Bosch Corporation Press Releases

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Business & Financial Information

2010

Bosch Corporation: Official opening of Bosch R&D center expansion in Yokohama
Bosch in Japan: Promising start in 1st Quarter of 2010 (Japanese only)

2009

Bosch invests in Technical Center Memanbetsu
Anticipation of increased ABS and ESC demand
Bosch in Japan: Global recession affects results
Expansion of business beyond automotive technology sector (Japanese only)
Announcement of newly-appointed president of Bosch Corporation (Japanese only)

2008

Bosch Corp.: 1st half year settlement of the account in 2008 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement regarding partial amendments in Articles of Incorporation and acquisition of Class Shares subject to Wholly Call (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of fixing of the relevant date to call an extraordinary meeting of shareholders and a classified stockholders' meeting for ordinary stockholders of Bosch Corporation (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: The result of the tender offer for full ownership of Bosch Corporation (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of changing the main share holder (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of revising the prospective dividend as of December 31, 2008 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results of 1st quarter in CY08 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of Endorsement of Tender Offer for Outstanding Shares (Japanese only)
Robert Bosch Launches Tender Offer for Full Ownership of Bosch Corporation, its Japanese Subsidiary
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results in CY07 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of partial modification of the articles of incorporation (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of the matters related to the parent company (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of the perspective and policy about reduction in the unit price of the investment (Japanese only)

2007

Bosch Corp.: Information about finishing the acquisition of the own shares (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results of 3rd quarter in CY07 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Information about self-tenders (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Information about the acquisition of the own shares (Japanese only)
Revision: Bosch Corp. 1st half year settlement of the account in 2007 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: 1st half year settlement of the account in 2007 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Revision of annual estimated business results in CY07 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results of 1st quarter in CY07
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results in CY06 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of partial modification of the articles of incorporation (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of election of the accounting auditor (Japanese only)

2006

Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results of 3rd quarter in CY06 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Revision of annual estimated business results in CY06 (Japanese only)
Incorporation of Bosch Engineering Services Japan
Bosch Corp.: 1st half year settlement of the account in 2006 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Information of choosing the temporary accounting auditor (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of changing the accounting auditor (Japanese only)
Bosch Sensortec GmbH expands business into Japan
Sales agreement for Bosch Sensortec MEMS products signed with leading Japanese distributors
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results of 1st quarter in CY06 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results in CY05 (Japanese only)

2005

Bosch Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results of 3rd quarter in CY05 (Japanese only)
Notice of move of main shareholders (Japanese only)
Concerning the revision of contents of news article in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun on Sep. 7, 2005 (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: 1st half year settlement of the account in 2005 (2005/8/26) (Japanese only)
Bosch Corp.: B/S and P/L of 1st half year in 2005 (2005/08/26) (Japanese only)
Announcement of merger and change of company name (Japanese only)
Notice of move of main shareholders
Bosch Automotive Systems Corp.: Announcement of finance & business results of 1st quarter in CY05 (Japanese only)
Announcement of sales of investments in associated companies (Japanese only)
Bosch Automotive Systems Corp.: Announcement of annual business results in CY04 (Japanese only)
Bosch K.K. and Bosch Automotive Systems Corporation merge and change the company name as of July 1, 2005 (Japanese only)
Bosch Automotive Systems Corp.: Announcement of merger and change of company name (Japanese only)
Bosch Automotive Systems Corp.: Announcement of the year-end dividend of CY04 (Japanese only)

Topics

2010

Bosch "Clean Diesel Campaign" results
32,775 responses in two months, Majority feels that the image of clean diesel cars is "clean", "quiet" and "quick" (Japanese only)
Bosch "Clean Diesel Campaign"
Answer the quiz and apply to be one of 80 people to win special prizes and Bosch original goods (Japanese only)

2006

Apology and report of measures for groundwater pollution at Higashi-Matsuyama No.2 plant of Bosch Corporation (Japanese only)

2005

Donations for earthquake and tsunami disasters off the coast of Sumatra (Japanese only)

Automotive Technology

2010

Bosch "Clean Diesel Campaign" results
32,775 responses in two months, Majority feels that the image of clean diesel cars is "clean", "quiet" and "quick" (Japanese only)

2009

Electronic Stability Control ESC on the rise
Nearly every fifth new car equipped with live-saving technology

2008

Bosch Survey regarding Vehicle Safety in Japan
Awareness regarding ‘active safety’ in Japan lower than in Europe
Market analysis of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) in Japan:
Results show low ESC installation rate for family-type vehicles

