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Does the acquisition of Arm give NVIDIA the keys to autonomous driving?

US-based NVIDIA’s announced agreement to acquire UK-based Arm from SoftBank is a significant development for automotive electronics. Arm brings CPU intellectual property (IP) expertise that has enabled low-powered, embedded solutions, and NVIDIA’s graphics processing unit (GPU) IP expertise has ...

16-Sep-2020 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff Pinned

Mainland China’s mobility service market to drive demand for autonomous driving technology

Since the first autonomous car competition organized by the US Department of Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) in 2004, the United States has been at the center stage of autonomous driving. Alphabet’s Google Self-Driving Car Project, which later became an independent company called Waymo, w...

14-Aug-2020 Insights Technology Trends Pinned

E-axle demand forecast to more than double within next two years

Electrification is by far one of the most active areas of automotive innovation these days. Vehicle manufacturers are being faced with constantly evolving and strengthening emission norms and standards, while simultaneously having to make their models more responsive to drive so as to keep up the ap...

24-Sep-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Electrohydraulic brake actuation to see high adoption in the short-to-medium term

The brakes of an automobile are unquestionably one of the first lines of safety in motoring, and for this reason, vehicle manufacturers have invested and will certainly continue to dedicate significant investments in order to upgrade vehicle braking systems. Automotive brakes functioned through mech...

21-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

Aluminum brake calipers to experience increased demand after 2025

Over many years of automotive innovation, vehicle safety has experienced many innovations and developments in order to keep occupants safe under almost all circumstances. Tracing back, the very first automotive safety feature is the braking system. Automotive brakes have also gone through their fair...

12-Aug-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Industry takes significant steps toward cockpit domain controllers

People have created personal connected ecosystems using their smartphones, laptops, and tablets with the recent trend shifting to cars. Automakers have realized the importance of this digitization and have begun rolling out tech-heavy vehicles, even in the conservative markets. Traditionally, additi...

14-Jul-2020 Insights Technology Trends

Connected intelligent tire: The next big push for connected mobility

In order to create a vision of automated and accident-free driving, all parts of the vehicle need to be intelligent and connected. As such, dummy tire that provides no information about the tire itself and the road surfaces can be a barrier. Therefore, an inevitable evolution is a connected intellig...

08-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

Luxury and high-performance segments to drive demand of active damper control systems

Ride comfort is one of the most important criteria for any new car buyer, especially considering that road infrastructure in many countries and regions across the globe may not be up to the mark. Automotive OEMs have and continue to invest significant amounts of time, money, and effort to make their...

11-Jun-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Automotive UI/ UX Market

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly disrupted all aspects of the automotive supply chain. Global efforts to control the spread of the virus have impacted both demand and supply, and in turn the industry cumulating in a sharp decline in production. Both automakers and auto...

29-May-2020 Insights COVID-19

Is water injection technology ready for mass-market adoption?

Automotive OEMs across the globe are faced with the challenge of making their vehicles increasingly more efficient by cutting fuel consumption and emissions. A wide variety of measures exist for car manufacturers to employ and refine in order to achieve these desired effects, including improving the...

28-May-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

COVID-19: Impact on European type-approval regulations

Regulation is a strong market force throughout the automotive industry, and the autonomy sector is no different. In fact, given the central role of safety in the autonomy sector—from basic driver assistance to automated driving to autonomous mobility—regulations play a particularly critical role...

16-May-2020 Insights COVID-19

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

Steer-by-wire power steering system demand to surge within five years

Automotive steering systems have experienced occasional changes in terms of their design and complexity. While the basic technology has endured for generations, innovation has sporadically made noteworthy advancements to the way we steer our vehicles. After the advent of steering systems that used r...

01-May-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Implications of COVID-19 and a falling oil price on the BorgWarner-Delphi merger

The global automotive component production and supply chain has been drastically affected due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Mainland China, South Korea, and Japan were among the first automotive component producers to be impacted in early-2020. Vehicle demand in these regio...

23-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

Key takeaways from the Automotive Ethernet Congress 2020

With the growing number of connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles on the road, ethernet in automotive is inevitable and will become crucial. The sixth edition of the annual Automotive Ethernet Congress was held in Munich on 12 and 13 February 2020. During the event, industry leaders and expert...

31-Mar-2020 Insights Corporate developments

Tire pressure monitoring systems to become an increasingly prevalent feature in automobiles

Safety has become an incredibly important priority for today’s automotive manufacturers. Vehicles are becoming increasingly powerful and more complex, and when that is coupled with improving road infrastructure in many parts of the world and a steadily rising density of automobiles, it has the pot...

