PSA plan 30% Q4 production cut
PSA Peugeot Citroën President Christian Streiff has signalled “massive production cuts” this fourth quarter “as it is vital that we are correctly positioned to face 2009”.
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October 2008
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EU Car Sales Recovery? Maybe Not Until 2011
A recovery in European car sales, expected by many to start in 2010, may not happen until 2011, says investment bank Goldman Sachs.
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TRW the First to Supply Active Safety to China
According to press reports, TRW is supplying a sedan for the Chinese market with seat belts, airbags, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The model is the SAIC Motors…
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Volvo XC60 Stops Before Trouble Starts
With their all-new XC60 premium, Volvo are the first manufacturer in the world to offer a crash avoidance system as standard equipment.
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Volkswagen C2C Tests Complete
VW have announced that for the first time, several vehicle manufacturers jointly presented their latest developments in car-to-car communication — C2C, for short — using real vehicles.
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New CMOS Image Sensor for Vision Applications
Melexis Microelectronic Systems have developed a CMOS image sensor, MLX75307, for automotive active safety applications. The front-vision applications for which the sensor will be used include high-beam assist and night vision.
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New Safety Systems from TRW
TRW have introduced a new range of safety systems equipped with camera and radar technology. Forward collision warning, electronic stability control and lane departure warning systems are among the new technologies.
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Nissan Test Smart Vehicle Comms
Nissan are set to begin a large-scale community-based test in Japan of their Intelligent Transport System (ITS), which aims to integrate cellular communications with vehicle telematics to help prevent pedestrian-related crashes.
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New Cree HB-LEDs
Cree, a market leader in LED lighting, announces the release of their newest high-brightness 4- and 5-mm oval LEDS in red, blue, and green. These new oval LEDs feature optically-matched radiation patternsresulting in superior image quality.
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Toyota and GM Tops in R&D Spending
Toyota Motor led the world’s publicly held global companies in R&D spending last year, followed by General Motors.
Ford are No. 6 on the list, Honda are 16th, and Volkswagen are 19th.
Ford are No. 6 on the list, Honda are 16th, and Volkswagen are 19th.
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