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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report : Passive Safety Systems Q1 2026
The size of the global passive safety system market was recorded at 411.8 million units in 2025, recording an annual growth of 2.1%. However, the sector posted a CAGR of 5.2% during 2020–25. Over the forecast period of 2025–30, the sector is expected to record a CAGR of 1.4% to reach 440.5 million units by 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report: Material Trends and Vehicle Lightweighting​​ Q1 2026
Anti corrosive coating, curable epoxy adhesives, variable strength airbag fabrics, automotive extrusion molding, expandable microsphere foams, and lightweight acoustic fabric are part of the acceleration phase, where adoption is steadily rising.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report : Non-Traction Electric Motors​ Q1 2026
The global non-traction electric motors market was recorded at 1.06 billion units in 2025, marking an annual growth of 1.8%. However, the sector experienced a CAGR of 6.6% from 2020 to 2025. Over theforecast period, the sector is expected to register a CAGR of 0.6% from 2025 to 2030, reaching a recorded 1.09 billion units by the end of 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report: Roof Systems​​ Q1 2026
The size of the global roof systems market was recorded at 41.8 million units in 2025, recording an annual growth of 2.6%. The sector posted a CAGR of 5.6% during 2020–25. Over the forecast period, the sector is expected to record a negative CAGR of 0.1% to decrease to 41.7 million units by 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report: Steering Systems Q1 2026
The global steering systems market was recorded at 93.1 million units in 2025. However, the sector posted a CAGR of 4.1% during 2020-25. Over the forecast period, the sector is expected to reach 97.8 million units by 2030 and record a CAGR of 1.0%.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report : Automotive Seating​​ Q1 2026
The global component volume of Seating - front seats was recorded at 186.3 million units in 2025 and is expected to post a CAGR of 1.0% over the forecast period. The market is expected to reach 195.6 million units in 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report : Tyres and Wheels Q1 2026
The global component volume of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) was recorded at 71.1 million units in 2025 and is expected to post a CAGR of 0.2% over the forecast period. The market is expected to reach 72.0 million units in 2030.
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Thematic Analysis
Automotive M&A Deals 2025 - Top Themes: Strategic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in 2025 in the Automotive Sector.
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Thematic Analysis
Autonomous Vehicles: FutureTech Series
Innovations in autonomous driving are accelerating the transition from experimental systems to scalable, real-world deployment. GlobalData’s latest FutureTech Series: Autonomous Vehicles report delivers a comprehensive analysis of five high and medium-impact technologies reshaping the autonomous vehicle landscape. The report highlights autonomous vehicle path planning, autonomous vehicle simulation testing, multi-sensor collision avoidance, visual-inertial odometry, and brake-by-wire systems, each addressing critical challenges across safety, localization, validation, and vehicle control. Using GlobalData’s proprietary Tech Foresights methodology, the report examines innovation drivers, challenges, patent...
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Company Insights
Volvo Car AB: Digital Transformation Strategies
Why Does Volvo Cars’ Enterprise Technology Strategy Matter? Volvo Car AB (Volvo Cars), a subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, continues to advance its enterprise technology and digital transformation initiatives across automotive manufacturing, product development, and customer operations. This report provides detailed insight into Volvo Cars’ technology activities, including digital transformation strategies, innovation programs, technology initiatives, partnerships, product launches, ICT investments, and enterprise technology priorities. You can use this report to: Understand Volvo Cars’ enterprise technology strategy Analyze the company’s...
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