Cars can be Smarter with Electronic Devices July 4, 2008
Posted by champion in : Auto Parts , 1 comment so farAutomotive electronics are generally categorized into four sectors: entertainment, communications, information and productivity. The major items include in-car bluetooth handsfree devices, satellite radio subscribers, DVD entertainment devices, telematics tracking devices and GPS navigation. Also included are collision warning devices, drowsiness monitors, night visions, tier pressure warning devices, lighting, rain sensing wipers, HVAC, window lifts, electronic sunroofs, power seats, electronic mirrors, power doors, body control modules, trip computers, head-up displays and even more. In 2006, the market demands for bluetooth handsfree sets were 3.68 million sets and are expected to soar to 11.4 million sets by 2010; satellite radio subscribers were 11.9 million sets and are expected to jump to 19.8 million sets by 2010; telematics tracking devices were 3.2 million sets and are expected to surge to 16 million sets by 2010 and GPS navigation were 10 million sets and expected to climb to 17.7 million sets by 2010.
The global market for non-entertainment automotive electronics was expected at US$36.8 billion in 2005 and is estimated to hit US$52.1 billion by 2010. By the survey, the strongest demands come from the emerging markets such as Asia and Central Europe. North America will indicate an average increase of 5.1% each year in the period to 2010, with the market growing from US$13.2 billion in 2005 to US$16.9 billion in 2010. Electronic braking, steering and driver information products are seeing a robust demand in North American market. Passive restraint system, particularly side impact airbags, will be steady on upside path. Body & chassis electronics tend to post a modest growth as 9.4% each year through 2010, with the world market rising from US$4.0 billion to US$6.3 billion during the period. Body controllers, multiplexing/electrical distribution and navigation are seeing market stepping up due to robust demands. GPS navigation, incorporated with audio and entertainment will devour the lion’s share as the fastest-growing sector in the automotive electronics market. In addition, the sales of driver assistance systems like collision avoidance, night vision and lane departure warning will keep moving higher due to strong demands.
As major automakers continue to reduce the number of suppliers to reduce costs, a new round of consolidation is started. Such a trend is expected to influence across all tiers of the industry, so do the automotive electronics suppliers.
Car Theft-proof Device & Safety System
The unit cost of a car is still high for an average family to purchase. Therefore, car owners are investing heavily on accessories not only to keep their automobiles smarter, but more importantly ensure the protection of their property. By a survey, most of car owners would prefer to protect their property by installing automobile anti-theft system than anything else. Therefore, automotive security devices market segment has been experiencing the healthiest sales among car electronics field for these years. A recent survey reveals that anti-theft system market will jump to US$6.8 billion by 2008 at a quick pace of compound annual growth rate of 14%.
Car safety systems such as air bags, ABS systems and tire pressure monitoring systems are still on fire. Overall airbag system is integrated with the development of intelligent and multiple air bags. The up-and-coming electronic stability program system steals the hearts of most car drivers. Promising car safety systems also include automatic collision avoidance systems, adaptive driving systems, night vision, lane departure warning devices, drowsiness monitors, tier pressure warning devices, etc.
GPS Navigation & Telematics
Global Positioning System ( GPS ) device has evolved from singly navigation system into easy to installation. The compact GPS, which can be easily installed on any car, is the most popular portable handheld devices. It can be removed and served as personal GPS by just plug into the cigarette lighter source. Now, such a device is incorporated in new technology such as Bluetooth Enable system, MP3 audio decoder and possibly to play any of the latest video formats such as MPEG4 or DiXV or coming with optimized solution or value-added applications such as television, electronic maps and any other possible applications.
Telematics is the system that joints global positioning satellite (GPS) technology and other wireless communication systems for automatic roadside assistance and remote diagnostics in consumer-oriented car. It refers to the provision of two-way voice and data communication between the vehicle and information service providers.
