How digital is changing car sales: Disruption in the automotive industry.

Miguel Vassalo

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The current automotive retail and distribution model has remained largely unchanged since the 1980s. This has been poor for both consumers, and manufacturers. For consumers, buying a car can be a slow and fragmented process with lengthy paperwork involved. For manufacturers, multiple stakeholders contributing to the current auto value chain erodes margins and results in a disjointed approach to selling. This has led to a growing disconnect in the buy-seller relationship.

Ready for inspection: The automotive aftermarket in 2030.

Miguel Vassalo

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Electric vehicles, connected cars, and e-commerce, among other trends, may lead to redistribution of 30 to 40 percent of aftermarket profits along the value chain and change the industry landscape in the next 10 to 20 years. What are you doing to prepare?