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Sep 2010


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 Ensuring that car entertainment stays in tune with market needs

Aug 2010


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 Ai interview Kenji Okabe, Director of the show management, Reed Exhibitions Japan

Jul 2010


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 Ai interview - Markus M. Jessberger, Event Director, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH.
 Ai interview - Christian Thiel, chief spokesperson for the MOST Cooperation
 cellcontrol Launches on Motorola's iDen platform, only Distracted Driving Solution Certified for iDe
 Ford and Nuance Advance Voice Recognition of SYNC: Now Faster, Friendlier, More Personal

Jun 2010


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 HARMAN Announces Premium Infotainment System for Entry-Level Luxury Market
 Amerigon Heated and Ventilated Seat System Selected as Option for All-New 2011 Hyundai Tucson
 OpenSynergy completes third investment round
 LG Electronics Demonstrates Mobile DTV Receiver, Related Technology to Detroit Automaker Audience
 Luxoft Introduces Multi-Functional Smart Dashboard Software Platform for OEMs
 Dow Kokam Breaks Ground on Advanced Battery Manufacturing Plant for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
 Alcatel-Lucent Rolls into the G-8 and G-20 Summits' Media Center with "SmartPhone on Wheels"
 FAWER Visteon Expands Automotive Climate Systems Manufacturing Operation in Changchun, China
 Intermap Technologies Licenses 3D Roads Product to Audi

May 2010


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 Autoliv Winner of Ford’s Gold Award
 STMicroelectronics and Alango to Make Automotive Applications More Entertaining
 Johnson Controls and TÜV Rheinland Conduct Joint Head Restraint Study
 Federal-Mogul Develops Breakthrough Flame-Retardant Material

Apr 2010


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 First-Ever Springs Molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ultra-Tough Ultem Resin
 New Key Fob Technology Helps Make Smart Phone Connectivity Available at Low Cost
 Ford is Making Greener Vehicles Through Increased Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials
 Turning Auto Steering Wheels in a New Direction with Lexan* EXL Resin’s Light Weight, Performance
 Over 400 Executives Already Confirmed To Attend Telematics Industry’s Landmark Meeting

Mar 2010


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 Pelagicore backs on COQOS
 Accelerating Expansion of In-Vehicle eCall to Emergency Responders Across Europe
 Pandora Announces New Hire: George B. Lynch, Vice President of Automotive Business Development
 JSP Licenses StructureLite(R) Low Mass Seat Frame Solutions
 Parrot - connecting customers to their cars
 QNX Extends Its Lead in Automotive Infotainment Market
 Car Clutter Quick Fixes for Road Warriors

Feb 2010


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 IAC Acquires Stankiewicz U.S. Flooring Operations

Jan 2010


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 Is it the ‘green’ technologies of Johnson Controls that will lead the race to the USD 50 billion
 AI Interview with Martin Reber, CEO of SVOX AG
 Edmunds.com Names Ten Top Automotive Technologies of the Decade
 Techwell Introduces Advanced LCD Controller for Automotive Infotainment Market
 NVIDIA and Audi Marry Silicon Valley Technology With German Engineering
 Ford Motor Company and TeleNav to Launch Connected In-Vehicle GPS Navigation System
 Ford and MIT Team Up To Improve Safety by Reducing Driver Stress
 Gentex Shipping Auto-Dimming Mirrors for All-New 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

