The Emerging Europe region will continue to develop as a thriving component manufacturing hub for the whole European region. The majority of vehicle production investment is heading to Russia as the market recovery gathers momentum and the government looks to encourage high levels of localisation. In our regular round-up of production investments, we track the latest projects from the production side of the industry and analyse regional trends that we see developing. In doing so, we hope to build a picture of any potential hubs that may be developing, as well as company strategy in terms of production bases and export programmes.

The automotive interior materials market has been segmented on the basis of products, application, vehicle type and region. On the basis of products, the market has been segmented into leather, composites, plastic, metals, and fabric. On the basis of application, the market has been fragmented into dashboard, seats, airbags & seat belts, door panel & trims, carpet and headliners and others.

We have segmented the global automotive electronics market based on four parameters including component, application, sales channel, and region. In the first level, the market has been segmented into the following automotive electronic components

We believe that Côte d'Ivoire's consumer base will continue to post strong growth over our 2018-2027 forecast period, which, in turn, will drive robust demand for vehicles. Furthermore, the government's continued commitment to further develop its infrastructure will create a supportive environment for Côte d'Ivoire's commercial vehicle segment.

We have revised up our forecast for new vehicle sales in Thailand to growth of 15.2% in 2018, up from our previous forecast of an 11.1% expansion. We continue to expect rising household spending, rising private sector investment, low interest rates, replacement demand following the expiry of the five-year lock-up period for vehicles bought under the first-time car buyer scheme and ongoing infrastructure development will drive growth in auto sales in the country over the remainder of 2018.

We have revised up our forecast for new vehicle sales in Thailand to growth of 15.2% in 2018, up from our previous forecast of an 11.1% expansion. We continue to expect rising household spending, rising private sector investment, low interest rates, replacement demand following the expiry of the five-year lock-up period for vehicles bought under the first-time car buyer scheme and ongoing infrastructure development will drive growth in auto sales in the country over the remainder of 2018.

The study on paint additives market is segmented based on product, application and regions. In terms of product, the market is divided into four major segments including rheology modifiers, biocides, anti-foamers, and wetting & dispersion agents. In terms of application, the paint additives market is segmented into architectural, industrial, wood & furniture and automotive.

The global protective coatings market has been segmented and analyzed on the basis of resin type, formulation, end use, and region. The key resin types considered in the analysis include acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd, and polyester. The market has also been categorized on the basis of formulation into solvent-borne, water-borne, and powder-based. These coating products find several applications across the end-use verticals, namely, construction, oil & gas, aerospace, industrial, marine, automotive, power generation, and mining, among others. North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa have been considered for the regional analysis of the protective coatings market.

The automotive exterior lighting system, which comprises headlamps, rear lamps, fog lamps, and small lamps, enhance user driving experience and convenience. The growing concern for road safety among the government in various nations is fueling innovations in the field of automotive lighting. The increasing consumer demands regarding vehicle safety are due to an increase in development of ADAS. The rapid adoption of ADAS technology will lead to the growth of futuristic automotive lighting technologies such as laser headlamps and OLED lights, among others. Moreover, the increasing demand for electric vehicles is pushing the adoption of automotive lighting with low power consumption.

Global plastics volume was estimated at 281,047.96 kilotons in 2016. Over the past, there has been considerable demand for plastics as replacement for metals and alloys across various industries such as automotive, industrial machinery and consumer goods. The industry’s criticality lies on technology, since ever-increasing requirement of end-user in terms of product specification and versatility gradually tend to overshadow consumption dynamics. Other factors such as feedstock availability, production process and socio-political events have a significant impact on industry trends.