Abstract
Brand new research on vehicle security and access systems
This exclusive new report from ABOUT Automotive updates and extends our first
analysis of this sector, which was published in 2005. This new research looks
at the ways in which the market for passive entry and other related
technologies have developed.
In particular the report looks at the development of smart keys and additional
features which the car companies have added to door latches and locking
systems including power release, power close and developments in keyless entry.
The report also discusses the development of electronic latches and the
problems with their adoption.
The report includes case studies of the locking systems on individual
vehicles, such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the first van to have remote
keyless entry. It also describes how the vehicle security market has evolved
in the last decade and where it might be heading.
Differences between Europe, North America and Japan are described, together
with projections for take-up rates of new technologies.
The report also identifies the main suppliers in this market, analyses their
product offerings and strategies - as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
Market shares throughout the markets of Europe, North America and Japan are
also provided.
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
Case Studies
- 1: The Kiekert modular latch
- 2: Passive entry: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- 3: Passive entry: BMW - Comfort Access on the 1-series
- 4: The Audi A4 - Advanced key from Marquardt
