Fabienne de Brebisson Joins Valeo as Corporate Communications Director
Press relations director with the Michelin group since 2001, de Brebisson began her career at Air France in 1984, serving as deputy chief of the chairman’s cabinet before being appointed international press relations manager in 1994 and then head of the press department in 1997.
New Electric Demo Car Developed by Valeo and BAIC
The partnership between Valeo and BAIC started in early 2010 with the intent to bring an electric vehicle to series production in 2011. This demo car is the first milestone in the partnership.
Valeo Reports Increase in Third Quarter Consolidated Sales
For the third quarter and first nine months of the year, the company has reported outperformance of original equipment sales versus global automotive production.
Valeo-Ichikoh Alliance Equips the Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle with LED Low Beam Headlamps
Valeo-Ichikoh engineers have designed what they say is a cost-effective LED-based headlamp, combining enhanced illumination with distinctive style. While the Nissan Leaf LED headlamp is cost- and energy-efficient, it delivers a high level of performance, with brighter light color on the road and a longer life span, according to the company.
Valeo to Unveil its Electric Show Car at the Paris Motor Show
Specially created for the event, the electric show car features all of the recent technological innovations specifically developed by Valeo and its partners for electric vehicles. From driveline components to thermal management systems or detection systems, each has been designed with the aim of extending the range of an electric vehicle without undermining its comfort.
Valeo Launches Dual Direct Drive Wiper System
This new system offers four major benefits in terms of volume, weight, safety and optimized wiping, Valeo notes.
Valeo Enters North American Automatic Transmissions Market with Torque Converter Produced in New Plant in Mexico
Valeo’s highly efficient torque convertors have allowed the group to win significant new business in North America, according to the company.
Valeo Presents Visibility and Driving Assistance Technologies at eSafety Challenge 2010
Visitors to the eSafety Challenge will be able to experience the safety benefits of these Valeo technologies through a special 3D environment.
Valeo Holds 2010 Combined Annual Meeting of Shareholders
By focusing the Group’s R&D and investment efforts on technologies that enable a reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions and on emerging markets, Valeo said it intends to return to organic growth and aims to achieve sales of 10 billion euros (roughly $12 billion) in 2013.
Valeo Presents New Strategic Plan and Medium-Term Financial Objectives
Jacques Aschenbroich, the Group’s chief executive officer, told attendees that he believes two major trends should drive growth in the automotive market in the next few years: CO2 emissions reduction and high growth in emerging markets.