Deloitte: Automotive Suppliers Have No Time For Bad Decisions
Continued disruption among suppliers requires swift action plan for near- and long-term survival, the firm says.
Microban, Pilot Automotive Partner To Drive Car Cleanliness
The two partner to produce covers that are resistant to the growth of microbes including mold and mildew.
Sage Acquires Adient’s Automotive Fabric Business
Sage Automotive Interiors has paid $175M and received regulatory approvals.
Fischer Automotive, TactoTek Showcase Smart Surface Tech
Surface finishes range from plastics to elegant natural materials, including wood.
Automotive Interior Materials Landscape Set To Witness Innovations Centered At Customization And Sustainability, Says PMR Report
The automotive interior material market is being driven by the notable rise in the demand for ‘green’ materials to maintain sustainability in the environment. In addition, the increasing demand for connected, autonomous and electric vehicles will spur several manufacturers to create custom innovative interiors based on the consumers’ demand.
Automakers’ Focus On Lightweighting Spurs Innovation In Automotive Composites Sector, Frost & Sullivan Says
“The automotive industry is moving rapidly toward vehicle lightweighting and OEMs are experimenting with a multi-material approach to achieve optimum weight savings, as well as adhering to regional regulations pertaining to vehicle weight, fuel efficiency and emissions norms,” said Leonidas Dokos of Frost & Sullivan.
Automotive OEMs Are Using Sophisticated Color Strategies To Connect With A New Generation Of Customers
PPG is helping global vehicle manufacturers apply sophisticated new color strategies to help enhance brand differentiation and address both the aesthetic and functional realities of vehicles that will be used in new ways.
Autoliv Joins Research Collaboration OSCCAR For Future Automotive Safety
By partnering with vehicle manufacturers, research organizations and other automotive suppliers in the new research project OSCCAR (Future Occupant Safety for Crashes in Cars), Autoliv says it will contribute to harmonized methods and tools for future restraint development.
Global Demand And Supply For Automotive Display Systems Expected To Maintain Healthy Growth In 2018, IHS Markit Says
OEM production of the three primary automotive display systems – instrument cluster, center stack and head-up display systems – is expected to reach 118.5 million units globally by the end of 2018.
Autotrader Reveals ‘Must-Have’ Automotive Technology For 2018
This year’s advances in safety and convenience should be welcome news for car shoppers. However, with so many new and exciting features, Autotrader says consumers should do their homework to gain a full appreciation for what these features bring to the table.
