The 12th International “Grands Prix” Awards for Automotive Innovation were given out during an enthusiastic ceremony on the evening of Monday 15 October, attended by many automotive world and media personalities and to which were invited the 2,200 exhibitors at EQUIP AUTO.

The International “Grands Prix” Awards for Automotive Innovation were created twenty-two years ago during EQUIP AUTO 1985, with the objective of promoting the technology of vehicle equipment manufacturers to a wider audience in the automotive world. The Prizes are awarded by an international jury made up of 82 journalists from 28 countries.

 2007 International Grands Prix Awards for Automotive Innovation winners are:

Engineering and Advanced Technology Category

   Golden Trophy : VALEO Valeo for its Smart Valve Actuation technology (camless engine)

   Silver Trophy : HONEYWELLTurbo Technologies for its parallel sequential dual stage turbocharger

Spare Parts and Aftermarket Category

  Golden Trophy : FEDERA MOGUL for its Thermo Quiet brake pad

  Silver Trophy : VALEO for its Guideo module

Garage Equipement Category

  Golden Trophy : AKZO NOBEL Car Refinishes for its Sikkens Autoclear UV clearcoat

 Silver Trophy : ACTIA MULLER for its Shock Absorber Tester

Services Category

   Golden Trophy: EXPONENTIA for its eXponentia technical support and training program

  Silver Trophy : BOSCH for its BDC Premium program

Jury Special Prize 

(with cooperation of the AJTE : Association of European Technical Journalists and the AFPA : French Motor Press Association).

• Special Prize: SIEMENS VDO Automotive for its Electronic Wedge Brake

• Special Prize: SPHERETECH for its EasyDiag diagnostics system