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Information about several papers discussed at the Car Training Institute (CTI) Symposium on Automotive Transmissions that was held at Detroit, Michigan from May 6-8, 2008 is presented. Topics include the growing role of advanced transmission technologies in the future and General Motors Corp. (GM) has presented information on its six-speed transaxles for the global market. It also features the new eight-speed planetary design from ZF GmbH and a nine-speed from Tata Motors Ltd.

The author reflects on his appointment as editor of the official paper of the American Ceramics Association (ACer) and two automobile trade conventions held in Detroit, Michigan. He mentioned that the ACers community has warmly welcomed him as editor. He also provided some details about his occupation, training, and educational background. Lastly, the author discussed about the conventions' attendance, the technical papers presented using the events, and their success in general.

The article presents information on SAE 2005 World Congress held during April 11-14, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The Congress has evolved to meet the changing needs of the industry providing the foremost technical programme on advanced technology and relevant engineering techniques. The technical programme is now final at 1,520 approved papers. This number represents a record high, up from 1,400 in 2004. Among the 43 sessions planned for the materials programme track at SAE 2005, are two new panel discussions for the Instrument Panels session and the Magnesium Technologies session.

This article focuses on Convergence 2004, the 30th anniversary event, will be held in Detroit, Michigan, from October 18-20. The theme, "Vehicle Electronics to Digital Mobility: The Next Generation of Convergence," represents how next-generation electronic and mechatronic systems will replace mechanical systems. Digital mobility means using digital data processing to control all vehicle attributes and functions, including ride control, the power train, and navigation. This year's event features 86 white papers, 15 technical sessions, three interactive panel discussions, six keynote speakers from leading companies, and more than 185 exhibits by automotive and electronics companies.

Announces the holding of the SAE's annual World Congress on March 8 to 11, 2004 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. Top automotive suppliers participating in the exhibition; Expansion of the conference side of the event which sees some 1,500 technical papers; Key events.

Presents information on the 1999 Society for Automotive Engineers International Congress and Exposition in Detroit, Michigan. Technology trends in automotive electronics; Companies that presented papers during the event; 1998 revenues of the automotive connector industry.