Bosch Selected as Finalist for PACE Awards

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 29, 2004 -- Robert Bosch Corporation has been selected as a finalist for the 2005 Automotive News PACE Awards in the Product - Europe category for its Trailer Sway Mitigation (TSM) technology.

Developed by Bosch in Europe, TSM helps provides stability while a vehicle is towing a trailer. If a trailer enters into a dangerous sway situation while traveling, TSM can automatically brake specific and individual wheels on the vehicle to bring both the vehicle and trailer under control without driver intervention. The technology can also reduce engine power to provide stability to the vehicle and trailer during these situations if required.

"Bosch Trailer Sway Mitigation can dramatically reduce the likelihood of such accidents by automatically controlling dangerous trailer sway, allowing the driver to focus on driving the vehicle," said Scott Dahl, director, CSM marketing (AC-SM/MKT). "We think that anyone who pulls a trailer will be very excited to have this technology on their vehicle."

Automotive News PACE Award

The Automotive News PACE Award recognizes superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance among suppliers that contribute products, processes, materials or services directly to the manufacture of cars or trucks. The 11th annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award, accepted around the world as the industry symbol of innovation, is presented by Automotive News, Capgemini and Transportation Research Center Inc. For complete details of the 2005 Automotive News PACE Award visit http://www.automotivenews.com/pace , http://www.us.capgemini.com/PACE or http://www.trcpg.com/pace.htm .

One of the largest North American automotive suppliers, Bosch develops, manufactures and supplies precision components and systems -- including body electronics, chassis and powertrain products -- for vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch employs more than 23,300 associates in more than 80 facilities throughout North America and reported sales of $6.6 billion in 2003. For more information, visit http://www.boschusa.com/ .