ntis. (From a press release dated March 22, 2021) China Automotive Systems, Inc. announced that it has entered into the OTOP (Off Tool Off Process) phase of new steering development for the leading European auto brand, Alfa Romeo. This new steering system under development is for Alfa Romeo's first luxury plug-in-hybrid SUV model, 2021 Tonale. Purchase orders for approximately 100,000 annual units are expected for this new CAAS steering system. h...

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lobal platform starting in 2021, are supported by five intelligent ecosystems: Karma Skateboard, Cockpit, CarNet, Drive and Cloud. At the core of the DRIVE AGX platform is the auto-grade NVIDIA Xavier system-on-a-chip, the first processor developed for autonomous driving. Karma is featuring its new luxury electric, the 2020 Revero GT at the GTC China conference on December 17. The 2020 Karma Revero GT offers an aerodynamic silhouette, 536 hp and ...

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ately one quarter. In a joint development with a European automaker, Emitec's new close-coupled compact catalyst will be available in its first light-duty application in summer 2008. (From a press release on Apr 14, 2008) Emitec announced that its Metalit catalysts are installed in vehicles made by luxury carmakers, such as Bugatti Automobiles, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and many others, and in sports cars built by the major car manufacturers...

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dai Visteon develops new instrument cluster for Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Visteon to sell its autotmotive climate business to Halla Climate Control Halla Climate to acquire Visteon's automotive climate control business Yanfeng Visteon (Beijing) to supply interior trims for Beijing Hyundai’s luxury SUV Visteon establishes production company in Ningbo Visteon wins contract for infotainment system from a European automaker Visteon’s joint ...

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tional in 2014, with trial rubber production starting in 2015. (From a press release on August 2, 2012) Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) announced that its new 20-inch Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS tire is standard original equipment on the all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum Collection luxury sedan. The same high performance tire is also available as an optional upgrade on the Premium Collection version of General Motor's new vehicle...

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+ Hybrid Freed e:HEV Freed Hybrid Freed Modulo X Freed Spike Freed Spike Hybrid Frontier (Thailand) Frontier (USA) Fuga Fuga Hybrid Fusion (Mexico) FX G35/G37 Galant Fortis Galant Fortis RALLIART Galant Fortis Sportback RALLIART Gienia (FF) (China) Giulia (Italy) GL8 Commercial Vehicle (China) GL8 Luxury Commercial Vehicle (China) GLE (India) Golf (Germany) GR Yaris GR86 Grace Grace Hybrid Greiz (FF) (China) GT-R GT-R NISMO GX460 GX550 H30 (Chin...

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gine family in early 2015. (From a press release on April 16, 2015) BorgWarner Inc. announced that its advanced engine and drivetrain technologies drive all of the winners in the five World Car of the Year categories, including the: •2015 World Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz C-Class •2015 World Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz S Coupe •2015 World Performance Car: Mercedes-AMG GT •2015 World Car Design of the Year: Citroen C4 Cactus •2015 World...

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eight in the U.S., helping automakers to meet the country’s new collision safety standards scheduled to be enforced next year. The company is going to sell the ultra high-tensile steel not only to the facilities of Japanese automakers, but also to European and the U.S. car manufacturers producing luxury vehicles. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 9, 2011) Topre Corporation announced that it has completed the procedures ...

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n Hills, Michigan, U.S. (system) and Caro, Michigan (pump, motor, coupling, module assembly), and Fuldabrueck, Germany (plastic lines, quick connectors). (From a press release on January 13, 2011) TI Automotive announced that it will provide blow‑molded plastic fuel tanks for Karma Automotive’s luxury electric vehicle program. TI Automotive’s industry leading technology allows the low weight plastic tanks to handle the high vapor pressures ...

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coustic tuning for gasoline engines. For Ride Performance solutions, the company will highlight two Monroe Intelligent Suspension technologies that are launching in series production. CVSA2 is Tenneco's newest generation of continuously variable semi-active suspension damping technology for premium luxury cars and sports cars. Dual Mode is an adaptive suspension solution for small and medium vehicle segments, offering drivers a choice of two susp...

