A well-executed SDV is becoming more and more of a "must". Our own @ekimap.bsky.social was on the ground in Munich last week for IAA Mobility, where he learned first-hand how pivotal Qualcomm's latest developments are in today's auto industry. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Data from our newly released 2025 Future Vehicle Planner show that about a third of new vehicle shoppers who would consider an EV as their next vehicle say that they are very aware of the tax credit and would buy or lease a new EV because of it. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Amongst the 18k consumers surveyed in AutoPacific's newest 2025 Future Attribute Demand Study, we noticed growth in trust and interest toward more ADAS safety and autonomous driving features. Here's what we learned about the top 15 most-wanted features. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

🧵Here's some fresh data! There's been lots of chatter about affordability, so I wanted to dive into our @autopacific.bsky.social research that specifically zooms in and looks at today's budget-conscious shoppers who plan to spend $25k-$35k on their next new vehicle. Join me as I unpack my findings.

As the industry continues to be caught in the middle of chaos, in an effort to help automakers find ways to keep affordability in check AutoPacific investigates what lower-priced vehicle shoppers really want. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

A new report just out from @autopacific.bsky.social looks at what shoppers want from the vanishing set of $25K to $35K vehicles. Only about 5% intend to buy an #EV. BUT: When asked if they would ever CONSIDER buying an EV in the future, 49% said “Yes” + fully 70% said they were familiar with EVs.

A rash of newly announced tariffs is bound to shake consumer confidence. AutoPacific recently surveyed 2,000 U.S. residents and learned 75% of respondents who said they plan to purchase a vehicle within the next year will change those plans in some way. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Tomorrow at 8AM C.T., we'll be publishing our findings from a study that examines changing consumer confidence as it pertains to tariffs and how these tariffs may indeed alter the vehicle market. Stay tuned.

With today's new vehicles arriving chock-full of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), our research team sought to gauge consumer demand, and better understand awareness of and experience with these features and how that relates to future interest. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Is your current ride equipped with advanced safety features? Are there any you constantly rely on, cannot stand to use, or really want on your next new vehicle? We're looking to hear your thoughts, opinions, and comments via this quick 5-minute survey: surveys.autopacific.com/index.php/85...

With #CES2025 in the rearview, our industry analysis and market research teams unpack the trends and highlights from the show. Which innovations will change the automotive scene? We also share data related to Chinese brand familiarity amongst U.S. buyers. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

AutoPacific's U.S. light vehicle sales forecast predicts market share of electric SUV/XSUVs will more than double from an expected 5.8% this year to over 13% in 2029, with this segment becoming one of the most important growth segments in the EV space. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Do you own a vehicle or are you planning to buy one soon? We want to hear from you! Speak up and be heard. Your input, feedback, and suggestions can directly help shape the future of the automotive industry. www.autopacific.com/join-our-panel

With a pivotal election looming on the near horizon, our latest research reveals that political influence on EV interest is actually waning amongst vehicle shoppers. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Both brand awareness and loyalty are growing (56% vs 47% YoY) for tire shoppers. More than half of shoppers surveyed know what brand they plan to purchase before they go to the tire retailer, according to our recent U.S. Replacement Tire Buyer Study. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Stellantis has seen its share of challenges this year, following years of big wins. How did they get there, and more importantly, what will get them out of the slump and back on track for the future? AutoPacific's president and chief analyst, Ed Kim speaks to CNBC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kphg...

Big infotainment screens & functionality appeal to young families and in-vehicle multi-taskers. The bigger, the better when it comes to in-vehicle screens for new vehicles – at least that’s the direction many automakers are heading. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

We've released the 2024 edition of our Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS), which gauges consumer interest in 163 vehicle features, technologies, powertrains, more. Amongst the top 10 most-wanted features are ones that prioritize comfort and convenience. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

There are currently no Chinese vehicle brands for sale in the U.S., but what if there were? 35% of survey respondents said they would consider (definitely or maybe) purchasing a new vehicle from a Chinese brand. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

AutoPacific expects EV sales to hit 1.4 million units (9.1% of total sales) by EOTY. The real growth will happen from 2026 to 2029 when EV sales are forecast to grow from 2.5 million units (15% of total sales) to 4.1 million units (25% of total sales). More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

AutoPacific research found that 19% of consumers who plan to acquire a new vehicle within the next three years are interested in having a feature that shares driving behavior data with their insurance company to lower their premiums. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-... #autoinsights

And a few more photos of the rugged #Rivian R3X, which appears to be wearing Continental TerrainContact rubber.

We're live from California, where #Rivian just showed us three new models on the way as the startup enters its next chapter with more approachable, affordable models. Here's our peek at the smaller R2 coming in 2026, even smaller (Subaru Crosstrek-sized) R3, and the more rugged tri-motor R3X.

What is the future for in-vehicle marketplace capabilities? According to ohe research, consumer demand is growing and we expect continued growth over time. www.autopacific.com/autopacific-... #autoinsights

What type of public charging experience do EV consumers want? One similar to that of a traditional charging station, complete with covered charging areas, basic car care services, visible charging speed and price, and...WiFi. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

CES 2024 proved to be a grand spectacle of cutting-edge, advanced technology prime to enter the automotive space in coming years...but is there enough demand? Our research reveals which features seen on the show floor future vehicle buyers actually want. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

70% of surveyed consumers who currently reside in a condo complex, and 67% of those who live in an apartment building, either intend to purchase, or will consider purchasing an EV in the near future, compared to 63% of those who own a single-family home. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Charging stations hold a key to mass EV acceptance in the U.S. as 42% of consumers who plan to acquire, or will consider acquiring, an EV in the near future have concerns about finding reliable and safe charging on-the-go. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Human error versus intelligent technology: New vehicle intenders want tech to help avoid careless mistakes behind the wheel. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...

Safety and convenience features top the list of most-wanted features in our 2023 Future Attribute Demand Study. More: www.autopacific.com/autopacific-...