GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Automobile Industry Statistics

Digital transformation revolutionizes automotive industry with connected, autonomous, and digital cars.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The number of autonomous vehicles on roads is projected to reach 30 million by 2030

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The global autonomous vehicle market size is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030

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The use of machine learning in vehicle diagnostics has reduced error rates by 35% across leading automotive firms

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Autonomous ride-hailing services are projected to account for nearly 25% of urban mobility solutions worldwide by 2030

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The deployment of autonomous delivery vehicles is projected to grow at a CAGR of 31% through 2030

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68% of automotive executives believe that AI will significantly change vehicle design processes by 2028

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60% of consumers prefer digital car buying experiences

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45% of consumers prefer buying a vehicle through an entirely digital process, indicating a shift in consumer behavior

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55% of automotive consumers are willing to participate in vehicle data sharing programs for better service personalization

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45% of consumers prefer digital channels for vehicle service scheduling, up from 20% five years ago

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The global automotive cybersecurity market is expected to reach $11.2 billion by 2027

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The use of blockchain in automotive supply chains is expected to reduce fraud and boost transparency by over 50%

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85% of automotive firms are investing in cybersecurity measures to protect connected vehicle data

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By 2025, over 50% of new cars sold will be connected vehicles

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78% of automotive executives see digital transformation as a top priority

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Car manufacturers are investing over $100 billion annually in digital R&D and transformation

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54% of automotive OEMs have already implemented AI-driven manufacturing processes

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The deployment of IoT in the automotive industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2023 to 2028

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75% of automotive companies plan to implement 5G technology in their vehicles by 2025

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88% of new vehicles are expected to be equipped with some form of connectivity by 2024

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Digital payment integration in vehicles is projected to increase vehicle sales by 15% by 2026

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Over 80% of automotive manufacturers are using cloud-based platforms to enhance production and logistics

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The adoption of predictive analytics in automotive manufacturing has improved efficiency by up to 30%

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65% of consumers are willing to share their vehicle data in exchange for personalized services

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70% of automotive OEMs have digital twin solutions for vehicle development and maintenance

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Digital transformation has decreased vehicle time-to-market by an average of 20% for automotive companies adopting agile methods

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Around 30% of automotive sales are now initiated online, up from less than 10% a decade ago

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45% of automotive executives expect their revenue from digital channels to surpass traditional sales by 2025

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65% of new cars sold in 2023 are expected to have embedded SIMs for data connectivity

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Digital vehicle maintenance and servicing apps have increased customer satisfaction ratings by 25%

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60% of future automotive jobs will require digital and data analytics skills, according to industry forecasts

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60% of automotive companies are utilizing virtual reality in design and testing processes

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The adoption of AI-powered chatbots for customer service in the automotive industry has increased customer engagement by 30%

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Digital training platforms for automotive dealerships have boosted sales performance by 18% on average

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Over 70% of automotive companies are integrating data analytics into their supply chain management

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Integration of digital wallets in vehicles is projected to grow the in-car payment market by 50% by 2027

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Over 65% of automotive OEMs utilize big data analytics for real-time vehicle monitoring

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Digital aftermarket services are expected to grow 20% annually until 2027, driven by IoT and connectivity features

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80% of automotive companies see 5G as essential for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication

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The use of over-the-air (OTA) updates has increased vehicle software reliability by 15%, leading to reduced recall costs

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The global market for digital automotive assistants is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2026

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Automotive companies that prioritize digital customer experience see a 20% higher retention rate

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70% of new vehicle models launched after 2020 incorporate advanced digital features

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The use of digital platforms for automotive financing has increased by 35% in the past three years

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Over 40% of automotive repairs are now performed via remote diagnostics enabled by digital technology

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The adoption rate of digital onboarding for automotive retail staff is 55%, improving training speed and effectiveness

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Digital inventory management systems have reduced vehicle stock errors by 25% across dealerships

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The integration of augmented reality in vehicle sales has increased customer engagement times by 22%

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55% of automotive companies are investing in digital customer loyalty programs, leading to higher repeat sales

