Automotive Consumer Trends Overview

OEMs, dealers, and lenders must stay informed about the latest automotive retail trends to maintain a competitive edge in an ever-evolving market. Our expert insights offer in-depth analysis on key factors such as brand and dealer selling patterns, customer loyalty, conquest strategies, and return-to-market behavior.

We dive deep into the factors influencing consumer decisions, helping businesses understand shifting preferences and emerging behaviors within the automotive sector. By leveraging these granular insights on consumer trends in the automotive industry, companies can uncover new opportunities to drive growth in both vehicle sales and services.

Stay ahead of industry shifts, refine strategies, and create targeted approaches that not only meet but exceed consumer expectations. Our comprehensive automotive intelligence enables businesses to thrive in a dynamic marketplace.

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Loyalty Trends
February 20 2025

Driving Success with Customer Loyalty in the Automotive Industry

Get the latest insights on customer loyalty in the automotive industry and strategies for automakers to build and maintain a loyal customer base.

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Aging and Tech-Enabled Vehicles Present Opportunities to Increase Service Revenue
Nov 21, 2024
Key DMAs Are Driving Supply, Incentives and Competition for In-Market Shoppers
Oct 30, 2024
Rising Vehicle Inventories Boost Brand Loyalty
Oct 30, 2024
An “under the radar” benefit of incremental hybrid models
Nov 26, 2024
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Automotive Digital Marketing Campaigns
Oct 15, 2024
Cannibalization Risks Remain for Incremental Gasoline Models
Oct 07, 2024
Fuel for Thought: The US Auto Market - OEMs and Captive Lenders Face New Challenges
Sep 26, 2024
US automotive brand loyalty rates show positive shift
Aug 28, 2024
The Shift in Automotive Loyalty: Tracking Hybrid and BEV Buyers' Next Moves
Aug 19, 2024
The Growing Popularity of EV Leasing
Aug 09, 2024
Toyota Tundra Represents Growing Competition in Pickup Segment
Jul 12, 2024
Surprising Trends in the US Electric Vehicle Market
Jun 18, 2024
Demographic buying is leaving car customers on the side of the road
Jun 04, 2024
Fuel for Thought: Average age of vehicles in the US hits new record
May 30, 2024
Average age of vehicles hits new record in 2024
May 22, 2024
Automotive marketing in the age of electrification
May 02, 2024
S&P Global Mobility, the trusted leader in Automotive Intelligence, recognizes the 28th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards Winners; General Motors, Tesla and Lincoln Nautilus take Top Awards for Loyalty in 2023
Feb 26, 2024
When will car leasing be cool again?
Dec 14, 2023
Tesla fuels electrification of US luxury vehicles; segment share hits record 42.4%
Dec 12, 2023
American Honda sees a share rebound
Dec 06, 2023
Fuel for Thought: The vehicle affordability crunch
Nov 29, 2023
Tesla is most popular EV brand for US fleet companies
Oct 27, 2023
Don’t count out hybrids just yet
Oct 23, 2023
US consumers going big as full-size SUVs gain share
Oct 17, 2023
Fuel for Thought: Too many toys on the shelf
Sep 27, 2023
What do Tesla owners buy when they return to market?
Sep 13, 2023
Fuel for Thought: Warning signs on the path to mass EV adoption
Aug 30, 2023
The evolution of the EV consumer
Mar 09, 2023
July US auto inventory trends you should know
Jul 25, 2023
Consumer loyalty to finance companies fell sharply during pandemic
Jul 20, 2023
What connected–car services are consumers willing to pay for?
Jul 19, 2023
Fuel for Thought: The Transformation of Auto Retail – Bricks, Clicks, and People
Jun 27, 2023
Auto-finance delinquencies rise past Great Recession peak, but…
Jun 20, 2023
Fuel for Thought: Auto Safety Systems - Calibration challenges and opportunities
May 31, 2023
Ford and Chevrolet brand loyalty depends on pickups
May 22, 2023
Tesla's enviable minority group loyalty continues to climb
May 16, 2023
How General Motors maintains its loyalty lead amid declining sales
May 10, 2023
Premium audio enters the mass market
May 03, 2023
Electric vehicles have a gender issue with women
Feb 21, 2023
Which car brands connect with women?
Feb 21, 2023
Fuel for Thought: The old way of selling cars won’t work anymore
Feb 21, 2023
The sedan debate
Feb 13, 2023
Plenty of '22 models still on the shelf
Dec 15, 2022
Fuel for Thought: Top 5 Global Automotive Aftermarket Trends
Nov 29, 2022
Hyundai Motor Rises to #3 in US Market
Oct 24, 2022
Automotive Inventory
Sep 18, 2022
Tesla loyalty and market share soar, but dominance of EV segment could wane
Sep 09, 2022
May 2022 Tesla brand loyalty more than doubles year-over-year and leads all brands industry-wide
Aug 01, 2022
Hyundai Market Share Rises to #3 in US for New Vehicle Retail
Jul 28, 2022

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From Our Experts

S&P Global Mobility

"S&P Global Mobility provides accurate registration data for new and used vehicles; we are the most reliable source in the industry because our data are based on actual registration volumes and not samples or surveys. Our data also go back more than 20 years, so we are also able to review historically over several ownership cycles, gaining greater insights into consumer behavior.  In today’s times, with the auto industry experiencing rapid change to meet regulatory and environmental requirements, it is more important than ever to have accurate, reliable data with which to make business decisions."

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Tom Libby

Director, Loyalty Solutions and Industry Analysis

Tom Libby