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The case for OEM-made operating systems in the age of software-driven vehicles

By combining vehicle domains with the cloud and internet of things (IoT), future software architecture will have a common hardware layer at the vehicle level, a common middleware layer in the software level, and an operating system that will add different features in a scalable way. To sustain futur...

01-Feb-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly Pinned

Chip supply constraints will likely persist until third quarter 2021

The semiconductor shortage crisis has hit the automotive industry at a time when the sector started to experience a moderate recovery in production levels following a pandemic-inflicted slowdown. The ramp up in demand of chips from the automotive industry started when the supply lines were already s...

29-Jan-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly Pinned

Heat pump demand to be driven by the global shift towards e-mobility

In conventional vehicles driven by internal combustion engines (ICEs), automotive OEMs could incorporate a myriad of comfort and convenience features. However, with the advent of electrified vehicles and an age where efficiency is quickly becoming an important criterion for carmakers across the glob...

24-Feb-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Renault Captur

The second-generation Renault Captur is assembled at Renault's facility in Valladolid, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Renault Captur from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 229,000 units. If you would like your company included in ...

22-Feb-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Land Rover Defender

The second-generation Land Rover Defender is assembled at Land Rover's facility in Nitra, Slovakia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Land Rover Defender from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 54,000 units. If you would like your comp...

09-Feb-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Automotive electrification to drive demand for water-cooled charge air coolers

The world we live in today has a significantly heightened awareness of the problems posed by and the far-reaching repercussions of climate change, compared to even the turn of the century. As a result, higher levels of efficiency and optimization are demanded in every sector, and one industry where ...

02-Feb-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Toyota Corolla

The twelfth-generation Toyota Corolla is assembled at Toyota's facility in Tupelo, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Toyota Corolla from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 160,000 units. If you would like your compan...

15-Jan-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

External transmission oil coolers to remain in demand despite rising electrification

The power output of automobiles covers a broad spectrum, but the power and torque outputs of the engine do not matter if it cannot be transmitted to the wheels efficiently and with minimal losses. This is where a well-engineered transmission unit comes into effect. As with the case of other componen...

18-Dec-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Electrically driven water pump market poised for robust growth

An internal combustion (IC) engine generates a significant amount of heat during its operation. This excess heat needs to be dissipated or removed to keep the vehicle’s components at their optimum operating temperature, so as to maximize overall efficiency. Since the introduction of the water-cool...

18-Dec-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Subaru Legacy

The seventh-generation Subaru Legacy is assembled at Subaru's facility in Lafayette #1, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Subaru Legacy from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 29,000 units. If you would like your company ...

17-Dec-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new BMW X7

The first-generation BMW X7 is assembled at BMW's facility in Kaliningrad, Russia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation BMW X7 from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 2,200 units. If you would like your company included in this feature or ...

19-Nov-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Heat recovery system fitment to be driven by D-segment vehicles in the medium-term

Automotive OEMs need to make more effort to improve the overall efficiency of their model range, and this fact is more emphatic in the case of electric vehicles because of their limited driving range. Automobiles have always had the necessity to dissipate excess heat, and the A/C heater core was one...

16-Nov-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Ford Kuga

The third-generation Ford Kuga is assembled at Ford's facility in Valencia, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Ford Kuga from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 151,000 units. If you would like your company included in this featur...

12-Oct-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Increased electrification to drive demand for newer types of A/C condensers

Comfort almost always ranks quite high in the list of criteria for customers looking to purchase a new vehicle, and carmakers have always invested significant time, effort, and money in making sure their vehicles’ A/C or climate control systems function as best as possible. In addition to heating ...

24-Sep-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Chevrolet Corvette

The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette is assembled at Chevrolet's facility in Bowling Green, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Chevrolet Corvette from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 34,000 units. If you would like ...

15-Sep-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Impact of 48V technology on automotive thermal management systems

One of the most significant developments in recent times in the automotive field is the emergence of 48V electrical architecture. Steadily increasing levels of electrification in vehicles, from the introduction of electric power steering to large infotainment system displays, are placing heavie...

16-Aug-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X

The first-generation Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X is assembled at Opel's facility in Eisenach, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 86,000 units. If you would like you...

14-Aug-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Audi Q3 Sportback

The first-generation Audi Q3 Sportback is assembled at Audi's facility in Gyor, Hungary. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi Q3 Sportback from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 35,000 units. If you would like your company included i...

