
The AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Report 2025 – in english language – identifies the future trends of 30 automotive companies and innovative startups with around 100 brands from Europe, Japan, the USA and China, based on around 750 categorized and individually evaluated vehicle technology innovations from 2024/25.
The report contains:
1) Detailed explanations on the technology trends in the areas of alternative drives and electromobility, autonomous driving and safety, interface, as well as connectivity and connected services.
2) Future developments until 2030: A special focus is placed on presenting trends up to the year 2030 in the various technology fields.
3) Development of innovation strength by country of origin of OEMs: Distribution of innovation strength across technology fields by country and region.
4) Innovation profiles of the most important manufacturers and rankings of the most innovative automotive groups, premium brands, volume brands as well as car models.
The report can be ordered at Center of Automotive Management.
Report examples
Methodology (summary)
- Research of technical and service innovations of global OEMs
- Verification: Does novelty meet innovation criteria?
- Categorization in technology fields and innovation types
- Evaluation in terms of maturity level, originality, customer benefit and innovation level

Technology trends (examples)
- Trends in CASE technology fields: Infotainment & Connectivity, Interface & Cockpit, ADAS & Autonomous Driving, Electric Vehicles & EV Ecosystem
- Development of technology over period of time (e.g. Autonomous Driving L2 / L2+ / L3)
- Development of innovation strength of OEMs over period of time

Regional trends (examples)
- Development of number of innovations by OEMs country of origin
- Distribution of Innovation strength on technology fields
- Focus on top world automotive regions: China, USA, Germany/Europe, Japan, South Korea, India

OEM trends (examples)
- Most innovative OEMs, premium/ volume brands, models with detailed justifications and innovation examples
- Most innovative brands by technology fields, e.g. Electric Drive, Autonomous Driving/ ADAS, Connectivity


