How exterior illumination promises to redefine vehicle design

Lighting’s role in vehicles is growing. For several years, automakers equipped vehicles with lighting systems such as headlights and taillights with sole purpose of ensuring safer driving. Of late, lighting systems have also become a key tool for designing vehicles which look stylish and distinct from rivals. Lighting is now the new chrome in vehicles.

Our latest report on “How exterior illumination promises to redefine vehicle design” analyses the changing role of automotive lighting systems, from just illuminating road to becoming an integral part of vehicle designing. The report covers how traditional lighting systems such as headlights, taillights, daytime running lamps and turn indicator lights are evolving to contribute to vehicle design without compromising their main role of ensuring safer driving. In addition, the report covers how newer exterior lighting applications such as light bars, illuminated grilles and logos are joining the conventional lighting and signaling devices in enhancing exterior design of vehicles.

1. Overview
a) Report summary
b) Introduction

2. Technology analysis
a) Headlights
b) Daytime running lights (DRLs)
c) Turn indicator lights
d) Rear lights
e) New exterior illuminations
f) Lighting for communication
g) Key technology trends

3. OEM analysis

4. Supplier analysis

5. Conclusion