2006

Analog, fast-reacting sensor
New SMB363 triaxial acceleration sensor from Bosch Sensortec

Vehicle Safety

2009

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009

More safety, comfort, and agility
Bosch safety and driver assistance systems
High-performance Bosch assistance and safety systems go into series production
Comprehensive function package available in the market at the start of 2010
Simplified architecture for on-board networks
Safer, more flexible, and more cost-effective with the Bosch domain control unit (DCU)
More compact and even better performance
New Bosch ABS/ESP® technology
Series start for generation 9 scheduled for 2010
Third-generation Long-Range Radar
Bosch radar sensor even smaller and capable of superior results
Maiden voyage in Porsche Panamera
Bosch launches new motorcycle ABS
World's smallest unit with electro-hydraulic Combined Brake System (eCBS)
Bosch ESP® with Integrated Inertial Sensors launched in new Suzuki Kizashi

Electronic Stability Control ESC on the rise
Nearly every fifth new car equipped with live-saving technology
Bosch invests in Technical Center Memanbetsu
Anticipation of increased ABS and ESC demand

2008

Bosch Survey regarding Vehicle Safety in Japan
Awareness regarding ‘active safety’ in Japan lower than in Europe
Market analysis of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) in Japan:
Results show low ESC installation rate for family-type vehicles

Automotive Aftermarket

2010

Renewal of the mobile site for Bosch automotive aftermarket products (Japanese only)
Bosch releases a new silicone wiper refill blade "Silicone Plus Refill" exclusively for Aerotwin Multi in response to requests from customers (Japanese only)
Bosch renews its lineup of Silver batteries for Japanese cars
"Hightec Silver II" puts the priority on long life in response to requests from users (Japanese only)
Bosch "Aerotwin Multi" flat wiper blades support KONDO RACING's victory in round 1 of the 2010 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series (Japanese only)

2009

Get the Bosch! Silver Battery Winter Campaign (Japanese only)
New Bosch 3D wheel alignment tester "FWA4630" greatly reduces the measurement time (Japanese only)
Bosch "Aerotwin Multi" and "Platinum-Iridium Fusion" selected as winners in the "2009 Good Design Awards" (Japanese only)
Bosch begins sales of Webasto AG 's "Webasto Heater" for trucks that can be used even when engines are turned off instead of left idling during stops (Japanese only)
New Bosch compact diagnosis tester "KTS 340"
Handles everything from vehicle diagnosis to service and maintenance (Japanese only)
Bosch Hightec Silver Battery selected as a winner in the Functional Accessories Category for the "22nd Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun (Daily Automotive Newspaper) Car Parts & Accessories Awards 2009" (Japanese only)
High-precision PM & SOF measuring instrument "RTM215J Opacimeter" to be released: fully localized in Japanese for enhanced ease-of-use (Japanese only)
Get the Bosch! Silver Battery Summer Campaign  (Japanese only)
Get the Bosch! Aerotwin 10th Anniversary Campaign (Japanese only)
10th anniversary of the pioneer of flat blade wipers
"Aerotwin" series
Three new "Aerotwin Multi" products (Japanese only)
Apologies for the discordance of "country of origin" labels of several Automotive Aftermarket products
Air Conditioner Filters:
Air conditioner filter "Aeristo" series extended with eight new products for Mitsubishi vehicles (Japanese only)
Air Filters:
Eight new air filters that offer clean and safe engines released for imported cars (Japanese only)
Oil Filters:
Twelve new oil filters with outstanding filtering function released for imported cars (Japanese only)
Tire changers and wheel balancers to support precise maintenance activities (Japanese only)

2008

New Eternal Zero HID bulbs released in Japan (Japanese only)
New Hightec Silver battery for domestic cars in Japan (Japanese only)
Announcement regarding price revisions for BOSCH automotive products and parts (Japanese only)
New Aeristo air conditioner filter series for domestic cars in Japan (Japanese only)
New Mega Power Silver Lite battery for domestic cars in Japan (Japanese only)

2007

Bosch replacement parts program "Bosch eXchange" now available for domestic cars too (Japanese only)
New range of Bosch spark plugs! (Japanese only)
State-of-the-art testing technology
New compact system tester KTS200 by Bosch (Japanese only)
New advanced technology Snow Wiper Blades by Bosch (Japanese only)
New Bosch O2 (Lambda) Sensor Universal Type (Japanese only)
New versions of the popular Aerotwin Multi series
Product lineup now includes units for opposed-wiping type wipers (Japanese only)
Bosch announces sales of new Mega Power Ride batteries (Japanese only)

