Insights · The Marqstats Desk

Market research insights from our research desk.

Long-form analysis, sector briefings and methodology notes built on validated data, primary interviews and traceable sources — reviewed by a sector lead before it ships.

What we cover Continuously updated
↳ Passenger Vehicles
↳ Commercial Vehicles
↳ Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers
↳ Electric Vehicles and Charging
↳ Auto Components and Tires
↳ Truck Bodies and Upfitting
↳ Aftermarket and Car Care
↳ Used Vehicles and Trade
↳ Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
↳ Mobility and Fleet Services
↳ Off-Highway Vehicles
Bottom-up sizing · Primary interviews · Validated data · Traceable sources
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01 / Insights — page 4

114 insights
Why 80% of Indian Car Buyers Stop Paying for Connectivity After Year Three
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

Why 80% of Indian Car Buyers Stop Paying for Connectivity After Year Three

Nearly every Indian car buyer activates free connectivity. Almost none renew it. Marqstats explains the Year 4 cliff and what might actually fix it.

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India's Connected Car Fleet Is Growing Faster Than Its Market Value. Here's Why That's Good News.
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

India's Connected Car Fleet Is Growing Faster Than Its Market Value. Here's Why That's Good News.

India's connected car fleet outgrows its market value. Marqstats explains why that's the opposite problem mature markets have, and why it's a good one.

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Why Europe's Connected Car Market Is Growing Twice as Fast as Its Connected Car Fleet
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 7 MIN

Why Europe's Connected Car Market Is Growing Twice as Fast as Its Connected Car Fleet

Europe's connected car market is growing twice as fast in value as in vehicles. Marqstats explains why, using Stellantis and CARIAD as a live case study.

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Only 18% of Europeans Think Connected Car Features Actually Matter
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

Only 18% of Europeans Think Connected Car Features Actually Matter

European consumers mostly don't care about connected car features. The market is growing fast anyway. Marqstats explains how.

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Europe's 2G/3G Shutdown Is Creating a Legal Gray Zone Nobody Has Resolved
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

Europe's 2G/3G Shutdown Is Creating a Legal Gray Zone Nobody Has Resolved

Europe's 2G/3G network shutdown leaves millions of cars with a safety feature that just stops working. Marqstats explains why nobody has fixed the legal gap yet.

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Why Brazil's Connected Car Market Runs on Cargo Insurance, Not Car Buyers
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 7 MIN

Why Brazil's Connected Car Market Runs on Cargo Insurance, Not Car Buyers

Brazil's connected car market isn't a consumer story. It's an insurance story. Marqstats explains why cargo-theft underwriting drives nearly two-thirds of the connected fleet.

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Why 67% of Brazil's Rental Cars Are Registered in a State They Don't Operate In
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

Why 67% of Brazil's Rental Cars Are Registered in a State They Don't Operate In

Minas Gerais looks like Brazil's top connected-car state on paper. It isn't in practice. Marqstats explains the tax-driven registration distortion behind the numbers.

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Brazil Just Fixed a Tax Rule That Was Quietly Strangling Telematics
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

Brazil Just Fixed a Tax Rule That Was Quietly Strangling Telematics

A flat telecom fee made Brazilian vehicle telematics uneconomical for years. A new law just fixed it. Marqstats explains what changed and why it matters.

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Why Thailand's Connected Car Market Grew While Vehicle Sales Collapsed
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 7 MIN

Why Thailand's Connected Car Market Grew While Vehicle Sales Collapsed

Thailand had its worst car-sales year in fifteen years in 2024. Connected penetration rose anyway. Marqstats explains the segment mix behind the paradox.

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Why Chinese Automakers Give Away Five Years of Free Connectivity in Thailand
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

Why Chinese Automakers Give Away Five Years of Free Connectivity in Thailand

A five-times gap in free connectivity duration separates Chinese and Japanese automakers in Thailand. Marqstats explains why, and what it means for the market.

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