Dec 2009


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 Sage Automotive Interiors Expands with Acquisition of Manufacturing Facility
 Faurecia to Deliver Sophisticated Interiors to 2011 Ford Fiesta
 TRW Unveils New Compact Driver Airbag Module
 North American Steel Industry Continues Aggressive Efforts to Help Reduce Vehicle Emissions and Fuel
 Performance Luxury Automakers Rapidly Adopt HD Radio(TM) Technology as Standard
 Ford Vehicles Equipped with Clarion Navigation Top J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Study
 SABIC Innovative Plastics’ High-End Materials Capture Top Honors at 2009 SPE Innovation Awards
 Microtune Introduces Breakthrough RF MicroDigitizer™ IC for Automotive Software Defined Radio
 TRW Safety Technologies Featured on Many Vehicles Earning Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 201
 SiPort Announces First Automotive Shipment for SP1010 HD Radio Receiver
 ON Semiconductor Launches Automotive-Qualified Self Protected Low-Side MOSFET Driver ICs
 Autoliv Develops Next Generation Alcohol Sensing System to Prevent Impaired Driving
 Eagle Ottawa Receives Johnson Controls Silver 2009 Supplier Performance Award
 Visteon Offers Innovative Audio Solution for Tata Nano
 Ford Engineers Imitate Human Touch Through a Robot Named RUTH
 ARC AUTOMOTIVE TO PROVIDE 1.5 MILLION AIRBAG INFLATORS FOR NEW GLOBAL PLATFORM VEHICLES
 THE NEW AUDI A8 – WITH GOOGLE AT THE LEADING EDGE OF CONNECTIVITY
 Ford SYNC Goes WiFi Turning Car Into Mobile Internet Hot Spot for Passengers While On The Go
 In-Vehicle Technology Revs Up for the 2010 International CES
 Harman International to Supply Branded Audio Systems for Chrysler High-Performance Vehicles
 2010 Taurus Earns Five-Star Crash Ratings, Pioneers Fast-Selling Crash-Avoidance Technologies

Nov 2009


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 Despite the Buzz, Nano Is Not Always Best
 Garmin Nuvifone G60 Mounts Easily in Your Vehicle with a Vehicle Mount Adapter from ProClip USA Inc.
 MWW Automotive Group Introduces BONGIOVI ACOUSTICS DPS Module Car Audio System at SEMA
 Chrysler Group LLC is First Automaker in the United States to Offer Live, Mobile TV with up to 20 Ch
 Audiovox to Supply Chrysler with the First OE Release of the FLO TV(TM) Auto Entertainment System
 AI spoke to Lewis Mowatt, product manager, automotive at Nuance Communications UK
 Audiovox Corporation Receives Four CEA Innovation Awards
 GENIVI Alliance Membership Ranks Expand With Leaders Across Industries
 Johnson Controls Honors Leading Suppliers During Annual Awards Ceremony
 SVOX Releases New Version of its Speech Recognition Solution
 Autoliv to Acquire Delphi Passive Safety Assets in North America
 GENIVI Alliance Strengthens Presence in Japanese Automotive Industry
 Magellan Complete Turn-By-Turn Navigation App Now Available on the App Store
 2010 Mercedes-Benz Lineup Offering HD Radio(TM) Technology Available in Dealerships Now
 SYLVANIA Unveils 58 New Lighting Products for Automobiles
 Nuance Vocalizer for Automotive Now Shipping in More Mio Devices Worldwide
 CTIA –The Wireless Association Testifying Before the FCC’s Distracted Driving Staff Workshop
 TRW Next Generation Airbag Control Unit with Integrated Pre Crash Functions and Inertial Sensors

Oct 2009


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 AI interview with Roelof Westerbeek, President DSM Engineering Plastics.
 AI interview with Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA),
 AI interview with Dan Cauchy, Vice President of Marketing at MontaVista Software
 PREGIS’ LAUNCHES HC RENEW™, BIODEGRADABLE HYBRID CUSHIONING MATERIAL
 Gentex Announces First Rear Camera Display Mirror Program in Japan With New Customer Daihatsu
 PPG AND LAMBORGHINI CREATE LATEST FASHION
 Gentex Rear Camera Display Mirror Featured on Kia Vehicle Line-Up
 High performance mixed signal electronics
 A selection of quotes from the current issue (Volume 188 Issue 3) of Automotive Industries
 Extended Connectivity, Multimedia & Web-based Features
 Open Source fuels new Apps - GENIVI
 New 2010 Range Rover Expands Amerigon Climate Control Seat(R) (CCS(R)) System to Rear Seats
 SVOX Sponsors Open Mobile Summit
 Rising Demand for Comfort and Safety to Play a Pivotal Role in the Evolution of Automotive Human Mac

