An automotive automatic transmission (AT) system allows the gears to be automatically changed, without the need for pressing the clutch manually. This type of transmission system is also known as self-shifting transmission or n-speed transmission and provides a wide range of speed and torque output. A vehicle equipped with AT comes equipped with automatic gearboxes, which are devoid of the conventional clutch pedal.

Lighting in an automobile is considered to be an important system as it is crucial for safety, convenience, and comfort as well as styling in modern vehicles. It includes lighting and signaling devices located on front, sides, and rear of a vehicle. The primary use of automotive lighting is to ensure visibility to the driver, improve vehicle conspicuity, and intimate the presence and position of the vehicle to others.

The heavy-duty vehicle market is very diverse and fragmented. China continues to be the most important market for heavy commercial vehicles. China's truck industry has scrapping subsidy. As a result, the heavy-duty market has pushed for the renewal of its older truck fleet. The western regions of China have been witnessing development. Therefore, the demand for goods to be transported long distances has increased. The OEMs in China face the challenge of complying with new regulatory requirements. A key criterion for buyers is advanced features at low prices. In markets such as China and India, price sensitivity is an important factor. This provides little opportunity for premium vehicles with advanced technologies.

A machine-to-machine (M2M) platform is a programmed unit in which M2M applications and services are built on. Owing to the growing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M services, the demand for innovative M2M platforms to enable new M2M services (such as connected cars and smart homes) is increasing. Also, many small players are entering the global M2M platform market as the entry barriers are low.

The global precious metals market is expected to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period, driven by increased sales of jewelry, consumer electronics, and automobiles. Gold, silver, and platinum drive the precious metal market globally. India, Singapore, and China are the major consumers of precious metals.

In this market research report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global prepreg market for 2016-2021. The report also presents the vendor landscape and corresponding detailed profiles of the key five vendors operating in the market. The base year is taken as 2016 for the whole report and forecasts are made with respect to the base year.

An EV is powered by an electric motor for propulsion. It uses a battery to store energy, which is supplied to the electric motor through a controller. The controller regulates the energy flow from the battery to the electric motor based on the power requirement. EVs can primarily be classified into battery electric vehicles (BEV) or plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). BEV/PEV are pure electric vehicles that are powered by batteries through an electric motor system. They can be charged by plugging into an external power source as well as through regenerative breaking.

A number of structural changes such as engine downsizing, electrification of automotive mechanisms, emission regulations, connectivity, and safety features have influenced the automotive industry over the past decade. Economic and regulatory environments and consumer confidence levels have a high impact on this industry.

The global motorsports industry is continuously evolving with time through advances in technology, growing viewers, and increasing collaborations and sponsorships between various stakeholders in the automotive industry. The automotive telematics system is a device that deals with communication (sending, receiving, and storing information) regarding the vehicle's present condition such as speed, acceleration, and other surrounding parameters. The telematics system collects information from different onboard sensors such as vehicle speed, braking system, ADAS, airbags, and transmission control system. Telematics has played a crucial role in making the global motorsports industry more competitive in nature with advanced functionalities and intuitive capabilities driving the global market.

Flat glass commonly comes in a sheet form and is produced in a flat state. These glass components are mainly used in the construction, automotive, solar glass, and other end-use industries. Flat glass components are used in windows, doors, facades, decorations, windshields, partitions, electronic equipment, interior fittings, and furniture. It is manufactured by the float glass process.