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Major revision for global light vehicle production forecast – what it means for OEMs’ technology deployment

The IHS Markit light vehicle production forecast has been cut by 6.2% or 5.02 million units in 2021, and by 9.3% or 8.45 million units in 2022, to stand at 75.8 million units and 82.6 million units, respectively. For 2023, we have reduced the forecast by 1.05 million units or 1.1% to 92 million unit...

05-Oct-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly Pinned

What Fit for 55 means for all member nations in the European Union

Unveiling a roadmap to make Europe the world’s first climate neutral continent by 2050, the European Commission rolled out the ‘Fit for 55’ package on 14 July 2021, proposing that the suggestions made by the governing body be made legally binding for all members of the European Union (EU). ...

19-Aug-2021 Insights Policy & Regulation Pinned

Major revision for global light vehicle production forecast – what it means for OEMs’ technology deployment

The IHS Markit light vehicle production forecast has been cut by 6.2% or 5.02 million units in 2021, and by 9.3% or 8.45 million units in 2022, to stand at 75.8 million units and 82.6 million units, respectively. For 2023, we have reduced the forecast by 1.05 million units or 1.1% to 92 million unit...

05-Oct-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Steering wheels of the past, present, and future

Since its inception in 1894, steering wheels have undergone an unending series of innovations. However, there are talks in the industry that they could soon become obsolete with the advent of autonomous vehicles. Today steering wheels have become stylish, thick, often flat-bottomed inspired from rac...

30-Sep-2021 Insights Technology Trends

LEDs and advanced optical technologies driving the development in automotive ambient lighting

Lighting is becoming the new chrome. It is made possible by use of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources and related optics, which are unlocking new opportunities for design. Light-based applications in cars no longer fulfill only functional tasks, but are also increasingly becoming elementary co...

30-Sep-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Trends in floor consoles

Floor consoles are an indispensable part of modern passenger vehicles. They occupy the space between the front seats of the vehicle and have many utilities and functionalities. The floor console design can be as simple as just providing an enclosure for the gear shifter and parking brake or as compl...

06-Sep-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Hyundai Tucson

The fourth-generation 2021 Hyundai Tucson is assembled at Hyundai’s facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Output of the new version of the compact crossover SUV is expected to peak at more than 184,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this fe...

27-Aug-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Lincoln Aviator

The second-generation Lincoln Aviator is assembled at Ford’s facility in Chicago SHO, United States. Output of the new mid-sized luxury SUV is expected to peak at more than 2,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car ...

18-Aug-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Evolution of car dashboards

The rapid evolution of dashboards is one of the most exciting and visible areas of advancement in automotive technology. A dashboard is a control panel that is located directly ahead of a vehicle's driver, displaying instrumentation and controls. Dashboards al...

02-Aug-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new BMW 4 Series

The second-generation BMW 4 Series is assembled at BMW’s facility in Dingolfing, Germany. Output of the new version of the two-door coupe is expected to peak at more than 45,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutawa...

30-Jul-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Skoda Octavia

The fourth-generation Skoda Octavia is assembled at the Volkswagen Group’s facility in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, as well as Russia contract manufacturer GAZ’s plant in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Output of the new version of the five-door compact car is expected to peak at more than 233,000 u...

19-Jul-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Mercedes-Benz CLA

The second-generation 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA is assembled at Daimler's facility in Kecskemet, Hungary. Output of the new version of the compact sedan is expected to peak at more than 98,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the ...

30-Jun-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Seat massage systems expected to remain a niche comfort feature

Today, a number of ways are available to relieve the strain for drivers and provide comfort driving for long distances. To achieve enhanced seat comfort, one of the ways is via massage seats, however, seat massage systems continue to be a niche comfort feature and a vital contributor to the overall ...

22-Jun-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Jeep Compass

The second-generation 2021 Jeep Compass is assembled at Stellantis’ facility in Melfi, Italy. Output of the new version of the compact crossover SUV is expected to peak at more than 77,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the...

21-Jun-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Volkswagen T-Roc

The first-generation 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc is assembled at Volkswagen’s facility in Osnabruck, Germany. Output of the new version of the subcompact crossover is expected to peak at more than 15,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this featu...

26-May-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Evolution of automotive interiors toward a living room on wheels

Automotive interior design will continue to be driven by efficiency, lightweight, comfort, and safety. The interiors are getting more complex day by day and their designs are required to meet various safety regulations, material compliance, weight reduction requirements, and higher noise, vibration ...

21-May-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new DS 3 Crossback

The first-generation DS 3 Crossback is assembled at Stellantis’ factory in Poissy, France. Output of the new version of the small crossover is expected to peak at more than 24,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cuta...

18-May-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe

The third-generation 2019 Porsche Cayenne Coupe is assembled at Porsche's facility in Bratislava, Slovakia. Output of the new version of the mid-sized SUV is expected to peak at more than 22,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or...

