Reddit mentions of Automotive Electronics Handbook

I have a couple of books like Automotive Electronics Handbook which describe exactly what most automotive electronics is used and how usually implemented.

In terms of economics and performance advantages, the above book or its equivalents usually provide at least qualitative data but less so quantitative details. You can back into some numbers from that however.

Also found the Automotive Electronics Council website which may be helpful. Some of the marketing literature will likely provide some information on their value propositions for automotive electronics.

E.g. Delphi