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49% of new cars sold in 2023 are equipped with digital assistants to enhance driver experience

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Electric vehicle sales grew by 40% globally in 2022, representing a significant shift towards digital and sustainable mobility

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The global market for automotive AR and VR is forecasted to reach $9 billion by 2025

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The automotive industry’s investment in electric vehicle software development is expected to reach $22 billion annually by 2024

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The worldwide market for automotive telematics is expected to reach $137 billion by 2028

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The global market for connected car infotainment systems is expected to reach $13 billion by 2027

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The automotive software market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% from 2023 to 2030, reaching $70 billion

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Key Highlights

By 2025, over 50% of new cars sold will be connected vehicles
78% of automotive executives see digital transformation as a top priority
The global automotive cybersecurity market is expected to reach $11.2 billion by 2027
The number of autonomous vehicles on roads is projected to reach 30 million by 2030
Electric vehicle sales grew by 40% globally in 2022, representing a significant shift towards digital and sustainable mobility
60% of consumers prefer digital car buying experiences
Car manufacturers are investing over $100 billion annually in digital R&D and transformation
54% of automotive OEMs have already implemented AI-driven manufacturing processes
The deployment of IoT in the automotive industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2023 to 2028
75% of automotive companies plan to implement 5G technology in their vehicles by 2025
88% of new vehicles are expected to be equipped with some form of connectivity by 2024
Digital payment integration in vehicles is projected to increase vehicle sales by 15% by 2026
Over 80% of automotive manufacturers are using cloud-based platforms to enhance production and logistics

The automotive industry is racing into a smarter, more connected future—as over half of new cars sold by 2025 will be connected vehicles, and companies are investing billions in digital innovation to reshape everything from manufacturing to customer experience.

Autonomous Vehicles and AI Technologies

The number of autonomous vehicles on roads is projected to reach 30 million by 2030
The global autonomous vehicle market size is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030
The use of machine learning in vehicle diagnostics has reduced error rates by 35% across leading automotive firms
Autonomous ride-hailing services are projected to account for nearly 25% of urban mobility solutions worldwide by 2030
The deployment of autonomous delivery vehicles is projected to grow at a CAGR of 31% through 2030
68% of automotive executives believe that AI will significantly change vehicle design processes by 2028

Autonomous Vehicles and AI Technologies Interpretation

With autonomous vehicles poised to reach 30 million by 2030 and a global market booming to $1.5 trillion, it’s clear that AI-driven innovations like machine learning diagnostics reducing errors by 35% and autonomous ride-hailing capturing a quarter of city mobility are not just transforming cars—they're steering the automotive industry into a driverless future where data, design, and delivery are equally autonomous.

Consumer Preferences and Digital Buying Trends

60% of consumers prefer digital car buying experiences
45% of consumers prefer buying a vehicle through an entirely digital process, indicating a shift in consumer behavior
55% of automotive consumers are willing to participate in vehicle data sharing programs for better service personalization
45% of consumers prefer digital channels for vehicle service scheduling, up from 20% five years ago

Consumer Preferences and Digital Buying Trends Interpretation

These statistics highlight a seismic shift in the automotive landscape, where nearly half of consumers now favor digital avenues for buying and servicing vehicles—underscoring that in the age of smart cars and smarter consumers, embracing digital transformation isn't just a trend but a necessity for industry players aiming to stay in the fast lane.

Cybersecurity and Data Security

The global automotive cybersecurity market is expected to reach $11.2 billion by 2027
The use of blockchain in automotive supply chains is expected to reduce fraud and boost transparency by over 50%
85% of automotive firms are investing in cybersecurity measures to protect connected vehicle data

Cybersecurity and Data Security Interpretation

As cars become smarter and more connected, the automotive industry is revving up its cybersecurity investments, with the global market projected to hit $11.2 billion by 2027—because in this digital race, safety and transparency are the new horsepower.

