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
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102 insights
An EV Fender-Bender Takes Twice as Long to Fix. Here's Why.
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

An EV Fender-Bender Takes Twice as Long to Fix. Here's Why.

A 20% collision claim premium sounds like an expensive-parts story. It's mostly a labor-time story instead. Marqstats explains why.

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Why a Fender-Bender Can Total a Tesla in China Now
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

Why a Fender-Bender Can Total a Tesla in China Now

A manufacturing breakthrough that made EVs cheaper to build is making some of them impossible to repair. Marqstats explains gigacasting's collision-repair problem.

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One Parking Garage Fire Rewrote South Korea's Entire EV Battery Law
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

One Parking Garage Fire Rewrote South Korea's Entire EV Battery Law

An 8-hour underground fire in Incheon didn't just make headlines. It rewrote how every EV battery in South Korea gets certified. Marqstats traces the chain.

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Mexico's Insurers Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules on EV Collision Claims
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

Mexico's Insurers Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules on EV Collision Claims

A single EV collision claim in Mexico can cost 70 times a basic service visit. Marqstats explains how insurers are adapting.

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The 85% Number Everyone Quotes About EV Savings Is Only Half True in Turkey
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

The 85% Number Everyone Quotes About EV Savings Is Only Half True in Turkey

An 85% maintenance savings figure sounds incredible. Marqstats explains why the real number Turkish EV owners experience is closer to half that.

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Tesla and BYD Made Opposite Bets on How Often Your Car Should See a Mechanic
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

Tesla and BYD Made Opposite Bets on How Often Your Car Should See a Mechanic

No fixed schedule versus a decade of capped pricing. Marqstats compares the two servicing philosophies splitting Australia's EV market.

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Nobody Is Actually Regulating Who Can Touch a High-Voltage Battery in Argentina
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

Nobody Is Actually Regulating Who Can Touch a High-Voltage Battery in Argentina

There's no law requiring an Argentine mechanic to be certified before opening your EV's battery pack. Marqstats explains why, and what fills the gap instead.

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Inside the Depot That Cut EV Fleet Downtime by 65%
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

Inside the Depot That Cut EV Fleet Downtime by 65%

A single depot in Pasay is rewriting how Philippine logistics fleets think about EV maintenance. Marqstats explains the model behind a 65% turnaround cut.

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One Taxi Company Explains Most of Vietnam's EV Maintenance Growth
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

One Taxi Company Explains Most of Vietnam's EV Maintenance Growth

A single ride-hailing company's fleet decisions explain more of Vietnam's EV maintenance growth than any consumer trend. Marqstats explains why.

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Why Spain's Hybrid Owners Are Quietly Subsidizing the EV Aftermarket
Sector Briefing
Aftermarket and Car Care 9 MIN

Why Spain's Hybrid Owners Are Quietly Subsidizing the EV Aftermarket

Spain's plug-in hybrids cost more to maintain than pure EVs — and for now, they're carrying Spain's EV workshop revenue. Marqstats explains why, and when it ends.

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