What factors influence automotive consumers' behaviour regarding climate change government policies and regulations?

Abstract

According to Jaguar Land Rover (2023) in United Kingdom, a survey was conducted on 234 participants shows that clients are taking sustainable actions and nearly three quarter of the market is insulating their homes to save energy. This research study investigates the factors influencing consumers’ behaviour in the automotive industry, with a particular focus on the impact of climate change government policies and regulations. The objectives of the study include identifying these factors, understanding barriers that limit consumers’ behaviour, and analysing the relationship between culture, government policies, and automotive consumers' behaviour in the United Kingdom. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews with managers from Jaguar Land Rover in the UK. The study finds that factors such as consumer awareness of environmental issues, personal values, and government support for environmentally friendly vehicles significantly influence consumers’ behaviour. It also notes the evolving landscape of government regulations in the automotive industry and highlights Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2039, including the introduction of electric vehicles and clean fuel-cell power. The abstract provides context for the research study, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer behaviour in the context of climate change policies and the automotive industry.