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An Insight into the Activities and Advancements of the Automotive Components Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 1, 20058, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27967) has announced the addition of Automotive Components Manufacturers to their offering

Automotive Component Manufacturers is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings on all the activities of the world's automotive suppliers.

Content includes:

- Corporate strategy - Financial performance - Joint ventures - Legislation - Manufacturing - Mergers and acquisitions - New products - New technology - Personnel - Quality - Research and development - Sales performance - Vehicle manufacturer - supplier relationships

Automotive Component Manufacturers provides key insight into all the activities in the automotive components sector across the globe. We speak in detail about the day-to-day developments in the automotive components market, including information on manufacturing processes to financial results, technological developments to product inventions, business expansions to project implementations. Events related to even a tiny components firms are covered to provide a wholesome picture of the global automotive components industry.

Automotive Component Manufacturers provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to vehicle level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest automotive supplier developments.

Topics Covered

Iranian manufacturers face potential component shortage

Truck powertrain systems need innovations, says study

Lawsuit filed against Toyota and Goodyear for faulty tyres

Bridgestone income jumps 98%

Upgraded ArvinMeritor disc brakes for Volvo/Renault

Study shows boom in China's wheel rim and cover market

Hayes Lemmerz to sell off units

ThyssenKrupp to sell parts of automotive business

TRW reports 23% dip in quarterly earnings

Toyota expands Canadian wheel plant, again

Hendrickson opens engineering and sales office in China

Goodyear to invest US$18m in Indian operations

Accounts scrutiny adds to Visteon losses

Toyo Tire & Rubber starts tyre production in Georgia

Increasing speed humps inspire new suspension for London Taxi

American Axle profit falls

Cooper forms joint venture in China

Delphi 'Northstar' plan identifies plants for closure

Continental reports strong third quarter

Continental Teves increases coverage of ATE branded products

Cooper Standard to close El Dorado plant

Hankook Tire to build plant in Hungary

Mack offers advanced stability system on highway models

Valeo interested in Delphi and Visteon

Hitachi develops authentication system for door handles

LaneScan mirrors to eliminate blind spots

Study shows shift in ECU aftermarket business

AFL to supply wiring for International

Pioneer to shut Belgian plant

Koito acquires Ta Yih's Chinese subsidiary

RouteView software offers 30% fuel savings

Chinese and international players compete in auto electronics

Micron Technology introduces new intuitive image sensor

Dana signs marketing and distribution contract with SmarTire

Pressure Systems sets up new R&D unit in Texas

MICO Bosch to open new plant in Maharashtra

CTS to set up operations in Czech Republic

Denso reports increased sales for the first half

Lithium-ion to be new hybrid standard, says Sanyo

Volkswagen and Hybrid Technologies collaborate on lithium technology

Delphi-TVS incorporates ALT in common rail systems

Hitachi reports loss in first half

Pioneer launches new in-car navigation system

Continental to equip 2006 Jeep Liberty

Lear joins forces with Wilbur Ross for Collins and Aikman

Lear establishes joint venture with Tachi-S

Lear posts loss in third quarter due to reduction in vehicle output

Collins & Aikman to close Nashville and Westland plants

Magna to produce seating in China with Korean partner

CVG signs agreement with VEC Technology

CVG to supply seats for 2007 Freightliner trucks

Johnson Controls reports record fourth quarter

Takata to launch new child seat

New Outlander features Rockford audio system

Air International inks deal to expand interior systems in China

Autoliv expands in China

Stadco wins X150 aluminium pressings work

Jaguar names Novelis exclusive aluminium supplier for new XK

Edscha to supply folding roof for BMW 3-Series

Ferrari and Alcoa announce strategic partnership

DuPont extends Hot Hues paint line

Epm to produce car body components at Longbridge

PPG to boost glass prices

PPG to launch joint venture for thermosets in China

Leggett & Platt acquires America's Body Company

TAG and Upstream settle patent infringement lawsuit

Lacks presents Flexlamp technology

DuPont officially opens paint lab in Japan

Pilkington revenue up 9%

Mitsubishi replaces defective door glass

Zeroshift set to break the mould of AMT design

Mahle considers CGI for cylinder liners

Brazil approves Navistar's acquisition of MWM

Suzuki and Fiat in diesel collaboration

Getrag Ford to open Slovak plant in early 2007

Toyota to develop eight-speed automatic transmission

Federal-Mogul reports third quarter loss

Honda to build new Chinese plant for engine parts

Cummins invests additional US$300m in China

Dana outlines cost cutting plan

Dongfeng Cummins to build 13-litre truck engine in China

Allison growth in US drivelines for Russian buses

Ricardo opens new facility in Tokyo

Bosch evaluating acquisitions from Delphi

Strong engine sales boost BorgWarner results

Wescast wins new European supply contracts

Metaldyne revamps Korean and American operations

Delphi to supply compressors to Volkswagen and Audi

Modine reports strong sales

Carrier Transicold develops hybrid technology for refrigeration units

SiemensVDO: thinking the impossible

Cross Huller wins third China order

The ultimate telemetry test bed?

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