Infotainment on the Move
The rapidly evolving in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems present both opportunities and challenges for OEMs and their suppliers.
Information Technology
Operations Execution Systems
Taking automotive manufacturing to the next level
An OES is enhanced over MES as it synchronises production and logistics with ERP and plant automation systems. thereby providing a completely...
Management
Tata Nano
Sweeping Change
Tata Nano is a marvel of a product, yet audaciously economical and mechanically simple. But does owning and operating a Nano yield significant...
Materials
Design for Recycling
The Renault way
Rising raw material cost and regulatory pressure are forcing automotive manufacturers to design vehicles that can be easily recycled.
Engine and Chassis
Renewable Methane
The potential alternative
Renewable methane offers a solution to fuel security and to the problem of waste disposal.
Design and Testing
Driver-centred Design
Automation in cars is evolving so fast that it threatens to outpace the human's ability to keep up. As the driving task changes, it is more crucial than ever...
Electrical and Electronics
Car Key
Today and in the Future
The Connected Key is the future. It allows the implementation of several new features and applications, and stores all the car information...
About Auto Focus Asia
Magazine for the Automotive Industry Leaders
Auto Focus Asia is developed to serve the information needs of senior and key automotive industry executives by focusing on the primary issues driving the development of the Asian automotive market.
e-Newsletter
Automotive Articles
Sound Advice
Investigation of HVAC cabin noise
An investigation of in-cabin noise of vehicles reveals that the design of the HVAC system has a major influence...
Coupling Six Sigma DMAIC Methods with Digital Modeling
A Future outlook
Discrete-Event Simulation & DOE to Drive Manufacturing Responsiveness
BMS's manufacturing facilities with...
Interview
Market for Hybrid Cars
Set to grow
Looking at the challenges in the various world markets the hybrid technology is providing a substantial contribution...
Hybrids
The future?
The need for a diverse alternative drivetrain market will continue to expand far beyond hybrid technologies.
Automotive Bookshelf
Smart Technologies for Safety Engineering
Smart technologies comprises a dynamic new interdisciplinary research field that encompasses a wide...
Automotive Projects
EPT Opens US$5 Million Production Plant
EPT (Electronic Precision Technology) automotive, a subsidiary of EPT GmbH & KG, Peiting, Germany, has opened...
SVOX Expands Its Global Footprint with Opening of USA Office
SVOX, the leading provider of embedded speech solutions, opened its first office in Greater Detroit, United States...
Industry Reports
Advanced Flat Glass to 2012
Demand for advanced flat glass in the US will grow five percent annually through 2012. Ongoing rapid growth...
e-Book | Issue 3, 2008
Video
Industry Updates
Automotive News
5 Dec, 2008
Toyota Plant Grand Opening Will Create 1,200 New Auto Jobs...
3 Dec, 2008
Fisker unveils production version of Karma electric sedan...
2 Dec, 2008
New BYD Hybrid Gets Jump in Electric Car Wars in China ...
Press Releases
4 Oct, 2008
Volvo CE to Move Motor Grader Business as Part of North American Conso...
30 Sep, 2008
New adaptive high-beam assistant automatically adjusts headlamps for o...
27 Sep, 2008
Ford Model T Plant Gets Makeover...
Automotive Events
Aug 26 - Aug 30 2009
5th International Automotive Exhibition InterAuto...
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