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Hector Fratty
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In 2009, J.D. Power and Associates launched a survey designed to measure consumer familiarity, interest and purchase intent for emerging automotive technologies, both before and after an estimated market price is revealed.
The study finds that among those who plan to buy a new vehicle within the next six months, interest levels are not the same as in those who don’t plan to get a new vehicle for at least two years.
The table below shows the rank of interest before the market price of the feature is revealed.
We can see on this table the good rank of some technology as Blind Spot Detection, Navigation system or Cornering headlight.
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Valeo sells headlamp levelers activity
Valeo last week announced a project to sell its lighting modules business, consisting primarily of headlamp levelers, to a group of investors backed by European investment
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Audi Design Chief Stefan Sielaff on A1 Design
Concerning the “Tokyo 2007” and “Paris 2008” show cars: Can you explain the
main challenges on the way to the real Audi A1?
S.S.: Putting dramatic show cars into series production is typical Audi;
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More EMI from All-Electric Cars
A hybrid powered partly by batteries generates more electromagnetic radiation than a conventional car because of more current and higher voltage. All-electric vehicles will
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New Fiat Platform to Underpin 1M Models a Year
Fiat’s new compact vehicle architecture is scheduled to underpin 700,000 Chrysler vehicles a year in the U.S. and 300,000 in Europe by 2014. The architecture
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Gilles “Confident” in Fiat Leadership
Ralph Gilles is Chrysler’s top designer and CEO of the company’s Dodge brand. He’s optimistic about Chrysler’s tie-up with Fiat Automobiles SpA, which brings the leadership of Sergio Marchionne,
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2010 eSafety Challenge Gets €1.6m EU Support
The FIA Foundation have announced a €1.6 million contribution from the European Commission to support their eSafety Challenge, an annual event that promotes life-saving eSafety technologies
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Scania Extend Iteris LDW Commitment
Scania have extended their contract with Iteris to offer AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems as a factory-installed option on Scania heavy trucks.
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Allegations of price-fixing: 3Toyota suppliers
The US offices of three Japanese automotive parts suppliers to Toyota – Denso, Tokai Rika and Yazaki – were raided on Tuesday by the Detroit office of the FBI over allegations of price-fixing,
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