This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Sensors in Millions of US$. The market is analyzed by the following end-use applications - Engine and Transmission Applications, Chassis Applications, Safety and Security Applications, Body Applications, and Other Applications. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2008 through 2015. A eight-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 106 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., Analog Devices, Inc., Autoliv, Inc., Bosch Sensortec GmbH, CASCO Products Corporation, Continental AG, CTS Corporation, Custom Sensors & Technologies Inc., Kavlico Corporation, Delphi Corporation, Denso Corporation, ELESYS North America, Inc., Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK, Hamlin Electronics LP, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Honeywell Sensing & Control, Infineon Technologies North America Corp., Magneti Marelli Holdings S.p.A, Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V., Melexis, Inc., Micralyne, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc., NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc., NXP Semiconductors, Novotechnik U.S., Inc., Omron Corporation, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, Sensata Technologies, SSI Technologies, Inc., TT electronics plc., Universal Sensors, Inc., and Visteon Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT	         MCP-1625


                                         CONTENTS


  I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-2
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-2
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3
       Automotive Sensors                                               I-3
        End-Use Applications                                            I-3
         Engine and Transmission Applications                           I-3
         Chassis Applications                                           I-3
         Safety and Security Applications                               I-3
         Body Applications                                              I-3
         Other Applications                                             I-3


 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. Industry Overview                                                  II-1
      Introduction                                                      II-1
      Market Overview                                                   II-1
      Global Passenger Cars Market                                      II-1
       Table 1: Global Passenger Cars Market (2006 & 2007):
       Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Cars Produced in Units by
       Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
       World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       II-2

  2. Trends and Issues                                                  II-3
      Sensor Manufacturers Focus on Low-Cost Smart Devices              II-3
      Rising Use of Electronics in Automobiles Drives Sensor Market     II-3
      Modularization - Trend of The Day                                 II-3
      Impact of Exogenous Factors                                       II-3
      Microprocessor-based Smart Versions Replace Conventional Ones     II-4
      Silicon Sensors Open New Avenues                                  II-4
      Developing Economies - Potential Overrules Risk Elements in
       Investment                                                       II-4
      Packaging: A Necessary Component in Sensor Costs                  II-4

  3. Product Overview                                                   II-6
      Automotive Sensors                                                II-6
      Types of Automotive Sensors                                       II-6
       Pressure Sensors                                                 II-6
       Temperature Sensors                                              II-6
       Position Sensors                                                 II-7
       Load Sensors                                                     II-7
       Acceleration Sensors                                             II-7
       ADAS Sensors                                                     II-7
       Air Quality Sensors                                              II-7
       Angular-Rate Sensors                                             II-8
       Automotive Current Sensors                                       II-8
       Distance Sensors                                                 II-8
       Engine Oil Sensors                                               II-8
       Flow Sensors                                                     II-8
       Humidity Sensors                                                 II-8
       Image Sensors                                                    II-9
       Knock Sensors                                                    II-9
       Light Sensors                                                    II-9
       Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensors                                      II-9
       NOx Sensors                                                      II-10
       Oxygen/Lambda Sensors                                            II-10
       Rollover Sensors                                                 II-10
       Speed Sensors                                                    II-10
       Torque Sensors                                                   II-10
       Seat Occupant Detection Sensors                                  II-11
       Vehicle Occupant Detection Sensors                               II-11
       Yaw-Rate Sensors                                                 II-11
      Automotive Applications of Sensors by End-Use Applications        II-11
       Automotive Sensors by End-Use Applications                       II-12
      Technologies Involved in Automotive Sensors Industry              II-13
       Potentiometer                                                    II-13
       Inductive Sensors                                                II-13
       Hall Effect Sensors                                              II-13
      Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)                            II-13
       MEMS Applications in the Automotive Industry                     II-14
        Safety System Applications                                      II-15
        Engine/Drive Train                                              II-15
        Vehicle Diagnostics/Monitoring                                  II-15
      Electromechanical Sensor Technology                               II-15
       EMS Applications in Automotive Industry                          II-16

