This document provides information on ISO/TS 16949:2002, which is an automotive-specific quality management system standard. It discusses the expiration of the previous QS-9000 standard and its replacement by ISO/TS 16949. Key details include the organizations involved in developing and overseeing ISO/TS 16949 (IATF and IAOB), differences between ISO/TS 16949 and previous standards like QS-9000, and core sections and requirements of ISO/TS 16949 such as its process-based approach, customer focus, and continual improvement principles.