Cover Story :
Safety technology for compact cars
Key Person:
Safety technology of compact cars can be applied to large cars
Technology Report:
- Nissan-ABB’s energy-saving coating line
- Automotive Technology Day 2008 Autumn
- Audi A6 supercharger technology
- Delphi’s new-model diesel fuel injector
- JTEKT’s lightweight, low-friction hub unit
- Mazda Roadster with a higher rev limit
- Smart micro hybrid
- ISMAN J’s ceramic parts
- Passat CC’s automatic cruise control with low-speed following capability
- Eco-Products 2008 report
- Toyo Tires’ environment-friendly tires
Market Watch:
Price of Insight will be less than two million yen
News Index:
Honda reviews the business plan
Analysis:
Local parts manufacturers go into industry-government-academia cooperation
Analysis:
New-model human-machine interface capable of mastering complex functions
Road to BRICs:
Dongfeng Nissan bolsters development capabilities
Theory of Parts Evolution:
Electronic Stability Control System to enhance function
New Standards and Rules:
Safety regulations to protect EV/HEV from electric shock
Event Report:
- North American International Auto Show 2009
- Los Angeles Auto Show 2008
New Car Report:
- Honda new-model Accord
- Nissan new-model Fairlady Z
- Daihatsu Boon Luminas / Toyota Passo Sette
- Suzuki Alto Lapin
Basic Course:
- Material/processing technology to cut cost and weight
- Sensors update
Inside Story:
Developing the “Pillarless Powered Sliding Door”
New Products:
- for consumers
- for engineers
