Fall 2006

7  [Key Person]

We aim for a CVT usable even in a bus

16  [Tech Report]

Hondas new environmental technology

Toyota unveils Lexus LS460

DaimlerChryslers fuel-cell vehicle F600

Automotive Technology Day 2006 autumn report

Emulsion fuel to clean gas emission

JSAE forecasts the prospects of diesels

Nissan tests road-to-vehicle communication on the public road

Canter Eco Hybrid meets requirements of new long-term regulation

JFE develops new high-tension steel with high strength

Kiriu develops brake disc manufacturing technology with enhanced thickness accuracy

GEPs recycled plastic with high performance of the virgin material level

Yokohama Rubbers simulation technology to forecast the noise in tires

Bridgestones rubber for winter tires with a new molecular structure

Subaru R1e accommodates quick charge

All about Nissans new-model VQ engine

80  [Market Watch]

Corolla cant afford a failure

90  [News Index]

Nissan unveils new-model VQ engine in Japan

96  [Cover Story]

CVT vs. AT

124  [Analysis]

Conditions for spread of drive recorders

132  [Analysis]

The forefront of engine control technology

140  [Analysis]

AUTOSAR makes use of existing software

144  [The Company and Its Technology]

HSKs precision press technology

146  [New Car Report]

Hondas new model Stream
Suzukis new model vehicle SX-4
DaimlerChryslers E-Class diesel
Mitsubishis new-model eK Wagon

160  [Basic Course]

Cheaper, lighter material/processing technology

Learn car electronics in a team

PLM application in action

179  [Inside Story]

Mazda Roadster Power Retractable Hard Top

186  [New Products]

Mazdas car navigation system with a 3-D menu

220  Letters from readers/From editors/Coming next issue