Dongfeng

+++ Follow-up +++ Takeover of Hella to birth six divisions / Increased focus on electronics, software

Car components supplier now called Akwel / Targeted turnover of EUR 1.2 bn

The combustion engine lives on – for the time being / More upheaval in auto components supply sector / Automotive engineering plastics conference in Germany delivers fresh approaches for car interior / More requirements, more competition, more plastic

Successful half year for automotive supplier / Promising partnerships in safety and electronics

Plans for record EUR 340m in investments / Plenty of orders for new Cockpit segment

New plant commissioned in Kunshan / Chinese facility to manufacture automotive components

Focus remains on mass markets of Russia, China and India / CAFE standard will drive the switch to new materials in USA / Lightweight construction a key topic at IAA / Will global sales stagnate in 2012?

Plans to open new plants in Romania, China and the US by mid-2012 / Strong rise in sales in 2010 / Delivery delays due to raw material shortages