Wards Intelligence Update

Power Shift: 48V Takes Hold
A few short years ago, the thought of converting to 48V electrical architectures was seen as not much more than a promising idea. This ALL-NEW report looks at the state of 48V technology and where it is headed. Learn More

Volkswagen Bolstering Battery-Production Capability

VW’s battery-cell business is housed within Volkswagen Group Components and is designed to supply cells for the automaker’s group-wide electrified...

ZF Deploys Camera in Cars for Safety and Convenience

Interior cameras can work with exterior sensors to better protect passengers as well as adjust seats or even check for...

Auto-Monitor LCD Displays Trade War Casualty

Global shipments of TFT LCDs used for automotive monitor displays are set to decline to 156 million units in 2019...

ADAS Growth is Bright Spot in Down Market for Suppliers Like ZF

Dramatic increase in ADAS component sales helps offset slowdown in other areas of business.

World Vehicle Sales Down 2.1% in August

Although several large markets show growth, global sales overall have slowed from last year’s record highs.

September U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Decline After August Surge But Outdo Expectations

September's seasonally adjusted annual rate totaled 17.2 million units, slightly below like-2018’s 17.3 million, and leaving the year-to-date SAAR at...

UAW Strike Skewers Third-Quarter North America Output

If the UAW strike continues into October, GM production losses would average an estimated 12,400 per working day, or 68,500...

Plasma Brings New Spark to Ignition Technology

“It’s like bringing a lightning bolt versus a match to light a campfire,” says the co-founder of Transient Plasma Systems...