Thursday, November 30, 2006

Automotive News

Freescale Expands Portfolio of 16-Bit Automotive Microcontrollers with FlexRayâ„¢ Technology
The Auto Channel Thu, 30 Nov 2006 7:13 AM PST
AUSTIN, Texas--With the market debut of FlexRay â„¢ technology in 2007 model vehicles, high-speed communications networks are redefining automotive safety and performance.
TD Automotive Compressor Georgia Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility
The Auto Channel Thu, 30 Nov 2006 7:14 AM PST
TOKYO, Nov. 30, 2006 -- TD Automotive Compressor Georgia, LLC (TACG) -- a joint venture between Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) to produce car air-conditioning compressors in Jefferson, Ga. -- held a grand opening ceremony at its new 344,000-square-foot facility in Jefferson on November 30.

Case against Automotive Skills director adjourned
AutoWired Thu, 30 Nov 2006 2:24 AM PST
THE CASE of theft and forgery against James Munroe, the dismissed director of corporate affairs at Automotive Skills, has been adjourned.It is the second time the case has been adjourned.

High Growth Forecasted for the World Wide Automotive Glass Market
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Nov 2006 3:18 AM PST
LYON, France----Allbizreport.com announces that new market research reports related to the automotive world wide industry are available to its catalogue.

TRW Automotive to Supply Chassis Modules to Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Through New Chinese Subsidiary
The Auto Channel Wed, 29 Nov 2006 1:26 PM PST
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 29, 2006 -- TRW FAWER Automobile Safety Systems (Changchun) Co., Ltd. (TFASS), a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , has established a manufacturing plant in Beijing, China to produce chassis modules for Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBDC).

DuPont's 2006 Color Popularity Report Shows Global Trends in Automotive Color Choice - Photos Available
The Auto Channel Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:26 PM PST
TROY, Mich., Nov. 29 -- For the seventh consecutive year, silver has held its lead as the predominant color choice for vehicles globally. Vibrant colors such as red and orange also registered noticeable growth around the world according to DuPont Automotive's 2006 Color Popularity Report.

2006 Los Angeles Auto Show: Automotive Youth Educational Systems To Host 'Future Techs'
The Auto Channel Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:29 PM PST
WHAT: Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) will host a group of their Los Angeles area high school students at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. The AYES "Future Techs" program will allow the aspiring automotive technicians the opportunity to tour the show floor and attend the day's press conferences.

Automotive Audio Market Leaders Confront Mounting Competition
The Auto Channel Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:31 PM PST
BOSTON-- The new Strategy Analytics report, “ OE Automotive Audio: Leading Suppliers Hold Their Positions, ” concludes that Blaupunkt, Siemens VDO, Delphi and Visteon still dominate the supply of audio head units for new vehicles produced across Europe and North America, despite increasing competition in automotive digital multimedia.

2007 North American International Auto Show Presents Cutting Edge Automotive Designs and Technology
The Auto Channel Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:29 PM PST
DETROIT, Nov. 29, 2006 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will once again serve as the world stage for some of the automotive industry's most significant and trend-setting vehicle design and technology debuts.

Sensata Technologies Announces Plans to Raise Financing For First Technology Automotive and Special Products Acquisition
The Auto Channel Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:30 PM PST
Sensata Technologies Inc. today announced plans to raise US$95 million or the Euro-equivalent in connection with the financing of its previously announced acquisition of Honeywell's First Technology Automotive and Special Products (FTAS) business.

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