kmtv/Consumer Trends in the Automotive Industry 9/14/16

Consumer Trends in the Automotive Industry 9/14/16

It's no surprise that technology continues to push the limits of consumer expectations.But you might not have thought about how new consumer trends are driving companies to think outside the box and be more innovative than ever with how they inject sustainability into more and more parts of the business and how they create new technologies to help us streamline our daily lives.Jennifer Jolly shows us more from Ford's Annual Trend Conference.

Trade Agreements Delivering Growth Momentum to the European Union Automotive Industry

This study provides an insight into the impact of current and proposed European trade agreements, focusing onInformation on tariffs and regulations of member countries Trade relations between these countries Regional content value parameters being enforced Automotive related requirements Relevance to industry participants Main beneficiaries of the agreementIt also presentsHighlights and goals that have been or can be achieved by each trade agreement Comparison of current and proposed tariff trade-offs Advantages and disadvantages for each country participating in free trade agreementsFinally the study details OEM strategies globally as impacted by these trade agreements with information on specific models.Key Questions This Study Will AnswerHow will future trade agreements, including the TTIP and other cross border agreements, influence global automotive trade?What are all the global trade agreements that the European Union is involved in that are expected to have an impact on vehicle production and sales?

Safety Follows the Path of the Automotive Industry

I'm in the market to buy a new car.My shopping experience thus far has led me to be absolutely amazed by how much has changed in the automobile landscape in just a few years.The vehicle I'm replacing is only six years old, but in terms of technology and capability, it already feels like an antique.

German Automotive Industry - Expected to Reach an Estimated $1,050.5 Million by 2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Growth Opportunities for Adhesives in the German Automotive Industry 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering.German automotive industry are expected to reach an estimated $1,050.5 million by 2021.Adhesives in the German automotive industry are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% by value from 2016 to 2021.

Growth Opportunities for Adhesives in the Spanish Automotive Industry 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast,

Within the adhesives in Spanish automotive industry, the polyurethane adhesive segment is expected to remain as the largest market.Diverse applications of polyurethane adhesives in the automotive industry, such as bonding of windows in car body, carpet bonding, and bonding of headliners, door panels, dashboard, instrument panels, and seat upholstery system industry are expected to drive adhesive consumption, which would spur growth for this segment over the forecast period.In this market, passenger car is largest segment by vehicle type and it is expected to remain as the largest segment due to increase in passenger car production, increasing use of lightweight materials.