Connected vehicles are no longer the future. They have become the present. This year, our team is conducting connected products research in which we are collecting insights from consumers, commercial end users, and manufacturers. The reason? Almost every manufacturer is working on providing connected products and solutions for both their consumers and their businesses operations. […]
Posts Tagged ‘automotive digital experience’
Automotive Dealerships Should Look More Like Genius Bars
When we conducted our electric vehicle customer journey research last year, we confirmed a commonly held belief in the United States: most people aren’t happy with their dealership experiences, specifically as it relates to aggressive sales tactics. Automotive customers desire experiences and service centers that meet their needs, listen to their concerns, and provide a […]
Emerging Loyalty Trends in Automotive to Watch Closely: Detroit Event Highlights
Last year, Perficient hosted an automotive event in Detroit that was so successful we had to return. Last week, I returned to the Shinola Hotel to meet with a new group of industry leaders – this time, we discussed brand loyalty and emerging trends and technology. Everyone Should Take the Wheel of Loyalty Loyalty is […]
Decoding the Barriers to EV Adoption Over Coffee: Our Event Highlights
Did you miss our event or need a refresh? Watch a recap of Lisa Sherwood’s presentation at our Electric Cars + Coffee virtual event! On February 16, I had the opportunity to join my colleagues Lisa Sherwood and Kevin Espinosa in hosting our “Electric Cars and Coffee” virtual event. The event brought together our […]
Dealership Transformation Extends Beyond the Dealership
When I hear the term “dealer transformation,” I always think that the term is too narrow in speaking about just the transformation within the dealership. There is no doubt that the consumer today has very different expectations and preferences concerning dealerships and shopping experiences than the consumer of ten years ago, and dealerships need to […]
Is Loyalty Dead? Automotive & Mobility Experts Discuss During Our London Event
Alongside our partners HCLSoftware and AWS, we hosted an automotive panel in London and invited major OEMs as well as other innovative leaders in the industry. Mark Felix, the CMO of The AA in London, was the keynote speaker followed by Martin Tavener, CTO of Commerce at HCLSoftware. I’m proud to have been a part […]
EVs and the Evolution of Automotive Commerce: Highlights from Our Detroit Event
At the beautiful Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit, we invited a distinguished group of automotive and mobility industry leaders to participate in a discussion on the current state of the industry. The conversation was lively, and we traded ideas, theories, and suggestions on how OEMs and automotive suppliers could thrive in this changing industry. The […]
Without a Handle on Data, OEMs Will Lose Out on Connected Vehicles
We’re on the fast track to fully connected and automated vehicles. Consumers are no longer tolerating the standard non-connected car in which information is stored locally. This information dies where it stays because that car does not interact with any server that can utilize the data. For example, standard car users are missing out on: […]
Digital Accessibility is Critical to Automotive UX
Digital Accessibility Is Critical to Automotive UX Automotive companies are faced with so many challenges as the industry evolves faster than ever – yet a problem that has plagued them for ages continues to stick around: accessibility. While the younger generations stay in focus as the consumers to delight with new products and services, the […]
The Road to Revolutionary Automotive Commerce: Discussion with Justin Racine
Revolutionizing the Road to Modern Automotive Commerce I recently spoke with Justin Racine, our Principal of Unified Commerce, exploring how commerce is quickly evolving in the automotive industry. In my first video with him, we covered how: Consumers are demanding real-time experiences and fast product deliveries, including online purchases and curbside pickups. Immersive experiences are becoming […]
Why Aren’t We Helping Your Automotive Company?
Why aren’t we helping your company accelerate your business outcomes? At the size of over 7,500 teammates throughout the globe, the sun never sets on Perficient. We consistently deliver results onshore, near shore, and offshore for 7 out of the top 10 global OEMs, and we have long-term partnerships with 95% repeat business rates that […]
Automotive Study Insights: How Tesla Leverages Customer Experience to Gain Market Share
Here’s what legacy car manufacturers and dealers should take away from our recent study about what works for car buyers in Tesla’s approach. As a disruptive leader in the automotive industry, Tesla owns approximately 60-70% of the current EV market share. That dominance is expected to decrease as legacy auto makers offer more model […]