2006

Bosch announces sales of new Aerotwin Multi windshield wipers (Japanese only)
Bosch announces sales of new high efficiency halogen bulb lineup (Japanese only)

2005

Bosch announces sales of new horn lineup this autumn (Japanese only)

Power Tools

2010

Two new Bosch 10.8 volt battery tools
Battery impact driver and battery driver drill (Japanese only)
Two new Bosch laser rangefinders
Multi-function laser rangefinders with maximum measurement range up to 250m/150m (Japanese only)

2009

Two new Bosch multi-function battery impact drivers
New series features improved functionality and usability (Japanese only)
New Bosch multi-function jigsaw guide makes jigsaws even easier to use
Feature-packed guide brings out the fun of using jigsaws (Japanese only)
New Bosch disc grinder power tools
Smallest grip circumference makes them easy to use!
Exceptional durability and safety! Max power 960W! (Japanese only)
New Bosch power drill with a 14.4V lithium-ion battery
Compact, multi-functional all-in-one drill (Japanese only)
Bosch battery impact driver "Double Chance Campaign" (Japanese only)
Two new Bosch laser rangefinders
Choose from two of the world's smallest laser rangefinders based on function and price (Japanese only)
Two new Bosch battery-powered saber saws
New models combine high safety and usability (Japanese only)
New Bosch SDS-max rotary hammer & demolition hammer
Reduced vibration while working (Japanese only)
New Bosch power tools equipped with lithium-ion batteries
New models combine high safety and usability (Japanese only)
New model Bosch power driver drill equipped with a 14.4V lithium-ion battery
New generation model combines high functionality and usability (Japanese only)
New lineup of Bosch garden tools for 2009
New models feature improved usability and functionality (Japanese only)

Events

2006

Bosch Sensortec for the first time
at CEATEC 2006 in Japan
Lecture of the Bosch MEMS at the "Nikkei TechOn Seminar" (Japanese only)

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009

2009

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009

Bosch Automotive Technology:
Well prepared for the shift in global markets

Dr. Bernd Bohr,
Chairman of the Bosch Automotive Group,
at the Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo, October 22, 2009

Bosch Automotive Technology
Well prepared for the shift in global markets
Gasoline and diesel engines
Bosch: The internal-combustion engine
to remain the technology of choice
Smaller engines, lower fuel consumption,
but same power output
Bosch alternative drive technologies
Components and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles
Bosch DI-Motronic
Direct injection technology for efficient and clean gasoline engines
Bosch common-rail systems for cars
Less consumption and lower emissions
Potential for future emissions regulations
Natural gas, ethanol, and biodiesel
Bosch injection systems for alternative fuels
Eco-friendly and resource-conserving
Reduced emissions, greater efficiency
Bosch Denoxtronic for clean diesels
Bosch transmission controls and components
Greater convenience, less consumption
For all types of automatic transmissions
Engine management and fuel-injection technology Bosch components for low-price vehicles
More safety, comfort, and agility
Bosch safety and driver assistance systems
High-performance Bosch assistance and safety systems go into series production
Comprehensive function package available in the market at the start of 2010
Bosch ultrasound sensors for the car
On the road to fully automatic parking
Bosch navigation is environmentally friendly:
Navigator and fuel saver in one device
Eco route focuses on ecological aspects
Multimedia reference system from Bosch:
New generation of infotainment systems
Dual architecture offers greatest operating safety
Simplified architecture for on-board networks
Safer, more flexible, and more cost-effective with the Bosch domain control unit (DCU)
More compact and even better performance
New Bosch ABS/ESP® technology
Series start for generation 9 scheduled for 2010
Third-generation Long-Range Radar
Bosch radar sensor even smaller and capable of superior results
Maiden voyage in Porsche Panamera
Bosch launches new motorcycle ABS
World's smallest unit with electro-hydraulic Combined Brake System (eCBS)
Bosch ESP® with Integrated Inertial Sensors launched in new Suzuki Kizashi
SB LiMotive at the IAA 2009
Lithium-ion technology for the automotive battery of the future
ZF Lenksysteme:
Clever savings: 10 Million Electric Power Steering Systems
Aerotwin Multi-Clip:
New patented universal adapter for speedy installation of Bosch Aerotwin wipers