Spring 2006

7  [Key Person]

We emphasize the combination of turbo and direct injection

16  [Tech Report]

Toyota LEXUS GS450hs hybrid technology

World production forecast

Toyota LEXUS LS460s safety technology

Automotive Technology Day 2006 Winter Report

Toyota aims to put fuel-cell vehicles to practical use by 2010s

Safety technology in Sweden

NSK develops an electric power steering that cancels out oscillation from the ground

Sumitomo Rubbers tires that lessen noise

Bridgestones in-wheel motor

Toyotas active rear steer technology

Kasai Kogyos purchasing strategy

Saturn VUE Hybrid

65  [Market Watch]

73  [News Index]

84  [New Car Report]

Toyota ESTIMA and Mazda MPV
Mitsubishi Motors i
Honda ZEST and Suzuki MR Wagon
Toyota Camry

96  [Event Report]

2006 North American International Auto Show (Detroit)
76th Geneva International Motor Show

110  [The company and Its technology]

Makabe alumis precision die-casting technology

112  [Analysis]

A turning point awaits batteries for hybrid cars in 2008
FlexRay to move to practical use

124  [Cover Story]

Next-generation engines coming into view

144  [Basic Course]

Parts manufacturers strategies for China

Jargon to enhance your work:Nissan / Honda

Design course for engineers

PLM in action

185  [Inside Story]

Mitsubishi Motors EV development

204  Letters from readers/From editors/Coming next issue