16-Jul-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Combi cabin air filters to gain larger foothold in the global market

One of the most important criteria when purchasing a new car is passenger comfort. Carmakers heavily invest in making their vehicles as comfortable as possible, and the A/C or climate control unit has been a focus area for advancement for a very long time. The pollution we face on our daily commutes...

15-Jul-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Toyota Yaris

The fourth generation Toyota Yaris is assembled at Toyota’s plant in Valenciennes-Onnaing, France. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Toyota Yaris from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 129,000 units. If you would like your company in...

16-Jun-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Growing EV market to drive demand for battery heating systems

Keeping the lithium-ion batteries in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) within optimum temperature levels plays a key role in the efficiency of these vehicles, as temperatures that are too low or too high can degrade the ability of these batteries to store charge and deliver optimal voltages and ampera...

03-Jun-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Nissan Juke

The second generation Nissan Juke is assembled at Nissan's facility in Sunderland #1, United Kingdom. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Nissan Juke from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 102,000 units. If you would like your compa...

13-May-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

B-segment vehicles to see major rear seat HVAC fitment growth within five years

Automakers are on a constant quest to innovate amenities and convenience features to improve passenger comfort. The general trend with such technology is that they are initially introduced into the upper segments. However, over time, many such concepts and features trickle down to the more affordabl...

29-Apr-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

COVID-19 Automotive R&D Impact - IHS Markit Survey

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20-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian automotive industry

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the automotive supply chain globally, and as cases of COVID-19 continue to increase, automakers and automotive suppliers around the world are suspending production operations. The increasingly stringent federal and sta...

17-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

Suppliers to the new Volkswagen Polo

The sixth generation Volkswagen Polo is assembled at Volkswagen's facility in Kaluga, Russia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Volkswagen Polo from the plant is expected to peak in 2022 at over 85,000 units. If you would like your company in...

16-Apr-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

COVID-19 pandemic: Car companies, suppliers step up to help accelerate medical ventilator production

The automotive industry has a history of stepping up to help in times of war, and this tradition seems strongly in evidence as all parts of the supply chain have responded rapidly to the shortage of key medical equipment and especially ventilators needed to combat the current pandemic caused by the ...

09-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic: Automotive Supplier Plant Downtime Tracker

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06-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Automotive Suppliers - IHS Markit Survey

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29-Mar-2020 Insights COVID-19

Heated steering wheels to become more prevalent in mass-market vehicles

Automobiles are no longer seen as luxuries, and passenger cabin comfort is no different. Car buyers all over the globe are ready to spend an increasing proportion of their income on vehicles, which is leading to greater acceptance of features that were once relegated only to luxury and high-end cars...

17-Mar-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new BMW 8 Series

The second generation BMW 8 Series is assembled at BMW's facility in Chengalpattu, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation BMW 8 Series from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 51 units. If you would like your company included in t...

12-Mar-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

COVID-19 outbreak: IHS Markit expects supply chain issues to improve in China from end March

Extended closures of automotive suppliers’ facilities in mainland China, which have taken place since the Lunar New Year annual holidays in the second half of January to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have severely affected the global supply chain. Some ci...

10-Mar-2020 Insights COVID-19

Demand for charge air coolers forecast to accelerate between 2021 and 2025

The world of today is highly aware of the problems posed, and the far-reaching ramifications, of climate change. As a result, increased levels of efficiency and optimization are demanded in every sphere, and one area where this is felt more strongly than anywhere else, is in the automotive sector. A...

27-Feb-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz GLA

The second generation Mercedes Benz GLA is assembled at Daimler's facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz GLA from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 127,000 units. If you would like your compa...

12-Feb-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

COVID-19 outbreak: Initial impact on automotive supply chain

On Thursday midnight (30 January), The National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China confirmed 9,692 cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), including 213 deaths, in mainland China. In Central China's Hubei province, where the epidemic is believed to have originated, 5,...

31-Jan-2020 Insights COVID-19

Suppliers to the new Audi A1

The second generation Audi A1 is assembled at Audi's facility in Martorell, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi A1 from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at over 81,000 units. If you would like your company included in this feat...

14-Jan-2020 Insights Car Cutaways

Thermal sector wrap-up 2019

The automotive thermal sector witnessed a wide range of innovations and developments, from improving vehicle efficiency to making vehicle occupants more comfortable. Irrespective of whether automobiles are being powered by conventional forms of drive such as internal combustion engines, or by n...

