The year 2009 was a tumultuous one in the auto industry. The automotive industry was buffeted by fierce ill winds associated with the deepest economic recession in living memory. The pressures wrought on the industry by dramatically lower vehicle markets were considerable and there were some unprecedented events. The industry, however, also showed signs of its ability to adapt to harsh conditions. One year on from our annual review of 2008, in which we commented was "one of the most significant years the auto industry has experienced", here's a round-up of the highlights from 2009 - "the tumultuous one".
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15-year fitment forecasts for 20 automotive component sectors including:
Vehicles and markets • Connected vehicle technologies • Electrified vehicles • Lightweighting • Chassis and safety • Active and passive safety • Electronic braking systems • Foundation braking systems • Shock absorbers • Steering systems • Interiors • Door modules • Heating, ventilation and air-cooling • Seating systems • Exteriors and materials • Glazing systems • Roof systems • Powertrain and transmission • 4WD and AWD • Engine technologies • Transmission and clutch • Turbochargers • Electrics and electronics • Battery technologies • Electric motors • Lighting - plus OEM and supplier company profiles and extended automotive news.
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