offer products that best meet customers’ specific mobility needs that shared mobility is not able to effectively address.

Telematics: The Test for Insurers

Telematics—the wireless technology that delivers safety services, route information, and entertainment to motor vehicles—presents auto insurers with a significant opportunity to create value.

Autonomous Vehicles and New Mobility

Mapping the Future of Autonomous Trucking

BCG GAMMA and Kodiak Robotics have developed an interactive tool to identify routes that can help optimize the expansion—and benefits—of autonomous trucking.

Shared, Autonomous, and Electric: An Update on the Reimagined Car

Urban mobility is the source of multiple pain points. We believe that ride-hailing fleets made up of autonomous, electric vehicles are the best solution.

How Governments Can Solve the EV Charging Dilemma

Kick-starting the market is not enough—governments need to plan, orchestrate, and incentivize the buildout of EV charging stations, setting the stage for private investment.

End the Reign of Single-Occupancy Vehicles for Greater Urban Access

How can cities discourage the use of SOVs while expanding access for all residents? Start with the BCG Accessibility Index, which helps guide strategy by mapping mobility patterns across and within cities.

Electric Vehicles

What the Shift to Zero-Emission Vehicles Means for Commercial Transportation

With demand and regulation forcing the global shift to green trucks, manufacturers must develop new strategies to survive. The first step: convincing fleet operators and creating the charging infrastructure.

The Lithium Supply Crunch Doesn’t Have to Stall Electric Cars

Due to shortages of critical materials and vulnerable supply chains, production of lithium-ion batteries could fall far short of demand. Coordinated action is needed to boost supply in a sustainable way and keep the transition to renewable energy on course. 

US Inflation Reduction Act Implications on the Auto Industry

The recently passed US Inflation Reduction Act’s focus on addressing climate change has significant implications for the transition to e-mobility for the automotive industry.

Why Electric Cars Can’t Come Fast Enough

Sales of electric vehicles are booming. But to meet the necessary targets for cutting worldwide emissions, the automotive industry needs to transition to EVs even more rapidly.

Strategy

Are US Car Dealers Ready for Tomorrow?

Chronic new-vehicle shortages, the EV transition, and the rise of digital retail are disrupting the traditional business models of brick-and-mortar dealerships. Many are underprepared.

It’s Time for the Auto Industry to Reset Expectations

Automotive companies must be realistic about the current environment—and ready to make the necessary moves to stay competitive in the future.

Tracking the Next Phase of the Automotive Semiconductor Shortage

The nature of the chip shortages—and the device types affected—will change over time, requiring automakers to actively manage risks as the situation evolves.

Will Car Subscriptions Revolutionize Auto Sales?

Car subscriptions are gaining traction among consumers. Which providers are best positioned to prevail? And can this segment breathe new life into the industry?

It’s Scale or Fail with AI in Auto Sales

OEMs have harnessed AI’s power under the hood. Now they must apply it in sales. Seven best practices help automakers scale AI across the organization.

Operations

Data Excellence: Transforming Manufacturing and Supply Systems

Data and analytics drive value through increased productivity, enhanced customer experience, and a positive impact on society and the environment.

Advanced Logistics in the Factory of the Future

Higher levels of automation and flexibility help manufacturers offset labor shortages while boosting service and safety.