Vehicle Security & Access Systems

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