Telematics enables a greater sense of security through the use of remote vehicle diagnostics systems that monitor performance and engine outputs. With just a touch on a display panel, telematics allows drivers to access information on location and direction of travel, emergency assistance and even nearby entertainment facilities. The ultimate aim of telematics is to provide a much more functional atmosphere in the vehicle for a lot of people to do things that they would normally do in their homes or in offices. In the future, telematics systems are likely to serve as docking stations for PDAs and cell phones. The advantage with these systems is they enable in-vehicle telematics to integrate with a consumer’s personal telematics–a capability that will become more and more crucial as telematics expands beyond vehicle safety and security.
Telematics along with recent developments such as voice-activated controls, on-line mapping systems and in-vehicle access to e-mail, will dedicate to making automobiles more than a mode of transportation- it will be a mobile communication and entertainment center as well. The latest telematics involves in managing vehicle and customer data and voice information to give car owners more insight into performance of the vehicle and its immediate environment such as traffic, weather and business events. It also enables car owners to have continual connectivity with their vehicles through the Internet, potentially transforming every vehicle into a voice browser.
The value of telematics will reach US$15 billion by 2007 and US$33 billion or even US$100 billions by 2010.
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Trends Watch on 2008 Auto Parts Industry April 15, 2008
Posted by wenbi in : Auto Parts , add a commentFor recent years, carmakers have been fighting for price reductions from customers and surging gasoline price, material costs, along with shadowing global inflation. The mounting cost pressure forces them to gain components from offshore manufacturers, which has been reshaping the global landscape of auto parts sourcing. US automotive downturn is mainly triggered by diminished consumer purchasing power and the burst of the “mortgage bubble”. US sales of new cars and light trucks are predicted to drop below 16 million units in 2008. Light trucks, such as SUVs, CUVs, pickups, minivan and vans, made up 53% of the sales mix in 2007, could shrink to a 10-year low of 15.8 million units. The slowdown is spreading to other markets, particularly in Western European countries. But Eastern Europe will continue to expand at a rapid pace, with 4.3% compound annual growth by 2011. Russia will become the largest automotive sales market for new cars in Europe by 2010 as the larger European markets remain stagnant. Growths in the burgeoning markets, especially China, Brazil, and India, keep on and are still likely to lead global growth. In 2007, there were 8.7915 million vehicles sold in China, grew by 1.576 million or up by 21.84% compared to 2006 and will reach to 10 million vehicles by the end of 2008.
The auto parts industry is mainly for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market and the replacement parts market, or aftermarket. The global aftermarket industry approximates $300 billion while the light truck aftermarket accounts for $190 billion values. In US, the sales of light-truck performance parts and accessories have doubled over the past decade years, hit $13 billion in 2007, supporting 232 million vehicles on the road. Vehicles are becoming more and more durable across all vehicle types as those over 10 years old continue to comprise the lion¡¦s share of dollars spent, reaching more than $80 billion.
Tuning, Do-it-yourself on the Rise
There are more vehicles on the roads, more cars look similar, and, therefore, the more and more motorists tend to individualize their own cars. Gen-Y drivers are most enthusiastic to personalize their vehicles with audio-system upgrades, aftermarket exhaust systems, tires and wheels and exterior styling accessories as the top alternatives. Apart from aesthetics, safety is certainly a major concern. Here, we’re also seeing a booming DIY market. By a survey, over 53% of motorists, male and female alike, are interested in repair works and feel they are personally capable of doing light maintenance involved in installing parts such as brake shoes, pads, headlamps, batteries, wiper blades and alternators to save repair expenses. Among them, 13% motorists feel they are capable of performing medium maintenance and repair works, which is require the higher knowledge and level of expertise such as replacing fuel injectors and head gaskets.
In-vehicle Consumer Electronics
According to a survey by the Consumer Electronics Association, the sales of in-vehicle consumer electronics are expected to increase at a rate of 13% in 2008 to exceed $12.8 billion. The most popular items are remote vehicle starters, in-dash navigation systems and car alarms, required for flexibility and multi-location use. Motorists also prefer to outfit their vehicles with the latest in-vehicle information and entertainment technology like satellite radio, HD radio and DVD players to make their driving on the road safer and more enjoyable.
