> Sponsor Information   Diamond Sponsor Siemens VDO Automotive AG (Regensburg) is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers of electronics and mechatronics. As development partner of the automotive industry, the company manufactures products for powertrain, engine control electronics and fuel injection technology, which improve engine performance and reduce emissions and fuel consumption. User-friendly instruments and display systems, interior electronics and infotainment products enhance driving comfort and keep drivers informed and connected to the outside world. Chassis and carbody products improving active and passive safety in the automobile help avoid accidents. To make commercial vehicles cost efficient, reliable and safer, the company develops products and services such as tachographs and onboard network electronics. In all, Siemens VDO Automotive has around 130 locations for applications engineering, manufacturing and sales support & distribution all over the world. In the 2006 business year (Sept. 30, 2006), Siemens VDO generated sales of more than EUR 10 billion and employed 53,000 people. Siemens VDO Automotive China  is headquartered in Shanghai as the China subsidiary of Siemens VDO Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. Shanghai, the headquarter in Asia-Pacific region. It now has 1 R&D Center at Shanghai and 4 manufacturing bases at Changchun, Wuhu, Shanghai and Huizhou and 15 sales and service offices at Changchun, Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chongqing, Liuzhou and other cities. Siemens VDO serves in the local China market covering the products of EMS (Engine Management System), Diesel System, TCU (Transmission Control Unit), Fuel Rail, Injector, Sensor, Fuel Supply System, Engine Actuator, ACU (Airbag Control Unit), BCM (Carbody Control Module), Window Lift Motor, Engine Cooling Module, ABS Motor, RKE,  Instrument Panel, Audio System (Radio/Cassette/CD), Navigation System, VDR (Commercial Vehicle Data Recorder), etc. SVC is supplying China major auto manufacturer like Shanghai Volkswagen, FAW-Volkswagen, SGM, DPCA-PSA, Beijing Hyndai, ChangAn Ford, Changan Suzuki, Brilliance/BMW, Haima, GZ-Hongda, SGM-Wuling, Foton, Kinglong Bus, etc. In the fiscal year of 2006, Siemens VDO Automotive China generated EUR336 million and employed 2,755 people.