28-Apr-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Seat thermal market is expected to grow at a modest rate

Automotive seats are an important part of a vehicle as it provides comfort to the passengers and the driver. Consumers expect the vehicle cabin to be cooled or heated rapidly to a comfortable temperature, which was conventionally achieved u...

27-Apr-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Automotive R&D investment to grow in 2021 despite COVID-19 setbacks

The survey results indicate that R&D spending is critical for medium- and long-term goals for companies within the industry, particularly to develop their market positioning. However, some companies are still cautious about planning a high-spending year until the market conditions for products h...

27-Apr-2021 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Suppliers to the new Seat Leon

The fourth-generation 2020 Seat Leon is assembled at Seat's facility in Martorell, Spain. Output of the new version of the hatchback is expected to peak at more than 129,000 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutaways pub...

19-Apr-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Making seat belt reminder fitment mandatory for all seats in a vehicle

Seat belts, along with airbags, are the most effective occupant safety systems that reduce the severity of injuries in the event of high-impact crashes. Seat belts secure occupants of a vehicle against harmful movement during a collision or a sudden braking. According to data by Insurance Institutes...

31-Mar-2021 Insights Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Toyota Supra

The fifth-generation 2020 Toyota Supra is assembled at Toyota's facility in Graz #2, Austria. Output of the new version of the sports grand tourer is expected to peak at more than 8,800 units in 2022, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car ...

23-Mar-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Suppliers to the new Audi A3

The fourth-generation 2020 Audi A3 is assembled at Audi's facility in Ingolstadt #1, Germany. Output of the new version of the compact sedan is expected to peak at more than 59,000 units in 2023, according to IHS Markit. If you would like your company included in this feature or the car cutaw...

17-Mar-2021 Insights Car Cutaways

Winter Storm Uri impacts on automotive supply chain

The Winter Storm Uri that hit the United States Gulf Coast (USGC) region in the third week of February 2021 resulted in one of the worst electric grid outages in the United States, leaving millions of people without electrici...

15-Mar-2021 Insights Plant Closures & Downtime

Achieving the right mix of premium yet sustainable interior plastics to be a key challenge for automakers

The importance of advanced engineering plastics in making a vehicle safer, efficient, and feel more premium, cannot be overstated. Plastics is one of the most extensively used materials in a car. Plastics and polymer composites account for more than 50% of the total vehicle volume and contribute som...

26-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

Market and technology outlook of door trim panels

Door trim panels, the lightweight structure on the inside of a vehicle’s door, mainly serves as an interface between the occupant and the inner working of the doors. They also contribute toward occupant protection, maintaining noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels, and functioning as housin...

02-Feb-2021 Insights Technology Trends

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

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

Deployment of rear seat reminder system to pick up speed in United States

Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of noncrash fatalities among children in vehicles in the United States. According to NoHeatStroke.org, 873 children have died since 1998 because of heatstroke in vehicles. In 2018 and 2019, on an average 52 children died due to heatstroke in vehicles in the co...

30-Oct-2020 Insights Technology Trends

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

Key technology trends in instrument panels

Over the years, the role of an instrument panel (IP), or a dashboard, in the vehicle cockpit has evolved significantly. Apart from technology integration, IPs also supplement the overall aesthetic value of the cabin. In modern vehicles, an IP acts like a place holder for various components and syste...

29-Sep-2020 Insights Technology Trends

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

Panoramic sunroof to lead growth of glass in automotive

Automotive glass is considered by many as one of those components that have not undergone a lot of technological change over the years, especially in terms of its applications. This perception is all set to change in the next decade, as glass is expected to play a key role in improving the user inte...

01-Sep-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

COVID-19 pandemic: Use of UVC light as disinfectant in vehicle interior

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has severely impacted app-based new-mobility services such as car sharing, ride sharing, and ride hailing; since vehicles in such services are used by multiple people during a day, there is an increased possibility of getting infected by the COV...

02-Jul-2020 Insights COVID-19

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

Consumer Survey: Will we see an increase in anti-microbial coating in automotive due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global automotive supply chain. With no immediate solution in sight, federal governments around the world issued stay-at-home orders and called for the closure of non-essential businesses. This forced OEMs to suspe...

15-Jun-2020 Insights COVID-19

Sunroof systems to see strong demand in Asian markets

Sunroofs are a standard feature in premium vehicles, but lately automakers have started fitting sunroofs in more affordable vehicle segments to make their products distinct. Sunroofs are either fixed or electrically operated (power sunroof). In terms of size, sunroofs can be broadly categorized as c...

20-May-2020 Insights Technology Trends

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

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

Suppliers expect adoption of interior surface lighting to increase over next three to seven years

Interior surface lighting is where “light meets surface”, and this is achieved by concealing lighting behind a layer of fabric within the surfaces of a vehicle’s passenger compartment. According to IHS Markit research, vehicle buyers nowadays prefer vehicle exteriors with hidden or concealed l...

