Exactly. I stopped reading when i realized it wasn't a joke...
Amber's description of my car is "blue and comfy".
The Female Perspective on Cars
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publ...trols.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=113&item=1656
The Female Perspective on Cars: Johnson Controls Conducts International Study Investigating 'What Women Want' in Vehicle Interior Design
Results to inspire and drive women-focused design and product development
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When choosing a vehicle, women want design options that offer flexibility, allow them to connect to the outside world and offer more storage space. These are some of the key findings from a study conducted by Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) in the United States and Europe, in response to the recent women-focused trends and market indicators highlighting the increasing buying power of women. The company will utilize the data to inspire and drive industrial design and new product development that meets the evolving needs of women
"Today's women are more autonomous than ever before. As their lives evolve, it's clear that their vehicles need to transform with them," said Bill Fluharty, vice president, Global Research and Discovery. "The information gained from this study will help provide the insight that is critical for Johnson Controls to continue creating ingenious automotive interiors that meet the changing needs of female consumers."
The results from both the United States and Europe were mostly similar. Some research result highlights include:
-- Women are in transition -- whether a recent college graduate or a retiree, transition resonated throughout the interviews. Women's life stages, mind sets and responsibilities are evolving and their vehicles need to transition to address these changes. From the working woman with her mobile office to "mom's taxi service," vehicles need to be customized to offer features and products that meet their expanding roles.
-- Women are connected -- women of all ages are incredibly connected to technology and depend on the most recent technological advances to feel more connected to their family and friends. For women, technology is more than simply gadgetry and electronics -- it offers them the safety, security and convenience they desire.
-- Women need more storage space -- women are creating their own storage areas because their vehicles (across most segments) fail to provide them with adequate space. In addition they would prefer to have reconfigurable storage compartments that truly optimize available space.
-- Women need style -- the study revealed that women long for greater style in their vehicles and miss the excitement of driving more "fun, non-mom" vehicles.
-- Women are environmentally conscious -- women are looking for ways to be environmentally friendly that are convenient to their lifestyle and sensitive to their budget.
-- Women feel good in their car -- the vehicle provides a feeling of safety and security, especially when they are alone in their vehicle. They use their commute as a way to take a break and relax. Women have a lot of personal items in their cars, which provide a feeling of being at home, and they wish to have more possibilities to create their interior to get more of the feeling of being at home.
To explore women's current values, motivations and concerns and to better understand how the female perspective influences interior vehicle needs, Johnson Controls conducted a qualitative research study. A multi-method research approach of individual interviews, duo in-home interviews and focus groups were conducted throughout Chicago, Boston, Germany and the Czech Republic in the fall of 2007.
In addition to interior design insight, the information generated by this study also helped identify and prioritize some of the key criteria that women consider when purchasing a vehicle, including function, safety, style, gas mileage and price.
Johnson Controls' Consumer Research Group utilizes advanced research methods -- such as trend, target group, brand, product interior and concept research -- to gain insight into consumer mindsets. The group then translates the gathered market and consumer intelligence for designers and engineers to create product developments that are targeted to the needs of the industry.
The Female Perspective on Cars: Johnson Controls Conducts International Study Investigating 'What Women Want' in Vehicle Interior Design
Results to inspire and drive women-focused design and product development
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When choosing a vehicle, women want design options that offer flexibility, allow them to connect to the outside world and offer more storage space. These are some of the key findings from a study conducted by Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) in the United States and Europe, in response to the recent women-focused trends and market indicators highlighting the increasing buying power of women. The company will utilize the data to inspire and drive industrial design and new product development that meets the evolving needs of women
"Today's women are more autonomous than ever before. As their lives evolve, it's clear that their vehicles need to transform with them," said Bill Fluharty, vice president, Global Research and Discovery. "The information gained from this study will help provide the insight that is critical for Johnson Controls to continue creating ingenious automotive interiors that meet the changing needs of female consumers."
The results from both the United States and Europe were mostly similar. Some research result highlights include:
-- Women are in transition -- whether a recent college graduate or a retiree, transition resonated throughout the interviews. Women's life stages, mind sets and responsibilities are evolving and their vehicles need to transition to address these changes. From the working woman with her mobile office to "mom's taxi service," vehicles need to be customized to offer features and products that meet their expanding roles.
-- Women are connected -- women of all ages are incredibly connected to technology and depend on the most recent technological advances to feel more connected to their family and friends. For women, technology is more than simply gadgetry and electronics -- it offers them the safety, security and convenience they desire.
-- Women need more storage space -- women are creating their own storage areas because their vehicles (across most segments) fail to provide them with adequate space. In addition they would prefer to have reconfigurable storage compartments that truly optimize available space.
-- Women need style -- the study revealed that women long for greater style in their vehicles and miss the excitement of driving more "fun, non-mom" vehicles.
-- Women are environmentally conscious -- women are looking for ways to be environmentally friendly that are convenient to their lifestyle and sensitive to their budget.
-- Women feel good in their car -- the vehicle provides a feeling of safety and security, especially when they are alone in their vehicle. They use their commute as a way to take a break and relax. Women have a lot of personal items in their cars, which provide a feeling of being at home, and they wish to have more possibilities to create their interior to get more of the feeling of being at home.
To explore women's current values, motivations and concerns and to better understand how the female perspective influences interior vehicle needs, Johnson Controls conducted a qualitative research study. A multi-method research approach of individual interviews, duo in-home interviews and focus groups were conducted throughout Chicago, Boston, Germany and the Czech Republic in the fall of 2007.
In addition to interior design insight, the information generated by this study also helped identify and prioritize some of the key criteria that women consider when purchasing a vehicle, including function, safety, style, gas mileage and price.
Johnson Controls' Consumer Research Group utilizes advanced research methods -- such as trend, target group, brand, product interior and concept research -- to gain insight into consumer mindsets. The group then translates the gathered market and consumer intelligence for designers and engineers to create product developments that are targeted to the needs of the industry.
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Amber's description of my car is "blue and comfy".
Definatly, but they usually do so based on how many airbags it has, and how it looks.In the mid 90's Automotive News had an article that estimated Women made 86% of the buying decision.
Ever hear a woman say "don't buy that one, those 3.8's aren't reliable" or "I really wish it came with the off road package".
I wouldn't buy a new car without Amber liking it, but as I stated before, she'd like it based on looks and what it had for safety equipment.
Now there are lots of girls who know as much as guys about cars, but they aren't common. So yes, women have to approve of most every car purchase, but they still usually don't know much about them. Lets face it, 80% of women wouldn't be able to perform an oil change if they were asked to. It's just not their thing.
Same way that she loves to "scrapbook" and has hundreds of dollars in dies and $2 sheets of paper and albums and a really sweet digital camera, and I wouldn't be able to make a decent album if my life depended on it, and she has some of her layouts published. It's a difference in what people are into. I can't sew, and she can't adjust the valves in my bike.
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