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e, targeting automakers working to meet the CO2 emission regulations to be tightened in Japan, Europe and the U.S. As well as fuel efficiency and exhaust emission, a variable valve lift device improves engine power. As its mechanism, however, tends to be complex, its application has been limited to luxury cars like a sport type, with some exceptions. The cost of this new device has been reduced to the range which makes it affordable for applicati...

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d by NXP’s S32N79 processor CES 2026: AUMOVIO, AWS partner on AI-driven development of autonomous vehicles CES 2026: AUMOVIO and 4screen showcase in-car digital services AUMOVIO to cut up to 4,000 R&D jobs worldwide by 2026 AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions unveils hybrid HIM solutions for sports and luxury vehicle cockpits AUMOVIO selected to supply safety and brake systems for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms Auto Shanghai 2025: Continental change...

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with internal combustion engines save energy, reduce emissions, and increase the range of EVs. Further production locations are planned in Europe, Japan, and India. A further start of production is also planned with a European carmaker in 2023. (From a press release dated May 17, 2023) A Chinese luxury EV maker Elektrobit selected BlackBerry Limited to provide the foundational software for a new neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) of a well...

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troller Controller Tag Axle (7,5T) Crankshaft for Truck Piston Wheel carrier Cooling Jacket Rotor carrier Installed Vehicles: Volkswagen General Motors Installed Vehicles: Daimler Installed Vehicles: Maruti Suzuki Installed Vehicles: Audi Installed Vehicles: BMW Installed Vehicles: Volkswagen -For luxury sedans -For premium cars -New type of aluminum forged material with improved strength potential and corrosion resistance. The material also req...

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ggled in the Chinese automotive and steering system businesses in the Q3. Wakiyama Narutoshi, Director and Managing Officer of Showa, said “In China, sales have fallen below planned figures since December. Demand for IECAS, an electronically controlled damper technology that is largely adopted in luxury car models, has been sluggish. According to our analysis, luxury cars aren’t selling well.” Showa plans to invest in plants and equipment i...

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he way toward fully realizing the potential of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology. Valeo and Virta will unveil their joint solution and officialize their strategic partnership at the Flotauto Show in Paris, France, on February 6, 2025. (From a press release dated February 4, 2025) W Motors, the first luxury sports cars maker in the Middle East, partnered with Valeo to co-develop an advanced last-mile autonomous delivery project. In the partnershi...

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lity. An enhanced coating on the plastic surface protects the window surface from scratches and discoloration from direct sunlight. This ensures a satisfactory field of view for drivers. The company will formally begin activities to market the new technology, initially aiming for adoption of it for luxury models. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 21, 2017) Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries) announced that i...

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n the Prime Section instead of the First Section. Ontario to offer JPY 100 million subsidy to Toyota Boshoku Canada Toyota Boshoku to promote oil mist separators that improve engine environmental performance Toyota Boshoku develops new detachable and washable seat cover Toyota Boshoku to supply luxury seats with massage function for Toyota Alphard Royal Lounge editions Toyota Boshoku develops separator for FC stack of Toyota Mirai FCV Toyota ...

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free products that do not use real animal leather. Toyoda Gosei’s new faux leather steering wheels will first be used in a leather-free package for the Lexus RX, which is built at Toyota’s Cambridge plant in Canada and the Kyushu plant in Japan. For steering wheels, Toyoda Gosei has a lineup of luxury specifications using real leather and real wood in addition to general urethane products. The steering wheels to be used on the Lexus RX were d...

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chpad controls several functions such as audio and car navigation systems and a hands-free phone.  This allows the driver to operate the controls while maintaining proper driving position. The next-generation system was designed to replace a haptic command unit, which is increasingly being used on luxury cars.  Tokai Rika has received its first contract to supply the new “Touchpad” system to Toyota Motors for use in the Lexus RC sports coup...

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