31-Dec-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz B-Class

The third generation Mercedes Benz B-Class is assembled at Daimler's facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz B-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at over 86,000 units. If you would like your...

10-Dec-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Market outlook for AC condensers

Overview A key component of any automotive air conditioning system is the condenser. The condenser is a heat exchange system that condenses the refrigerant from a vapor state to a liquid state, thereby transferring latent heat to the surroundings and lowering the temperature of the air that is ci...

25-Nov-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Cabin air filter sector and technology

World Health Organization (WHO) statistics estimate that ambient air pollution accounts for an estimated 4.2 million deaths per year due to stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases. Air pollution can be defined as the presence of foreign substances in the air that do not ...

21-Nov-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Skoda Kamiq

The first generation Skoda Kamiq is assembled at Skoda's facility in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Skoda Kamiq from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 90,000 units. If you would like your co...

11-Nov-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Outlook for HVAC HMI systems

Automotive manufacturers across the globe are investing ever increasing amounts of time, effort and money in order to make the interiors of their vehicles better. Vehicle owners are spending longer durations in their cars than ever before in history, particularly due to longer commute times. Studies...

30-Oct-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Integrated approach to thermal management in BEVs and full HEVs

The alternative propulsion sector finally seems to be gathering some steam after being on the fringes of the market for several decades. According to IHS Markit forecasts the demand for EVs which include BEVs, full HEVs and FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) is expected to grow by around 24% (compo...

24-Oct-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Audi A8

The fourth generation Audi A8 is assembled at Audi's facility in Shendra, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi A8 from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at more than 114 units. If you would like your company included in this feature&n...

14-Oct-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Examining the engine oil filter technology and market dynamics

The internal combustion engine (ICE) is an intricate assembly of several moving parts such as pistons, connecting rods, camshafts, and valves. The individual components are usually assembled with very tight tolerances between them and operate at very high speeds when the engine is running. For the e...

01-Oct-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Peugeot 208

The second generation Peugeot 208 is assembled at Peugeot's facility in Trnava, Slovakia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Peugeot 208 from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 174,960 units. If you would like your company included ...

17-Sep-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Ford Escape

The fourth generation Ford Escape is assembled at Ford’s facility in Louisville, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Ford Escape from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 295,909 units. If you would like your company included...

23-Aug-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Balancing aerodynamic performance and cooling efficiency using AGS

Active aerodynamics and the art of manipulating airflow Modern automotive aerodynamics is more complex than just creating a vehicle with the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd). Cd of a vehicle is a dimensionless number that determines how much air resistance a moving vehicle encounters. Therefore, ...

19-Aug-2019 Insights Financial results

Technology and market dynamics of engine cooling fans & motors sector

The internal combustion engine (ICE), irrespective of the fuel type, does not sit very high on the efficiency scale. In most engines, up to 65% of the heat energy produced can be written off as losses—the lion's share lost mainly to the cooling circuit and via exhaust gases. The ICE must be ...

10-Jul-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz A-Class

The fourth generation Mercedes Benz A-Class is assembled at Daimler’s facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz A-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2019 at more than 91,600 units. If you would like your c...

09-Jul-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Chevrolet Silverado HD

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Silverado HD is assembled at the Oshawa, Canada, facility. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new-generation Chevrolet Silverado from the plant is expected to peak in 2019, at more than 242,000 units. If you would like your company...

05-Jul-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Bentley GT

The third generation Bentley GT is assembled at Crewe, United Kingdom. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Bentley GT from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 6,700 units. If you would like your company included in...

10-Apr-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

A look into the technology and supply chain of the global automotive thermostatic expansion valve sector

For quite some time now, effective cabin temperature control has been right up there with premium cabin materials and multimedia features, along with ergonomic and comfortable seating, as one of the cornerstones of passenger cabin experience. OEMs have not only obliged but have taken it up a notch �...

08-Apr-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Coupled air conditioning hose and tube system – a look into the technology and market dynamics of the component.

As light vehicle cabins have become more sophisticated, advanced, and comfort-oriented over the years, driven by increasing customer expectations, automotive air conditioning systems have transitioned from an optional comfort feature in the earlier years to a necessity in today’s competitive autom...