Digital Transformation and Connectivity

By 2025, over 50% of new cars sold will be connected vehicles
78% of automotive executives see digital transformation as a top priority
Car manufacturers are investing over $100 billion annually in digital R&D and transformation
54% of automotive OEMs have already implemented AI-driven manufacturing processes
The deployment of IoT in the automotive industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2023 to 2028
75% of automotive companies plan to implement 5G technology in their vehicles by 2025
88% of new vehicles are expected to be equipped with some form of connectivity by 2024
Digital payment integration in vehicles is projected to increase vehicle sales by 15% by 2026
Over 80% of automotive manufacturers are using cloud-based platforms to enhance production and logistics
The adoption of predictive analytics in automotive manufacturing has improved efficiency by up to 30%
65% of consumers are willing to share their vehicle data in exchange for personalized services
70% of automotive OEMs have digital twin solutions for vehicle development and maintenance
Digital transformation has decreased vehicle time-to-market by an average of 20% for automotive companies adopting agile methods
Around 30% of automotive sales are now initiated online, up from less than 10% a decade ago
45% of automotive executives expect their revenue from digital channels to surpass traditional sales by 2025
65% of new cars sold in 2023 are expected to have embedded SIMs for data connectivity
Digital vehicle maintenance and servicing apps have increased customer satisfaction ratings by 25%
60% of future automotive jobs will require digital and data analytics skills, according to industry forecasts
60% of automotive companies are utilizing virtual reality in design and testing processes
The adoption of AI-powered chatbots for customer service in the automotive industry has increased customer engagement by 30%
Digital training platforms for automotive dealerships have boosted sales performance by 18% on average
Over 70% of automotive companies are integrating data analytics into their supply chain management
Integration of digital wallets in vehicles is projected to grow the in-car payment market by 50% by 2027
Over 65% of automotive OEMs utilize big data analytics for real-time vehicle monitoring
Digital aftermarket services are expected to grow 20% annually until 2027, driven by IoT and connectivity features
80% of automotive companies see 5G as essential for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication
The use of over-the-air (OTA) updates has increased vehicle software reliability by 15%, leading to reduced recall costs
The global market for digital automotive assistants is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2026
Automotive companies that prioritize digital customer experience see a 20% higher retention rate
70% of new vehicle models launched after 2020 incorporate advanced digital features
The use of digital platforms for automotive financing has increased by 35% in the past three years
Over 40% of automotive repairs are now performed via remote diagnostics enabled by digital technology
The adoption rate of digital onboarding for automotive retail staff is 55%, improving training speed and effectiveness
Digital inventory management systems have reduced vehicle stock errors by 25% across dealerships
The integration of augmented reality in vehicle sales has increased customer engagement times by 22%
55% of automotive companies are investing in digital customer loyalty programs, leading to higher repeat sales
49% of new cars sold in 2023 are equipped with digital assistants to enhance driver experience

Digital Transformation and Connectivity Interpretation

With over half of new cars projected to be connected by 2025 and nearly 80% of automotive leaders prioritizing digital transformation—investing billions—it's clear that the auto industry is shifting gears from traditional engines to high-octane digital innovations that promise to accelerate customer engagement, operational efficiency, and vehicle intelligence at an unprecedented speed.

Electrification and Market Growth

Electric vehicle sales grew by 40% globally in 2022, representing a significant shift towards digital and sustainable mobility
The global market for automotive AR and VR is forecasted to reach $9 billion by 2025
The automotive industry’s investment in electric vehicle software development is expected to reach $22 billion annually by 2024
The worldwide market for automotive telematics is expected to reach $137 billion by 2028

Electrification and Market Growth Interpretation

As electric vehicle sales soared 40% globally in 2022 and investments in software and telematics teem towards billions, the automobile industry is clearly shifting gears from gas guzzlers to high-tech, sustainable mobility—proving that in the race towards the future, digital innovation has become the new horsepower.

Market Growth

The global market for connected car infotainment systems is expected to reach $13 billion by 2027
The automotive software market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% from 2023 to 2030, reaching $70 billion

Market Growth Interpretation

As connected car infotainment systems inch toward a $13 billion valuation and automotive software surges to a projected $70 billion by 2030, the industry is clearly shifting gears into a future where digital innovation drives both convenience and substantial economic acceleration.