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U.K. Event Gives Suppliers Face Time With Automakers
The event, coordinated by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Department for International Trade’s Automotive Investment Organization, matches purchasers from automakers and Tier 1 suppliers with component makers in one-on-one meetings.
By Alan Harman • March 22, 2017 -
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EU Suppliers Push for Mercosur Trade Deal
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency in the U.S. and its potential impact on EU-U.S. trade talks has made the Mercosur negotiations that entered a new round this week a high priority for the European Commission.
By Sara Lewis • March 22, 2017 -
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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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Bosch Mahle: Why Exit Booming Turbo Market?
The companies are selling the joint venture they created in 2008, even though they admit demand for turbochargers will be brisk for years to come and even though the JV’s production has outpaced internal projections from years ago.
By Thomas.Murphy • Jan. 27, 2017 -
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ZF, NVIDIA Claim First AI Car Computer
Outpacing the computing power of current automotive-grade processors, the ZF ProAI technology will enable vehicles to understand their environment by using deep learning to process sensor and camera data for highly automated driving, the companies say.
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Intelligent Cars Promise Free Time, Bosch Says
In the U.S., Germany and much of China, safety systems and cloud-based functions potentially can prevent about 260,000 injury accidents, save 390,000 tons of carbon-dioxide emissions and offer average drivers an extra 31 hours of free time on the highway, study says.
Jan. 4, 2017 -
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Software Growth Sector for Auto Electronics Suppliers
By 2030, automakers could be spending as much as 50% of the total industry's input costs on electronics.
By Justinas Lasinskas • Dec. 1, 2016 -
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Active Market for Active Grilles
Mega-supplier Magna International says it already produces millions of wind-cheating active grilles for cars and trucks annually, with automakers beginning to employ even more advanced designs and eyeing spin-off product concepts.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 9, 2016 -
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Auto Industry Leans Toward Clinton for President
“If we have to start worrying about whether we are producing in Mexico, or trade agreements, that will add a whole other level of risk and uncertainty into this industry that frankly, as you’ve seen, we really don’t need,” analyst Michael Robinet says.
Nov. 7, 2016 -
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North American Assembly Possible for Expanding Supplier Magna
Magna says the business climate could be right for adding vehicle-assembly capacity in the NAFTA region, where automakers are running their plants full tilt.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 27, 2016 -
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ZF Venture Capital Unit Takes First Stake
German parts supplier creates Zukunft Ventures to tap startups for new technology and know-how.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 24, 2016 -
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Japanese Suppliers’ Outlook Dims
Since January, the Japanese currency rose nearly 20% against the U.S. dollar, cutting into profit margins on exports to North America, still one of the largest markets for cars built in Japan.
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Valeo Chases Brass Ring of Future Mobility
The company has spent the past few years aggressively stretching its product portfolio into the most desirable, revenue-rich segments of electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving technology.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 12, 2016 -
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Continental Shows Off Its Latest Self-Driver
“Automated driving is a complex system, but we have to make it simple for the end consumer,” says Tom Kenny, a Continental project manager.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 4, 2016 -
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Valeo Sets Sights on 48V Leadership
Valeo’s 48V system, which is underpinned by the French supplier’s electric supercharger, makes its debut this year on the redesigned Audi SQ7 high-performance large SUV.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 26, 2016 -
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Magna Steyr Mulls Plant in Slovenia
Talks are under way with representatives of local communities and the Economy Ministry, with a decision expected before year’s end, Slovenian daily Večer reports.
By Peter Homola • Sept. 21, 2016 -
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Can Smartphone Replace Key Fob?
Continental is introducing two technologies intended to give smartphones access to authorized vehicles, but a company executive says he sees conventional fobs sticking around “for the foreseeable future.”
Sept. 1, 2016 -
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Magna Deal Gives UAW Second Victory in Southern U.S.
The Magna vote is the UAW’s second successful organizing drive in the Southern U.S., where a half-dozen other non-union plants have held the UAW at bay with tactics ranging from comparable pay to threats to move work to Mexico or Thailand.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 30, 2016 -
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Nexteer Moves HQ to Metro Detroit in Search of Talent
With its new headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, Nexteer can work more closely with customers on self-driving cars. Next year, some of its customers will launch vehicles that operate in Level 3 semi-autonomous mode.
Aug. 29, 2016 -
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Loan to Help Spanish Supplier Break New R&D Ground
The loan will fund R&D related to automotive mechanisms, body-in-white and chassis, which Gestamp supplies to OEMs. The company also will look into developing materials such as high-strength steel, aluminum alloys and composites such as carbon fiber.
By Kitty So • Aug. 9, 2016 -
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American Axle Races to Future of Mobility
“We have to be faster, better and cheaper at being faster, better and cheaper,” says AAM Vice President Nigel Francis.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 1, 2016 -
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Proton Looks to Rebound With Upmarket Perdana
Proton says the new Perdana, developed in collaboration with Honda, marks its re-entry into the D-segment market with a sophisticated yet sporty executive sedan.
By Alan Harman • June 30, 2016 -
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Dürr Opens Michigan Paint Tech Center
The German supplier strategically positions its technical and testing facility near Detroit to train automaker customers to get the most out of their investments.
June 22, 2016 -
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Canada Looks to Make Push With Aluminum Production
A newly formed alliance called ALTec Industrial Research R&D Group is consolidating research efforts in the Canadian aluminum sector.
By Alan Harman • June 17, 2016 -
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Bosch Set for Growth in Steering Business
With its established expertise in electronics, chassis control and electrical drives, the addition of a wholly owned steering division is an excellent fit, a Bosch executive says.
June 13, 2016 -
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Supplier Demonstrates Always-On High Beams
Due to the hassle of having to switch between low and high beams with conventional headlight units, high beams are used just 10%-15% of the time by U.S. drivers.
June 8, 2016
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