  4. Product Launches/Developments                                      II-17
      Microsemi Unveils LX1973BÔ Sensor                                 II-17
      Micronas Unveils New Models of varioHAL Family of Sensors         II-17
      Transense Introduces New SAW Sensor                               II-17
      Kavlico Unveils MAP Sensor Based on MEMS Capacitive Sensing
       Technology                                                       II-17
      Allegro Rolls Out Linear Hall Effect Sensors                      II-17
      Kavlico Introduces In-Cylinder Pressure Sensor                    II-18
      Kavlico Develops Sensor Module for Automatic Transmission         II-18
      Melexis Introduces Light-to-Frequency SensorEyeC                  II-18
      Duncan Electronics Unleashes Rotary Hall Effect Sensor            II-18
      Honeywell Launches R300 Series Temperature Sensors                II-18
      Systron Donner Automotive Rolls Out New Angular-Rate Sensor       II-19
      Delphi Augments Replacement Oxygen Sensor Line with Planar
       Technology                                                       II-19
      TDK Unveils Angle Sensor Developed Using GMR Elements             II-19
      Gentex Acquires Patents for New Image Sensor Construction Method  II-19
      OmniVision Unveils Automotive Sensors with NIR Capability         II-19
      Freescale Introduces New Tire Pressure Monitoring System          II-20
      Micron Launches New Image Sensor                                  II-20
      Omron Unveils Microwave Radar Sensor                              II-20
      Delphi Unveils Ammonia Sensor for Automobiles                     II-20
      Endevco Launches 7285 Accelerometer                               II-20
      Sensor Platforms Releases SSP1401 Multi-Channel LRC Sensor
       Interface Chip                                                   II-21
      Honeywell Launches Open-Loop Current Sensors                      II-21
      Sensata Technologies Unveils Gasoline Direct Injection Sensors    II-21
      Micronas Develops Programmable Hall-Effect Sensors                II-21
      VTI Launches New Digital Accelerometers                           II-21
      Freescale Unveils New MPXV7000 Series Integrated Pressure Sensors II-21
      Analog Devices Unleash Sensors for Automotive Industry            II-22
      Siemens Develops Advanced Pressure Sensor                         II-22
      Siemens Comes Up with a New Sensor                                II-22
      Hella Develops Smart Sensor for Vehicle Parking                   II-22
      EnTire Solutions Rolls Out Aftermarket TPM Sensors                II-23
      Cypress Semiconductor Introduces ECK100 Kit                       II-23
      PCB Develops Series 103BICPAcoustic Pressure Sensors             II-23
      Infineon Technologies Launches SP35 Tire Pressure Sensor          II-23
      Nippon Ceramic Develops World's Smallest Gas Sensor               II-23
      Sensata Unveils Temperature Sensor Series                         II-23
      Micron Releases Advanced Image Sensor                             II-24
      Honeywell Launches 700 Series of Temperature Sensors              II-24
      Honeywell Launches Pressure Sensors for Multitude Applications    II-24
      GE Sensing Rolls Out Druck 1500 Series                            II-24
      OmniVision Unveils OV7940                                         II-24
      Preh Showcases 4-in-1 Sensing Systems for Windshield Defogging    II-25

  5. Recent Industry Activity                                           II-26
      General Automotive Enters into Joint-Venture Agreement with
       SenCer                                                           II-26
      Tyco Electronics Divests Automotive Radar Sensors Business        II-26
      Continental Takes Over Siemens VDO                                II-26
      EPCOS Acquires Aktiv Sensor                                       II-26
      Hella Takes Over Enko Automotive                                  II-26
      DriveSol Worldwide Holding Takes Over Wabash Technologies         II-27
      Lionax Signs Supply Deal with Shanghai Tuofeng                    II-27
      Silicon Microstructures Appoints International Distributors       II-27
      CTS Secures Contract to Produce Turbocharger Position Sensor      II-27
      Continental Takes Over VTI's Sensor Module Business               II-27
      Continental Acquires Motorola's Automotive Electronics Business   II-28
      Micron Technology Snaps Up Avago                                  II-28
      Bourns Acquires SSI Automotive Controls Business                  II-28
      Sensata Acquires Honeywell's FTAS Business                        II-28
      Measurement Specialties Acquires BetaTHERM Sensors and YSI
       Temperature                                                      II-28
      Micron Technology Purchases ZiLOG Facility                        II-28
      Methode Electronics Enters into Partnership with SensorDynamics   II-28
      Symyx Technologies Inks Agreement with Stargate Mobile            II-29
      Hella Awards Contract to OmniVision                               II-29
      TI Divests Sensors & Controls Business                            II-29
      CTS Begins Operation at Czech Republic Plant                      II-29
      Honeywell Acquires Lebow                                          II-29
      Schneider Electric Takes Over BEI Technologies                    II-30
      Measurement Specialties Buys HL Planartechnik                     II-30
      Siemens Acquires Stake in American Electronic Components          II-30
      China Automotive Systems and Sensor System Solutions form
       Sensor JV                                                        II-30
      CTS Bags Contract from Pierburg                                   II-30
      Melexis Acquires Sentron                                          II-30

