Continental develops camera-based collision-prevention system for MercedesOct. 26, 2012 06:01 CET  Continental will begin production of an automatic-braking and pedestrian-detection system for Mercedes early next year. The system will be the first unit offered by a major automaker in Europe to use a stereo camera to detect and prevent impacts with pedestrians and other obstacles on the road.... Read More »
Study: What controls for a no-driver car? 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 22, 2012 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a research project to figure out what sort of cockpit controls would be appropriate for a human motorist in a computer-driven vehicle.... Read More »
ANE EXECUTIVE EDITION German suppliers should win big with Ford's small engineOct. 17, 2012 06:01 CET  Robert Bosch, Continental and other German suppliers are poised to benefit from Ford's big plans for its small engine. The automaker plans to sell vehicles equipped with the new 1.0-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine in Europe, Asia and North America, and the volumes should be significant.... Read More »
Continental launches sensor output in ChinaOct. 3, 2012 10:02 CET  Continental has launched three production lines to build NOx (nitrogen oxide) sensors, high temperature sensors and canister purge solenoids at its plant in Changchun, China.... Read More »
BRAIN DRAIN? Auto companies try new recruiting techniques and workplace practices to fill engineering vacancies in Detroit 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 1, 2012  Threatened by a chronic shortage of engineers -- exacerbated by years of industry restructuring -- auto companies are having trouble filling job vacancies in Detroit now that the industry is coming back to health. To deal with the shortage, auto companies are trying new recruiting techniques and changing workplace practices.... Read More »
Visteon said to consider Leuliette as CEO while eyeing unit saleSept. 14, 2012 06:34 CET  Visteon is leaning toward naming interim Chief Executive Officer Tim Leuliette to the post permanently after ousting its CEO last month, people familiar with the plans said.... Read More »
Peugeot dropped from CAC 40 as value dwindlesSept. 7, 2012 09:49 CET  PSA/Peugeot-Citroen will be removed from France's leading stock index after its shares declined more than 60 percent in the last 12 months.... Read More »
Continental returns to German DAX after Schaeffler recoverySept. 6, 2012 12:49 CET  Continental returned to Germany's benchmark DAX index after a 45-month absence in a sign of its recovery from debt woes that sparked a takeover bid from Schaeffler AG.... Read More »
Continental to build infotainment plant in ChinaAug. 31, 2012 09:02 CET  German supplier Continental has signed an agreement with the Chinese city of Wuhu to build a 33 million euro (262 million yuan) plant to produce infotainment components.... Read More »
Michigan, auto industry begging for $100,000 engineers amid economic recovery 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 19, 2012  Michigan's unemployment was the worst in the United States at 14.2 percent in August 2009, shortly after General Motors and Chrysler emerged from a government-backed rescue, and has since plunged to 8.6 percent, roughly in line with the national average. Employment in skilled positions is rising, reversing a decline under way since the turn of the century. Now Michigan and the auto industry are stretching to find the engineers needed to handle expansion.... Read More »
VW punishes rivals; Europe recovery might take until 2020Aug. 17, 2012 06:01 CET  We would like to invite you to see the sixth issue of the Automotive News Europe Global Monthly. This month's cover story focuses on Volkswagen Group's seemingly unstoppable growth, especially in Europe.... Read More »
Bosch's choice of new CEO shows importance of connected autoAug. 14, 2012 06:01 CET  With Volkmar Denner as its new chief executive, German supplier giant Robert Bosch appears determined to be a key player in the unpredictable realm of automotive infotainment. It won't be easy.... Read More »
Continental's cameras detect pedestriansAug. 10, 2012 06:01 CET  Continental says it will launch production of a pedestrian detection system early next year for an unnamed German automaker that will introduce it on a global vehicle.... Read More »
2012 MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS Continental's cameras detect pedestrians 11:12 am U.S. ET | Aug. 6, 2012  Continental AG says it will launch production of a pedestrian detection system early next year for an unnamed German automaker that will introduce it on a global vehicle.... Read More »
Continental raises forecasts as raw material costs fallAug. 2, 2012 13:49 CET  Continental raised forecasts for revenue and profitability this year after a decline in raw-material costs and growth in sales helped second-quarter profit.... Read More »
DAVID SEDGWICK Crash avoidance gear gets a boost from insurers 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 16, 2012  You could hear suppliers sighing with relief on July 3 after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its safety analysis of collision avoidance technology. The study reassures Delphi Automotive, Robert Bosch, Continental, Denso and others that have invested heavily in such systems David Sedgwick is a special correspondent for Automotive News.... Read More »
Car train shows opportunities for suppliers 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 18, 2012 Commercial prospects for "driverless" cars got a boost last month when four vehicles on autopilot successfully trailed a lead car on a 124-mile route near Barcelona, Spain.... Read More »
Schaeffler confirms 2012 outlook as first-quarter EBIT dropsMay 29, 2012 09:46 CET German auto-parts supplier Schaeffler reaffirmed its business outlook for 2012 on Tuesday, targeting revenue growth of more than 5 percent and an EBIT margin of more than 13 percent. The company, the biggest shareholder in tiremaker Continental, said first-quarter earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) plunged 14.9 percent to 401 million euros ($502.77 million).... Read More »
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