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DENSO Opens Montréal Innovation Lab in Canada

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

KARIYA, Japan, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, together with Canadian, Qubec and Montral government officials, announced today it has opened a satellite research and development (R&D) lab in Montral, Canada.

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  • KARIYA, Japan, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, together with Canadian, Qubec and Montral government officials, announced today it has opened a satellite research and development (R&D) lab in Montral, Canada.
  • Koji Arima, president and chief executive officer of DENSO Corporation, announced the opening of the Montral Innovation Lab in Montral alongside several Canadian government officials.
  • Montral was selected as the location for the newest satellite R&D lab due to its unique, interconnected and collaborative AI ecosystem.
  • In the interim, Pat Bassett, vice president of DENSO's North America Research and Engineering Center, will oversee the Montral lab.

AISIN Group to exhibit at 2019 North American International Auto Show

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Tier One automotive supplier AISIN Group today announced that it will participate in the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Jan. 14-27, at Cobo Center, in Detroit.

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  • NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Tier One automotive supplier AISIN Group today announced that it will participate in the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Jan. 14-27, at Cobo Center, in Detroit.
  • The exhibit will once again be prominently located on the main show floor among the world's leading automakers and other global, Tier One automotive suppliers.
  • NAIAS 2019 marks AISIN's seventh consecutive year of participation at the annual Detroit event.
  • The joint exhibit of six AISIN Group companies includes AISIN Seiki Co., Ltd., AISIN Takaoka Co., Ltd., AISIN Chemical Co., Ltd., AISIN AW Co., Ltd., AISIN AI Co., Ltd., and ADVICS Co., Ltd.
    With an eye toward future mobility, the AISIN Group exhibit will feature a wide range of products in the area of electrification and automated driving in response to rapid structural changes in the global auto industry, and great interest among automakers.

DENSO to Showcase Mobility Solutions at 2019 North American International Auto Show

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, together with its startup partners, will demonstrate the future of mobility at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, from January 19-27, 2019.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, together with its startup partners, will demonstrate the future of mobility at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, from January 19-27, 2019.
  • At NAIAS, DENSO will highlight its long-term commitment to help create the future of mobility and associated push into software-based solutions and connectivity.
  • As the industry rapidly moves toward automated driving, electrification and shared mobility, DENSO continues to invest heavily in R&D to speed up the pace of innovation.
  • DENSO will also showcase an example of what shared mobility could look like in the future.

Global and China Automotive Seating Market 2018-2023: Market Size Expectedly Grow at a Respective Annual Average of 3.6% and 1.9% Between 2018 and 2023

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

In 2018, global automotive seating market size remained at around USD77.9 billion, of which the Chinese market was worth RMB113.2 billion (approximately USD16.45 billion by USD to RMB 1:6.8779).

Key Points: 
  • In 2018, global automotive seating market size remained at around USD77.9 billion, of which the Chinese market was worth RMB113.2 billion (approximately USD16.45 billion by USD to RMB 1:6.8779).
  • As automotive market is saturated, global and Chinese automotive seating markets will level out, with market size expectedly growing at a respective annual average of 3.6% and 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
  • In global market, the top10 automotive seating giants like Adient, Lear, Toyota Boshoku and Faurecia currently grab a combined share of over 90%.
  • Global and China Automotive Seating Industry Report, 2018-2023 highlights the following:
    Global automotive seating industry (market size, competitive pattern, supply pattern of major automakers, development trends, etc.

KDDI and AT&T to Connect Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

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Monday, January 7, 2019

The collaboration of Toyota Motor North America , KDDI and AT&T* will enable 4G LTE connectivity for select new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks.

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  • The collaboration of Toyota Motor North America , KDDI and AT&T* will enable 4G LTE connectivity for select new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks.
  • The ecosystem will build on the joint Global Communications Platform announced by Toyota and KDDI in 2016 to support car connectivity.
  • Were looking forward to the launch of new Toyota and Lexus cars beginning in the fall of 2019, said Masatoshi Nobuhara, President & CEO KDDI America, Inc.
  • Working with Toyota and KDDI we will bring the benefits of connectivity to millions of consumers, said Chris Penrose, President, IoT Solutions, AT&T.

