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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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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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 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 517,000 UK Connected Cars Go Dark Within a Year
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 7 MIN

Why 517,000 UK Connected Cars Go Dark Within a Year

Nearly 27% of the UK's factory-connected 2024 cars stopped generating revenue within a year. Marqstats explains the dormancy gap and why lower pricing won't fix it.

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Why We Had to Build Norway's Connected Car Market Size From Scratch
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 7 MIN

Why We Had to Build Norway's Connected Car Market Size From Scratch

Norway's connected car research is rich in data but states no market size. Marqstats explains how it built one from scratch, and what that means for using it.

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Why 90% of Indonesia's Connected Cars Stop Being Connected
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 12 MIN

Why 90% of Indonesia's Connected Cars Stop Being Connected

Indonesia has 2.3 million factory-connected cars and barely 185,000 paying subscribers. Marqstats explains the gap and why a small annual fee doesn't fix it.

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Japan Just Finished a 3G Shutdown You Probably Didn't Notice
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 12 MIN

Japan Just Finished a 3G Shutdown You Probably Didn't Notice

Japan just completed its full national 3G shutdown, on schedule, ending telematics for thousands of legacy vehicles. Marqstats explains what happened and why it went so smoothly.

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Why Italy's 2G Shutdown Risk Is Smaller Than the Forecast Assumed
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 12 MIN

Why Italy's 2G Shutdown Risk Is Smaller Than the Forecast Assumed

A downside scenario for Italy's connected car market assumes an imminent 2G shutdown. Marqstats finds that shutdown hasn't started, and isn't expected for years.

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Why France's 2G Shutdown Is Happening in 2026, Not 2025
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 12 MIN

Why France's 2G Shutdown Is Happening in 2026, Not 2025

France's 2G shutdown is widely described as a finished 2025 event. It isn't. Marqstats traces Orange's actual phased 2026 rollout and why the correction matters for planning.

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Why Canada's Connected Car Market Didn't Slow Down When EV Sales Fell 35.7%
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 12 MIN

Why Canada's Connected Car Market Didn't Slow Down When EV Sales Fell 35.7%

Canada's EV sales collapsed 35.7% in 2025. Its connected car market kept growing anyway. Marqstats explains why the two numbers measure completely different things.

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