Automotive struts and shock absorbers: The primary purpose of shock absorbers is to control spring and suspension movement. A strut is a common damper type used in many of today's independent suspension, front wheel drive vehicles, and some rear wheel drive vehicles.The global automotive shocks and struts market is segmented based on applications, namely shock absorbers and struts. We have considered passenger cars for calculating the size of the automotive shocks and struts market.

Intelligent tire technology consists of a feedback microchip which sends data about the road, weather, tire pressure, tire tread wear, and a host of other parameters to the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU). This data enables the ECU to automatically refine the vehicle’s longitudinal and lateral control algorithms to deliver an enhanced driving performance.The intelligent tire technology improves the overall performance of a car. This includes reducing the stopping distances when the anti-lock braking system (ABS)kicks in. It also provides greater stability due to a more informed electronic stability control (ESC) system.

The torque vectoring mechanism allows the differential to vary the torque that is available at each driving wheel. It allows the wheels of a vehicle to get a better grip on the road for the launch and handling purposes.The term "torque vectoring" was coined by Jon Wheals, a chief innovation engineer in a UK-based engineering firm, Ricardo, in 2000.Torque vectoring as a technology is developed as an addition to the basic or standard differential. Hence, this technology performs the basic tasks of a usual differential, as well as transmitting torque independently to the driving wheels. This ability to transfer independent torque generally results in the improvement of vehicular handling and traction. Torque vectoring differentials was originally evolved for racing, especially rally racing purposes. Some of the earliest cars to come with this technology belonged to Mitsubishi Motors. This technology has been implemented in production vehicles following a significant development lead time.

An automotive winch is defined as a system that is used for towing a vehicle. The system is mostly used by SUVs, pickup trucks, and other commercial vehicles,wherein a towing mechanism is used that envelopes the wire around the drum while keeping the necessary tension on it.The working principle of an automotive winch is similar to pulley-chain mechanism,wherein the vehicle equipped with winch system is used to pull or tow the other vehicle, which has had a breakdown or has got stuck in the mud or for normal towing purposes. The pulling power of the winch system depends upon its towing capacity and the maximum permissible load of the cable used in the winch system.

A towing mirror is an extended side rear-view mirror that helps in increasing the visibility of the rear view and side view of the vehicle.Towing mirrors are basically of two types. They are folded either manually or electronically. The electronic mirrors are adjustable,expandable, and sometimes they are available with heating elements to eliminate frost. Manual tow mirrors are adjusted manually by the driver.The global ATTM market accounted for 2.14 million units in 2016 and is expected to reach 3.75 million units in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 11.87% during the forecast period.

Automotive leaf spring suspension is an arc-shaped spring steel mainly used in heavy commercial vehicles. It can be attached either at the rear or front of the vehicles to provide suspension.Based on application, the automotive leaf spring suspension market is segmented into LCVs, M&HCV trucks, and M&HCV buses.The automotive leaf spring suspension market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.53% during the forecast period. APAC is the biggest market for leaf spring suspension systems mainly due to the high penetration of these devices in the M&HCVs segment in countries such as China and India.

This report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global automotive start-stop system market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the sales of passenger cars equipped with start-stop systems. In addition,the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the start-stop systems in the global market. It also outlines the challenges faced by the operators and the market at large, as well as the emerging trends.

A fuel tank refers to a storage tank containing inflammable fluids. The fuel is stored and released in the form of pressurized gas into the engine.The global automotive fuel tank market is categorized according to the type of vehicles. The market is primarily divided into passenger cars (PCs), light commercial vehicles (LCVs), and medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs) segments.The global automotive fuel tank market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for SUVs and crossovers in China and Europe will increase the sales of passenger cars and drive the global automotive fuel tank market during the forecast period. Lightweighting of passenger cars to achieve better fuel economy will lead to an increase in adoption of plastic fuel tanks, which willhelp in reducing vehicle weight.

Collapsible steering column consists of two hollow shafts with the smaller shaft placed inside the other. The two shafts are fitted into each other with the help of bearings and sealing. This design structure allows the steering column to collapse during a frontal impact and absorbs the energy of impact.The collapsible steering column is a part of vehicle’s passive safety system and is developed to reduce the risk of injuries to the driver during front collisions. The general principle of the collapsible steering column is similar to that of a traditional steering column, transferring the motion of steering wheels to ground wheels through steering gearbox, with an exception of the structural design.

An automotive washer pump is a device used to generate pressure and send cleaning fluid through the nozzle to clean windshields, rear windows, and headlamps. They help in providing better visibility to drivers.The report considers washer pumps used in both passenger and commercial vehicles. The passenger vehicles considered are SUVs, hatchbacks, and luxury sedans. Rear wiper washer pumps have been considered for hatchbacks and SUVs.The global automotive washer pumps market accounted for 149.55 million units in 2016, and it is expected to have gradual growth at a CAGR of 1.90% during the forecast period. The market is expected to account for 164.32 million units by the endof the forecast period.