06-Apr-2020 Insights Technology Trends

COVID-19 pandemic: Automotive Supplier Plant Downtime Tracker

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06-Apr-2020 Insights COVID-19

Seat assembly suppliers face challenging times ahead

Demand for complete seat assembly is directly related to global light vehicle production. According to IHS Markit data, demand in the global complete seat assembly market declined by 5% year on year (y/y) in 2019, to 269.9 million units, in line with the 5.6% y/y decline in light vehicle production,...

31-Mar-2020 Insights Technology Trends

Leather expected to see increasing competition from synthetic alternatives in automotive interior segment

Sustainability is no more just a tool for automakers to meet the government’s regulations and policies. Sustainability is now a necessity to be able to meet the changing lifestyle choices and eco-friendly preferences of customers. An increasing number of car buyers want their purchase to have the ...

31-Mar-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Global demand for auto-dimming interior mirrors is forecast to see robust growth

The interior rearview mirror (IRVM) has been an integral part of a vehicle’s cabin for more than 100 years. An IRVM helps the driver to not only keep an eye on the vehicles at the back, but also helps in the key maneuvering of reversing and parking. Such a mirror can be either manual (prismatic) o...

04-Mar-2020 Insights Technology Trends

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

Airbag technology for autonomous vehicles

Automotive industry’s focus on active safety technologies―such as antilock-braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control system (TCS)―has increased significantly in the past two decades. Automakers are also offering new vehicles with rising number of advanced dr...

05-Feb-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Innovations in automotive interiors in 2019

The four key megatrends of the automotive industry—connectivity, autonomous driving, shared mobility services, and electromobility (CASE)—are set to transform the type vehicles automakers will produce and how such vehicles will be used in the future. These trends are expected to bring ...

26-Dec-2019 Insights Technology Trends

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

Factors driving development of intelligent seating systems

For many years automotive seats were designed to perform the mundane task of seating vehicle occupants. However, modern seats are doing more than that. Seating suppliers are equipping seats with electronics to perform varies tasks, ranging from remembering seating profile of the driver to helping to...

04-Dec-2019 Insights Technology Trends

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

Global automotive safety supplier market insights

Introduction According to the World Health Organization’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018, traffic accidents were responsible for 1.35 million deaths each year and are the 8th leading cause of death among people of all ages. While technological advancements in safety systems have reduc...

24-Oct-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

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

Evolving Seating Experience

The automotive industry is in a period of evolution, where previously simple components are being enhanced by technology to deliver new functionality. Such is the case with the modern vehicle cockpit; where designers continue to pursue new means of exciting and delighting consumers. No component, no...

20-Aug-2019 Insights New Products

EV ripple effect: How electrification and change in propulsion technologies can impact vehicle interiors

One of the simplest ways to define the ongoing automotive shift could be—“the automotive world is going electric”. There are no two ways about it, and almost every OEM who has a desire to successfully sell vehicles from here on, has some plan in place to either electrify their existing product...

16-Jul-2019 Insights New Products

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

New innovations in door solutions

Responsible for a number of vital interior functions, including occupant protection, curbing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels, and functioning as a casing for door elements, the door trim panel of today has gone through a substantial evolution over the years. As an intrinsic component of...

13-Jun-2019 Insights New Products

Increasing role of 3D printing in interiors

Technology penetration into the automotive domain has not only impacted the overall design language and component functionality; it also has a far-reaching impact on the overall component development phase. How we perceive production methodologies coming from an age-old coachbuilding to assembly lin...

23-May-2019 Insights Investments

Interior comfort and luxury gaining traction in the pick-up truck segment

When one thinks of a luxurious cabin, the first body-types which spring to mind as being a natural fit are limousines or the high-end premium sedans. For that matter, thriving on the tremendous popularity gained in recent times, SUVs too can now be associated with luxury inside the cabin. Howev...

23-Apr-2019 Insights New Products

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

Opportunities in cabin noise insulation as EVs gain traction

A couple of decades ago, cabin insulation suppliers’ research to trim down noise entering the cabin revolved completely around the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) as one of the major noise sources. However, as electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction, with mostly pure electric slated to replace ICE ...

05-Mar-2019 Insights Investments

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

Smart interior materials for the cars of tomorrow

Living in the ‘smart’ era, technology has influenced all walks of life. To put things into perspective, objects such as watches, phones and other wearables once considered to be mundane, have undergone the ‘smart’ revolution, helping them to transform both in terms of capabilities and functi...

07-Feb-2019 Insights New Products

Next wave of seating technology: increasing health analysis

The idea of a vehicle diagnosing the occupant’s health and wellness would have sounded outlandish a couple of decades back, when it was almost unimaginable to think of development areas that do not relate to the automotive core competencies. Fast forward to the present scenario – now eyeing a mu...

