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 6

102 insights
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 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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Thailand's 7.1 Million Pickup Trucks Are Waiting on a Single Regulatory Decision
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

Thailand's 7.1 Million Pickup Trucks Are Waiting on a Single Regulatory Decision

Thailand's best-selling vehicle category has no telematics mandate at all. Marqstats explains the regulatory gap and who's positioned to benefit if it closes.

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The UK's Connected Car Map Is Lying to You About Where the Cars Actually Are
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

The UK's Connected Car Map Is Lying to You About Where the Cars Actually Are

The UK's official connected-car map is skewed by corporate leasing addresses. Marqstats explains the 2.87 million-unit distortion and where the cars actually are.

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350,000 Norwegian Cars Are About to Lose Their Emergency Call Feature
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 9 MIN

350,000 Norwegian Cars Are About to Lose Their Emergency Call Feature

Telenor bought Norway two extra years on its 2G shutdown. It didn't solve the underlying problem. Marqstats explains which 350,000+ vehicles are still exposed.

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Why Do Mining Trucks in Kalimantan Trust Telematics More Than Truckers in Java?
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 16 MIN

Why Do Mining Trucks in Kalimantan Trust Telematics More Than Truckers in Java?

Same regulation, two completely different adoption rates. Marqstats explains why Indonesian mining trucks trust telematics while general freight mostly doesn't.

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Why Won't Japanese Drivers Pay for Connected Car Apps?
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 15 MIN

Why Won't Japanese Drivers Pay for Connected Car Apps?

Nearly three in four new Japanese cars ship connected. Almost nobody pays for it after the free trial. Marqstats explains why, and how OEMs make money anyway.

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The 3 Million Italian Black Boxes That Aren't Actually Insured
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 15 MIN

The 3 Million Italian Black Boxes That Aren't Actually Insured

Nearly a third of Italy's reported insurance black boxes have no active policy attached. Marqstats explains where the missing 3 million devices actually are.

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Does Your French Connected Car Count Include a Dormant eCall Module?
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 15 MIN

Does Your French Connected Car Count Include a Dormant eCall Module?

Almost every new French car has an eCall module. Almost none of that is commercial connectivity. Marqstats explains the difference and why it matters for market sizing.

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Why Does One Province Set the Bar for Canada's Connected Car Privacy Rules?
Sector Briefing
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 15 MIN

Why Does One Province Set the Bar for Canada's Connected Car Privacy Rules?

Quebec is 23% of Canada's connected car market by value and sets data-governance policy for all of it. Marqstats explains how one province's privacy law became the national standard.

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