Toyota Research Institute Bets Big In Vegas On Toyota Guardian™ Autonomy

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Monday, January 7, 2019

That's the answer to the question; What has the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) been doing in automated driving over the past 12 months?

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  • That's the answer to the question; What has the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) been doing in automated driving over the past 12 months?
  • Toyota Guardian, on the other hand, is being developed to amplify human control of the vehicle, not replace it.
  • The big idea is that this control envelope is not a discrete on-off switch between the human and the autonomy.
  • Toyota Research Institute is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor North America under the direction of Dr. Gill Pratt.

AISIN Group to exhibit at CES 2019

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Monday, January 7, 2019

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Tier One supplier AISIN Group today announced that it will participate at CES 2019, Jan. 8-11, 2019, in Las Vegas.

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  • NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Tier One supplier AISIN Group today announced that it will participate at CES 2019, Jan. 8-11, 2019, in Las Vegas.
  • The company will present its vision for future mobility, and the technical development necessary to achieve it.
  • The new exhibit, located at Booth 3302 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, features the hands-on AISIN concept car, "i-mobility TYPE-C," a global unveiling seen for the first time anywhere.
  • In the Americas, AISINGroup companies include more than 14,000 employees, 36manufacturing, sales and R & D centers, including Aisin Technical Center of America and FT-Techno of America, the company's 950-acre proving ground in Fowlerville, Mich.

Xevo Announces Deployment of SmartDeviceLink Technology in Toyota Vehicles in Japan

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

The technology will also become available in Toyota vehicles around the world over the next two years.

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  • The technology will also become available in Toyota vehicles around the world over the next two years.
  • Incorporating Xevo's SDL technology into vehicles allows Toyota to deliver a robust connected car experience that allows consumers to interact with their favorite apps safely, effectively, and securely while they are on the go.
  • The Xevo SDL technology is powered by the company's Journeyware suite, which delivers the customization consumers expect from connected cars by seamlessly integrating their digital lives into their vehicles.
  • "We enjoy working with Toyota as a partner and are excited to incorporate our SDL technology into Toyota's vehicles in Japan," said Dan Gittleman, CEO of Xevo.

DENSO and Dellfer to Protect Cybersecurity for Connected Cars from the Inside Out

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

"We are excited to be working with Dellfer to protect our automotive electronic control units," said Tony Cannestra, director of corporate ventures at DENSO.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited to be working with Dellfer to protect our automotive electronic control units," said Tony Cannestra, director of corporate ventures at DENSO.
  • Dellfer and DENSO are demonstrating ZeroDayGuard at CES 2019 in Las Vegas (North Hall, booth #4619) next week.
  • "We are looking forward to bring ZeroDayGuard to the connected car market through our partnership with DENSO," said Dellfer founder and CEO James Blaisdell.
  • Dellfer enables product manufacturers to reliably secure their cloud and IoT connected products from zero-day hacking or advanced cyberattacks.

Global Automotive Seating Market Growth, Key Companies Adient, Lear, TOYOTA BOSHKOU, Faurecia, TS Tech, Magna and Others

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

In 2018, global automotive seating market size remained at around USD77.9 billion, of which the Chinese market was worth RMB113.2 billion (approximately USD16.45 billion by USD to RMB 1:6.8779).

Key Points: 
  • In 2018, global automotive seating market size remained at around USD77.9 billion, of which the Chinese market was worth RMB113.2 billion (approximately USD16.45 billion by USD to RMB 1:6.8779).
  • As automotive market is saturated, global and Chinese automotive seating markets will level out, with market size expectedly growing at a respective annual average of 3.6% and 1.9% between 2018 and 2023.
  • In global market, the top10 automotive seating giants like Adient, Lear, Toyota Boshoku and Faurecia currently grab a combined share of over 90%.
  • Global and China Automotive Seating Industry Report, 2018-2023 highlights the following:
    Global automotive seating industry (market size, competitive pattern, supply pattern of major automakers, development trends, etc.