Business Case Studies by Industry - Automotive

Below is a list of The Times 100 business case studies from companies within the Automotive sector of industry. Choose a case study from the lists alongside each company.

The Times 100 automotive case studies

About the automotive industry

The automotive industry is responsible for designing, manufacturing and selling motor vehicles. This includes cars, motorbikes, vans and specialist vehicles. The term automotive industry covers the vehicle up to the point of sale to the consumer. The industries huge revenue makes it one of the most important economic sectors. It is a global industry driven by the development of new technologies. As car markets in different countries reach maturity the need for a competitive advantage becomes increasingly important.

The UK automotive industry is mature with many key manufacturers. Kia is a relatively new entrant to the UK car industry and as such must differentiate its products from the competition to increase its market share. Kia uses a 7 year warranty as its unique selling point to create a competitive advantage.

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