Competitive pressure means carmakers are compelled to add features, lower prices, and push technology. Consumers get the benefit.

So far, the perceived gas price increases have not had any discernible impact on new-vehicle buying patterns, as least with regard to the size of the engine.

The Patriot can end up cannibalizing or competing with vehicles in the Jeep lineup and not provide the incremental volume that they hope it does.

Volker Kruger's extensive automotive background adds another valuable asset to our European team. We see tremendous opportunities to better serve clients in Germany and in surrounding areas with the addition of Mr. Kruger.

What we're announcing is that Rational Functional Tester is now supporting executions in that shell.

Moving forward, most growth in the SUV segment will come from car-based vehicles.