Changing role of rear lighting in vehicles

Rear lights have long played a critical role in enabling safer driving. They let the drivers of other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians know their presence on the road. Rear lights also enable the driver to communicate their driving intentions, such as changing lanes, slowing down/stopping or reversing their vehicles before they make such maneuvers, so that fellow road users can take appropriate actions to avoid collision.

Of late, rear lights have become a key tool in the hands of vehicle designers to design stylish rear for their vehicles. The use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and other new light sources allows lighting suppliers to develop thinner, sharper and more distinct taillamps for their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, which eventually help these OEMs differentiate their vehicles from those offered by their competition.

Our latest report on Changing role of rear lighting in vehicles offers a detailed overview of how rear lighting is becoming increasingly important for vehicle manufacturers in designing next-generation vehicles. The report extensively uses S&P Global Mobility’s component forecast for taillamps and other rear lights, accurate as of Jan. 31, 2024.