IHS Automotive announced the second-generation iteration of its global aftermarket solution, WorldView 2.0, during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo in Las Vegas.

According to IHS, WorldView is the industry’s “most complete resource for analyzing vehicles in operation” as well as both aftermarket and OEM parts intelligence.

The update to WorldView headed into the product’s second generation included the following changes,as listed by IHS:

• OEM platform and program coding – supplements the global make/model search capability for easier identification of global vehicle equivalents
• Graphical user interface with dashboards – provides quick access to frequently asked questions about global VIO, forecasts, and average vehicle age
• Workflow-based organization of functionality – focused work areas based on user profiles
• More intuitive query building for faster data navigation – allowing users to develop analytics faster and easier
• More flexible data export capability – once analysis is formatted via query building and cross-tab functionality, provides the ability to export identical format into Excel or CSV

Mark Seng, the global aftermarket practice leader at IHS Automotive, says that the program offers the “most comprehensive view of the global vehicle market in terms that our customers can relate to — in a format that is easier to use than ever before.”

“As the global automotive aftermarket has evolved, we have identified new opportunities to provide our customers with additional insight that helps them navigate and identify new business opportunities — across the entire aftermarket value chain,” Seng said.

For those not previously acquainted with WorldView, the company listed the following information as being available to its users:

• Global Vehicles in Operation (VIO) – Vehicle population figures for over 100 markets around the world.  
• Global VIO Forecasts – providing the ability to trend the data historically and into the future.
• OE Parts Research – OE part numbers, specifications and vehicle fitment details
• Aftermarket Industry Standards (ACES, TecDoc) – helping bridge across part numbers and vehicle population counts to provide the most accurate account of fitment opportunities
• OE/Aftermarket Parts Catalog Analysis – analyze catalog coverage against both the OEM and the VIO.
• OEM Program and Platform Code Visibility – identify global vehicle equivalents around the world.

For more information about IHS’ insights into the automotive industry, visit its site dedicated to the topic here.