Automotive Industry

Automotive industry refers to the designing, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles. The automotive industry is concerned with the production, research, wholesaling, retailing, development, and maintenance of vehicles and their components such as engines and bodies. The vehicle reliability, interchangeability, and safety is ensured by following the globally acknowledged standards. Automotive industry is a major contributor in the economy and technical innovation of a country. 

ASTM standards have been devised to provide guidance for automobile manufacturers as they engage in the production and designing of motor vehicles. In order to ensure safety and better quality of the vehicles, ASTM International has developed a number of standards critical automobile construction, maintenance, and fuel. These standards abide by the global requirements and are aligned with the guidelines of ASTM, ISO, and SAE. 

ASTM standards followed to ensure safety in all realms of production include a wide range of chemical, fuel, lubricant, engine oil, adhesive, sealant, deadener and physical testing such as IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, AEC-Q200, ASTM D68, ASTM D91, ASTM D92, ASTM D93, ASTM D95, ASTM D96, ASTM D97, ASTM D130, ASTM D189, ASTM D287, ASTM D322, ASTM D381, ASTM D341, ASTM D412, ASTM D445, ASTM D471, ASTM D482, ASTM D524, ASTM D525, and ASTM D664.

All these standards are practiced in various automotive industries to ensure efficient production and maintenance of motor equipment and systems. These standards help focus on the minute details and opt for effective ways to manufacture reliable motor vehicles.