A super swamper is an off-the-road (OTR) tire typically used in extremely muddy terrain, and hence requires deeper, wider treads for better grip and traction. These tires have an aggressive tread design. These tires have giant lugs and deep voids along with reinforced sidewalls that remain durable with time and use.Usually, super swamper tires find use in rock crawling and in mud terrains, thus impelling the use of reinforced sidewalls. Super swamper tires can come in either radial or bias ply, with the best traction achieved through a low air-pressure bias ply combination.

An automotive turbocharger is a turbine-driven forced induction device that helps the engine to produce additional power. It improves the overall performance of the vehicle.Variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) are a family of turbochargers that are generally designed to allow an effective aspect ratio (A/R) of the turbo to be altered based on the change in conditions. This is because the optimum A/R at low enginespeeds is different from the required optimum ratio at high engine speeds. VGT allows the altering of these ratios such that the turbo is maintained at optimum levels at all engine speeds.

Parking heaters are devices that preheat the automotive interiors and make driving comfortable for the driver and passengers.The system has remote accessibility and can be controlled using a timer or a smartphone app.In countries where winters are harsh, automotive parking heaters are used to maintain the temperature of the engines and interiors of the cars. This device warms the interior(including the engine) before the driver or a passenger gets inside the car. The user can activate parking heaters even from home with the help of timers, remote controls,or mobile phones.There are some car heaters that only warm the engine leaving the interiors cold.Parking heaters are not the same as regular car/cabin heaters. Once the engine is warm, heating the interior of the vehicle is not cumbersome. These devices start the engine using approximately a fifth of a liter of gas (depending on the car). They can be purchased by car owners and installed personally, inbuilt by the parent car company,or fitted by an aftermarket parts maker.

A skid plate is an abrasion-resistant material attached to the bottom of a vehicle to avoid damage to the underside when the connection is made with the ground.Skid plates can be used on off-road vehicles and lowered vehicles to prevent harm to the underside.The global skid plate market is growing as the number of off-road activities and adventure enthusiasts is increasing. Also, more people are concerned about their vehicles' underbody protection, which is another factor that fuels the growth of the market. A skid plate is placed underneath the vehicle to protect the main components(including the suspension, oil tank, and transmission system) of a vehicle. Considering the damage tough terrains can cause, a skid plate is essential for any off-road vehicle.

The penetration of steel wheels is higher in LCVs and M&HCVs compared with passenger cars, as there is an increasing preference for passenger cars equipped with alloy wheels.Based on application, the market is segmented into passenger cars, LCVs, and M&HCVs.The global automotive steel wheel market grows in direct proportion to the number of vehicles sold each year. The resurgence of the US economy, growing preference for M&HCVs for logistics, increasing sales of low-priced cars, and low penetration of passenger cars in APAC are the key factors driving this market.

The automotive glass market comprises glasses used in windshields and in the side and rear windows of a vehicle. Laminated glass is used for the manufacturing of windshields whereas tempered glass is used for the manufacturing of side and rear windows.Based on application type, the market is segmented into passenger cars, LCVs, and M&HCVs.The global automotive glass market is growing proportionally to the sales of vehicles sold each year. The report focuses on the current scenario and the future prospects of the global automotive glass market for the period 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the number of original equipment (OE) vehicles sold in different regions. The aftermarket sales volume of automotive glass units has not been considered in this report.

Every vehicle is equipped with a rearview mirror. Two rearview mirrors are positioned outside a vehicle, whereas a rearview mirror is positioned inside the vehicle where it is mounted on the front windshield of the vehicle. Most of the passenger cars are equipped with vanity mirrors, positioned at the sun visor,whereas vanity mirrors are not present in LCVs and M&HCVs. There is a growing trend where conventional mirrors are gradually getting replaced by auto-dimming mirrors and smart rearview mirrors.Based on position, the global automotive mirror system market is divided into two segments: interior automotive mirror system market and exterior automotive mirror system market.

The report focuses on the current scenario and growth prospects of the global automotive disc brake market for the period 2017-2021. To calculate the market size,the report considers the global sales volume of commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Geographically, the market is divided into APAC, the Americas, and EMEA. In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the market.It also outlines the challenges faced by the operators and the market at large, as well as the emerging trends. The aftermarket sales of disc brake units have not been considered in the report.

上周（2017.8.28-2017.9.3）汽车与汽车零部件指数整体上涨 0.9%，跑输沪深300指数（上涨 2.6%）1.7个百分点；其中汽车整车指数上涨 0.1%，汽车零部件指数上涨 1.7%。分子行业看，SW 商用载货车、SW 商用载客车分别上涨 1.7%、2.2%，SW 乘用车指数下跌 0.5%。上周汽车整车行业板块 PE 估值水平有所上升、汽车零部件板块估值水平有所下降。

预计 3 季度传统乘用车需求有望环比回升、相关整车和零部件公司受益，新能源客车销量将逐月释放，看好下半年新能源汽车需求持续释放。继续看好细分领域的龙头公司和已布局全球配套体系的公司。