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Chinese companies develop vehicles 25–30% faster and at 20–30% lower cost – with a large share of this advantage transferable to Europe. Roland Berger analyses show that labor costs are not the key factor: around 60% of the cost gap stems from design and system decisions. A significant portion of the advantage can also be realized in Europe.
Munich,
Munich/Wroclaw, March 2026: Roland Berger today announced the acquisition of Alexec Consulting, a consulting firm headquartered in Wroclaw, Poland. The firm specializes in operational and technical solutions for the global battery and electric vehicle sectors.
The battery sector has become critical to the global economy. Roland Berger experts project worldwide investment across the battery val
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Value gap persists for companies despite billion-dollar AI investments.
Flying blind on success measurement: Most companies rely on intuition rather than data-driven analysis.
DACH region remains an observer in generative AI and AI agents.
Munich, March 2026: Companies worldwide are investing more money in artificial intelligence every year, but the economic b
New company develops collaborative AI to integrates human domain expertise into AI-driven processes
Management consultancy Roland Berger invests and plays an active role in building and scaling the venture
Goal is to develop a new category of agent-based AI applications
Munich, 12. February 2026 – Serial entrepreneur Jonas Andrulis has launched a new AI startup. The company is developing a no
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The European Future Readiness Index assesses long-term competitiveness across six dimensions
After years of decline, five of the six sub-indices are now improving – including human capital, sustainability, digitalization, resilience and infrastructure
Roland Berger identifies four key levers to sustain the turnaround: reducing regulatory complexity, strengthening innovation, bui
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In 11 out of 13 markets surveyed, consumers spent less in real terms on vehicle maintenance and repair in 2025 than in 2024
57% of car owners (+14% year on year) prefer to buy spare parts from low-cost brands rather than the original equipment manufacturer
Convenience services are now a key differentiator – Vehicle pick-up and drop-off services have gained hugely in importance
Munich/Sydney, November 2025: Global management consultancy Roland Berger today announced the opening of its first Australian office in Sydney, marking a major milestone in the firm’s international expansion. With this launch, Australia becomes the sixth continent in the firm’s international network of more than 50 offices worldwide.
The Sydney office, which opened on 1 November 2025, is led by
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Survey of 5,200 people across 25 countries: More than 70% favor a publicly funded system, which should focus on broad accessibility and prevention
58% support reducing costs by cutting wasteful spending rather than charging higher insurance premiums; respondents reject cuts to services or access restrictions
Global comparison: The world's best healthcare systems are fair, effec
Germany and Europe have faced a widening gap to the United States and China in space in recent years – a development with far-reaching consequences for industry as a whole To strengthen German industry across all sectors, we need a new perspective on space, alongside structural reforms, greater investment and more freedom rather than new regulations Germany alone must increase its public investme
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Roland Berger Automotive Disruption Radar: China in pole position, dominating on electric vehicle (EV) preference (95%), EV market share (25%) and development speed
Germany in seventh place: EV preference drops from 55% to 45%, but the nation is strong in autonomous driving, patent activity and exports
Regions are diverging on software, standards and customer expectations – OEMs
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7 out of 9 major adoption hurdles, especially technology challenges, for connected services have been largely overcome since 2015
Functioning business models and customer acceptance remain a key challenge: Over 50% see it as a serious obstacle
Automakers have struggled to monetize connected cars with consumers, but fleets see clear value and will pay for tailored services. A sha
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More than half of consumers are considering flexible vehicle ownership instead of outright vehicle purchase
The total market is growing by eight percent per year (2023-2030), subscriptions by 25 percent, leasing by seven percent
The market offers substantial opportunities but also brings challenges, especially around electric vehicle residual values
Munich, July 2025: The m
