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Articles in Dec 2002 issue of Automotive Industries

• Covisint is dying - Editorial - business-to-business supplier exchange tries last-ditch effort with new common language service
  by Gerry Kobe
• Engineering trends at the NAIAS the tech behind the searchlights - North American International Auto Show 2003
  by Dan McCosh
• Makin' it Down Under: Holden's manufacturing prowess is a model for GM's niche vehicle plans - Process - Australia, includes related article - Company Profile
  by John McCormick
• Opening up the playing field: Microsoft's Dick Brass says an open and connected environment will improve the telematics business - Supply Side - Interview
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Blind spot detection system - New Products - detects, tracks and reports driver's blind spots - Brief Article
• HeatPak burner option - New Products - new burner system conforms to NFPA requirements - Brief Article
• Telematics field trials - Europe - Open Telematics Framework assessment - Brief Article
• DELMIA enters partnership with Oakland Community College - North America - new digital engineering resources - Brief Article
• Trends indicate that all-wheel-drive will be all the rage - Inside Line - all-wheel drive vehicles soon will rise to 1.4 mn vehicles
• Market update: China - International Trends - forecasts for the Chinese automobile industry - Industry Overview
• NAFTA—more of the same - Opinion & Analysis - North American Free Trade Agreement - Column
  by Ray Windecer
• CAD conundrum: will the industry ever work off of one CAD platform or should suppliers turn to the next best solution? - Product - computer-aided design - Industry Overview
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Measuring M&A success and failure - Opinion & Analysis: Supplier Insight - mergers and acquisitions - Column
  by Greg Janicki
• Extrusion flow valve - New Products - new Multiflow valve - Brief Article
• Renault increases stake - International Trends - in Sofasa - Brief Article
  by Andrea Wielgat
• California dreamin': why it didn't work - Opinion & Analysis: The Business - Lincoln-Mercury operations return to Dearborn, Michigan - Column
  by Maryann Keller
• Alloy cat: Jaguar's XJ finds the right combination of aluminum construction techniques to produce a car that is spectacularly light and incredibly strong - Process
  by Michael Scarlett
• Precision balls - New Products - polishing and shaping tools from Thompson Industries - Brief Article
• Rail mountable power supply - New Products - high-density installation applications - Brief Article
• Optical micrometer - New Products - includes CMOS camera for target measurement - Brief Article
• Brose to build headquarters in Auburn Hills - North America - city and state tax abatements eases move - Brief Article
• Northrop to accept consent decree - North America - Northrop Grumman Corp. acquires TRW Inc - Brief Article
• South Africa extends tariff-cut plan - International Trends - Brief Article
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Powertrain flexibility is equally important - Opinion & Analysis - in flexible manufacturing - Column
  by Ron Harbour
• A step forward for fuel cells: out of the lab and onto the streets, DaimlerChrysler will introduce a fleet of 60 F-Cell cars for real-world testing - Product - includes related article
  by Brent Haight
• Intercomposite shims - New Products - from Spirol International Corp - Brief Article
• Kawasaki to buy stake from India Bajaj - Asia/Pacific - financial restructuring nearly complete - Brief Article
• Honda breaks ground for plant expansion - North America - new $425 mn assembly plant - Brief Article
• VW ups capacity in China - International Trends - Volkswagen AG - Brief Article
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Carmakers get the hang of standards - Opinion & Analysis: Electronics - includes related article - Column
  by Paul Hansen
• Making Project Management easy as 1-2-3: once you've mastered these steps, you'll be gliding effortlessly through your next project - Supplier Business: Plante Moran
  by Jonathan E. Probst
• Hot melt adhesive applicators - New Products - Compressed air glue gun - Brief Article
• Borescopes - New Products - includes built-in prisms - Brief Article
• Cold Metal considers reopening - North America - Indianapolis plant rehires steel workers - Brief Article
• APC teams up with Universal Studios - North America - licensing agreement for automotive products - Brief Article
• Mexico production - International Trends - Brief Article - Illustration
• 2003 Peugeot 307 - Cars Worth Noting - Brief Article
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Korean comeback: Korean automakers are enjoying an upswing, but the supply chain is still struggling - Product
  by Anthony Lewis
• Hot forged one piece receiver tube - New Products - prevents metal corrosion - Brief Article
• Diamond ATR probe - New Products - reaction analysis system peripherals - Brief Article
• Cedant acquires Budget Group - Asia/Pacific - car rental company sold - Brief Article
• Ballard and Honda sign supply agreement - North America - fuel cells supply deal - Brief Article
• Navigation system installation to grow, shift to DVD and HDD units - International Trends: Asia Report
• 2003 Cadillac CTS - Cars Worth Noting - Brief Article
  by John Peter
• VW new beetle goes topless - New Product in Brief - Volkswagen New Beetle
  by Brent Haight
• Integrated oil analysis program - New Products - includes proprietary chemical aging marker - Brief Article
• Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirror - New Products - offers improved vision for towing operations - Brief Article
• TMB acquires Phillips & Temro - North America - private equity firm buys unit of Thyssen Krupp - Brief Article
• T-Systems to manage BorgWarner's global network - North America - North American data center agreement - Brief Article
• Bond's car gets a miniature sidekick - International Trends: European Report - Aston Martin will boost production with new "baby" car
  by Anthony Lewis
• 2003 F-250 King Ranch - Cars Worth Noting - Brief Article
  by Rich Wilson
• Affordable guidance: JCI's point of interest compass directs for a lot less - Supply Side - Johnson Controls Inc - Brief Article
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Low noise, low vibration cable carrier - New Products - Energy Chain System - Brief Article
• Digital hydraulic test units - New Products - portable hydraulic testers for diagnostic troubleshooting - Brief Article
• Masergy signs agreement with Groupe CAT - Asia/Pacific - new customer agreement for telecom services - Brief Article
• Endevco and National Instruments collaborate in development of open standards - North America - Plug & Play sensors program - Brief Article
• Heads up! - International Trends: Supplier Technology - Webasto Roof Systems
  by Rich Wilson
• Design inspiration - for automobile designers - Cover Story
  by John Peter
• Bugs and ice away: Valeo Opti-Wash system heats wiper fluid for easier windshield cleaning - Supply Side - Brief Article
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Oil-shear motor brakes - New Products - offers range of sizes and models - Brief Article
• Deutsche Bank shifts DaimlerChrysler stake - Europe - stake falls to 11.83% from 11.94% - Brief Article
• Brose announces contract with Ford - North America - Brose One-Touch Up window regulators contract - Brief Article
• MEMSIC and Honeywell form alliance - North America - new magnetic sensors - Brief Article
• Home thoughts from abroad at noodle central - The Fast Lane - United States trails Japan, other nations in adoption of alternative fuel vehicles - Column
  by Rob Wilson
• Solectron combines forces to advance its place on the supply chain - Moving Up - Interview
  by Andrea Wielgat
• Splendor in the glass: to Laurel Fyfe automotive glass is a work of art - People - Fox Fire Glass, Pontiac, Michigan
  by John Peter
• No more snap, crackle or pop: the Budd Company and AOC solve the 'paint pop' dilemma - Supply Side
  by John Peter
• LED clusters - New Products - outdoor lighting applications - Brief Article
• Miniature accelerometer - New Products - charge mode accelerometer - Brief Article
• Drive what you want - Kobe's Beef - "What Would Jesus Drive?" ad campaign
  by Gerry Kobe