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Denso Invests Nearly $100 Million in Tech Startups
Denso says it is investing in companies working on cybersecurity, semiconductor, sensor and other technologies that will play a major role in advancing safe, secure and efficient mobility services.
Dec. 14, 2018 -
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Continental, NVIDIA Partner on AI System for Self-Driving Cars
Continental self-driving vehicle systems based on NVIDIA AI car computer and Continental sensors coming in 2021.
Oct. 19, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Automakers, Suppliers Making Moves to Bolster Public Charging Infrastructure
Even if the BEV market grows at a conservative pace, there is likely to be a shortage of public chargers available to help keep those vehicles on the road.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 15, 2018 -
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Strengthening Links in the Supply Chain
Exciting new technologies and smart inventory-management strategies are enhancing efficiencies in a supply-chain blindspot that is very close to home.
By Joe Stephens • Oct. 1, 2018 -
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Magna Divesting Fluid Pressure, Controls Business
The transaction is expected to close in first-quarter 2019, with about 4,200 employees across 10 facilities in North America, Europe and Asia transitioning to Hanon Systems.
Sept. 21, 2018 -
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OEMs, Suppliers Hope for EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
With automakers on both sides of the Atlantic keen on a deal, the industry is hoping the EU and Mercosur can overcome disagreements that have prevented settling these long-running talks.
By Sara Lewis, Charles Newbery • Sept. 14, 2018 -
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Bosch, SiTime Team on Next-Gen MEMS Resonators
MEMS resonators are the heartbeat of 5G, Internet of Things and automotive electronics, and the partnership is meant to enable the higher speeds of 5G, long battery life of IoT devices and increased reliability of driver-assistance systems in automotive.
Sept. 13, 2018 -
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Magna Subsidiary Forms LED Lighting JV
Magna Rohinni Automotive, to be based in Holly, MI, combines Magna Electronics’ manufacturing expertise with exclusive use of Rohinni’s lighting technology in the mobility and other industries, the companies say.
Aug. 29, 2018 -
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Surgere Names Head of Digital Supply-Chain Platform
Dana McBrien is named Guiding Architect for AutoSphere, Surgere’s digital supply-chain platform now uniting five major automakers and a growing number of their suppliers.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 13, 2018 -
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Come on Inside, NVIDIA’s Shapiro Offers
Automakers and suppliers around the world lean on NVIDIA’s Drive Xavier and Drive Pegasus supercomputing for their AV programs. With Drive Constellation, they now have access to NVIDIA’s muscle inside the lab.
By James M. Amend • July 31, 2018 -
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Let’s Stop Pretending Innovation Cultures Are Created Overnight
Throughout the innovation process leaders need to provide the right resources, at the right time, and set clear expectations for milestones.
By Maximiliane Straub • July 30, 2018 -
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Front-End Supplier HBPO Expanding in North America
The Troy, MI-based company, a joint venture between suppliers Hella, Behr and Plastic Omnium, says it expects to add an assembly plant in Michigan and more than double employment in North America within the next four years.
July 19, 2018 -
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Top 10 Unspoken Automotive Cybersecurity Risks
There are many risks throughout the automotive system – some overblown, some undermentioned. Addressing those that truly will impact the customer experience will be the challenge for suppliers, governments and manufacturers.
By Steve Tengler • July 17, 2018 -
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NAFTA Uncertainty Not Slowing HBPO’s Expansion Plans
In the past three years, HBPO has opened four new North American assembly plants and added five new automotive customers, including two electric-vehicle makers, says Diana Mannino, president of regional operations.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 11, 2018 -
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Magna Acquires Italian Lighting Manufacturer OLSA
OLSA, headquartered in Turin, Italy, employs about 2,500 people and has manufacturing operations in Italy, Poland, Brazil, China and Mexico. Customers include Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Daimler and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
July 11, 2018 -
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Magna Seeks to Keep Cars Stylish, Despite Autonomy
The Canadian automotive supplier is hoping to bust the perception that self-driving vehicles need to look like a science experiment.
July 6, 2018 -
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Bosch, Mojio to Co-Develop Connected-Car Services
As part of an agreement to co-develop advanced connected-car services for both automakers and consumers, Bosch and Mojio initially will focus on vehicle communication and diagnostics as well as crash detection and notification.
June 27, 2018 -
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European Union Set to Impose Tariffs on U.S. Trucks
The EU’s tariffs on certain U.S.-made trucks, automotive glass and motorcycles will stay in reserve until (and if) the World Trade Organization declares the Trump Admin.’s metal duties to be in breach of American global trade agreement commitments.
By Keith Nuthall • June 1, 2018 -
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Starship Draws on Supplier’s Aerodynamics Know-How
As part of the Starship Initiative, a collaborative project led by Shell Lubricants and AirFlow Truck Co., Röchling Automotive has supplied its active grille shutter (AGS) system to a next-generation concept truck called the Starship.
May 8, 2018 -
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Magna Opens Body, Chassis Production Plant in Mexico
The 189,000-sq.-ft. (17,580-sq.-m) plant will manufacture structural welded assemblies for global automakers including BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
April 24, 2018 -
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Osram, Continental Form Automotive Lighting JV
The Osram Continental JV’s product portfolio will feature semiconductor-based lighting modules such as LED modules for front and rear headlights, laser modules and light control units.
April 9, 2018 -
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Magna JV Will Produce Liftgates in China
The addition of the liftgate joint venture raises to 50 the number of Magna facilities in China, where the Canada-based supplier has more than 22,700 employees.
April 4, 2018 -
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ZF Says New Knee Airbag Module Industry’s Lightest
Besides enhancing occupant safety, the module features a flexible design for various vehicle interior sizes and configurations, including cockpit concepts for future autonomous vehicles, ZF says.
March 19, 2018 -
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Eckhart to Serve Auto Industry From New Tech Center
The 47,000-sq.-ft. facility will serve as the company’s technology showcase, including engineering and assembly of the next-generation Autocraft autonomous guided vehicles for material handling.
March 16, 2018 -
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IAC Opens Premium Door-Panel Plant in Czech Republic
The greenfield site is the final phase of IAC’s Prestice 2 location and will enable the automotive supplier to continue supporting its customers in Eastern Europe.
March 13, 2018
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