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Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines combine the fuel efficiency of diesel engines but burn gasoline using spark plugs, like conventional engines. This kind of ignition produces fuel efficiencies 15% higher than from gasoline engines but is extremely sensitive to changes in air temperature and pressure and has noise quality issues.

The most significant innovations in automotive technology for 2007 are described. Innovations cover safety systems, engines, and production technologies.

The German and Japanese automotive industry displayed their technical savvy in addressing fuel economy and emissions concerns. Concept cars displayed at the Frankfurt and Tokyo motor shows showcased the latest in hybrid-electric technology, battery-electric drives, fuel cells, and fuel consumption reduction.

The development of advanced automobile diesel engine technology by Ford Motors is discussed.

The reasons behind the promotion of World Touring Car Championship are examined.

The advantages from performance divisions, which are created by companies such as BMW to achieve profits from automobile innovations, are examined.

The lighting systems in automotive industry have some developments such as use of high intensity discharge (HID) and light emitting diode (LED) which are used in head lights and rear lights for improve safety measures. A detailed description of the new technologies in automotive lighting is presented.

Information about SAE International's 2010 World Congress is presented. The event, which will be held on April 13 to 15 in Detroit, Michigan, will feature the most innovative technologies on the show floor. The smaller number of participants will make the event more manageable in conjunction with the reduced number of days.

Details of new diesel-electric hybrid buses and trucks developed by Japanese automotive industry are presented.

Challenges for the automakers and suppliers in evolving better technologies that would reduce safety risks for the people are discussed in the wake of rising traffic deaths.

The all-aluminum engine family that debuted in Saturn's LS also sees duty in a number of upcoming worldwide applications, including the new GM Europe Astra Coupe. Visitors to the 1999 [...]

Miniaturization is becoming more important in automotive crash testing as it allows testing systems to become more effective and less likely to interfere with results. This also allows more sophisticated monitoring as cameras and data acquisition systems can be placed in more locations.

Syngas technology, developed by NxtGen Emission Controls, is a method of regenerating diesel particulate filters and nitrogen oxide traps. The use of this technology results in reductions in system costs, size, and mass.

Woco Motor Acoustic Systems has developed an all-plastic exhaust system that uses wide-band resonator technology. The prototype was made by isolating the plastic from the steel pipe, and the new exhaust system offers advantages in packaging size, weight and acoustic improvement. The development and testing of the product are discussed.

Siemens VDO Automotive is making advancements in combustion and electrical powertrain technologies to meet the European Commission's push to achieve lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The company has unveiled new solutions for lower CO2 emissions at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Siemens VDO's environmental efforts are discussed.

Citroen strengthened its C4 platform by introducing the C-Cactus concept car at the Frankfurt Motor show, a 1180 kg car with a combined fuel consumption of 2.9 L/100 km. The car, which uses recycled components, has a carbon dioxide emission of 78 kg/km. Other features of the C-Cactus concept car are discussed.

Ford has introduced its Verve concept, a B-segment model which replaces the European Fiesta, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The European Verve concept presented has a three-door hatchback design, but will have different body styles designs for each continent. The features of the new concept car are discussed.

General Motors (GM) is focusing on sustainable growth, boosting their hybrid strategy by launching the Opel Flextreme E-Flex model and the Opel Corsa hybrid model at the General Motors/Opel Frankfurt Motor Show press event. The various features of the two concept cars, particularly its environmental advantages, are discussed.

The features of newly developed homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) for diesel engines by General Motors Corp. are discussed.

Automobile giant Daimler Chrysler has introduced new generation BlueTec diesel technology for its premier cars. This new technology is developed to comply with federal Tier II emission standards.

Ford's innovative approach in making vehicle design a priority, in order to enhance efficiency and to launch fancy new vehicles into the market, is presented.

A new technology called Class D is used by manufacturers of powerful stereo systems to produce much smaller systems with high sound quality. Detailed information about the new technology is presented.

Chevrolet Corvette has introduced new fiberglass material as viable replacements for metal in its automotive body parts. The new trends in the structural composite materials innovated and initiated by the company are discussed. The reinforcing composites made of urethane and fiberglass is combined in the reaction injection molding (RIM) process to form structural member strength.

Toyota Motor Corp. has introduced its ultra-compact iQ concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which is 2.98 meters long and is considered the world's smallest four seater concept car. The Toyota iQ is energy- efficient and boasts low emissions, and miniaturization technology helps maximize space inside the car. Other features are discussed.

3M's latest technologies were showcased in a Viki III (Vikulti Display Enhancement Products) vehicle. The technologies include a rearview mirror using 3M's brightness enhancement film, trim films, metallic reflective films, and light distribution systems.

The details about the BMW's 'Efficient Dynamics' project, proposed to resolve the contradiction between emission and consumption reduction of automobiles, presented.

The lighting systems in automotive industry have some developments such as use of high intensity discharge (HID) and light emitting diode (LED) which are used in head lights and rear lights for improve safety measures. A brief discussion about these new technologies is presented.