Mirrors are a crucial visual aid for safe driving. Some of them are manually operated while others are electronically operated. Many types of mirrors, including interior rear view, side view, and front view mirrors are used in vehicles. The dimensions and positioning of the mirrors vary according to the type of vehicle.

The automatic soft-close door is a door locking mechanism in automobiles. These systems help enable the door to be closed gently rather than banging it with significant force. In this system, the sensor mounted near the latch detects the door within half an inch and actuates a motor that pulls the door to a complete shut position.

The global four-wheeler industry comprises, passenger cars for personal use and vehicles that are used for commercial use. Both these segments operate under contrast market dynamics with different customer behaviors and value chain. The passenger cars segment is growing steadily due to the rising population of individuals, especially those belonging to the middle-income group, especially in the emerging countries owing to their rising purchasing power. On the contrary, the growth of commercial vehicles (CVs) is relatively flat due to lower industrial output globally.

Location-enabled mobile devices include smartphones, tablets, and devices fitted in vehicles. The location of such devices is determined by a mechanism known as localization, which considers the user's browsing activities related to navigation, lifestyle, shopping, social networking, public transportation, utilities, and games. Indoor LBS provide information regarding ongoing local events, shopping, and entertainment with the support of mobile devices. They have become a key component of marketing strategies and monitoring systems.

Electric vehicles date back to the early part of 18th century. In the early part of the 1930s, it is believed that the first small-scale model of an electric vehicle powered by an electric motor was designed. Then, in consecutive years, similar developments of small electric cars took place, which were powered by DC electric motors. In later decades, better and improved designs were forged with new developments and inventions in the field of electric motors. Such inventions increased capacity in storage and the vehicles became more practical. As the electric vehicles became more practical and functional, the government of various economies started supporting the development activities of electric vehicles. The governments of European economies like France and Great Britain first supported R&D in electric vehicles. An electric vehicle designed in 1899 named as ‘La Jamais Contente’ set the world land speed record at that time by a recording speed of 68 mph.

HEVs represent the transformation of the global automotive industry. HEVs are an amalgamation of ICE vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, traditional ICE vehicles dominate the industry due to their tested and proven engine mechanism, performance, and buyers' preferences.

An electric vehicle is powered by an electric motor for propulsion. An electric vehicle uses a battery to store energy, which is supplied to the electric motor through a controller. The controller regulates the energy flow from battery to electric motor based on the power requirement.

The major demand for ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment is expected to arise from the automotive, transportation, and power generation sectors, due to the increasing use of ultrasonic technology to maintain high-quality standards.APAC is expected to account for the highest market share in the global ultrasonic NDT equipment market. The region is expected to achieve this position mainly because of the growth in the infrastructure and power sectors in the region.The rise in air traffic has led to an increase in the demand for aircraft especially from emerging economies such as China, India, and Indonesia. Aircraft are tested using ultrasonic NDT equipment to assure safety and maintain the quality standards. Therefore, the growth in demand for aircraft is expected to propel the demand for ultrasonic NDT equipment.This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global ultrasonic NDT equipment market for the period 2015-2020.

Over the past decade, the automotive industry has been undergoing structural changes in terms of electrification of automotive mechanism, engine downsizing, emission regulations, enhancing safety features, and vehicle connectivity to produce vehicles that are safer and more efficient. Despite significant progress made in terms of safety, on-road accidents and collision rates remain high. This has led to the R&D of some of the most advanced life-saving systems and technologies such as driver state monitoring systems in the automotive industry.

Location-enabled mobile devices include smartphones, tablets, and devices fitted in vehicles. The location of such devices is determined by a mechanism known as localization, which considers the user's browsing activities related to navigation, lifestyle, shopping, social networking, public transportation, utilities, and games. Indoor LBS provide information regarding ongoing local events, shopping, and entertainment with the support of mobile devices, and have become a key component of marketing strategies and monitoring systems.