26-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

Electric parking brakes set to become more prevalent in lower-segment cars

Electric parking brakes (EPBs), once seen as a luxury feature that was available only to buyers of high-end and premium vehicles, are poised to make significant inroads into lower vehicle segments. This technology replaces the conventional hand-operated brake lever with a switch that operates the br...

05-Mar-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Prospects of integrating lidar sensors in headlamps

Automakers are exploring headlamps as a location for lidar sensors to achieve automated driving functionalities. According to IHS Markit, vehicles in future will have digital lighting system that will include a camera, lidar, and other sensors combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to understand...

26-Feb-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

BorgWarner looks to future-proof powertrain business with acquisition of Delphi Technologies

The fast-paced technology developments in the automotive industry have made consolidation almost a necessity in order to keep pace with the changes, not just in the powertrain domain, but across the industry. We have witnessed a number of consolidations in the form of mergers and acquisiti...

10-Feb-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Outlook for automotive electronics in 2020

The growth in electrification, connected car and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), along with the strict regulatory emphasis on emission norms in the automotive industry, have set the ball rolling for changes that are expected to continue well into this decade. Multiple macro-economic facto...

04-Feb-2020 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

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

Automotive cybersecurity to become more challenging over the next decade

As the industry shifts towards autonomous driving and connected car technologies, vehicles and the back-end systems supporting these functionalities will become more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States defines...

30-Dec-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Powertrain sector wrap-up 2019

The response to climate change has been the defining aspect of this year for car makers and component manufacturers with regard to the powertrain sector. Car markets across the globe witnessed the creation and implementation of more stringent emission norms, forcing OEMs and ancillary companies...

29-Dec-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Chassis sector wrap-up 2019 – Market analysis

The buzzword for the automotive chassis sector in 2019 was “consolidation”. Ever increasing competition, falling demands and spiraling costs meant that different companies have felt the need to work together in order to outperform the competition and market standards, and reduce their exposure t...

24-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

New chassis technologies in ADAS and autonomous vehicles

The global chassis systems market is currently undergoing a sea change, and strategies of both OEMs and suppliers are, above all, being molded by the emergence of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. A growing number of chassis systems are being designed to be intellige...

04-Dec-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

New emission norms to drive demand for fuel-efficient clutch technologies

New developments and technological advancements in the automotive powertrain sector are taking place at an unprecedented pace. The focus is on ramping up power and torque levels delivered to the wheels from powertrain units that are increasingly more efficient, in addition to being lighter in weight...

02-Dec-2019 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Outlook for semiconductor applications in powertrains and e-drivetrains

While a raft of macro-economic factors, including the Sino-US ‘trade war’ and a slump in the Chinese automotive market, have led to a fall in vehicle production over the past two years, hybrid (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) production grew in double-digits in 2018, and the momentum is...

27-Nov-2019 Insights Technology Trends

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

Hitachi Automotive Systems, a global mega supplier in the making

Automakers and suppliers are joining forces to deal with the immense challenges created by megatrends such as connected cars, electrification, and autonomous driving. Today, there are hardly any automakers which are not investing in these fields. For new innovations with regards to these megatrends ...

13-Nov-2019 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

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

Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC): A step towards making autonomous driving a reality?

As the industry moves towards autonomous vehicles, it is important to create an ecosystem that not only sustains the progress but also creates an environment for collaboration and information sharing. It is difficult for one company to take on the responsibility of creating an autonomous vehicle ent...

31-Oct-2019 Insights Joint-ventures

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

Low emissions zones and their impact on powertrain development

A study by the European Union (EU) in 2017 states that cars are responsible for around 12% of total carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the EU. By 2021, under the emission reduction targets planned by the EU, all new cars must achieve an average of 95 grams of CO₂ emissions per kilometer. This mea...

29-Oct-2019 Insights Policy & Regulation

Intelligent braking: Trends and drivers

Vehicle systems today are increasingly attempting to reduce driver dependence in the event of a crash, apart from day-to-day driving. Braking systems are also being looked at from a critical eye in this respect, in order to further the safety cause in an imminent autonomous future. No longer looking...

28-Oct-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Chassis evolution and outlook

It is a common belief that the chassis of a vehicle has had limited evolution, when compared to other sectors of the car, such as powertrain or electronics. However, in the last decade, the chassis has seen several advancements, not just in terms of its structure, but also the way the chassis is con...

21-Oct-2019 Insights New Products

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

Irreversible diesel declines or “safe haven” market opportunities?

