Suppliers

Hyundai Accent had lowest daysrsquo supply of any LV except discontinued Lexus 250H

Sandy Boosts October Inventory, Days’ Supply Sandy Boosts October Inventory, Days’ Supply

Hurricane Sandy helped artificially boost October LV days’ supply by 23.7% to 73 from September’s sub-par 59.

Nov 2, 2012

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Continental can use stereo camera shortrange lidar or mono camera for pedestrian protection

Continental Autonomous Emergency Braking Demo Continental Autonomous Emergency Braking Demo

Oct 19, 2012

Continental tests vehiclersquos ability to stop if pedestrian steps in front of car even if driver does not respond

Continental Adding Mexican Radar Plant Continental Adding Mexican Radar Plant

Oct 18, 2012

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Parrot audio chips bring 100 million in annual revenue CEO says

CEO of French Mobile Supplier Parrot Looks to U.S.CEO of French Mobile Supplier Parrot Looks to U.S.

Oct 8, 2012

1 Min Read

VIDEO: Bosch Flat Rock Car Clinic

VIDEO: Bosch Flat Rock Car Clinic VIDEO: Bosch Flat Rock Car Clinic

Sep 28, 2012

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 world39s first diesel hybrid

Bosch Flat Rock Car Clinic Photo Gallery Bosch Flat Rock Car Clinic Photo Gallery

Sep 28, 2012

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ldquoI think in 10 years every car will have itrdquo Boschrsquos Ulrich Muehleisen says of stopstart technology

Stop-Start Bound for 50% Take Rate, Bosch Says

Stop-Start Bound for 50% Take Rate, Bosch Says

Lanxess produces specialized rubber necessary for lowrolling resistance ldquogreenrdquo tires

German Chemical Supplier Launches Big Push Into Auto Plastics, Tires

German Chemical Supplier Launches Big Push Into Auto Plastics, Tires

Behr America CEO Wilm Uhlenbecker

Suppliers Seek Shelter From European Storm in Americas

Suppliers Seek Shelter From European Storm in Americas

Boost in Nissanrsquos UK production could be boon for parts makers

Report Points to New Opportunities for U.K. Suppliers

Report Points to New Opportunities for U.K. Suppliers

ldquoWe have been a leader in advancing specific technologiesrdquo Boschrsquos Struth says

Suppliers Striving to Stay Ahead of OEM Demands

Suppliers Striving to Stay Ahead of OEM Demands

Robinet suppliers and auto makers should talk things over

Auto Suppliers Exert Greater Influence, Analyst Says

Auto Suppliers Exert Greater Influence, Analyst Says

Baugh says supplier reactive rather than proactive during global recession

Dana Develops Risk Mitigation Strategy

Dana Develops Risk Mitigation Strategy

French supply sectorrsquos RampD world class and industrial base solid Valeorsquos Aschenbroich says

French President Drops in on Supplier Valeo

French President Drops in on Supplier Valeo

Continental believes turbochargerrsquos unique design and manufacturing advantages will lead to more business

Continental Charging After Turbochargers

Continental Charging After Turbochargers

BMW says consumer wait for X3 last year in Russia six months

Russian Auto Maker Avtotor, Magna Partnering in Cluster Production Project

Russian Auto Maker Avtotor, Magna Partnering in Cluster Production Project

byEugene Gerden

Roughly 80 of automotive applications particularly telematics use tantalum

Kemet Adjusts Supply Chain to Keep Up With Tantalum Demand

Kemet Adjusts Supply Chain to Keep Up With Tantalum Demand

Audi Connect infotainment system capable of highresolution 3D graphics

NVIDIA Says Built-In Infotainment Processor Offers Superior Experience

NVIDIA Says Built-In Infotainment Processor Offers Superior Experience

Audi pioneered aluminum auto application 25 years ago and aggressively uses the metal on A8 flagship

Aluminum Suppliers Forecast Record Growth in Vehicle Applications

Aluminum Suppliers Forecast Record Growth in Vehicle Applications

byHerb Shuldiner 1

Touchskin overlay replaces mechanical switches sliders and wheels with capacitive electronics to navigate through onboard computer systemrsquos menu

Magna Intelligent Surface Technology Amplifies HMI Connection

Magna Intelligent Surface Technology Amplifies HMI Connection

byJames M. Amend

Bob Lutz says auto makers suppliers should forge ldquorelationship among equalsrdquo

Communication Key to OEM, Supplier Relationships, Lutz Says

Communication Key to OEM, Supplier Relationships, Lutz Says

TomTom brings familiarity to users of Mazda CX5rsquos navigation unit

TomTom Plots Course to Become OEM Supplier

TomTom Plots Course to Become OEM Supplier

Magna ECar supplying Ford Focus EV powertrain but no plans to build its own alternatively propelled vehicle

No Plans at Magna to Build Own HEV, EV

No Plans at Magna to Build Own HEV, EV

byJames M. Amend

Sophisticated products require workers with high skill levels such as those assembling electric motors

Magna E-Car Opens $40 Million Michigan Facility

Magna E-Car Opens $40 Million Michigan Facility

byJames M. Amend

Brake system production area of risk after Evonik plant disruption

Auto Makers, Suppliers Game Planning for Potential Coatings Shortage

Auto Makers, Suppliers Game Planning for Potential Coatings Shortage

byJames M. Amend

Elantrarsquos 13 daysrsquo supply at end of March lowest of any current production car

U.S. Inventory Days’ Supply Falls Again

U.S. Inventory Days’ Supply Falls Again

Capacity for battery packs on rise industry insiders say

Battery Suppliers, OEs Convinced of EV Market’s Future

Battery Suppliers, OEs Convinced of EV Market’s Future

byRoger Schreffler

X5 among three BMW models tied for industryrsquos lowest daysrsquo supply

Dealers Stock More, But Days’ Supply Fall

Dealers Stock More, But Days’ Supply Fall

Valeo prototype hybrid uses 11lb 48V battery for some electrical needs

Valeo Banking on 48V Li-ion Battery Replacing Bulky 12V for Mild Hybrids

Valeo Banking on 48V Li-ion Battery Replacing Bulky 12V for Mild Hybrids

Before JV with SKI Continental launched this electric motor for Renault Fluence and Kangoo EVs in Europe

Continental Charges Into Battery JV With SKI

Continental Charges Into Battery JV With SKI

CUVs in shortest supply posting a mere 42 daysrsquo of inventory in December

U.S. December Inventory, Days’ Supply Fall

U.S. December Inventory, Days’ Supply Fall

Passat customers in hot climates can order hightech windshield without deicing element

French Supplier Makes Windshields Thinner, Ice-Free

French Supplier Makes Windshields Thinner, Ice-Free

CPTrsquos TIGERS exhaustgas recovery device

Valeo’s Supercharger Buy Could Pay Quick Dividend, Signals Win for Developer CPT

Valeo’s Supercharger Buy Could Pay Quick Dividend, Signals Win for Developer CPT

byDavid Zoia Editor

Suppliers Still Suffering From Bunker Mentality

Suppliers Still Suffering From Bunker Mentality

Suppliers Still Suffering From Bunker Mentality

OESA’s DeKoker: Unemployment Holds Back ‘Recovery’

OESA’s DeKoker: Unemployment Holds Back ‘Recovery’

OESA’s DeKoker: Unemployment Holds Back ‘Recovery’

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