05-Mar-2019 Insights New Products

Suppliers to the new Skoda Kodiaq

The all-new Skoda Kodiaq is assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Shendra, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the all-new generation of Skoda Kodiaq from the plant is expected to have peaked in 2018 at more than 3,800 units. If you would like your company...

04-Mar-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Automotive Cabin Comfort – The rising application of seat thermal management

In automotive design, passenger comfort is a central element along with the other performance and efficiency parameters. Manufacturers invest a lot of resources to ensure the highest degree of ambiance, ergonomics, and user experience for the occupants. Extreme seasonal swings in ambient temperature...

12-Feb-2019 Insights Corporate developments

Thermal Management in FCEVs (Fuel Cell EVs)

Alternative propulsion is the ‘buzzword’: Gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines (ICE) have enjoyed a duopoly over the global automotive landscape for a greater part of the century due to the sheer convenience, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness of the design as a mass road transpo...

07-Jan-2019 Insights Investments

Suppliers to the new SEAT Arona

The all-new SEAT Arona is assembled at Martorell, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the first-generation SEAT Arona from the plant is expected to have peaked in 2018 at more than 87,800 units. If you would like your company included i...

02-Jan-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new BMW 5-Series

The seventh-generation BMW 5-Series is assembled at Chengalpattu, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new-generation BMW 5-Series from the plant is expected to have peaked in 2017 at more than 175,000 units.If you would like your company includ...

27-Dec-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Electrification of automotive water pumps and rising demand for auxiliary coolant pumps

The internal combustion engine (ICE) is the dominant propulsion system technology driving the global transportation industry and has remained so for the better part of the century since the dawn of the automobile. The ICE generates the power required to drive the wheels using the energy derived from...

06-Dec-2018 Insights Production Statistics & Forecasts

EDITORIAL – Suppliers expected to increase investments on innovation of new thermal management solutions for e-mobility

The advent of electrified vehicles (EV) is bringing about massive changes in the value chain of the automotive supplier industry, especially in the powertrain segment. With an electric motor and battery pack powering the vehicle, and no combustion engine to support the cabin heating and cooling func...

26-Nov-2018 Insights Corporate developments

Advanced thermal management for battery electric vehicles – A first in China

According to IHS Markit forecasts, one in five light vehicles produced in major production regions will be a full hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV) by 2025. This means that as the volumes rise, investments will begin to make financial sense to manufacturers rather than ...

09-Nov-2018 Insights New Products

Growing importance of battery cooling in full hybrid and electric vehicles and the longer-term prospect for further trend disruption.

While it is inevitable that powertrain migration from an ICE to EV will be the endgame to meet the increasingly stringent regulations, the consensus in the industry is that talk about the complete demise of ICE technology is somewhat premature. The IHS Markit forecast indicates that one in five vehi...

05-Oct-2018 Insights Investments

EDITORIAL – Strong outlook for vehicles production in India to drive investments in local supplier industry

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) held its annual convention in New Delhi (India) last month to highlight the achievements of the industry as well as the challenges. Like every year, top executives from automakers and suppliers as well as Indian government ministers ...

01-Oct-2018 Insights OEM Purchasing

Lean-burn Gasoline Technology

Modern lean-burn gasoline engines can accomplish higher fuel efficiency along with better torque output in comparison to conventional IC engines. The technology helps drivers save fuel costs in both city and highway conditions as well as emitting fewer CO2 emissions. These engines incorporate a high...

28-Sep-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class

The all-new Mercedes Benz X-Class is assembled at Barcelona, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the all-new Mercedes Benz X-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 23,500 units. If you would like your company included in this f...

18-Sep-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

The quest for individual comfort is driving the growth of multizone LV HVAC systems involving front and rear applications

The extreme swings in ambient temperature witnessed across the world have made cabin temperature control an indispensable part of passenger comfort. Automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems too have transitioned from the rudimentary and optional comfort feature of yestery...

12-Sep-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Volkswagen Jetta

The seventh generation Volkswagen Jetta is assembled at Puebla, Mexico. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation VW Jetta from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 251,500 units. If you would like your company included in th...

06-Sep-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Cold start engine warm-up strategies

The introduction of RDE and equivalent regulations around the world dictate the need to adhere to lower nitrogen oxides (NOx) levels and fleet carbon dioxide (CO2) requirements, and thus mandate the environment-friendly design of next generation of internal combustion engines (ICEs). A highlighted c...