Sep 2009


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 Interfast Inc. Launches European Base of Operations
 ARC AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES NEW INFLATOR FOR PASSIVE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS – THE ECOSAFE INFLATOR
 Enhanced Performance and Lower Cost Make Modified PEEK a Viable Alternative to Standard PEEK
 Sage Automotive Interiors Created from Former Milliken Automotive Division
 U.S. House Passes Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009

Jul 2009


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 Parrot will be launching soon new products with top-level German car brands by early 2010
 Quotes from the current issue (Volume 187 Issue 2) of Automotive Industries

Jun 2009


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 Optessa Targets Auto Suppliers
 Revolution in Fasteners Helps Bridge the Gap to Greener Vehicles

May 2009


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 Automakers Strive to Add Content Without Clutter
 PLASTICS LEAD THE WAY IN HELPING AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS MEET PRESIDENT OBAMA’S NEW RULES FOR FUE

Apr 2009


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 NINE INDUSTRY LEADERS AND INNOVATORS TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE PLASTICS HALL OF FAME IN A GALA CELEBRA

Mar 2009


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 Creative Foam: Supplier of Choice
 Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Introduces Player/Screen Video Entertainment System

Nov 2008


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 Efficiency for the future
 Trends in automotive microelectronics
 Putting all the parts in one box
 Changing gears in transmission design
 Rethinking the electronics systems value chain
 Climate-neutral air conditioners fitted as standard
 Green power and interiors
 Centre of excellence for education and research
 New aluminum technology for auto manufacturing
 Focus on “Business of Plastics”
 Seeing clearly, safely and stylishly
 Keeping cool and green
 FlexRay for future generation vehicles
 eCall to reduce roadway deaths

Oct 2008


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 With introduction of regulations established by the EU car makers need to introduce new refrigerants

Sep 2008


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 Modular purchasing at Mercedes-Benz
 Global collaboration opens up wealth of opportunities - AUTOSAR
 Integration software specialists - CST
 Real time electronic simulations - CPU Tech
 Just-in-time programming now part of electronic mix - Data I/O
 Standards lay foundation for innovation - Elektrobit
 Vehicles become mechatronic devices - ETAS
 Pushing the efficiency envelope - Evonik
 Testing and test management - Extessy
 Electronics evolving with auto design - Murata
 Fail-safe gyroscope for the automotive field - SensorDynamics
 Software solutions for a new generation - Vector CANtech
 SAP for midsize suppliers - VSS
 South African partnership for competitiveness - AIDC
 Sweden takes on the hybrid challenge - Swedish Vehicle Hybrid Center
 Thermoplastics replacing traditional materials - Trelleborg
 Battery Technology Breaktrhoughs - NAC ISTA
 Focus on man and the automobile - Imagina 2009
 AUTOSAR releases new specifications: Release 3.1 with on-board diagnostics
 Telematics Munich 2008
 Keeping the cabin clean

Jul 2008


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 Glen Raven Presents Automotive Fabric Fashion Trends

Jun 2008


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 Canadian General-Tower Innovation Studio Launches Urban Design and Style Trends in Auto Interiors

May 2008


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 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Provides Breakthrough in Vane Sealing Technology
 Ford Honors 47 Top Suppliers for Superior Performance in 2007

Articles from users

 Jyco stars in global roadshow for eco-friendly TPV automotive weatherseals

Apr 2008


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  Consumers are increasingly calling for greater comfort, safety and audacious designs

Feb 2008


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 Automotive Industries spoke to Dr Jonathan Rich, president and CEO of Momentive Performance Material

Articles from users

 Flap closed, CO2 down
 EAGLE OTTAWA LEATHER IN 2008 VEHICLES OF THE YEAR

Jan 2008


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 Automotive Industries speaks to Xavier Melkonian, global accounts automotive executive, Autodesk