“Going Green” Concern
Motorists are more aware of worsening global warming and other environmentally-conscious issues. The carbon dioxide concentrations have soared record-high levels in the atmosphere after increasing at an accelerated pace in the past years. In response to this, automakers are urged to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles and fossil fuel reliance. They are developing innovative emission and idling reduction technologies to elevate fuel economy, launching plug-in hybrids and providing a broad technology portfolio of series solutions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Automakers claim that such a goal will be realized through the use of alternative fuel autos (AFAs). Now, there are sixty models of AFAs available and more are in development, including hybrid-electric, clean diesel, ethanol capable and others. Advanced vehicles need advanced fuels, including ultra low sulfur diesel, E85 ethanol, bio-diesel, hydrogen and electricity. However, the more bio-fuels such as ethanol and bio-diesel, are used, the more corns, more soy bean and more sugarcane are consumed not as foods, which continues to fuel the price hikes of grains and meats.
Fighting for Spiraling Gas Price
Recently, global demand for oil and gas keeps increasing at an unprecedented rate. Skyrocketing gas price over a record $4 a gallon signals a possible hike over the next few months. To combat spiraling gasoline price, more and more new-vehicle shoppers are looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles and car drivers are managing to control their monthly energy bills by employing energy-efficiency measures or resort to the state-of-the-art fuel-economy technologies. Fuel efficiency becomes dominant factor on influencing their vehicle maintenance decisions, surpassing dependability and safety. Motorists are seeking fuel efficiency through vehicle maintenance. In fact, by properly maintained, vehicles are not only more fuel efficient, but also safer and more environmentally friendly. That also enables a tremendous marketing opportunity for aftermarket service and parts businesses.
Better Fuel Economy Solutions
Most attempts to enhance fuel efficiency spotlight on ancillary technologies like refinements in the fuel injection, ignition or valve timing. Some technologies such as the gasoline-electric hybrid and “clean diesel” are being applied for better fuel economy. In 2007, new hybrid vehicle sales reached over 350,000 units in 2007, even though the fuel efficiency capabilities of hybrid vehicles seem to be somewhat overestimated. For better fuel economy, there is an improvement on engine efficiency with associated reduction in heat lost from the combustion process. Since longer idling time wastes fuel, spoils engines and produces unnecessary extra emissions into the air, here comes a new technology to generate heat so quickly as to delete these unwanted situations. For less power consumption and longer longevity, LEDs now are used with xenon headlamps, even with double light output but only a third less energy than halogen bulbs. By the uses of LEDs for full-functions forward lighting on vehicles, it is feasible to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
Crash Avoidance Technology
By a statistics in the US, total collision repair industry sales grow 5.8% to about $40 billion per year. By this, motorists are looking for the latest blind spot detection technology to avoid collision. Blind spot detection is a system that can identify vehicles or objects within a vehicle’s blind spots and provide an audible, visual warning or vibrate the vehicle’s steering wheel or seat as a lane change is doing. Lane departure warning system functions when a car is wandering out of its lane, without a turn signal being activated, and gives a warning to the driver.
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Cars can be Smarter with Electronic Devices October 18, 2007
Posted by wenbi in : Auto Parts , add a commentttnet.net - [2007/04/13]
Automotive electronics are generally categorized into four sectors: entertainment, communications, information and productivity. The major items include in-car bluetooth handsfree devices, satellite radio subscribers, DVD entertainment devices, telematics tracking devices and GPS navigation. Also included are collision warning devices, drowsiness monitors, night visions, tier pressure warning devices, lighting, rain sensing wipers, HVAC, window lifts, electronic sunroofs, power seats, electronic mirrors, power doors, body control modules, trip computers, head-up displays and even more. In 2006, the market demands for bluetooth handsfree sets were 3.68 million sets and are expected to soar to 11.4 million sets by 2010; satellite radio subscribers were 11.9 million sets and are expected to jump to 19.8 million sets by 2010; telematics tracking devices were 3.2 million sets and are expected to surge to 16 million sets by 2010 and GPS navigation were 10 million sets and expected to climb to 17.7 million sets by 2010.
