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PREPARED BY: VAUGHANS CONSULTING GROUP INC. JULY 30,2013 Dynamic Motors Is this business venture economically viable?
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Purpose To determine whether the Canadian economic and sector factors are conducive to launch a luxury automotive business venture To recommend or disapprove of a market entry
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Economic Landscape Economic factors are trending in positive territory Positive Highlights: Real Disposable Income, Consumer Spending and GDP Negative Highlights: Exchange Rate, Consumer Price Index and Overnight Target Rate %
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Automotive Vehicle Segmentation Compact Luxury Utility – Honda: CRV, Land Rover: Freelander, Mazda: Tribute Intermediate Luxury Utility – Toyota Highlander, Jeep: Grand Cherokee Large Luxury Utility – Land Rover: Range, Discovery, Lexus: LX470, Mercedes Benz: G/M Class, BMW X5, Dodge Durango Luxury High – Audi: A6, A8, BMW: 5/7 Series, Infiniti: Q45, Mercedes Benz: C/E/S Class Luxury – BMW: 3 Series, Audi: A4, Infiniti G20, Lexus IS300 Luxury Sport – Audi: TT, BMW: Z8, Mercedes Benz: Roadsters, Porsche: All Models Sport – Acura: Integra, Chevrolet: Camaro, Ford: Mustang
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New Luxury Vehicles by Segment Luxury vehicle sales continue to rebound Total % of luxury vehicle sales in comparison to non luxury vehicle sales has increased by 27.5% since 2007
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New Luxury Vehicle Sales - Canada
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Compact luxury utility vehicles lead sales volume percentage growth
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Aggregate New Luxury Vehicle Sales - Canada
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Used Vehicles - Automotive Consumer Market Increasing size of the used car market 2003 – 2012 vehicle sales grew from 58.4 to 63.2 of the total vehicle market (8.2% increase) Contributing trends: vehicle quality, availability of *credit & financing options and the growing premium and luxury marketplace Record residual values of vehicles 36 month passenger car residuals measured in 2012 53.6% Further data can be obtained on sales volume however, not by vehicle segment
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Canadian Automotive Price Trends
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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair – Canada 2012 Average vehicle operating expenditure reached $744 a decrease of 7% ($796) from 2011 30% of maintenance and repair was performed by operator – 2012 an increase of 2% from 2011 In 2012, owners of vehicles aged 1-3 years reported the lowest average cost of maintenance and repair; location service preference (48.7%) new car dealers Most costly repair for Canadians were brake replacements averaging $252 in 2012 Vehicle brand and segmentation influence the average cost of maintenance and repair Independent repair shops market share (36.7%) vs. New car dealers 34.5% in 2012 Source: National Survey 4500 vehicle owners – DesRosiers Light Vehicle Study
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Recommendation Dynamic Motors market entry is recommended based on the following factors: Aforementioned positive economic variables Used vehicle market size and growth trend Growing luxury segment for new and used vehicles in Canada Specialized business venture on the luxury and sport vehicle segment Residual value growth trend Consumer preferences indicate an attraction to luxury used and new vehicles Consumer financing flexibility
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Next Steps Business Model Development How will Dynamic Motors create value for future consumers? Customer Segments, Value Proposition, Channels, Customer Relationships, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Key Activities, Key Partnerships and Cost Structure – Required Consulting Session Business Plan Development Given the market assessment and the business model functions noted above, how will this be executed ? Conduct market research to define and validate business model and to formulate business strategy Outline the marketing strategy based on market research findings Develop proforma statements including expenses and revenues for the first 3 years based on the target market.
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Entrepreneurship Tips 1. Complete a market assessment Who will you sell to? Talk to people, do a survey. 2. Start slow, grow slowly Don’t go out buying the most expensive items Have a part-time gig to decrease risk 3. Plan and think ahead 4. Invest in your staff Invest in your partners 5. Treat clients well Ensure that the value of money a client pays is delivered 6. Be passionate, but profit focused
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Resources of Interest Canadian Finance & Leasing Association http://www.cfla-acfl.ca/ http://www.cfla-acfl.ca/ Governs the financing and leasing vehicle landscape in Canada Provides business owners with educational resources in the area of asset-based financing, equipment and vehicle leasing business in Canada National business network Canadian Black Book http://www.canadianblackbook.com http://www.canadianblackbook.com Source for vehicle information used by the industry Advertising and future partners Specialized industry reports available currently widely used in the industry
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