In this presentation Wards Intelligence, Senior Analyst, Drew Winter, shows past concept-car hype and presents a realistic view of future cockpit designs to 2030. This presentation looks at the design challenges presented by increasingly stringent crash safety regulations, HVAC system architectures and other realities. The response by safety system and climate control suppliers is explained in detail. Also explored are the future of new UV-C disinfecting systems and other occupant wellness features.

Several factors are disrupting the automotive supply chain and forcing OEMs to rethink the entire in-vehicle architecture, development and manufacturing processes.

Between Q2 and Q3 2020, vehicle sales returned to a pre-COVID pace. Nonetheless, at the bottom of the supply chain, semiconductor suppliers were unable to keep pace with the abrupt and unexpected change in demand.

The supplier says its new cross-domain engineering approach will help Bosch keep pace with the three megatrends – electrification, automated driving and connectivity – that are transforming the industry.

Tech giants are making solid steps into the automotive market, disrupting the supply chain and forcing the industry to evolve strategies and operations, from the vehicle all the way to back-end infrastructure.

Tesla and longtime battery supplier Panasonic sign a new deal, while the automaker once again will top the global BEV sales chart as it sees its biggest share price ever.

A look at OEM strategies and trends in the connected-infotainment sector.