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SUMMARY
Webasto led the global sunroof market for passenger car and light truck
applications in 2007 with a 32% share, followed by Inalfa and ArvinMeritor
(source: just-auto).
Roof systems are becoming part of a car's identity, and an increasing number
of automakers are offering models featuring large glass roofs. One benefit is
the sense of openness and freedom, and the selection on offer nowadays is
varied, ranging from the closed panoramic glass roof (Peugeot 307 SW, 407 SW,
and Citroën C4) and so-called twin panels, to multi-panels (Renault
Espace IV) and the lamella sunroof (Fiat Stilo).
The car industry has discovered that the roof is an area where it can make
money, and manufacturers report an "unbelievable" amount of interest in large
sunroofs. The trend towards glass roof systems, with big openings that can be
adjusted even during driving, gives the best of both worlds: saving on cost
(compared to a convertible) and adding more versatility to the car.
Our fourth edition of the just-auto vehicle roof systems report investigates
the trends in roof systems, and provides an overview of the markets, main
players and the latest technical innovations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The market
- Market trends
- Market players
- ArvinMeritor
- ASC Inc
- Edscha
- Q&A with Edscha
- Heuliez
- Inalfa
- Karmann
- Q&A with Karmann
- Magna Car Top Systems
- Pininfarina
- Webasto
- Emerging markets
- China
- India
- Mexico
- Market shares
- Market forecasts
- Sunroof market
- Convertible roof market
Chapter 3 Technical review
- Retractable roof innovations
- Convertible innovations
- Sunroof innovations
- Tomorrow's roofs
- Q&A with Lanxess
Chapter 4 Manufacturers
- ArvinMeritor
- ASC Inc
- Edscha
- Heuliez
- Inalfa Roof Systems BV
- Karmann
- Pininfarina
- Webasto
List of figures
- Figure 1: Global market shares for OE vehicle sunroofs for passenger cars
and light trucks, 2007 (% of volume)
- Figure 2: European market shares for OE vehicle sunroofs for passenger
cars and light trucks, 2007 (% of volume)
- Figure 3: North American market shares for OE vehicle sunroofs for
passenger cars and light trucks, 2007 (% of volume)
List of tables
- Table 1: Production of OE conventional-size sunroofs for light vehicle
applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2004-2014 (‘000
units)
- Table 2: Market value of OE conventional-size sunroofs for light vehicle
applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2004-2014 (EUR
‘000s)
- Table 3: Production of large OE sunroofs for light vehicle applications in
Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2004-2014 (‘000 units)
- Table 4: Market value of large OE sunroofs for light vehicle applications
in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2004-2014 (EUR ‘000s)
- Table 5: Production of retractable hard-top roof systems for light vehicle
applications in Western Europe, Asia and North America, 2004-2014 (‘000
units)
- Table 6: Production of retractable soft-top roof systems for light vehicle
applications in Western Europe, Asia and North America, 2004-2014 (‘000
units)
- Table 7: Production of retractable hard-top and soft-top roof systems for
light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Asia and North America,
2004-2014 (‘000 units)
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