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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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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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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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Bosch Puts Autonomous Tech in Park
The supplier uses a Mercedes B-Class to demonstrate its Home Zone Park Assist, which uses ultrasonic sensors and a stereo video camera for day-to-day parking in familiar spots, such as a carport or garage.
June 6, 2016 -
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Supplier Magna Acquires Auto-Electronics Specialist
Telemotive, with its five German facilities and 550 employees, will be integrated into Magna’s vehicle-engineering and contract-manufacturing operating unit, Magna Steyr.
By WardsAuto Staff • April 25, 2016 -
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P3 Injects Dose of Silicon Valley Into Detroit
P3 North America President and CEO Samit Ghosh says the supplier will hire 100 new employees and plans to make an investment in “smart charging” for automotive.
By James M. Amend • April 21, 2016 -
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Supplier’s Aerodynamic Solutions Go With Flow
Röechling’s active speedlips, positioned just ahead of the front tires, are lowered by adjustable actuators to guide headwinds around the front of the tire, reducing drag.
Feb. 3, 2016 -
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Bosch Maps Electronics Future at CES
In 2020, the supplier expects massive savings at its 250 manufacturing plants worldwide because “Industry 4.0” hardware and software will allow assessing data in real time, ensuring unprecedented gains in production flexibility, logistics and safety.
Jan. 5, 2016 -
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Foreign Auto Suppliers Lose Russian Duty Discount
The ongoing economic crisis in Russia may prompt the government to cancel tariff-discount agreements with other foreign parts producers and even global automakers failing to comply with local-content requirements.
By Eugene Gerden • Dec. 18, 2015 -
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Automotive Suppliers Promote Anti-Violence Training
“Beliefs can divide people but good values unify people,” says Antoine Raymond, president and CEO of French auto supplier ARaymond. “Everyone agrees that respect for others is the most important” factor.
By Lillie Guyer • Nov. 11, 2015 -
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German Supplier Eyes Japan OEMs From New Thai Plant
The TrelleborgVibracoustic site manufactures engine mounts, chassis mounts and body mounts for local customers such as Ford, GM, Nissan and Volvo, and plans to be producing for export by 2018.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 11, 2015 -
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Autonomous Car Supply Chain Developing Outside Silicon Valley
Insiders say three or four years ago, automakers decided they didn’t want to hand over their interiors to giant consumer electronics providers and started reaching into the lower tiers for knowledge and more control over their brand identities.
Oct. 22, 2015 -
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Bosch Wants ‘Millions of Ideas’
The company wants its new 14-building research campus in Germany to function like a university, specifically Stanford. Each building is designed to foster interaction and exchange of ideas between students and engineers.
Oct. 15, 2015 -
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Continental Sees Opportunity to Expand Tire-Sensor Technology
Continental plans to expand its business in sensors and chassis systems that will enable semi- or fully autonomous driving in the coming decade. The German supplier expects that its unique in-tire air-pressure monitor will play a part in that development.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 29, 2015 -
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Continental Sees Huge Upside to 48V
Positioned at the front of an internal-combustion engine, the component provides restart power as well as 15 kW and up to 74 lb.-ft. of additional torque. The 48V system aids fuel efficiency because it is capable of synchronizing the engine with the driveline at any speed.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 15, 2015 -
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Frustrated Ultracap Supplier Sees Light at End of Tunnel
Automakers are investing heavily in lightweighting and new engine technology to improve fuel economy. But they could get a bigger bang for the buck simply by replacing batteries with supercapacitors in stop-start applications, Ioxus’ marketing chief says.
By David Zoia Editor • May 22, 2015 -
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After Price-Fixing Plea, Bosch Emphasizes Core Technologies
Bosch’s top automotive executive says tough lessons were learned in the recent price-fixing scandal, and the company now needs to press on with next-generation vehicle technologies.
May 21, 2015
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