Dec 2007


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 IAC Expands Its Global Footprint with Mahindra & Mahindra Contracts in India

Articles from users

 Team Effort Sells GM on TPV Weatherseals, Global Contract with Jyco
 Automobile air conditoners

Oct 2007


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 A Clean Air Act: Saturn Vue Now Equipped with micronAir(R) Cabin Air Filters
 KEIPER – intelligent seating

Articles from users

 Innovative Blind Rivet Offers Fastening Solution that Significantly Reduces Raw Material and Installed Blind Rivet Costs

Sep 2007


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 Destination Innovation

Aug 2007


Articles from users

 Dow Reichhold and Sustainable Solutions Inc. Sign New Agreement, Embark on New Product Development and Marketing Initiative Endeavors help customers gain new value from reclaimed product waste streams

Jul 2007


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 Metzeler - Continuity in times of change
 Mercedes - Benz chooses Nuance’s speech solutions for the new C-Class
 Reva Systems - Tracking goes wireless
 Seton - Fine Automotive Leather
 Ticona - High-performance plastics
 Making crash test dummies more sensitive
 Automotive Industries takes a closer look at the Getrag PowerShift technology.

Jun 2007


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 FIVE WAYS TO SELECT AN ADHESIVE CONVERTER THAT STICKS
 Facial and Ocular Countermeasure for Safety Headform or FOCUS makes an impressive debut at SAE

May 2007


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 Focus on the huge demand for welding electrodes
 TRW Supplies Side and Curtain Airbags for Many 2007 Model Year Vehicles Earning NHTSA's Five-Star Si

Articles from users

 CPI (formerly API) AND UTECH PREPARE FOR GLOBAL POLYURETHANE EVENT Polyurethanes 2007 Technical Conference and UTECH North America Exposition Set For September 24–26 in Orlando, Florida
 ICE Industries to Provide Manufacturing Support to M-TEK

Apr 2007


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 Inside Bosch Automotive Electronics
 AI interview with Dr Tayeb A Kamali, CERT Vice Chairman, and Vice Chancellor of Higher Colleges of T
 Awards for Ferrari engine air box
 Inside Metzeler
 Shades of black
 Intelligent airbags
 High-performance hybrid
 Software solutions to complex challenges
 Taiwan co-hosting two automotive exhibitions simultaneously in April.
 Lear Honored by Toyota for Superior Supplier Diversity and Excellence in Quality
 Toyota Honors Top Suppliers For 2006

Mar 2007


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 Link Between Airborne Particulates and Cardiovascular Disease
 In 2005 two million tones of aluminum components were put on European roads in new passenger cars.
 Great Designs in Steel Seminar:

Feb 2007


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 A new Automotive Supplier Company has been established driving on the road of success
 In search of excellence

Jan 2007


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 Brain Imaging
 Sanden is a Global First Class Japanese Supplier of Automotive Air Conditioning Technology.

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 GM honors suppliers at the North American International Auto Show
 Auto Manufacturers Reach New Heights With Interior Upgrades
 DaimlerChrysler AG Recognizes Winners of the 2006 Global Supplier Award

Articles from users

 Seat assemblies

Dec 2006


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 Full video with one twisted pair
 Integrating vehicle electronics
 In search of the right hybrid drive
 Young technology
 Blowing hot and cold
 Taking the mystery out of FlexRay
 TRW Introduces Non-Rotating Driver Airbag Technology
 Johnson Controls Develops and Manufactures a New Floor Console for the Volvo S80
 Grammer Showcases 30 Top Products at General Motors TechWorld

Articles from users

 Bongiovi Acoustics Introduces New Sound Technology and Inks Exclusive 5-year Manufacturing Agreement with JVC Patented technology first available to consumers in the Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power StationTM car radio manufactured by JVC

Nov 2006


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 Play Country, and Where's the Cash Machine?
 Climate Control Systems to ID Elevated Fog and Humidity 40+ Seconds Faster
 GE Plastics Unveils Japan Technology Center at Moka Plant
 Increasingly, auto companies are looking at China as a low-cost production and engineering base

Articles from users

 Continental Midland, LLC receives ISO/TS16949:2002 certification
 Bayer MaterialScience provides new material, Baypreg F, a two-component polyurethane system, for sunshade of GMT 900 series SUVs and trucks.

