Automotive Benchmarking Developments
  • 2010 - Open office in China
  • 2010 - Launch technical support in Germany and Japan
  • 2009 - Start cooperation for functional benchmark
  • 2008 - LCV and trucks teardown
  • 2007 - BIW analysis
  • 2006 - Acquired 3D Scan capability
  • 2005 - Began vehicle teardown in the US and China
  • 2004 - Began teardown activities for suppliers
  • 2003 - Opened full time office in Detroit
  • 1999 - First contract signed with OEMs
  • 1998 - First contract signed with suppliers
  • 1998 - Established in France
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   Since 1998 A2Mac1 provides benchmarking services to the automotive industry.
We are an independent family company with a team of 100 staff based in northern France, Detroit and Shanghai.
We already support most of OEM group and over 50 suppliers in their benchmarking needs with the largest portfolio of services including auto show coverage, vehicle teardown, 2D, 3D, Biw and special studies.
We have established our position in the automotive industry through our expertise in the areas of benchmarking and software :
    - By implementing a benchmarking methodology with standardized processes, vehicles and specific characteristics can be easily compared and evaluated.


    - By developing a complete benchmarking management software solution, we offer global access of data to be shared by all departments.


    - By working jointly with manufacturers and suppliers cooperating together, we offer our customers the best cost/benefit available in the industry.
AutoVision

Auto Shows photos, videos, data coverage cataloged in a library with more than 400 pictures per vehicle.
Content :
  • - 17 International auto shows per year.
  • - Over 2.5 million pictures of both car and truck shows since 1998.
  • - Over 400 standardized pictures per vehicle.
  • - Videos of concept cars and vehicle introductions.
  • - Press kit documentation.
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AutoShows :
  • Detroit - Chicago - Los Angeles - Louisville - New York
  • Barcelona - Birmingham - Bologna - Frankfurt - Geneva
  • Hanover - London - Paris - Moscow - Buenos Aires
  • Sao Paulo - Seoul - Beijing - Guanghzou - New Dehli
  • Tokyo - Shanghai - Melbourne

Teardown

The largest teardown program in Europe : Passenger cars - LCV - Trucks
Content :
  • - 20 vehicle teardown reviews per year
  • - Approximately 1000 parts analysed per vehicle
  • - Photographs, measurements, materials, weights, fastener types, suppliers
  • - Complete database integration
  • - Access to parts for further review
  • - Over 160 vehicles currently available

2011 vehicles :
  • Alfa Romeo Giullietta - Audi A1 - Audi A6 - Audi A7 - BMW 5 series - BMW X1 - BMW X5
  • Chevrolet Volt - Ford Explorer - Ford Fiesta - Ford Flex - Honda Odyssey
  • Hyundai Genesis - Hyundai Tucson - Jaguar XJ - Kia Optima - Kia Sportage
  • Mini Countryman - Nissan Juke - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Micra - Opel Meriva
  • Subaru Legacy - Suzuki Swift - Volkswagen Jetta - Volkswagen Touareg - Volvo S60

Advanced Studies

Functional analysis on commodities.
Content :
  • - 2D Interior :
    • 49 standard sections drawings and bill of material
  • - 2D Exterior :
    • 38 standard exterior sections drawings
  • - 3D scans :
    • Vehicle : Full 3D scan of the exterior, interior and underbody
    • BIW : 3D scan and full Body in White disassembly
  • - Electrics/Electronics :
    • An advanced study on electricity/electronics
  • - Seats :
    • 50 teardowns per year with criteria and 3D scan
  • - Powertrain :
    • Engine review of the US market
  • - Autofeatures :
    • Review of the North American passenger vehicle market
  • - Functional Analysis :
    • NVH powertrain mount system
    • Acoustics on parts and vehicle measurements
 
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02140 HARY Ypsilanti, MI 48197 D-61476 Kronberg im Taunus Suite 408, 1440 Central Yan'an Road (M) Shanghai 200040 Yokohama 236-0052
Phone : (33) 3 23 98 49 66 Phone : (1) 734 973 6468 Phone : (49) 6173 320 818 Phone : (86) 21 6133 1819 Phone : (81) 090-3216-6654
Contact : Pierre-Yves Mouliere Contact : Mike Fairbanks Contact : Wilhelm Koenig Contact : Amélie Péné Contact : Yoshiaki Nakano
E-Mail : pmouliere@a2mac1.com E-Mail : mfairbanks@a2mac1.com E-Mail : wpkoenig@a2mac1.com E-Mail : apene@a2mac1.com E-Mail : ynakano@a2mac1.com