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Sliding doors go dual.


DURA Automotive Systems Dura Automotive Systems (Pink Sheets: DRRAQ), headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA was ranked in the 2006 Fortune 1000. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distribution of automotive components. , Inc. (www.dura.com) developed a new dual power sliding door system that opens the application of sliding doors onto new vehicle segments. The system, which is being displayed on a Smart Forfour The Smart Forfour is a supermini produced by Smart from 2004 to 2006. Unlike the other models of the marque, the Forfour is a more conventional five-door hatchback with a roomy interior, available as a four or five-seater. , improves entry and egress See ingress.  on traditional small cars, while reducing the potential for door dings or other damage. DURA engineers also eliminated the need for an exterior track guide by integrating the guide track within the doors themselves.

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Title Annotation:OBJECTS OF INTEREST
Publication:Automotive Design & Production
Date:Nov 1, 2006
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