The global market for automotive sensor technologies increased from $7.3 billion in 2006 to an estimated $8.0 billion by the end of 2007. It should reach $13.5 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of automotive sensor technologies, with current and potential applications for each type
• The current global market status of automotive sensor technologies, trends and forecasts of growth over the next 5 years
• Technological issues, including the latest breakthroughs
• A discussion of global research and development initiatives
• An examination of major companies in the automotive sensor technologies industry.

In 2004, China's automotive components industry had total sales of about $28.8 billion. Rising at an average annual growth rate of 15%, sales will reach $58 billion in 2009. The report contains:

• An overview of the auto components industry, its importance and historical review
• An overview of the end-user industry that drives the development of the auto components industry
• Analyses of the Chinese market by production, importing and exporting, consumption and participants for engine parts, chassis parts, body parts, electrical systems and general parts with forecasts through 2009
• Examination of government regulations
• Historical technology development, key science and technology development plans and major patents.

The worldwide market for telematics in 2003 is estimated at $5.6 billion. By 2008, revenues are projected to increase at an average annual growth rate of 2.8% to $6.5 billion. The report contains:

• An overview of the telematics industry and of the products and technologies used in consumer and commercial vehicles
• Definition of the technologies involved
• Coverage of the software and hardware used, including tracking, connection, sensors, and user interface.
• Analysis of market segments by product type and application, with forecasts to 2008
• Profiles of leading companies and suppliers.