Automotive Windshield Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Position(Front, and Rear), By Type(Tempered, and Laminated), By Vehicle Type(Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles) - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

• January 2023 – General Motors submits a patent application for an augmented reality (AR) windshield with an auto-dim function. This new windshield aims to improve the overall driving experience by simply changing its reflection level.

• February 2023 – BMW unveils the iVISION Dee at CES 2023 in partnership with Gauzi. The company showcased its technology integration and modernization strategy prioritizing comfort, safety and enhanced driving experience with Gauzi's LCG Smart Glass technology The company's technology collaboration with Gauzi's makes it the first dream carmaker where smart glass can integrate with all passenger cars.

• February 2022 – AGC & iLights announce a partnership to drive technology AR capabilities for a safer in-car experience. The company’s integrated concept is designing windshields and display devices, including the largest virtual screen size (550 inches) and a throw distance of up to 50 meters from the driver.

Vehicle Disposal Policies Introduced by Governments Can Limit Windshield Replacement

• Governments around the world are introducing waste management programs to get rid of obsolete and aging vehicles. For example, the Government of India introduced a car waiver policy in April 2022. Similarly, the car waiver policy applies to other economies as well. Thus, the uncertainty in the market due to these waste policies affects the public to avoid the cost of replacing the windshield of damaged or old vehicles. This can reduce the demand for replacing vehicle windshield mirrors in the later market.