Oct 2006


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 New automotive embedded software facility to house more than 1,000 software employees
 The importance of Denton’s RibEye ATD Thorax Displacement Technology
 Johnson Controls Recognizes its Top Suppliers with Performance and Leadership Awards
 Siemens VDO Meshes Mobile with Mobility
 Fewer Buttons - More Comfort and Convenience

Sep 2006


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 The ‘new Sanden’ strategy, the ‘Customer First’ approach.

Aug 2006


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 Crash safety issues

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 Hella Adaptive Cruise Control Technology Gains OEM Interest
 Delphi Retains Rothschild To Explore Strategic Sale Options For Interiors Businesses
 IMS Introduces "World's First Hands-and-Eyes Free Email Solution for In-Vehicle Use"
 Valeo Receives Innovation Recognition From Nissan
 Innovations of the Future

Jul 2006


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 SPI Innovations and Changing Profile of Participants Mark ‘Turning Point in NPE History’
 Seats and Overhead System for the New Chrysler Jeep Commander
 Telematics - The Future
 Breaking the Sound Barrier
 TMGI steers its way to new markets

Jun 2006


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 TRW Automotive Drives Integration of Safety Systems to Help Mitigate Vehicle Rollovers
 Chrysler Group and Magna Announce Collaboration in Unique Toledo South Manufacturing Project
 Ricardo Unveils 'FEARCE' New Software for Powertrain and Vehicle Design
 Visteon Closes on New Seven-Year Secured Term Loan of $800 Million
 Lear Corporation Honors Ten Suppliers in Eighth Annual Hall of Fame Awards Program
 Ford Test Track Transformation Part of Efforts to Speed New Products to Market by a Full Year

Articles from users

 Seats

May 2006


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 Dr. Chimerines enthusiastic, no-nonsense style of business analysis goes global with TMG
 NHTSAs five-star rating
 Automotive Industries Historical Articles
 Lear Honored by Volvo with Award of Excellence
 UGN Opens Fourth Manufacturing Facility
 General Motors Honors 85 Top Suppliers
 Pioneer Chooses Tele Atlas To Power Worlds Leading In Car Navigation Systems
 Visteon Honors Outstanding Suppliers With - Visteon Important Partner - Awards
 Sixty 2005 World Excellence Awards Go to Fords Global Suppliers
 Automotive Industries Interviews Anton de Vries, President, Basells Advanced Polyolefins Division

Apr 2006


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 Lear Announces Actions to Strengthen Financial Flexibility and Improve Operational Focus
 Premium Sound System in the BMW Z4 Achieves THX Certification
 Dow Automotive expands research and development presence in Japan,
 Design for Anti-Squeak and Anti-Rattle in the Passenger Interior of Automobiles
 Toyota Recognizes Johnson Controls and Its Trim Masters Joint Venture for Outstanding Quality, Deliv
 Gill Industries Launches Headrest Mechanism that Lowers Cost, 10X Quicker to Retool
 Shifting Consumer and Legislative Requirements Drive Demand For Lear Safety Innovations
 Navman Introduces the iCN 750 - The World's First Image-Based Navigation Device
 XM Announces First Lexus Models to Offer Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio
 Bekaert Introduces Quantum Mega Performance Films with Substantial Car Interior Heat Reduction

Sep 2005


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 Steering BMW into the future
 Mastering vehicle connection systems
 Reinforcing polymers the NYCO way

Jul 2005


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 Trends in thermoplastics