Diesel, as a choice of fuel for light duty vehicle powertrains, has globally witnessed a fall in demand since 2016. IHS Markit forecasts the production of diesel powertrains will decline globally by about 3% in the period 2018-25. One of the key regions that will lower the global count will be Europ...

17-Sep-2019 Insights Policy & Regulation

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

Additive manufacturing progressing from rapid prototyping to series production

The automotive industry is gradually adopting additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, in its design and manufacturing strategies. The technology offers potential benefits such as innovative designs, lighter and safer products, shorter lead times, and lower cost. However, there are st...

30-Aug-2019 Insights Technology Trends

Vehicle dynamics: From motorsports to customized driving

The concept of vehicle dynamics has not only shaped the way a car drives on a fundamental level, but also has indirectly made consumers aware and more willing to spend for comfort and handling when choosing a car. Premium OEMs have been the champions of developing cars with more improved vehicle dyn...

26-Aug-2019 Insights Technology Trends

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

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

2019 TU-Automotive Detroit

TU-Automotive Detroit is one of the most influential automotive technology events globally and a platform where some of the most innovative minds in vehicle connectivity, mobility and autonomy converge each year. The event is well known for its expert panel discussions and also provides a great oppo...

18-Jun-2019 Insights Investments

Suspension technology in an autonomous world

According to IHS Markit, nearly USD100 billion has been spent over the last four years on core development and M&A activities in the autonomous vehicle sector. This creates a significant potential opportunity for component system manufacturers in the long term. However, while automotive stakehol...

03-Jun-2019 Insights New Products

EU General Safety Regulation 2019

Introduction In May 2018, the European Commission introduced a new regulation to enhance safety standards for passenger and commercial vehicles. The proposed regulation was part of the European Commission’s third “Europe on the Move” package launched in May 2018. The revised General Safety ...

08-May-2019 Insights Policy & Regulation

Cockpit domain controller features vs peripherals

The central body control module was the first ECU to become a sort of hub or gateway managing multiple basic functionalities related to doors, windows, seats, lighting and air conditioning. However, infotainment is currently the vehicle domain where the most radical consolidation is happening. Cockp...

23-Apr-2019 Insights Technology Trends

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

2019 Geneva Motor Show: Lightweight, high-performance chassis component technology, platform sharing gain traction

Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) is the first big car show for the year for the European automotive market. Showcases pointed to a renewed product focus on performance and sports cars, as well as high-end SUVs. This trend has been visible across other global shows this year, such as 2019 NAIAS...

10-Apr-2019 Insights New Products

Seating Subsystem Lightweighting

The seating subsystem in the interiors component area is estimated to account for more than 40% of the total component area weight and up to 6% of the total vehicle weight. In terms of additional comfort and luxury features, one of the first targets for OEMs is to improve the driving experience even...

03-Apr-2019 Insights Technology Trends

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

Suppliers to the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

The fourth generation Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is assembled at Toeldo North, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Jeep Wrangler from the plant is expected to have peaked in 2018 at more than 215,500 units. If you would li...

07-Feb-2019 Insights Car Cutaways

Domain Controllers for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles

Introduction The electrical and electronic architecture of any vehicle defines the relationship between its hardware, software, and computing power. The increasing adoption of new active safety and driver assistance features has massively impacted the system architecture of modern day vehicles. T...

05-Feb-2019 Insights New Products

Kinetic Energy Recovery System

Over the past two decades, the automotive industry has focused on minimizing powertrain energy losses with advancements in combustion process, transmission design and lightweight material usage. Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) is one of the innovations among energy harvesting and regeneration ...

07-Jan-2019 Insights Technology Trends

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

Standardizing ADAS Packages

Introduction The automotive ecosystem has undergone a paradigm shift in recent years as crashworthiness is superseded by crash avoidance. One major element of this trend is the wider availability and increasing adoption of active safety systems in passenger vehicles. The growing demand for advanc...

05-Dec-2018 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

In-car displays: curvature drives innovation

As the global automotive industry continues to delve deeper into shared mobility and autonomy, the in-vehicle Human Machine Interface (HMI) is set to assume a more important role than ever. The HMI today is already responsible for addressing the information, communication and entertainment needs of ...

04-Dec-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Cost analysis of electric vehicle charging stations

Introduction An electric vehicle (EV) charging station, also known as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), refers to a device that connects an EV to a source of electricity. EVSE varies in type depending on the type of power supplied, the connectors as well as the charging standards adhered ...

