We have numerous R&D and Engineering centres around the world that develop world-class products, ultimately positioning us at the forefront of the automotive industry. Through our customer research clinics, we are able to identify consumer preferences and predict emerging trends to develop innovative solutions to provide market advantages for our customers.

The competitve edge in the global automotive industry is one thing - innovation. As the most diversified automotive supplier in the world, we have the resources, the experience and the commitment to push the boundaries of technology to create innovative products.

Our design centres specialize in developing new products and processes. We are always seeking ways to improve ergonomics, textures, finish and styles to create ones that are more pleasing to the consumer. Our design centres are also focused on developing safety features and focusing on advanced safety features. Our employees around the world apply ingenuity and imagination to bring innovations to the automotive market.

Our highly skilled engineering and manufacturing workforce continually focus on concurrent product and process development to ensure that innovation is applied cost effectively to the end product. During the design phase of the product cycle, we have the ability to not only support but to lead the program management, product design and computer aided engineering required by the customer with a full range of hardware and software tools.

Our global testing capabilities are aimed at ensuring that we produce a world-class quality product for our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. Many of our products undergo rigorous testing. They get tested for operating conditions, performance or durability and robustness to ensure that all of our products will withstand the operating environment for which they were designed.

ACTS or Advanced Car Technology Systems is one of our most significant testing centres offering complete capability for advanced development, simulation and testing of whole vehicle systems. ACTS has capabilities for testing, execution and evaluation for passive safety, endurance and environmental simulation. ACTS was the systems designer for such advances as the Pedestrian Protection System and the systems designer for the complete door for the Smart City Coupe and Smart Roadster, made at one of our facilities in France.