Report: Automotive Entertainment Systems-2009 Edition

Abstract

Synopsis

This study is dedicated to analysis of the global market for automotive entertainment systems, including audio-only systems, front seat infotainment, rear seat entertainment, embedded navigation systems and embedded telematics. It is an update of the report last published by Semicast on this market in November 2007.

For further information on the market for automotive "under-the-hood" systems, such as body, chassis, powertrain, safety and security, please refer to the Semicast report "Under-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems".

Additions to Scope for 2009 Edition

Geographic analysis expanded to provide coverage of nine regions: North America, Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Russia, Brazil and Rest of the World.
Analysis of the market for SD Card embedded navigation systems.
Analysis of the market for "Drive-free" (no CD/DVD/HDD) audio-only systems.

Product Coverage

Audio-only Systems
Front Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
Embedded Navigation Systems
Embedded Telematics
Standalone Satellite Radio Tuners
Amplifiers
Autochangers

Key Conclusions

Global light vehicle production is forecast to decline to 54 million in 2009, from 66 million in 2008. Production is forecast to increase to 61 million in 2010, and to grow steadily to 85 million in 2017. Europe is forecast to remain the largest light vehicle production region over the period to 2017.
Revenues for automotive entertainment systems are forecast to decline by 22% in 2009, but to grow steadily over the period 2010 to 2017.
Highest revenue growth is forecast for embedded navigation systems and embedded telematics. Revenues for audio-only systems are forecast to decline steadily over the long term.
North America had the highest revenues for automotive entertainment systems in 2008, followed by Europe. Europe is forecast to overtake North America as the largest region in 2009 and to continue to have the highest revenues over the period to 2017.
Continental was the leading supplier of OE automotive entertainment systems in 2008.

Key Features

Coverage of audio-only systems, front seat infotainment, rear seat entertainment, embedded navigation systems and embedded telematics. Coverage also of autochangers, satellite radio tuners and amplifiers.
Analysis of market trends for each system in nine geographic regions: North America, Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Russia, Brazil and Rest of the World.
Analysis of unit shipments, average pricing and revenues for each system, in each region. Base year is 2008, with forecasts to 2017.
Supplier market share estimates in 2008 for audio-only systems, front seat infotainment, rear seat entertainment and embedded navigation systems. Separate analysis provided for OE and aftermarket shipments.
Analysis of automotive source unit connectivity, covering OE and aftermarket trends for integrated Bluetooth, aux in and multimedia interface (USB, SD Card, Firewire etc).
Analysis of media format trends, covering CD, DVD, HDD storage and solid state mass storage.
Highly quantitative analysis, with discussion summarized in short, easy to read bullet points.
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