24-Nov-2018 Insights AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Impact of Autonomous and ADAS technologies on Vehicle weight

Autonomous Vehicles (AV) are one of the most talked innovations across the automotive industry. Autonomous driving aims at using technology to aid fully automated driving of a vehicle from one place to another, while ensuring that all road hazards and traffic conditions are rightly identified and re...

05-Nov-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Impact of governmental regulations and guidelines on ADAS adoption

The global rise in the number of vehicles on the roads has led to rapid rise in road accidents, resulting in fatalities and partial or full disabilities as well as other minor injuries. People across the world, living in both developed and developing regions, have to face the risk of road accidents....

02-Nov-2018 Insights New Products

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

ZF: Control systems key to shifting from braking to maneuvring

The global automotive market is witnessing a change towards autonomous and electrified vehicles, the impact of which is visible in the fundamental components of a vehicle. Everything from the powertrain to the chassis is moving towards advanced technologies. Braking systems are not an exception to t...

20-Sep-2018 Insights Investments

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

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

Fleet management in commercial vehicles—a big opportunity for passive entry systems

Traditionally, technological innovation appeared in passenger cars earlier than in heavy commercial vehicles. Among the features that are about to make the transition from this traditional approach are passive entry systems. Moreover, the trend of passive entry systems moving toward the use of mobil...

04-Sep-2018 Insights Corporate developments

Sensor Fusion: Defining new scope in automotive lighting

The autonomy race is bringing a new meaning to automotive lighting systems. Vehicle headlights are shifting from conventional bulb headlamps to high-resolution matrix headlights focused on enhancing safety through various sensors. Most of the safety concerns, such as blind spot warnings, forward col...

04-Sep-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

WLTP and its implications on lightweighting

Emissions testing and performance have always been an imperative part of vehicular performance as well as homologation. The need to control nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars is critical to control environmental pollution. Therefore, countries of the world have always put i...

03-Aug-2018 Insights Policy & Regulation

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

Readying brakes for the future

The global automotive ecosystem is moving towards electrification and ADAS, consequently pushing automakers and suppliers to adapt braking systems to these changes. This is giving rise to automakers and suppliers looking for new ways to differentiate products, and an electrified engine and advanced ...

09-Jun-2018 Insights New Products

Shift-by-Wire – Technology Outlook

The automotive landscape has been changing for several years with the fitment of automatic transmissions ever increasing. As transmissions get an increasing number of gears, several OEMs are shifting from mechanical linkages to shift-by-wire (SBW) techniques. Historically, systems that make the v...

04-Jun-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

48V Architecture – A decompounding and lightweighting opportunity !

The biggest challenge for the entire automotive industry nowadays, apart from meeting increasing customer expectations, perhaps is meeting the global emission norms and fuel mileage regulations. The largest markets of the world including China, USA, Europe, and India have started to put stricter nor...

21-May-2018 Insights Technology Trends

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

ZF/Brakes India: Tapping into India’s EPB market

Parking brakes are not the most “intriguing” component for creative innovations. However, automakers and suppliers have been relatively active throughout the years trying to push for new solutions in this field, according to Paolo Martino, chassis principal analyst at IHS Markit. Parking brakes ...

04-May-2018 Insights Investments

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

2018 Geneva Motor Show: All about electrification and comfort

"The luxury car makers continue to present their new models and worldwide sales set new records in 2017. But behind the glamour and the finery are plenty of worry wrinkles," Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, director of German-based Center Automotive Research told AFP news agency as the 2018 Geneva Motor Show...

05-Apr-2018 Insights Investments

Electric vehicles: The impact of materials and lightweighting on their mass-scale adoption

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been experiencing increasing sales on a considerable basis in the last four to five years. Their sales, as part of the global car sales, may not be that significant (slightly higher than 1.5% of the global car sales for 2017), but the year-on-year increase is so impressi...

05-Apr-2018 Insights Technology Trends

Automotive Intelligent Glass Technology Outlook

Glass plays a crucial role in a vehicle’s ability to offer security and safety for its occupants. Intelligent glass controls and modifies properties of light that passes through it. Previously, the application of intelligent glass was limited to only architectural and construction purposes. Howeve...

05-Apr-2018 Insights Acquisition, divestment & Spinoff

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

Aluminum in Automotive – Progressing to the next level

Aluminum has become one of the most preferred materials for automotive OEMs and suppliers over the years. While the first ever sports car featuring an aluminum body was showcased way back in 1899 at the Berlin International Motor Show, the shift to aluminum didn’t happen quickly. Most of this had ...

26-Feb-2018 Insights Technology Trends

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