Our Latest Thinking on Automotive & Mobility

Agile Creates a Seamless Experience for Car Buyers

Car buyers are increasingly demanding an experience as intuitive as buying a book or requesting a ride online.

Activating Agile Product-Life-Cycle Management in Automotive

It’s a new world. OEMs that adopt a new approach can improve profits, slash costs, and shorten development cycles.

An Agile Game Plan for Automakers

In-vehicle connectivity, electrification, autonomous driving, and the shared economy are revolutionizing the automotive industry—but innovation through software is a game changer.

Rethinking How Cars Are Built—with Modern Consumers in Mind

People expect frequent software updates and new features for their smartphones, and now they want the same for their cars. Automakers must restructure their engineering operations to keep up.

Five Ways to Win in China’s Changing Mobility Market

Domestic automakers are rapidly gaining an edge in ride-hailing services, self-driving cars, and electric vehicles. Foreign players need a bold and nimble strategy to remain competitive.

The US Mobility Industry’s Great Talent Hunt

Advances in technology will create thousands of new jobs in the coming decade. How will automakers find computer scientists, engineers, and tradespeople with the right skills to fill them?

The Promise and Pitfalls of E-Scooter Sharing

Providers will need to overcome important hurdles to secure their share of this exploding market—and help e-scooters become a staple of urban micromobility.

In Building an Urban Mobility Platform, Cooperation Is Key

Digital platforms are likely to be the next game changers in city transport—but providers must reconcile conflicting stakeholder needs to emerge as winners.

The Power of Algorithmic Forecasting

Armed with foresight into how conditions will change, a company can take actions to preempt unfavorable outcomes and promote competitive advantage.

An Automotive Downturn Is Coming—It’s Time to Prepare

To succeed, OEMs and suppliers must prioritize investment and strategic growth—and maximize their funding power and flexibility now.

As Tech Transforms Auto, Deals Are Booming

Auto companies are making deals to jump-start innovation, expand into new products, futureproof their business, and stay ahead of activist shareholders.

Where to Profit as Tech Transforms Mobility

The auto industry shouldn’t be lulled by steady growth. Electric and autonomous cars and ride-sharing will dramatically shift incumbents’ profit pools and empower new competitors.

Learning to Love (or Live with) the Sharing Economy

Hopping Aboard the Sharing Economy