Technology Frontier - Technological advancements are changing the landscape of the automotive aftermarket - Styling & Performance

Technology Frontier - Technological advancements are changing the landscape of the automotive aftermarket - Styling & Performance

Technology FrontierTechnological advancements are changing the landscape of the automotive aftermarket

Publish date: Jul 17, 2009
Source: Aftermarket Business

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	Aftermarket Business is taking an extensive, detailed look at the future of automotive technologies both on the original equipment side and in the aftermarket. We delve into the challenges of advancement, what is selling now, and most imortanty, what is ahead.


	From rendering to reality What was once science fiction is hitting showroom floors. No industry is tied to technology more than the auto industry. Cars are defined by their gadgetry, their horsepower and, especially today, their miles per gallon. It's an evolution that began with the advent of the internal combustion engine (or even before), and not only is it not slowing down, but the adaption of the automobile is occurring faster than ever. Read more.
	Top new technology In 2006, Lexus made a huge splash when it introduced its LS460 sedan that could parallel park itself. Still, more than three years later, this technology hasn't exactly become standard with new car purchases. Read more.

	AUDIO: Aftermarket technology sales Mary-Beth Kellenberger, consultant with Frost & Sullivan's North American Automotive and Transportation practice, discusses the areas of aftermarket technology — mainly, connection devices — that continue to see strong consumer sales. Listen.
	AUDIO: Technology trip-ups The current economy and consumers' reduced disposable income have had a negative effect on the sale of new, cutting edge technology and advancements, says Mary-Beth Kellenberger, consultant with Frost & Sullivan's North American Automotive and Transportation practice. Listen.
	AUDIO: OEM technology struggles Mary-Beth Kellenberger, consultant with Frost & Sullivan's North American Automotive and Transportation practice, discusses the challenges the original equipment manufacturers are encountering in trying to sell advancing technology. Consumers are reducing their spending on entertainment-based technology, especially items with monthly subscription fees like satellite radio, but are still spending on safety-related items, she says. Listen.
	Poll: Technology of the future As automotive technology continues to develop and the urge to reduce dependence on oil continues, which fuel technology do you think will become most popular? Combustion vehicle engines Diesel Hydrogen Plug-in electric Hybrid Other Vote now.

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