The global market for non-entertainment automotive electronics was expected at US$36.8 billion in 2005 and is estimated to hit US$52.1 billion by 2010. By the survey, the strongest demands come from the emerging markets such as Asia and Central Europe. North America will indicate an average increase of 5.1% each year in the period to 2010, with the market growing from US$13.2 billion in 2005 to US$16.9 billion in 2010. Electronic braking, steering and driver information products are seeing a robust demand in North American market. Passive restraint system, particularly side impact airbags, will be steady on upside path. Body & chassis electronics tend to post a modest growth as 9.4% each year through 2010, with the world market rising from US$4.0 billion to US$6.3 billion during the period. Body controllers, multiplexing/electrical distribution and navigation are seeing market stepping up due to robust demands. GPS navigation, incorporated with audio and entertainment will devour the lion¡¦s share as the fastest-growing sector in the automotive electronics market. In addition, the sales of driver assistance systems like collision avoidance, night vision and lane departure warning will keep moving higher due to strong demands. As major automakers continue to reduce the number of suppliers to reduce costs, a new round of consolidation is started. Such a trend is expected to influence across all tiers of the industry, so do the automotive electronics suppliers. Car Theft-proof Device & Safety System
The unit cost of a car is still high for an average family to purchase. Therefore, car owners are investing heavily on accessories not only to keep their automobiles smarter, but more importantly ensure the protection of their property. By a survey, most of car owners would prefer to protect their property by installing automobile anti-theft system than anything else. Therefore, automotive security devices market segment has been experiencing the healthiest sales among car electronics field for these years. A recent survey reveals that anti-theft system market will jump to US$6.8 billion by 2008 at a quick pace of compound annual growth rate of 14%.
Car safety systems such as air bags, ABS systems and tire pressure monitoring systems are still on fire. Overall airbag system is integrated with the development of intelligent and multiple air bags. The up-and-coming electronic stability program system steals the hearts of most car drivers. Promising car safety systems also include automatic collision avoidance systems, adaptive driving systems, night vision, lane departure warning devices, drowsiness monitors, tier pressure warning devices, etc.
GPS Navigation & Telematics
Global Positioning System (GPS) device has evolved from singly navigation system into easy to installation. The compact GPS, which can be easily installed on any car, is the most popular portable handheld devices. It can be removed and served as personal GPS by just plug into the cigarette lighter source. Now, such a device is incorporated in new technology such as Bluetooth Enable system, MP3 audio decoder and possibly to play any of the latest video formats such as MPEG4 or DiXV or coming with optimized solution or value-added applications such as television, electronic maps and any other possible applications.
Telematics is the system that joints global positioning satellite (GPS) technology and other wireless communication systems for automatic roadside assistance and remote diagnostics in consumer-oriented car. It refers to the provision of two-way voice and data communication between the vehicle and information service providers.
Telematics enables a greater sense of security through the use of remote vehicle diagnostics systems that monitor performance and engine outputs. With just a touch on a display panel, telematics allows drivers to access information on location and direction of travel, emergency assistance and even nearby entertainment facilities. The ultimate aim of telematics is to provide a much more functional atmosphere in the vehicle for a lot of people to do things that they would normally do in their homes or in offices. In the future, telematics systems are likely to serve as docking stations for PDAs and cell phones. The advantage with these systems is they enable in-vehicle telematics to integrate with a consumer’s personal telematics–a capability that will become more and more crucial as telematics expands beyond vehicle safety and security.
Telematics along with recent developments such as voice-activated controls, on-line mapping systems and in-vehicle access to e-mail, will dedicate to making automobiles more than a mode of transportation- it will be a mobile communication and entertainment center as well. The latest telematics involves in managing vehicle and customer data and voice information to give car owners more insight into performance of the vehicle and its immediate environment such as traffic, weather and business events. It also enables car owners to have continual connectivity with their vehicles through the Internet, potentially transforming every vehicle into a voice browser.
