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For nearly 100 years, Robert Bosch Corporation has been known worldwide for developing and manufacturing automotive parts, power tools and major home appliances. The Bosch Group has a strong presence in North America with over 75 locations. The Bosch team consists of more than 23,000 North American associates and continues to grow yearly. Together, Bosch's North American business reached a combined net sales figure of $6.6 billion in 2003.

The Center for Automotive Research is a nonprofit organization that specializes in the monitoring of trends and changes related to the automobile industry, and society at the international, federal, state and local levels. The organization conducts industry research, develops new methodologies, forecasts industry trends, advises on public policy and sponsors multistakeholder communication forums. Its staff possesses expertise in manufacturing systems, economics and business policies, transportation systems, supply chain relationships and general policy assessment. The organization s research studies investigate how international, federal and local issues influence the industry, and how the industry affects society in various areas, such as employment, environment and the consumer. Its studies are available to the public. The Center for Automotive Research is located in Ann Arbor, Mich.