13-Aug-2018 Insights Technology Trends

EDITORIAL – Continental’s Powertrain business to become more dynamic after spin-off

Continental is the latest tier-1 supplier to jump on the bandwagon of companies hiving off business divisions into standalone companies. Last month, the Germany-based company announced major organizational realignment to keep pace with a dynamic marketplace. The group will create a holding structure...

08-Aug-2018 Insights Corporate developments

Adopting a holistic approach to thermal management of electric vehicles

Relentless urban development and industrial progress in most regions of the world have come with a heavy price tag of environmental pollution. New data from the World Health Organization included in a May 2018 press release shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutan...

06-Aug-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Cylinder Deactivation Technology Developments

Automotive OEMs are now required to adhere to stricter fuel efficiency and emission standards. Engine downsizing has assisted in achieving this with turbocharging deployed to maintain total power output. Under an alternative to only turbocharging, cylinder deactivation technology offers temporary do...

30-Jul-2018 Insights Technology Trends

HVAC control panel & ECU sector

Automobile cabins have evolved to become more sophisticated, advanced, safer, and comfort-oriented over the years—a far cry from the simple stark cabins of the yesteryears. The cabin temperature control features too have changed dramatically. The earliest vehicles were equipped with only heating a...

05-Jul-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Thermal motors – brushed or brushless?

The quest for improved efficiency either through better component control parameters or reducing ancillary power load on the engine has been the blueprint that automakers have been following for improving vehicle performance and efficiency. Electric motor driven components have been gaining traction...

05-Jun-2018 Insights New Products

SupplierInsight Analysis – Issue 4, 2018

News The key news and events shaping the automotive supply base in the last month Interiors The HSW (Heated steering wheel) sector is expected to see sustained demand owing to increasing light vehicle sales in colder climates and increased demand for electric vehicles, where th...

31-May-2018 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new RAM 1500

Assembly of the fifth-generation RAM 1500 began in January 2018 at FCA's Sterling Heights facility in the United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new-generation RAM 1500 is expected to peak in 2019 at more than 403,900 units. If you woul...

07-May-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Increasing acceptance of heated steering wheel technology

The steering wheel is one of the main sensory connections that the driver has with the vehicle, and over the years it has evolved from a simple device used for steering the vehicle. Today, the steering wheel receives design focus especially in the luxury-segment vehicles, where luxurious materi...

04-May-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Porsche Cayenne

Assembly of the third generation Porsche Cayenne began in September 2017 at Volkswagen's Bratislava facility in Slovakia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new Porsche Cayenne is expected to peak in 2017 at more than 94,300 units. If you would li...

03-May-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Tata Nexon

Assembly of the all-new Tata Nexon began in May 2017 at Tata's Pune facility in India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new Nexon is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 35,900 units. If you would like your company included in this feature, or the car cutaway...

03-May-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

SupplierInsight Analysis – Issue 3, 2018

News The key news and events shaping the automotive supply base in the last month Supplier Strategy Tenneco's acquisition of Federal-Mogul is expected to result in complementary product categories, stronger customer base and greater geographical coverage for the combined compan...

24-Apr-2018 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Analysis of the Engine Cooling Module sector

All internal combustion engines (ICEs) are equipped with some form of cooling system because of the high temperatures they generate during operation. In modern automotive engines, liquid cooling system that uses coolant as the cooling medium has come to be the preferred choi...

05-Apr-2018 Insights Production Statistics & Forecasts

SupplierInsight Analysis - Issue 2, 2018

News The key news and events shaping the automotive supply base in the last month Thermal The demand for light vehicle engine oil cooler systems is expected to grow by around 60% between 2016 and 2023 on the back of increased fitment demand in gasoline engines. E-Mobility Electrify Am...

27-Mar-2018 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

The outlook for the automotive HVAC module sector

IHS Markit specialists initiated a market assessment of European light vehicle air conditioning (A/C) in 1988. At that time, except for North America and Japan, original equipment air conditioning (OE A/C) fitment was almost non-existent elsewhere globally. In Europe, about 5% of passenger cars...

05-Mar-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Fuel Injection Technological Developments

Recent developments in powertrain technology have focused on two domains – overall efficiency and emission control. Automotive OEMs and suppliers have dedicated considerable amounts of their research and development budget bringing to market environmentally friendly solutions with reduced fuel con...

