Research and Markets: Vehicle Security & Access Systems 2009 Report Discusses the Development of Electronic Latches and the Problems with Their Adoption

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/646644/vehicle_security) has announced the addition of the "Vehicle Security & Access Systems" report to their offering.

This exclusive new report updates and extends the first analysis of this sector, which was published in 2005. This new research looks at the ways in which the market for passive entry and other related technologies have developed.

In particular the report looks at the development of smart keys and additional features which the car companies have added to door latches and locking systems including power release, power close and developments in keyless entry.

The report also discusses the development of electronic latches and the problems with their adoption.

The report includes case studies of the locking systems on individual vehicles, such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the first van to have remote keyless entry. It also describes how the vehicle security market has evolved in the last decade and where it might be heading.

Differences between Europe, North America and Japan are described, together with projections for take-up rates of new technologies.

The report also identifies the main suppliers in this market, analyses their product offerings and strategies - as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Market shares throughout the markets of Europe, North America and Japan are also provided.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1: Introduction - Executive Summary
Chapter 2: Evolution of the vehicle security market
Chapter 3: The market
Chapter 4: Supplier review
Chapter 5: Future developments
List of tables
Table 1: European and North American passive entry OE fitment (%)
Table 2: Summary of suppliers' core business
Table 3: Lock and latch supply patterns
Table 4: Keyless entry supply patterns
Table 5: Keyless entry/keyless start and other door related systems availability (Premium brands)
List of figures
Figure 1: Automotive latches and lock cylinder market shares: Europe (2009)
Figure 2: Automotive latches and lock cylinder market shares: North America (2009)
Figure 3: Automotive latches and lock cylinder market shares: Japan (2009)
Figure 4: Automotive passive entry systems market shares: Europe (2009)
Figure 5: Automotive passive entry systems market shares: North America (2009)
Figure 6: Automotive passive entry systems market shares: Japan (2009)
Figure 7: The keypad on the Lincoln MKS and the Ford Flex

Case Studies

1: The Kiekert modular latch
2: Passive entry: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
3: Passive entry: BMW - Comfort Access on the 1-series
4: The Audi A4 - Advanced key from Marquardt

Companies Mentioned:

ArvinMeritor
Audi
BMW
Ford
GM
Kiekert
Mercedes-Benz
Nissan
Tesla
Volkswagen

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/646644/vehicle_security