04-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

Chassis sector wrap-up 2018

2018 has been a busy year for the global chassis components sector as a major shift toward weight savings and electronification of braking, steering, and suspension systems emerged. The word active was abundantly used across the chassis components sector as the industry came to understand the benefi...

28-Dec-2018 Insights Corporate developments

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

Advancements in composite seat structures and scope for mass production

Advancements within the automotive technology space are not only limited to the electronics penetration in components. Another area that has garnered substantial pace in the last decade is the advancement of material sciences – a major contributor in revolutionizing the development of ‘new-age�...

05-Dec-2018 Insights Investments

EDITORIAL – Acquisition of Clarion will strengthen Faurecia’s capability in cockpit system integration

Current automotive industry trends such as connectivity, autonomous driving, shared mobility and electromobility are expected to usher in sweeping changes in how vehicles are purchased and used. One area that is expected to see new use cases due to these trends is vehicle interior. In fully autonomo...

05-Dec-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

Global automotive safety supplier market insights

The global automotive safety industry has been home to a number of ground-breaking developments of late, shaping up to be a dynamic industry rather than being a placid one. However, this was not always the case. A decade ago, the global automotive safety supplier market was majorly dominated by trad...

05-Nov-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

Autoliv-Veoneer spinoff: Implications on active and passive safety

While technology addition has already strengthened its foothold when it comes to the automotive component side of things, the role of technology has also started to create ripples on the business side of the automotive market. OEMs as well as suppliers are now investing a substantial amount of time ...

05-Oct-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

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

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

Automotive Plastics

The automotive industry forms a major clientele for engineering plastics, and the usage of advanced plastics has been on a steady increase for cars. The average weight of plastics and polymer composites used in a car is easily above 160 kg and is increasing. In terms of volume, these plastics a...

06-Sep-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Shared mobility impact on interiors in future

The automotive industry at present is on the verge of being transformed by a convergence of several disruptive technology-driven megatrends, out of which Shared Mobility remains one of the crucial ongoing trends. Its increasing adoption is gradually impacting the automotive industry, while in the ne...

06-Sep-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

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

EDITORIAL – Ningbo Jifeng’s majority shareholding in Grammer bodes well for the latter’s long-term growth

The pall of uncertainty over Grammer’s ownership structure due to the rising influence of the Hastor family on the company’s administration and management, has cleared now with China-based Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts grabbing a majority shareholding in the Germany-based vehicle interior parts ...

21-Aug-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

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

Cars—the new home for VPAs

Speech recognition is literally a technology created to help machines listen to humans. In its infancy, speech recognition was widely considered a failure, as recognition rates were low and error rates were high. It was common to require users to learn a special vernacular of terms and commands in o...

04-Aug-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Pop-up hood systems for pedestrian protection

The automotive industry has been on the move when it comes to developing safety applications in order to create a safe ecosystem. Not only for the vehicle occupants, there have been developments going on to protect human lives coming into direct contact with vehicles. As more and more vehicles ...

03-Aug-2018 Insights Investments

EDITORIAL – Automotive lighting industry expected to see increased collaboration, consolidation

With the dawn of self-driving cars, the automotive lighting technology is set to undergo a significant change, both in terms of complexity and functionality. Consequently, suppliers are now faced with the challenge to develop intelligent exterior and interior lighting solutions, which will play a ke...

23-Jul-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

Interior safety challenges for autonomous vehicles

As one of the most influential mega trends to have surfaced in recent times, ‘autonomy’ is slated to impact the entire ecosystem as carmakers and technology companies have realized how transformative self-driving-cars can be. With the aim to revolutionize present-day vehicle architecture, the au...

03-Jul-2018 Insights Investments

EDITORIAL – Investments in connectivity and electrification technologies to drive growth of Lear’s E-Systems business

Last week, Lear held an ‘Investor Day’ event in Michigan (United States) outlining its future growth strategy for the next five years. The company forecasts its sales to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 7% to USD30 billion by 2023, compared with USD22 billion expected this ...

02-Jul-2018 Insights Technology Trends

EDITORIAL – Automotive to remain a key growth driver for Constellium

Constellium continues to position itself to benefit from rising aluminum content per vehicle across key automotive markets, as automakers intensify their focus on lightweight vehicle manufacturing and electrification to meet stringent fuel economy and CO2 emission regulations. Against this back...

25-Jun-2018 Insights Corporate developments

Smart instrument panels for cabins of tomorrow

The manufacturing sector globally is on the cusp of another ‘revolution’ driven primarily by technology. The automotive industry, being no different, has been at the receiving end of the technology penetration and we are already witnessing new inroads leading to vehicles of tomorrow. Within the ...

01-Jun-2018 Insights Corporate developments

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