Automotive

Cars have been iconic figures in history; their design and evolution are tracked even today as a benchmark of technical capabilities. This study provides an overview of the current trends in vehicle design, with an analysis of the key strategies and design capabilities of global automotive groups based in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It...

Volkswagen's (VW) concession of corporate malfeasance in circumventing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing in the US has sent the global automotive industry into a tailspin. This research service examines the fallout from the emission scandal and its impact on the Volkswagen group, as well as the wider automotive ecosystem.

This issue profiles upgrading thermal performance of passenger car seats, boosting downsized gasoline engines with V-charging, and high-integrity automotive aluminum parts made via semi-solid casting.

This study provides an analysis of the Turkish fleet and leasing market and covers both the passenger car and light commercial vehicle sectors. The report also provides a detailed breakdown of fleet ownership in each segment covering operational leasing, outright purchase, and financial leasing. The related regulations and drivers and restraints th...

The research service provides an overview of the key highlights of IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. It focusses on breakthrough technologies and launches of selected OEM's and offers a comparative analysis on OEM strategies.

04 Nov 2015  |  Global

Analysis of the Global Market for Cylinder Deactivation for Passenger Vehicles

Cylinder Deactivation is a Key Strategy to Increase Fuel Efficiency

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In pursuit of enhanced fleet average fuel economy and adherence to stringent emission norms, OEMs and the entire automotive value chain are adopting and implementing various powertrain strategies. Cylinder deactivation is one such strategy, which along with other complementing technologies, will help OEMs enhance their fleet average fuel economy an...

The Latin American commercial vehicle (CV) market is declining, primarily attributed to economic conditions in most countries of the region and a downturn in international commodity prices that negatively impact the regional CV markets, especially if they depend on growth in the mining, oil and gas, retail, and construction industries. Market recov...

30 Oct 2015  |  Europe

Comparative Analysis of Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers' Powertrain Strategies for Euro 7 Compliance

Focus will be on Particulate Matter Number and On-board Diagnostics

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This research service provides a detailed analysis of how European automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to comply with Euro 7 emission reduction standards. It delves into spending needed to create a compact and strong aftertreatment package. A technology road map will provide insight about expected modifications of gasoli...

This category management report examines the North American wiper blades aftermarket for passenger cars and light trucks. It delves into aftermarket demand for conventional blades, premium beam and hybrid products, and winter and specialty blades in the United States and Canada as current vehicles in operation are replaced and standard equipment o...