This report describes the evolution of electronic control systems and examines the recent growth experienced in the four main system categories - safety and convenience, powertrain, body controls, and entertainment and communications. The system trends and technologies are covered in detail. The report concludes with a summary of the challenges, the future changes on the horizon, and a discussion of how sustainable competitive advantage can perhaps be achieved.

Chapters include:

- Types of Electronic Control Systems
- Trends
- Technologies
- Vehicular Networks
- Challenges
- Software
- The Future