Automotive Standards News

February 8, 2007

EC Outlines New Strategy for European Auto Industry
The European Commission (EC) agreed upon a comprehensive strategy for the European car industry, aimed at keeping the manufactur of motor cars, ... more

December 29, 2006

Frost: New Models to Boost Thailand's Commercial Vehicles Market
Vehicle manufacturers in Thailand are launching new models in a move to boost market share and sales in the commercial vehicles market. ~LT~br ... more

December 29, 2006

Frost: Cost, Efficiency Drive Euro Cockpit Modules, Systems Market
Faster time to market, rapid vehicle assembly and improved resource management are significant factors driving the outsourcing of cockpit modules. ... more

December 20, 2006

ABI: Wireless Connectivity the Future for Portable Navigation Devices
Today's generation of navigation devices is the first to be connected to real-time information, but the services they offer provide little more ... more

December 18, 2006

AIAG Project Advances Workplace Standards throughout Supply Chains
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), several leading automakers and their suppliers launched a collaborative, industry-wide project focused ... more

December 15, 2006

European Parliament Seeks Tighter Emission Limits for New Cars
The European Parliament (EP) adopted a proposal to gradually set tighter emission limits for cars. ... more

December 14, 2006

EPA Works on Fuel Economy Estimates
To provide American consumers with improved information when shopping for cars and trucks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ... more

December 14, 2006

Frost: Accident, Insurance Costs Drive N. American Class 6-8 Truck OE Safety Systems Market
The emergence of several innovative, effective and robust safety enhancement technologies is greatly improving the safety value of North American ... more

December 12, 2006

EC Proposes Action Plan for In-Vehicle Emergency Calls
The European Commission (EC) recently proposed several actions to prompt the rollout of emergency call (eCall) technology for cars in Europe. ... more

December 4, 2006

SwRI Supports Advancement of Intelligent Transportation Technology
OmniAir Consortium is under a five-year contract to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to develop a certification program for the ... more