Report: Auto Industry Must Find Additional Revenue Streams to Prosper

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As profit margins continue to narrow, auto manufacturers must look beyond the initial sale of the vehicle and scheduled maintenance for revenue and focus on creating personalized in-vehicle experiences through allied service partners to succeed in the future, forecasts Frost & Sullivan, a California-based business growth consultancy.

“Digital payments have re-energized the mature automotive industry, helping it generate revenues from experience-centric, rather than purely purchase-based, models,” says Isaac Abraham, mobility senior consultant for Frost & Sullivan. “Companies need to invest in, and develop, pilot offerings in fintech (financial technology) across the automotive value chain.”

The company’s report, “Powering Monetizing Opportunities in Global Automotive retail, Forecast 2030,” encourages automakers to enter into partnerships with payment solution providers, such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Alibaba, and Tencent, that can provide OEMs with robust digital finance and leasing tools, digital security, and new cash flow opportunities.

The Frost & Sullivan report also recommends that the auto industry pursue more subscription-based business models, and investments in digital services powering vehicle/feature subscription capabilities to create a customer experience beyond the initial vehicle purchase stage.

“Digital payments are redefining the automotive industry,” Abraham says. “The automotive payments processing segment is set to grow over $500 million by 2025, with early launches giving companies the edge in building brand loyalty. Digital fintech solutions are the key to catalyzing new business models, opening new revenue streams, and creating attractive investment opportunities within the automotive market.”