Finalists Named for 2015 PACE Awards

Next year's winners of the Automotive News PACE Awards will be announced on April 20 from a field of 36 vehicle component, manufacturing and service innovations submitted by 25 suppliers.

Now entering its 20th year, the PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) award program uses an independent panel of experts to choose winners in categories that vary from year to year. The awards are co-sponsored by Automotive News, consultancy EY and Ohio's Transportation Research Center.

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