Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Vehicle Instrumentation and Cockpits with Forecasts to 2010

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 1, 20051, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22406) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Vehicle Instrumentation and Cockpits - Forecasts To 2010 to their offering

Despite the smooth lines and simple appearance, the cockpit is one of the most complicated and tightly packaged assemblies in a vehicle. It is also one of the most inaccessible. The cockpit may contain 50% of the total vehicle wiring system with most of the vehicle functions being controlled from this area. With several hundred individual components, it is also one of the most common sources of quality problems. The standard of design and manufacture is therefore critical.

According to Visteon, the cockpit is a system that incorporates the physical and functional interfaces of plastic, vehicle structure, steering and climate systems, all designed and engineered with a consumer focus on style, comfort, convenience, safety and security. Meanwhile, Delphi defines a cockpit module as an integrated, cost-effective interior product that provides modern functionalities and styling, maximized safety, durability and comfort. More specifically, Faurecia and Siemens VDOs joint venture, SAS Autosystemtechnik, reckons that a typical cockpit module may include more than 100 components and sub-systems.

The space occupied by the cockpit is restricted by the requirement to provide good visibility and legroom for front seat occupants and by the intrusion allowed into the engine bay. Within this restricted area an increasing array of systems must be accommodated. The problem is particularly acute in smaller cars where airbags, air conditioning and driver information systems are becoming increasingly common and complex. Even in larger vehicles, new technologies such as navigation are adding to the number of systems requiring mounting space and wiring routes.

In this second edition of 'Global Market Review of Vehicle Instrumentation And Cockpits - Forecasts To 2010' reviewing the key market for vehicle instrumentation and cockpits, the forecasts are extended to 2010, providing more analysis on market fitment, volume and value data for this fast-growing sector as well as determining how the market is divided among the main manufacturers. Chapter two identifies the main players, assigning market shares in Europe and North America. Chapter three reviews the latest design concepts while Chapter four sets out profiles of the major manufacturers, namely Calsonic Kansei, Collins & Aikman, Delphi, Denso, Faurecia, Johnson Controls, Lear, Intier Automotive, Siemens VDO and Visteon.

This second edition contains 33% more content, data and analysis than the first edition - providing you with even better value for your budget.

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