Faurecia Congratulates Volkswagen on Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award for the 2012 Passat

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, congratulates Volkswagen for earning Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award for the 2012 Passat. Produced in Chattanooga, Tenn., the Passat incorporates Faurecia technology and design inside, outside and under the vehicle. The Volkswagen Group is Faurecia's largest customer worldwide, representing 25 percent of Faurecia's 2010 sales.

Announced on November 16 at the LA Auto Show, the award cited the sedan's clean and simple styling, "executed with a precision normally seen on expensive luxury cars."

"We are delighted that Volkswagen has earned one of the most prestigious awards in our industry," said Faurecia North America President Mike Heneka, "and we are thrilled to have played an extensive role in the development and production of the 2012 Passat."

Faurecia Interior Systems supplies the new Passat with instrument panels that feature a foamed, soft-touch skin, while Faurecia Automotive Seating provides manual front seat structures and power front seat backrests for the Passat.

Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies supplies complete exhaust systems for the Passat from Faurecia's new just-in-time facility in Volkswagen's Chattanooga supplier park. Faurecia has supported the design and development of unique emissions control packages for three of the engines available for the vehicle. Faurecia Automotive Exteriors furnishes a lightweight front-end carrier to support the Passat's grille, headlamps, bumper, fan and other front-end components.

"All four of Faurecia's business groups are joining Volkswagen in celebrating its Car of the Year Award and are expressing gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the Passat's success," said Heneka. "We appreciate the confidence that Volkswagen has shown in our relationship and the confidence in the 2012 Passat that the Motor Trend panel and auto show visitors have demonstrated by their enthusiasm for this vehicle."

About Faurecia North America

Faurecia North America had sales of $3.4 billion in 2010. The Group has 33 production sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico and employs more than 15,000 people in the region. It has five technical and development centers, situated in Auburn Hills, Holland and Troy, Mich., and in Columbus, Ind., as well as a customer center in Toledo, Ohio.

About Faurecia

Faurecia is the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier with four key Business Groups: Automotive Seating, Emissions Control Technologies, Interior Systems and Automotive Exteriors. In 2010, the Group posted total sales of $18.22 billion. The company is headquartered in Nanterre, France, with its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. It employs 75,000 people in 33 countries at 238 sites and 38 R&D centers. Faurecia is listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange. For more information, visit: www.faurecia.com.

SOURCE Faurecia

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