Leading the Upgrading of the Automotive Industry Introduction Video of ARTC, 2008 The Automotive Research & Test Center (ARTC) was established in 1990 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, with the joint efforts of the Ministry of Transportation and Communication, Environmental Protection Administration. The organization was based on the Automotive Industry Development Policy approved by the Executive Yuan on March 15, 1985. The objective for the organization is to improve the R&D of related technology, the product quality, the internationally recognized testing and certification services, as well as to assist the government’s effort in stipulating and managing regulations & standards. Based on the beliefs in “Impartiality, Technology and Service”, ARTC integrates research resources and promotes industrial technology. With a complete series of laboratories, Proving Grounds, testing technologies, analysis experience and the joint efforts of the industrial, academic and research communities, ARTC is able to assist related companies developing visionary products. Meanwhile, concerning globalization, we continue building up global certification networks to promote excellent products throughout the world. ARTC, therefore, has become a partner of government regarding safety & environmental issues, it also provides assistance for the planning of industrial policy. To cope with the trend of safety, environmental protection and electronic control, ARTC is now focusing on innovative technology and hoping to move on with the intention becoming a leader of automotive innovation and knowledge service under the quality policy of “To comply with legislation”, “To satisfy our customers”, “To have all members participate” and “To improve continuously”.