05-Mar-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Buick Enclave

The second generation Buick Enclave is assembled at General Motor's facility in Lansing Delta Town. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Buick Enclave from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 57,700 units. If you w...

02-Mar-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Jaguar E-Pace

The all new Jaguar E-Pace built on D8 platform is assembled at the Graz facility in Austria. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the all-new generation Jaguar E-Pace is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 47,900 units. If you would like your com...

02-Mar-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Rolls Royce Phantom

The eighth generation Rolls Royce Phantom built on R-R Spaceframe platform is assembled at Goodwood plant in the United Kingdom. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Phantom from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 69...

02-Mar-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Chevrolet Equinox

The third generation Chevrolet Equinox built on GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX platform is assembled at San Luis Potosi in Mexico. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Equinox from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 72,000 units. If you...

21-Feb-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Audi A8

The fourth generation Audi A8 is built on MLB D platform and assembled at Neckarsulm in Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi A8 from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 40,700 units. If you would like your comp...

20-Feb-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Skoda Karoq

The second generation Skoda Karoq is assembled at Kvasiny, Czech Republic. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Skoda Karoq from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 87,600 units. If you would like your company included in th...

20-Feb-2018 Insights Car Cutaways

SupplierInsight Analysis - Issue 1, 2018

News The key news and events shaping the automotive supply base in the last month E-Mobility How are tranmission manufacturers and the wider automotive industry preparing and positioning for impending rise in hybrid demand? Thermal Modest projected adoption by global OEMs is expected ...

16-Feb-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

Engine oil coolers: Technology overview and market analysis

The Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is made up of several hundred moving parts such as the pistons, connecting rods, camshafts, and valves, which have very tight tolerances between them and operate at very high speeds when the engine is running. For the efficient working of an engine, these complex...

05-Feb-2018 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Increasing focus on rear-row comfort

The automotive industry of late has been largely influenced by the term ‘Autonomous,’ which a decade ago was seen mainly as industry-jargon. With stringent efforts being put together to bring higher-levels of autonomy to life, vehicular architecture at a component level has sent the designers ba...

01-Feb-2018 Insights Corporate developments

Challenges of CO2 refrigerant (R744)

Vehicle air conditioning systems use a liquefiable vapour known as a refrigerant to transfer heat. Selection of the refrigerant is a key design factor which has a major influence on the component design of the HVAC system. Over the past few decades, refrigerants used in HVACs have been subjected to ...

05-Jan-2018 Insights Policy & Regulation

SupplierInsight Analysis – Issue 10, 2017

News The key news and events shaping the automotive supply base in the last month Electrics & Electronics Why are manufacturing locations of wiring harnesses constantly shifting? The assembly of wiring harnesses is a labour-intensive process since they need to be assembled b...

15-Dec-2017 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

External Transmission Oil coolers: Technology overview and market analysis

An automatic transmission uses a series of clutches, valves and gears, actuated by pressurized hydraulic oil (or transmission oil), to shift gears. Prolonged operation of the power train components at elevated performance generates heat which must be effectively managed to ensure optimum operating c...

05-Dec-2017 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Range Rover Velar

The fourth generation Range Rover Velar is assembled at Solihull plant in United Kingdom. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Range Rover Velar from the plant is expected to peak in 2017 at more than 90,800 units. If you would like y...

29-Nov-2017 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Nissan Micra

The fifth generation Nissan Micra is assembled at Nissan's Aguascalientes plant in Mexico. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the 2018 Nissan Micra from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 67,900 units. If you would like your company include...

29-Nov-2017 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Assembly of the second generation Maruti Suzuki Baleno began in January 2017 at Maruti's Hansalpur facility in India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno is expected to peak in 2017 at more than 79,300 units. If you wo...

28-Nov-2017 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Jeep Compass

Assembly of the second generation Jeep Compass began in April 2017 at FCA's Ranjangaon facility in India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new Jeep Compass is expected to peak in 2017 at more than 25,600 units. If you would like your company included in this f...

28-Nov-2017 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Infiniti QX50

The second generation Infiniti QX50 is assembled at Infiniti's Aguascalientes plant in Mexico. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the 2018 Infiniti QX50 from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 35,800 units. If you would like your company include...

28-Nov-2017 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Ford Expedition

The fourth generation Ford Expedition is assembled at Ford's Kentucky Truck plant in the United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new 2018 Ford Expedition from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 66,900 units. If you would ...

28-Nov-2017 Insights Car Cutaways