Suppliers to the 2009 Acura TL
Suppliers to the 2009 Acura TL include Novelis, Autoliv, UGN, Gentex, Takata, Guilford, Sika, Magna, Guardian, Pilkington, IAC, Nissan Brake Ohio, Toyoda Gosei, TS Tech, AKsys USA, Dura, Yorozu Automotive, Continental, ArvinMeritor, BorgWarner,... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 16
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The Mercedes GLK knows how to keep kids safe
The Mercedes-Benk GLK offers an optional child seat recognition system from Luxembourg-based supplier IEE SA. The system automatically deactivates the front-passenger airbag if it detects a child seat. 12:00 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 15
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BMW premiered its new Z4 premium roadster at the 2009 Detroit auto show in January. The Z4 is offered with a choice of three different engines. 10:00 am U.S. ET | Nov. 1
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Johnson Controls Inc. provides the new Peugeot 3008 with an optional system that displays information such as the current speed, cruise control settings and data from the car's so-called "Distance Alert" system on a polycarbonate panel. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 25
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Webasto AG provides Ferrari with its first retractable hardtop. The California's two-piece roof can open in 14 seconds. 12:00 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 18
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Porsche offers an optional dual-clutch transmission from ZF Friedrichshafen AG on its updated Cayman sports car. The seven-speed gearbox helps improve the Cayman's fuel economy by approximately 10 percent to 31mpg (7. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 11
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Gentex Corp. supplies the new Ford Fiesta's automatic-dimming rearview mirror, which comes as standard equipment on higher trim levels. 2:00 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 4
Suppliers to the 2010 Ford Mustang include Delfingen, Oiles America, Bowles Fluidics, Guilford, GGB Bearing, Takata, Takata, Kiekert, Hella, Magni, Valor Manufacturing, Taper Pro, JTEKT, Omron, Tower Automotive, Dura, Methode Electronics, Metal... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 28
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Visteon Corp. builds the versatile center console inside the new Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic minivans. The console can be moved forward or backward while the armrest on top of the console can be moved independently, too. 4:00 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 27
Continental AG provides the Volvo XC60 with an accident-prevention system that the Swedish automaker calls City Safety. 4:00 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 20
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European suppliers play a key role in the new Nissan Cube's powertrain. France's Valeo SA provides the clutch and hydraulic systems for the subcompact's manual transmissions. Germany's Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG produces the pistons for the Cube's 1. 4:00 am U.S. ET | Sept. 13
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Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH's latest-generation multimedia interface 3G-infotainment system comes as an option on the new Audi Q5 SUV. 11:00 am U.S. ET | Sept. 6
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Volkswagen AG subsidiary Seat wants people who climb inside its new mid-sized Exeo sedan and Exeo ST station wagon to keep cool even when it is hot. 12:00 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 30
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ArvinMeritor Inc.'s Light Vehicle Systems business group supplies the Porsche Cayenne GTS' optional slide and tilt sunroofs and a panoramic opening sunroof. The panoramic roof features large laminated panels from PPG Industries Inc. 3:00 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 23
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Numerous suppliers contribute to the fourth-generation Land Rover Discovery's powertrain. Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides the premium SUV's automatic and manual transmissions. 3:00 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 16
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Novelis Inc. supplies aluminum for the roof, doors, hood, side panels and reinforcements on the new BMW 7 series. The Canadian supplier, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of India's Hindalco Industries Ltd. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 9
Suppliers to the 2009 Dodge Challenger include Wescast, CTS, Bowles Fluidics, KS Centoco, Nidec Motors & Actuators, Brose, Magna, PPG, Narmco, Schrader Electronics, Cooper-Standard, Flexitech, TMD Friction, Strattec, General Bearing, BBi... 1:00 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 6
Suppliers to the 2009 Honda Pilot includes Dow Automotive, Mitsubishi Electric, Nippon Seiki, Gentex, AGC Automotive Americas, UGN, Panasonic, Tigerpoly, Southco, INA, Weastec, BASF, Stanley Electric, Vibracoustic, Edscha, Keiper, Magna, Eagle... 2:00 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 5
Suppliers to the 2009 Toyota Venza include North American Lighting, Sika, Autoliv, Douglas Autotech, UGN, Bowles Fluidics, Delphi, Freudenberg, Yazaki, Hella, New Mather Metals, JTEKT, Nasco, ITW Deltar, Leggett & Platt, NTN, Taper Pro Industrial,... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 4
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The Skoda Yeti small SUV gets its off-road abilities from Swedish supplier Haldex AB and Canadian partsmaker Magna Powertrain Inc. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 2
Suppliers to the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid include Federal-Mogul, Delfingen, Bowles Fluidics, Laird Technologies, Gentex, Key Safety Systems, Lear, Strattec, Inteva, Stabilus, BASF, Stant, SKF, General Bearing, Taiwan Brake Technology, Superior... 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 27
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French supplier Inergy Automotive Systems' INROV and CLINFILL technologies are standard on the new Renault Megane. INROV prevents overfilling during refueling and degassing during fuel tank venting. 3:00 pm U.S. ET | July 26
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Toyota's third-generation Avensis has earned the top score of five stars in the influential EuroNCAP crash test thanks to help from Germany's Robert Bosch and Sweden's Autoliv. 3:45 pm U.S. ET | July 19
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Suppliers for the redesigned Mercedes-Benz E class include Bosch, Mahle, Federal-Mogul, Delphi, TI Automotive, Johnson Controls, Kolbenschmidt Pierburg, Denso, Autoliv, KYB, Hella, Vibracoustic, Cooper-Standard, Harman Becker, Continental and Brose. 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 13
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Zanini Industries of Italy supplies the Fiat Linea's front and rear emblems. The badges are made of plastic but have a metallic appearance, which is made possible by a special finishing technique developed and patented by Zanini. 3:00 pm U.S. ET | July 12