  6. Focus on Select Players                                            II-31
      Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (US)                                   II-31
      Analog Devices, Inc. (US)                                         II-31
      Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden)                                            II-31
      Bosch Sensortec GmbH (Germany)                                    II-31
      CASCO Products Corporation (US)                                   II-32
      Continental AG (Germany)                                          II-32
      CTS Corporation (US)                                              II-32
      Custom Sensors & Technologies Inc. (US)                           II-32
       Kavlico Corporation (US)                                         II-33
      Delphi Corporation (US)                                           II-33
      Denso Corporation (Japan)                                         II-33
      ELESYS North America, Inc. (US)                                   II-33
      Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (US)                                II-34
      GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies (US)                         II-34
      Hamamatsu Photonics KK (Japan)                                    II-34
      Hamlin Electronics LP (US)                                        II-34
      Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (Germany)                                  II-35
      Hitachi Automotive Systems (Japan)                                II-35
      Honeywell Sensing & Control (US)                                  II-35
      Infineon Technologies North America Corp. (US)                    II-36
      Magneti Marelli Holdings S.p.A (Italy)                            II-36
      Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Belgium)         II-36
       Melexis, Inc. (US)                                               II-36
      Micralyne, Inc. (US)                                              II-36
      Micron Technology, Inc. (US)                                      II-37
      NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc. (US)                                    II-37
      NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands)                              II-37
      Novotechnik U.S., Inc. (US)                                       II-37
      Omron Corporation (Japan)                                         II-38
      OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany)                          II-38
      Sensata Technologies (US)                                         II-38
      SSI Technologies, Inc. (US)                                       II-38
      TT electronics plc (UK)                                           II-38
      Universal Sensors, Inc. (China)                                   II-39
      Visteon Corporation (US)                                          II-39

  7. Global Market Perspective                                          II-40
      Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Automotive Sensors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-40

      Table 3: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-41

      Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 Sensors
      Market by End-Use Application (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-42

      Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Automotive Sensors in Engine and Transmission Applications by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-43

      Table 6: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Engine and Transmission Applications by Geographic Region -
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
      Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-44

      Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Engine and Transmission Applications by Geographic Region -
      Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
      Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-45

      Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Automotive Sensors in Chassis Applications by Geographic
      Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
      Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
      Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         II-46

      Table 9: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Chassis Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-47

      Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Chassis Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage
      Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      II-48

      Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Automotive Sensors in Safety and Security Applications by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-49

      Table 12: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Safety and Security Applications by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
      Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-50

      Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Safety and Security Applications by Geographic Region -
      Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
      Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-51

      Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Automotive Sensors in Body Applications by Geographic Region -
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
      Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-52

      Table 15: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Body Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-53

      Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Body Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
      of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000,
      2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  II-54

      Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Automotive Sensors in Other Applications by Geographic Region -
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              II-55

      Table 18: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-56

      Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in
      Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
      of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000,
      2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  II-57


III. MARKET

  1. The United States                                                  III-1
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-1
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-1
        Automotive Applications Dominate US Sensor Market               III-1
        Market Trends                                                   III-1
        Role of Government and Regulatory Authorities                   III-2
        Tyre Pressure Sensors - Legislative Enactments                  III-2
        Product Launches                                                III-2
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-9
        Select Players                                                  III-11
         Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.                                     III-11
         Analog Devices, Inc.                                           III-11
         CASCO Products Corporation                                     III-12
         CTS Corporation                                                III-12
         Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc.                            III-12
          Kavlico Corporation                                           III-13
         Delphi Corporation                                             III-13
         ELESYS North America, Inc.                                     III-13
         Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.                                  III-13
         GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies                           III-13
         Hamlin Electronics LP                                          III-14
         Honeywell Sensing & Control                                    III-14
         Infineon Technologies North America Corp.                      III-14
         Melexis, Inc.                                                  III-15
         Micralyne, Inc.                                                III-15
         Micron Technology, Inc.                                        III-15
         NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc.                                      III-15
         Novotechnik U.S., Inc.                                         III-15
         Sensata Technologies                                           III-15
         SSI Technologies, Inc.                                         III-16
         Visteon Corporation                                            III-16
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-16
        Table 20: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-16

        Table 21: US Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by
        End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis,
        Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales  Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-17

