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Articles in April, 2004 issue of Automotive Industries

• Correction
• Fume extractors
• Sheet-form products
• Torque testers
• Green Diesel on the move: collaboration produces novel PM filter system now installed on more than 800,000 cars
  by Rob Wilson
• What about diesels, Rob?
  by Rob Wilson
• Let's get small! Molecular science developes a stronger, lighter weight composite that's finding its way into many areas of the automobile
  by Rich Wilson
• So what if you have a strategy: alignment throughout the business is what brings results
  by Jason C. Brewer
• 2004 Chevy Colorado
  by Gary Witzenburg
• Rotary screw compressors
• BorgWarner Morse TEC marks grand opening of Morse TEC Korea
• Pay attention to the depreciation: Automotive Industries is primarily product oriented, but occasionally, a distribution or sales concept cries out for clarification, or at least the examination of a problem
  by Ray Windecker
• Hybrid defender
  by Jonathan Cotter
• Aluminum machining
• ArvinMeritor to provide large roof-opening system to European OEM
• Ibiden ramps up: the growing demand for diesel particulate filters is a boon for suppliers
• What makes good PR? Tricks of this critically important, much misunderstood trade, and an AI media survey to learn who does it best, and worst
  by Gary Witzenburg
• 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
  by John Peter
• Mercedes-Benz debuts diesel car for U.S
• Optical fiber connectors
• Steel wants its bumpers back: high strength steel lays claim to GM "H" body rear bumper in a costcutting shootout
  by Rob Wilson
• ADVICS establishes manufacturing and sales company in China
• Vision sensors
• Honda to add Accord production in Ohio
• The rush to central Europe: eight new European Union countries offer lower wages, cheaper land and duty-free domestic production to the world's OEMs
  by Anthony Lewis
• Hybrid inflation: Bayer Polymers TPU molded hybrid process adds flexibility to automotive seating while taking out cost
  by John Peter
• 2004 Pontiac GTO
  by Gary Witzenburg
• Locknuts
• Mazda to invest 13.9 billion yen in new digital technology
• Blast from the past: Chrysler's return to rear-drive mid-size cars puts a Teutonic twist to an America classic
  by John Peter
• Fuel cells hit home
  by C. Paul Daelemans
• Ball screws
• Valeo's Lane Departure Warning System debuts on Nissan Infiniti vehicles
• Glass shatters muffler mayhem: Owens Corning Silentex improves muffler acoustics and durability
  by Rob Wilson
• Double feature: the stylish and sexy BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible are a showcase for innovative materials and manufacturing
  by John Peter
• Diesel success: Jaguar adds second diesel to its lineup, debuts new diesel engine
  by Brent Haight
• VW Unveils top end of Polo line
• Clutches
• Lightweight champion: aluminum panels with more formability than steel allow for complex-designed closures at high volumes. Quick Plastic Forming makes it possible
  by John Peter
• Ouch!
  by John Chioini
• Electromechanical systems
• Dana Corp. to supply Spicer driveshafts for Iveco European trucks
• Generation Vette: don't be fooled, the sixth generation of America's sports car is all-new from the ground up
  by John McCormick
• Asian automakers gain in Europe. Why is anyone surprised?
  by Maryann Keller
• Best in class handling glass: sequencing 106 variations of encapsulated windows tackled by Dura Automotive
  by Rob Wilson
• Dateline
• Eat Ferrari's lunch
  by Roy E. Roberts
• Dual-channel analyzer
• Toyota and China FAW establish joint venture to build engines
• What's hot in automotive electronics
  by Paul Hansen