Vehicle Security & Access Systems: 2009 Edition

Published by: ABOUT Publishing Group

Published: Oct. 1, 2009 - 40 Pages

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction - Executive Summary

Chapter 2: Evolution of the vehicle security market

Chapter 3: The market

3.1: Supply structure - introduction

3.2: Changes in vehicle security features and latch design since the late 1980s

3.2.1: Double locking - not a success, but a catalyst for change nonetheless

3.2.2: Corporate latches - a means to save costs

3.2.3: Supplier loyalty lower in Europe than in Japan

3.2.4: Volkswagen the leader in corporate latches

3.2.5: The ideal solution was not without its problems

3.2.6: CAD systems ease the trend to corporate latches

3.2.7: Applying electronics to vehicle security systems - the fully electronic latch?

3.2.8: Despite problems, ArvinMeritor is continuing with electronic latches

3.2.9: Electronic applications continue to grow despite the ‘failure’ of the electronic latch

3.2.10: Power management and system wake-up = major challenges

3.2.11: Renault’s solution has widespread appeal and application

3.3: Passive entry - a high tech feature with entry level application

3.3.1: Why has passive entry met with consumer resistance?

3.3.2: The commercial vehicle market - a major opportunity?

3.3.3: The future of passive entry

3.3.4: Passive entry did not follow traditional fitment pattern

3.3.5: Current and future take-up of passive entry

3.4: Recent specific developments in key technology and capability

3.4.1: Ford North America - opening the door via a keypad

3.4.2: GM USA - the key fob as an information centre

3.4.3: Nissan Japan - using mobile phones to unlock cars

3.4.4: Tesla - a sports car with extra security

Chapter 4: Supplier review

4.1: Introduction

4.2: Categorising the suppliers

Chapter 5: Future developments

5.1: Emerging markets

5.2: Safety

5.3: Low-effort latches

5.4: Weight reduction

List of tables:

Table 1: European and North American passive entry OE fitment (%)

Table 2: Summary of suppliers’ core business

Table 3: Lock and latch supply patterns

Table 4: Keyless entry supply patterns

Table 5: Keyless entry/keyless start and other door related systems availability (Premium brands)

List of figures:

Figure 1: Automotive latches and lock cylinder market shares: Europe (2009)

Figure 2: Automotive latches and lock cylinder market shares: North America (2009)

Figure 3: Automotive latches and lock cylinder market shares: Japan (2009)

Figure 4: Automotive passive entry systems market shares: Europe (2009)

Figure 5: Automotive passive entry systems market shares: North America (2009)

Figure 6: Automotive passive entry systems market shares: Japan (2009)

Figure 7: The keypad on the Lincoln MKS and the Ford Flex

Abstract

• What will be the next developments in latch design and vehicle security?
• Why does the commercial vehicle market represent a major opportunity?
• How can suppliers offer increased functionality to latches, whilst also addressing weight concerns?
• Despite user concerns and the reluctance of some VMs to adopt passive entry, why is both the fitment of passive entry and the electronics content of security systems set to increase?
• Which factors are driving the increased use of corporate latches?

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