Automotive sector consumes about 7% of the total plastics used in the World, (about 12 million tons out of the total of 170 million tonnes). However, this sector probably has the highest requirement of innovative applications. The demand complexity is as much as that exists in the packaging sector where about 37% (63 Million tons) of plastics is consumed.

Every producer or converter continues to innovate in the use of plastic in automobile sector. Some of the recent innovations observed are summarized below:
•  PP-PS nano composite with nano clay acting as compatibilizer
•  PP–metal hybrid
•  New Acrylic adhesive for PP parts without primer or surface treatment.
•  Expanded PP foam products.
•  PP reinforced with natural fiber
•  Carbon fiber composites
•  Large exterior moulded parts from SMC
•  Low temperature resistant polycarbonate–silicon blend for air bag

These new innovations and developments will continue to make polymer usage in automobile growing well in the future.