The global automotive ducts market is projected to reach an estimated value of US$ 1,442.2 million in 2024. This represents an attractive growth opportunity in the entire ecosystem of the market. Organic growth in the automobile production, owing to rising urbanization and increasing disposable income; increasing share of hatchbacks and SUVs in total vehicle production; and a continuous replacement of traditional rubber and metal ducts with plastic ducts are some of the major factors that are driving the growth of ducts in the automotive industry.

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The global automotive charge air cooler market is projected to offer an impressive growth opportunity and is likely to reach US$ 3,374.3 million in 2024. Organic growth in the automobile production owing to increasing disposable income and growing urbanization; strict government regulations regarding carbon emission reductions and fuel efficiency enhancements, such as CAFÉ Standards; and increasing penetration of turbochargers are some of the major growth drivers of charge air coolers in the automotive industry.

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Composites have been a game changer in the automotive industry for meeting the challenging requirements of the industry such as improving fuel economy and reducing carbon emissions. Stringent emission norms imposed by the governments of different countries are leading to a sharp increase in the demand for composite materials in the automotive industry. Today, composites are found in almost all major application areas including under the hood, exterior, and interior. Under the hood is the biggest application area, accounting for nearly 40% of the total automotive composites market.

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With more than 1 million annual road fatalities worldwide, safety has become paramount importance for the automotive industry. Various safety regulatory organizations, such as NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), are imposing stringent safety regulations on automakers, which are encouraging automakers to incorporate active safety systems into their new cars. Sensors are nowadays considered a very crucial product for passenger safety as they recognize accident hazards or events in milliseconds. The main function of active safety sensors is to help the driver to control the vehicle to avoid accidents and enhance the driving experience under various road conditions. ... Read more »

The global automotive composite suspension components market is still at a nascent stage but possesses significant growth potential over the next five years to reach US$ 100 million in 2023. Organic growth of automobile production, growing preference for composite components in passenger and light commercial vehicles, development of new composite suspension applications, advancement in composites technology, and stringent government regulations regarding fuel efficiency and carbon emission reductions are the major factors that are burgeoning the demand for composite suspension components in the automotive industry. ... Read more »

Fasteners are used in a wide array of applications out of whcih the automotive industry is undoubtedly one of the largest segments. The market for fasteners in the automotive industry seems resilient and is likely to witness a healthy CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period. Increasing automobile production across regions, especially in Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and increasing demand for electric and alternative powertrain vehicles are the major driving factors of the fasteners market in the automotive industry.

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Leaf spring is one of the oldest suspension components and is still being preferred in most of the LCVs and MHCVs. The automotive industry has witnessed a remarkable transition in the leaf spring technology, material, style, design, etc. over a period of time. There are countless styles of leaf-spring suspension available worldwide featuring different mounting points, shapes, and sizes. Leaf spring has to be replaced frequently, generally in 9-12 months, due to the damages like sag, break, and crack, caused by several factors including uneven road and excess load on the vehicle.

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Liftgate is generally made of steel by auto OEMs themselves; however, with the advent of lightweight components, composites have been in limelight and have already become successful in making a remarkable presence in liftgate of vehicles. Composites play a vital role in contributing to weight reduction without compromising the strength and performance of the overall system. This is attracting tier players as well as raw material suppliers including resin, fiber, and coating suppliers, to tap the growing opportunity of composites in the automotive liftgate market.

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