Panel Debates Time to Call In Suppliers Jun 14, 2007 10:37 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Tom Murphy The optimum time for bringing suppliers into the product development process remains a subject of debate between suppliers and OEMs.
Premium Doesn’t Always Mean Expensive Jun 8, 2007 2:16 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay High-quality materials are great, but craftsmanship is better in premium car interiors.
Work to Be Done for Rollover-Accident Protection Jun 8, 2007 12:28 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay A challenge is engineering safety systems for all the different types of rollover accidents.
OEM Trust, Collaboration Key to Supplier Success Jun 8, 2007 10:12 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Mike Sutton The continued globalization of the auto industry, including the troubled supplier sector, will necessitate vast operational changes for both suppliers and OEMs.
Auto Makers, Suppliers Must Coordinate to Improve HMI Jun 7, 2007 4:35 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Collaboration is the key to developing more customer-friendly interior features and controls, industry experts say.
Auto Makers Strive to Personalize Interiors Jun 7, 2007 3:13 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope One of the greatest opportunities for auto makers and suppliers to customize vehicle interiors at a low cost is through the use of lights.
Power Study Says Customers Want Touch Screens Jun 7, 2007 1:12 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Complicated and difficult-to-use navigation systems are a direct source of customer dissatisfaction, says a recent J.D. Power Study.
Heads-Up Display Finally Ready for Big Time? Jun 7, 2007 9:50 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Despite the early promise, HUD never became as popular as had been predicted. That could soon change.
Regulations, Awareness Causing Interest in Green Interiors Jun 6, 2007 9:32 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg One of the hottest eco-friendly interior materials is soybeans, which in the form of soybean oil can be used to create foam for headrests, armrests and seat cushions.
Ward’s Names Interior Winners for 2007 Jun 6, 2007 4:30 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg Winners include Honda’s Fit and CR-V, along with GM’s Chevy Silverado, Cadillac SRX and Saturn Aura, and Ford’s Lincoln Navigator and Volvo S80.
Modest Growth Seen for Nav Systems Jun 6, 2007 4:13 PM, WardsAuto.com, By David E. Zoia Of the 41.5 million vehicles expected to be sold in North America, Western Europe, Japan and Korea this year, about 5.5 million will have navigation systems, forecaster CSM says.
Integrating iPods, Interiors No Easy Task Jun 6, 2007 2:22 PM, WardsAuto.com, By David E. Zoia Making sure personal electronic devices integrate with vehicle electronics is “just not a core scenario for the device manufacturers,” a Microsoft executive says.
Vehicle Headliners Continuing to Evolve Jun 6, 2007 1:43 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope The Audi A6 was the first vehicle to feature flat knits, which were highly formable and functional, allowing designers greater latitude.
GM, JCI, Lear Hold Purchasing Panel Jun 1, 2007 1:03 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Ward's Staff GM purchasing chief Bo Andersson and executives from suppliers Lear and JCI will discuss interior sourcing in a special panel session to be held June 7 at the Ward's Auto Interiors Show.
Work to Be Done for Rollover-Accident Protection 
New Restraint Regulation Won’t Spark Head Games, Suppliers Say 
OEM Trust, Collaboration Key to Supplier Success 
Auto Makers, Suppliers Must Coordinate to Improve HMI 
Regulations, Awareness Causing Interest in Green Interiors 
Ford’s Dedicated Interior Ergonomics Appeal to All Demographics 
Past Chrysler Group Concepts Offer Inside Glimpse of Brand Direction 
Chrysler Increases Lead Times for Interior Development 
