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.

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↳ 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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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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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 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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Why the Real UK Connected Car Market Is 40 Times Smaller Than the Headline Figure
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

Why the Real UK Connected Car Market Is 40 Times Smaller Than the Headline Figure

The UK's connected car market isn't worth £62 billion. It's worth £1.60 billion. Marqstats explains the gap and traces the bigger number to its source.

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Why a Car in Oslo and a Car in Finnmark Need Completely Different Connectivity
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 5 MIN

Why a Car in Oslo and a Car in Finnmark Need Completely Different Connectivity

A connected car in Oslo and one in Finnmark are solving completely different problems. Marqstats explains Norway's sharp regional divide in what connectivity is actually for.

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Indonesia Says It Has 164 Million Vehicles. It Doesn't.
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 8 MIN

Indonesia Says It Has 164 Million Vehicles. It Doesn't.

Indonesia's official vehicle count is roughly four times too high. Marqstats explains why, and what number to actually use instead.

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How a Kei Car Became a Connected Vehicle
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 8 MIN

How a Kei Car Became a Connected Vehicle

Japan's cheapest cars were the last place you'd expect connectivity. Marqstats explains how electric kei cars changed that, and why it wasn't about price at all.

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Why Does a Province With 2% of Italy's Population Get 28% of Its Leased Cars?
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 8 MIN

Why Does a Province With 2% of Italy's Population Get 28% of Its Leased Cars?

One Italian province captures 28% of national leased-car registrations with just 2% of the population. Marqstats explains the tax arbitrage behind the number.

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Company Car or Personal Car: Which One Gets the Connected Features First in France?
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 8 MIN

Company Car or Personal Car: Which One Gets the Connected Features First in France?

A French company car is far more likely to be connected than your own. Marqstats explains why fleets pay for telematics without hesitating while private buyers say no.

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Rogers Shut Down 3G in July 2025 — Does Your Connected Car Still Work?
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 8 MIN

Rogers Shut Down 3G in July 2025 — Does Your Connected Car Still Work?

Rogers shut down 3G on 31 July 2025, and some connected cars silently stopped reporting. Marqstats explains who is affected and how to check.

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