Microcars: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 129 pages | ID: MD778D6B8CBEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Microcars in Units.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 31 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Daimler AG
• Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
• Groupe PSA
• Piaggio & C. Spa
• Renault S.A.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definition and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS

Microcars – Pacing Up to Alter Global Auto Landscape
Urban Transpiration Issues to the Fore
Advent of Innovative Technologies Fuel Demand for Sustainable Vehicles
Need for Businesses to Embrace Microcars
Consumer Perceptions – A Major Hindrance for Adoption of Microcars
Low Volumes and High Costs Lead to Higher Prices
Changing Perceptions of Transportation Bode Well for Microcars
Peek into Major Growth Drivers
High Fuel Prices
Government Efforts
Advanced Technology Plug-Ins
Endeavors by Vehicle Makers
Key Market Inhibitors
Safety Features
Urban and Rural Setting
Outlook

2. GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY – A REVIEW

A Prelude
Global Automobile Production on a Growth Avenue
Opportunity Indicators

Table 1. Global Automobile Market: Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles Production for the Years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020 & 2022 (in Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Automobile Market: Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles Production by Region (2016 & 2020) (in Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Automotive Market (2015 & 2016): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Unit Production by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Cars Market (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Small Cars Market (2016 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Automotive Industry – A Global Market with Local Connotations

Table 6. Global Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Non-Domestic OEMs for Select Regions (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Emerging Markets to Drive Automotive Industry
Expanding Automotive Production in Asia-Pacific
China & India to Play Important Role
Chinese Growth Cools Down but Still Growing at a Healthy Rate
Mini Electric Cars Gaining Prominence
Aiming at Global Leadership in Electric Car Market
India – A Promising Market for Small Cars

Table 7. Indian Hatchback Cars Market (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Indian Hatchback Cars Market (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Share by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Microcars – A Niche Segment
Peek into Select Microcar Models

4. TRENDS AND ISSUES

Microcars Go Electric

Table 9. Worldwide Electric Vehicles Market (2016): Percentage Share of Unit Sales by Vehicle Class - Light Duty and Heavy Duty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Trend towards Small and Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
Fuel Efficiency and Vehicle Emission Standards Gain Increased Focus
Review of Green House Gas Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards for Vehicles Across the World
Hybrid Cars to Remain in Race in Near Term
Government Incentives Driving the Microelectric Car Segment
Changing Mobility Trends Affect Design Changes
Safety Aspect Remains High Priority among Consumers
Stringent Eco-Norms and Safety Rules to Increase Prices of Microcars
Adoption of E-Trikes Gains Momentum in Indonesia
Foray of Quadricycle Microcars in Israel
Small Engine Compact Cars to Witness Robust Demand
Convergence – A Highlighting Feature
Technologies Evolve to Revolutionize Driving Experience
In-Car Internet Connectivity – The Next Mega Trend
Marked Shifts in Automotive Value Chains

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Definition
History and Evolution
Endearing Benefits of Microcars

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Mini Unveils Electric Powered Concept
BYD to Launch Small Electric Vehicles for Rural Markets
Mahindra Unveils 'e2oPlus'
Honda and Kabuku Launch New Micro Car
Mahindra Launches e2o Electric Car in the UK
Micro Mobility Systems Unveils Prototype of Electric Microlino

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Suzuki Stops Sales of Celerio in Australia
Mercedes Benz to Move to All Electric Propulsion for Smart in the US
Siparex Acquires Majority Stake in Ligier
PSA Peugeot Citroën Changes Name to Groupe PSA

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Daimler AG (Germany)
Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited (India)
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Groupe PSA (France)
Piaggio & C. Spa (Italy)
Renault S. A. (France)
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan)
Tata Motors Limited (India)
Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 10. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World Historic Review for Microcars/ Microelectric Vehicles by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World 14-Year Perspective for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
US Automotive Market Overview

Table 13. US Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

SUVs Rule the Roost

Table 14. US Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Micro Electric Cars Gain Prominence
New Car Models to Drive the Micro Segment
New CAFÉ Standards to Drive Innovative Solutions
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. US Historic Review for Microcars/ Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Toyota Dominates the Japanese Automotive Market

Table 17. Japanese Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Government Initiatives to Propel Microcar Segment
Leading Players in Mini Car Market

Table 18. Leading Players in the Japanese Mini Cars Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Daihatsu Motor, Suzuki Motor, Honda Motor Co., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launch
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Japanese Historic Review for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
European Automotive Market – An Overview

Table 21. European Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

A Unique Market Leaning Towards Hatchbacks and Diesel

Table 22. European Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Quadricycles Dominate the Market
Need for Businesses to Embrace Microcars
Top Cities for Microcars
Solar Electric Microcar – A New Development
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. European Historic Review for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview of Select Markets
China
Overview of Chinese Automotive Market
Key Statistics:

Table 25. Chinese Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Chinese Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Brand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Chinese Growth Cools Down but Still Growing at a Healthy Rate
Mini Electric Cars Gaining Prominence
India
Pollution and Traffic Congestion Fuels Growth of Micro Cars in India
India – A Promising Market for Small Cars

Table 27. Indian Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Japanese Players Dominate the Southeast Asian Automotive Market
Key Statistical Findings:

Table 28. Southeast Asian Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Indonesian Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Thai Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Malaysian Automotive Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Automobile Sales by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 32. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Rest of World Historic Review for Microcars/Microelectric Vehicles Market Analyzed with Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 31 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 36)
The United States (5)
Japan (8)
Europe (16)
  France (5)
  Germany (1)
  The United Kingdom (3)
  Italy (5)
  Rest of Europe (2)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (7)