SBD Ltd.

SBD is an independent company, providing specialist consultancy services to the automotive industry worldwide. The company is one of Europe’s leading industry experts and has provided its customers with detailed technical and market information in the areas of:

Vehicle Security and Cost Of Ownership

Vehicle Telematics and Intelligent Transport Systems

List of reports from SBD Ltd.

Car Theft and Insurance Requirements in Belgium 6/1/2008 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... the design of immobilisers, alarm and security systems sold in these markets. The key question is ‘how can you benefit from the changes?’ Forming part of their Global Insurance and Theft Trends suite of research, ... \| more... Search inside this report	$2,029.00
Car Theft Trends and Insurance Requirements for Vehicle Security in Sweden 7/1/2008 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... the design of immobilisers, alarm and security systems sold in these markets. The key question is ‘how can you benefit from the changes?’ Forming part of their Global Insurance and Theft Trends suite of research, ... \| more... Search inside this report	$2,029.00
Latest Mercedes/Marquardt Keyless Go C-Class Smart Key System Uncovered 9/1/2008 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... independent benchmark evaluation. But what does “good” look like and what makes the Mercedes Keyless Go system perform so well? The latest report in SBD’s “World Class Smart Key” benchmark series takes a detailed look ... \| more...	$4,734.00
Audi A4 / Marquardt Advanced Key system evaluation 10/1/2008 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... for Smart Start, and intuitive back-up methods in the event of system failure. But what does “excellent” look like and how has Marquardt achieved this rating for the Audi A4 model? The latest report in ... \| more...	$4,734.00
Car theft and security trends in North America 2/25/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... gives vehicle manufacturers cost saving opportunities. However, if the steering lock is deleted, what increased opportunities does this give thieves to steal cars? And what is the effect on brand image? This research is essential ... \| more... Search inside this report	$2,705.00
A Strategic Analysis for the Market of OE Alarm Systems in the UK 5/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... highlights the alarm feature availability and fitment policy across high, medium and low grades. With an in depth analysis of technology trends this research provides an essential guide to establishing a cost effective alarm strategy. \| more...	$2,705.00
The Outlook for Stolen Vehicle Tracking in Europe 6/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... from 2008 volumes to less than 200,000 units in 2009 and 2010. SBD’s newly released report “The changing outlook for Stolen Vehicle Tracking” provides a detailed overview of the threats and opportunities for both aftermarket ... \| more...	$2,029.00
Vehicle Crime in the 21st Century and the Impact of Electronic Theft Methods 8/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... stumbling block against car crime and the widespread reach of the internet makes data on security systems and theft methods more freely available. Theft patterns have shifted from small groups operating at a local level ... \| more...	$2,705.00
The Impact of Mandatory Anti-Theft Systems in Brazil 10/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... expected to commence in February 2010. However, a new legal challenge has been made which may further delay the implementation timing or change the requirements. In response to the recent developments, SBD has produced an ... \| more...	$2,705.00
Understanding the UK car insurance system - Part 2: How to gain competitive UK insurance ratings 11/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... UK car insurance system at minimal cost. It provides best practice using worked examples and suggests ways in which to manage the whole process in order to offer drivers the benefit of lower insurance costs. \| more...	$2,029.00
Understanding the UK car insurance system - Part 3: Thatcham and their expanding global influence 11/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... they are responsible for conducting on behalf of the UK insurers. It also identifies the markets they are already working with outside the UK and the growing influence they are having within the automotive, insurance ... \| more...	$2,029.00
What makes a good smart key system? Part 1 - Customer needs 12/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... strong likelihood of choosing a system on their next new car but overall fitment rates remain low. SBD’s three part series, “What makes a good smart key system?” aims to identify best practice features and ... \| more...	$2,029.00
Strategic advice for Stolen Vehicle Tracking approval in the UK 12/1/2009 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... at a range of cost, necessary to meet the requirements. The purpose of this report is to clarify the different categories for insurance approval of tracking systems and to summarise which are the most appropriate ... \| more...	$2,029.00
The Market for Smart Key and Keyless Entry in the USA 3/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... the USA. However, the report’s analysis of fitment strategies and possible motivators predicts an increase in Smart Key system sales and helps vehicle manufacturers realise how they can increase the acceptance of this technology. " \| more...	$2,635.00
What makes a good smart key system? Part 2 - European Database 3/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... as including details of the features of the system illustrated with numerous photographs to ensure a good understanding of the range of solutions currently in use. Please Note: this is delivered as an Excel file. \| more...	$2,029.00
What makes a good smart key system? Part 3 - Technology 4/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... manufacturer implementation and the suppliers’ current and future strategies. It analyses each of the technologies available for the four main features of a smart key system; smart unlock, smart lock, smart start and emergency start. \| more...	$2,029.00
Understanding the opportunities and challenges for Electric Vehicle telematics 5/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... attract but also detract consumers. Telematics is being positioned as a 'soft cushion' that will help new EV owners to gain confidence in their vehicles by providing real-time charging information and services. Telematics will also ... \| more...	$1,890.00
The Complete Guide to Telematics in Europe and the USA 6/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... account of vehicle manufacturers’ telematics solutions. This enables our clients to differentiate between various offerings, supplier choices and service features as well as pin-point the critical success factors for a service and benchmark their own ... \| more...	$2,705.00
Enhanced Key Fobs - The Driver Interface Outside the Vehicle 7/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... just lock and unlock the vehicle. With the advent of smart key and complex authentication technologies, communication between the key fob and the car has evolved into two-way transmissions. However, adoption of more complex functions ... \| more...	$2,029.00
A Global Analysis Of The Future Market For Steering Locks 7/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... American and emerging market forces are strategically evaluated in order to give a complete view of the opportunities and threats to these conventional vehicle security components. This report will help you: Understand the effect of ... \| more...	$2,705.00
An introduction to automotive apps ~ Embedded platforms and smartphone integration 7/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... with a dizzying array of technologies and an uncertainty of which solutions will become mainstream. SBD’s latest report provides a hype-free assessment of the different technical solutions that are available to enable drivers to safely ... \| more...	$1,890.00
An Analysis Of The Telematics Value Chain In The Usa 7/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... a summary of the vehicle manufacturer telematics services available today or planned for the near future. It also provides an overview of the individual services offered by each OEM and highlights key players within the ... \| more...	$2,705.00
Australia and New Zealand - Car theft and insurance 8/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... have started taking steps to reduce vehicle theft through public awareness campaigns and discounts for higher security fitment. New Zealand is now starting to follow its Australian counterparts’ lead by considering mandatory immobiliser fitment. With ... \| more...	$2,705.00
Global Theft Statistics 8/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... Twenty of the most important markets are analysed individually and comparatively to produce the most reliable, at-a-glance view of global vehicle theft data. This report provides a global overview of vehicle theft statistics and trends. ... \| more...	$1,488.00
The Great Wall - Overcoming legislative obstacles to telematics in China 8/1/2010 \| published by: SBD Ltd. ... deploy services due to government involvement and harsher licensing restrictions than their domestic counterparts. In “The Great Wall - Overcoming legislative obstacles to telematics in China”, SBD analyses both the current status and the future ... \| more...	$1,890.00

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