Learning Center
Automotive Electronics is a vibrant field created by forces of consumer electronics, vehicular safety/entertainment/convenience, and the emerging roadway & telephony infrastructure. This Learning Center was assembled to help all of us continue to stay abreast of the latest trends, market influences, vehicle design, and consumer electronic trends.
Technical Societies of Interest
Institute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersThe IEEE has always been an excellent support for technical issues surrounding the engineering, physics, system, and device design required for success in the automotive electronics industry. They are well known for their technical journals and their technical symposia. Together with the SAE, the IEEE sponsors the Convergence Meeting in Detroit held every two years (see section listing Industry Meetings for more details and web site.)
Society of Automotive Engineers
This organization is excellent for year-round support of all suppliers and manufacturers to the worldwide automotive industry. They have an excellent series of technical papers, plus numerous exhibitions aimed generally and also specifically at various portions of the market.
Industry Trade Magazines and Newsletters
| Name | Type | Frequency |
| AutoBeat Asia | Email newsletter | Weekly |
| AutoBeatDaily | Email newsletter | Daily |
| AutoBeat Europe | Email newsletter | Daily |
| Automobile | Print magazine | Monthly |
| Automotive Engineering International | Electronic magazine | Monthly |
| Automotive News | Print newspaper | Weekly |
| Automotive News Europe | Print newspaper | Every two weeks |
| Automotive News/AutoNews Europe | Email newsletter | Daily |
| AutoTechDaily | Email newsletter | Daily |
| AutoTechnology | Print magazine | Monthly |
| AutoWeek | Print magazine Email newsletter |
Weekly Daily |
| CNET Car Tech Weekly Newsletter | Digital newsletter | Weekly |
| Crain’s Weekly News Report | Electronic newsletter | Weekly |
| EE Times | Newsletter | Weekly |
| GPS Business News | Electronic newsletter | Weekly |
| Hansen Reports | Email newsletter | Monthly |
| IEEE Spectrum | Newsletter | Monthly |
| TelematicsIQ | Electronic newsfeed | Daily |
| Telematics Update Newsletter | Electronic newsletter | Weekly |
| The Car Connection/Daily Auto News | Email newsletter | Daily |
| Transportation Communications Newsletter | Email newsletter | Daily (M-F) |
| Wards Auto OEM Edition | Email newsletter | Weekly |
| Ward's Auto World | Print magazine | Monthly |
| Winding Road | Digital magazine | Monthly |
Related Suppliers
| Name | Description |
| ABI Research | Consultant firm in numerous areas including automotive navigation, telematics and infotainment |
| Accenture, Inc. | Consultant firm in automotive electronics |
| Aisin AW | Navigation systems and databases |
| Alpine, Inc. | Audio and navigation systems |
| Alps Electric, Inc. | Focused on telephony modules |
| ATX Group, Inc. | Full service call center for telematics services |
| Autoliv, Inc. | Supplier of numerous automotive safety products including seatbelts, airbags, and telematics |
| Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc. | Consultant in automotive electronics |
| Bosch, Inc. | Full range of automotive electronic systems |
| C.J. Driscoll and Associates | Marketing consultancy and research for GPS and wireless applications |
| Clarion, Inc. | Supplier of high-end infotainment systems worldwide |
| Continental, AG | Full range of automotive electronics systems |
| Cross Country, Inc. | Supplier of integrated vehicle and driver services in North America |
| Delphi, Inc. | Full range of automotive electronic systems |
| DENSO Inc. | Full range of automotive electronic systems |
| Elektrobit Corp. | Provider of Automotive Software |
| ESG Automotive, Inc | Service provider of lifecycle processes for automotive industry |
| Faurecia, Inc. | Automotive supplier focused on major vehicle modules including seats, doors, and acoustic modules |
| Frost and Sullivan, Inc. | World wide consultancy in many markets, with an Automotive & Transportation practice that provides industry analysis and custom consulting |
| Garmin, Inc. | One of the premier aftermarket handheld navigation/gps system suppliers |
| Genivi Alliance | Non-profit industry alliance to promote an In-vehicle Infotainment reference platform |
| Harman/Becker Automotive Systems | Worldwide supplier of automotive electronics suppliers including navigation, audio, and telephone systems |
| Hughes Telematics, Inc. | Emerging North American telematics supplier |
| iBiquity Digital Corporation | The sole developer/licenser of HD Radio technology, enabling digital broadcasting and reception in the AM/ FM bands in home and auto equipment |
| INRIX | Supplier of real time, historic, and predictive traffic information in the US |
| JCI/Prince, Inc. | Supplier of automotive cockpits and electronic content |
| LG Electronics, Inc. | World wide supplier of broad spectrum of commercial and home electronics including some telematics |
| LHP Telematics | Focused on providing software to automotive electronics providers |
| Logikos, Inc. | Supplier of robust automotive systems and software expertise in North America |
| Magna Electronics, Inc. | Supplier of automotive electronic systems including power systems, driver assistance and safety, and body electronics |
| Magneti Marelli | Traditional mix of automotive electronics products |
| Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) | Full range of automotive electronic systems |
| MSD Ignition, Inc. | Premier North American supplier of automotive after market parts and systems |
| NAVIGON, Inc. | Supplier of navigation products and software solutions in the PND, wireless, and automotive sector |
| NAVTEQ, Inc. | Supplier of telephony components, telematics hardware, automotive silicon and GPS components |
| NetworkFleet, Inc. | Supplier of network services primarily for asset tracking and other commercial clients |
| OnStar, Inc. | Full service call center for telematics services |
| OSGi (Open Services Gateway Initiative) | Open Spec’s for multiple services over WANs |
| Panasonic Automotive Systems (US) | Supplier of infotainment automotive electronics systems to OEMs in North America |
| Pioneer Automotive, Inc. | Supplier of automotive audio & navigation systems and related components |
| SAS – Automotive | Supplier of automotive cockpits |
| Software Engineering Professionals | Supplier of software expertise to multiple industries including automotive |
| Sony-Ericsson, Inc. | Supplier of telephony components and handsets |
| Sony, Inc. | Supplier of audio & navigation systems and GPS components |
| Strategy Analytics, Inc. | Consultancy providing market analysis and data across multiple markets including automotive |
| Teleatlas Inc. | Navigation databases (Overall owner is TomTom) |
| Telematics Research Group | Consultants in Telematics Systems plus databases on hardware in field (is now part of iSuppli) |
| Telematics Valley | Consultants in Telematics Systems plus active bulletin board on telematics |
| TeleNav | Supplier of automotive navigation software and location-based applications |
| TomTom International BV | One of the premier suppliers of handheld and portable navigation systems for vehicles and personal use |
Leading global provider of solutions for GPS fleet tracking and remote vehicle management. (Combination of @Road and Trimble Mobile Solutions) |
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| Tyco Electronics, Inc. | Supplier of many electronic products into multiple markets world wide including networks, components, wireless, and automotive |
| Visteon, Inc. | Full range of automotive electronic systems |
| WirelessCar, Inc. | European and North American focused telematics service provider |
| Wireless Matrix, Inc. | Supplier in North America of fleet management solutions and wireless data communications services |
| Yazaki, Inc. | Supplier of automotive wiring harnesses |
Other Helpful Links
The International Organization of Motor Vehicle ManufacturersSummary site that provides a list of the important world wide automotive shows and expositions that provides not only the dates of the next show but the web link for more information.
The Automotive Shows from Around the World
Excellent summary of upcoming automotive vehicular and supplier shows world wide giving details on show web site, dates, and focus of each event.
Worldwide Automotive Supplier Directory
Online and printed supplier directory compiled by the SAE.