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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01 / Insights — page 5

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An App Is Beating the Dealership at Its Own Oil Change Business
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Aftermarket and Car Care 6 MIN

An App Is Beating the Dealership at Its Own Oil Change Business

A car-maintenance app now runs over 8,000 workshops and books billions in revenue, taking oil-change customers straight from the dealership network.

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The Drive-Through Oil Change Makes More Money Than the Dealership Bay
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Aftermarket and Car Care 6 MIN

The Drive-Through Oil Change Makes More Money Than the Dealership Bay

A 10-minute drive-through oil change actually earns better margins than a dealership service bay. Here's the exact math behind why quick lubes win.

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The Person Who Changes Your Oil Makes More Money From It Than the Company That Made It
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Aftermarket and Car Care 6 MIN

The Person Who Changes Your Oil Makes More Money From It Than the Company That Made It

The shop that changes your oil can earn 4 times more per liter than the company that actually made it. Here's exactly how that margin gap works.

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Why Your Car's Next Chip Needs 12x More AI Power Than the One It Replaces
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 6 MIN

Why Your Car's Next Chip Needs 12x More AI Power Than the One It Replaces

A new cockpit chip delivers 12 times the AI processing power of the one it replaces. Here's what's actually driving that jump, and why cars need it now.

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A Digital Twin Caught the Problem Weeks Before the Check Engine Light Would Have
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 6 MIN

A Digital Twin Caught the Problem Weeks Before the Check Engine Light Would Have

In roughly 1 out of 3 major truck failures, a digital twin caught the problem weeks before any warning light would have. That head start is worth real money.

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5G Is About to Take Over Every New Connected Car. Here's the Timeline.
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

5G Is About to Take Over Every New Connected Car. Here's the Timeline.

5G is about to become the default for connected cars worldwide. Marqstats explains the timeline and the latency problem driving it.

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Ford Makes More Money From Vans Than GM Does From Individual Drivers
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

Ford Makes More Money From Vans Than GM Does From Individual Drivers

Ford bet on commercial fleets. GM bet on consumers. Marqstats explains why one bet is clearly winning.

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That '14 Trillion RMB' China Car Market Number You Keep Seeing Is Mostly Not Cars
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

That '14 Trillion RMB' China Car Market Number You Keep Seeing Is Mostly Not Cars

That giant China car market number circulating online isn't measuring what you think. Marqstats traces it back to its source.

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BMW Spent €6,000 on Self-Driving Tech Germans Didn't Want. Here's What It Bought Instead.
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

BMW Spent €6,000 on Self-Driving Tech Germans Didn't Want. Here's What It Bought Instead.

BMW's premium self-driving option didn't fail on technology. It failed on trade-offs. Marqstats explains why German buyers said no.

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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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