        Table 22: US 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by
        End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security,
        Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-17

  2. Canada                                                             III-18
       Market Analysis                                                  III-18
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-18
        Table 23: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-18

        Table 24: Canadian Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission,
        Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-19

        Table 25: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety
        and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years
        2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-19

  3. Japan                                                              III-20
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-20
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-20
        Fall and Rise of Japanese Sensors Industry                      III-20
        Market Trends                                                   III-20
        Product Launches                                                III-20
        Select Japanese Players                                         III-21
         Denso Corporation                                              III-21
         Hamamatsu Photonics KK                                         III-21
         Hitachi Automotive Systems                                     III-21
         Omron Corporation                                              III-22
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-22
        Table 26: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-22

        Table 27: Japanese Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission,
        Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-23

        Table 28: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety
        and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years
        2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-23

  4. Europe                                                             III-24
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-24
        Market Overview                                                 III-24
        European Passenger Cars Market                                  III-24
         Table 29: European Passenger Cars Market (2006 & 2007):
         Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Cars Produced in Units by
         Region for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-24
        Growth as a Part of European Union                              III-25
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-25
        Market Trends                                                   III-25
        Market Growth Influenced by Emission Norms                      III-25
        Safety and Comfort Features Drive the Demand for Sensors        III-26
        Product Launches                                                III-26
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-27
        Select European Players                                         III-30
         Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden)                                         III-30
         Bosch Sensortec GmbH (Germany)                                 III-30
         Continental AG (Germany)                                       III-30
         Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (Germany)                               III-30
         Magneti Marelli Holdings S.p.A (Italy)                         III-31
         Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Belgium)      III-31
         NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands)                           III-31
         OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany)                       III-31
         TT electronics plc (UK)                                        III-31
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-32
        Table 30: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Automotive Sensors by Geographic Region - France,
        Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-32

        Table 31: European Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK
        and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
        2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-33

        Table 32: European 15-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for
        Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-33

        Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-34

        Table 34: European Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission,
        Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-34

        Table 35: European 15-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and
        Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000,
        2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-35

  4a. France                                                            III-36
       Market Analysis                                                  III-36
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-36
        Table 36: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-36

        Table 37: French Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors
        by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis,
        Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-37

        Table 38: French 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors
        by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security,
        Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-37

  4b. Germany                                                           III-38
       Market Analysis                                                  III-38
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-38
        Table 39: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-38

        Table 40: German Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors
        by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis,
        Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-39

        Table 41: German 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors
        by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security,
        Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-39

  4c. Italy                                                             III-40
       Market Analysis                                                  III-40
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-40
        Table 42: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-40

        Table 43: Italian Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission,
        Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-41

        Table 44: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors
        by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security,
        Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-41

  4d. The United Kingdom                                                III-42
       Market Analysis                                                  III-42
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-42
        Table 45: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and
        Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other
        Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-42

        Table 46: UK Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by
        End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis,
        Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-43

        Table 47: UK 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by
        End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body
        and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-43

  4e. Rest of Europe                                                    III-44
       Market Analysis                                                  III-44
        Current & Future Analysis                                       III-44
        Table 48: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application -
        Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body
        and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-44

        Table 49: Rest of Europe Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission,
        Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-45

        Table 50: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and
        Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000,
        2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-45

  5. Asia-Pacific                                                       III-46
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-46
        Fastest Growing Market Worldwide                                III-46
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-46
        China                                                           III-46
         Rise in Vehicle Production Boosts Chinese Automotive
          Sensors Market                                                III-46
         Auto Industry Driving the Oxygen Sensors Market in China       III-46
         Chinese Domestic Suppliers Lower Prices to Overcome
          Competition                                                   III-46
        India                                                           III-47
         Government Regulations to Propel Automotive Sensors Demand
          in India                                                      III-47
         Role of Government in Indian Automotive Sensors Industry       III-47
        South East Asian countries                                      III-47
         Strong Increase in South East Asian Auto Sensor Market         III-47
         Imports Erode Local Manufacturer Profits in South East Asia    III-48
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-48
        Universal Sensors, Inc. - A Major Chinese Player                III-48
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-49
        Table 51: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application -
        Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body
        and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-49

        Table 52: Asia-Pacific Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission,
        Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-49

        Table 53: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and
        Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000,
        2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-50

  6. Rest of World                                                      III-51
       Market Analysis                                                  III-51
        Table 54: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application -
        Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body
        and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-51

        Table 55: Rest of World Historic Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission,
        Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-52

        Table 56: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and
        Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000,
        2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-52


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