The value of telematics will reach US$15 billion by 2007 and US$33 billion or even US$100 billions by 2010.
The U.S. Auto Parts Industry Landscape
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In the past year, U.S. carmakers have been sandwiched between demands for price reductions from customers and rising material and energy costs. The mounting cost pressure forces them to gain components from offshore manufacturers, which has been reshaping the global landscape of auto parts sourcing. Aftermarket parts participants, along with OE (Original Equipment) parts ones are reeling from more pressure to minimize price than to maximize quality.
Aftermarket Segment
In 2004, U.S. motor vehicle aftermarket sales rose by 5.4 % to $257 billion. The growth was braced by the medium and heavy-duty segment, which inched up 7.1% to $66.5 billion as the automotive light vehicle segment gained a modest increase of 4.8% to $190.5 billion. According to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), 39.5% U.S. households bought no less than one aftermarket accessory for their vehicles in 2004 to optimize the performance, luxury appearance or styling of a vehicle’s design. The most-frequently purchased accessories by U.S. end-users are floor mats (24.5%), license plate frames (12%), seat covers (6.7%) and vehicle alarms/security systems (5.1%). These accessories are mostly bought in auto parts stores and discount stores, accounting for 39% respectively.
U.S. aftermarket manufacturers continue to fight for the competition from low-cost country suppliers (LCC) countries while local distribution outlets tend to purchase more parts from China and other low-cost countries on account that the price renders more of an opportunity to create profit margin. According to a survey on industrial players, one out of three producers reported a profit margin decrease in 2005, while 25% reported a gain by an average of 8%. Over half reported an inventory rise of nearly 13% for 2005 and expect to raise in 2006. Besides the price-slashing and inventory issues, the aftermarket is also confronting the problem of a loss of maintenance, together with a shortage of DIYers.
Original Equipment Segment
In recent years, the market share of the Big Three vehicle producers has downsized steadily from 73% in 1996 to under 52.2% in October of 2005 as foreigners make inroads. Since 2001, the exports of U.S. made auto parts have fallen as the imports have lasted to pick up. U.S. local are challenged with calls by automakers for the cost-saving reason in parts production. In 2004, the U.S. imported $77 billion of motor vehicle parts, particularly from Canada ($22 billion), Japan ($19 billion), and Mexico ($14 billion) in country origin basis, which occupied for 72% of total imports. Engine-related components were the biggest imports, accounting for about $23 billion of the overall, generally from Canada, about 500,000 engines solely and Mexico, Japan & Germany for each of 250,000 engines), compared to $37 billion in 1995. In 2004, the chassis parts, mostly brakes and tires for about $4 billion respectively; steering, suspension, and wheels each valued about $2 billion, accounted for $15 billion as the second largest imported parts in terms of value and largest %age gains since 1990.
The labor-intensive parts such as electrical wiring were 80% imported from Mexico. In June 2005, China had surpassed Germany as the fourth largest source of auto parts imports for the U.S. China exports aftermarket parts, such as wheels and tires (both for 29% of all imports during the first half of 2005), rather than OE parts to the U.S.
The shrinking share of the domestic automotive market (from 73% down to 52.2% within 10 years) of the Big Three worsens the situation of many of the industry’s biggest names, such as Delphi Corp, the used-to-be world’s largest parts supplier and GM’s affiliated company, and Visteon Corp., the second-biggest parts supplier, plus a former Ford Motor subsidiary. The former filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2005 while the latter was forced to close its domestic plants. In addition, other major auto parts players are also loosing ground in facing the cut-throat competition from low-cost countries while they have been skittish about the persistent pressure for cost reduction from domestic carmakers. Some of them have announced plans to accelerate their restructuring by closing plants and transferring production to lower-cost regions. For example, Visteon Corp. plans to shut 12 plants and sell another six over the next three years. The company makes a push to narrow its focus to spotlight on vehicle interiors, and electronic and climate control systems. Meanwhile, Dura Automotive, a maker of driving and seat controls, schedule to wind up between five and 10 factories and relocating half of its production.
