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Planets Aligning for Dana’s VariGlide Beltless CVT
Dana is counting on its new continuously variable planetary transmission technology to convince automakers to make the switch from gears to spheres.
Aug. 22, 2017 -
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Magna’s Walker: Fully Autonomous Vehicles Not Here Yet
Artificial intelligence still may not distinguish between “a ball on the road and the child who kicked it,” Magna CEO Donald Walker says.
By David C. Smith • Aug. 22, 2017 -
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Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.
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Continental, Magna Go Driverless to MBS
The first cross-border demonstration of its kind allows Continental, Magna, the MDOT and the MTO the opportunity to test automated driving technology in a variety of settings.
By Remi Murrey • July 31, 2017 -
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Bosch Putting Brains Behind Autonomous Driving
The supplier intends to be a leader in the segment by creating a brain for autonomous vehicles capable of collecting and processing three times as much information per second as the human brain.
By James M. Amend • July 31, 2017 -
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Magna Contracts to Build Jaguar E-Pace Compact SUV
The Magna facility also assembles the Jaguar I-Pace all-electric CUV, BMW 5-Series, BMW 530e plug-in hybrid and Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 14, 2017 -
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ZF’s AKC Solution for Rear-Steering Pickups
To demonstrate the potential gain in agility, ZF has equipped a Ford F-150 to pivot the rear wheels up to 12 degrees in either direction, reducing the turning circle from 48 ft. to 38 ft. (14.6 m to 11.6 m), roughly the same as a Ford Escape CUV.
July 12, 2017 -
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ZF CEO Still Concerned About Trump; TRW Signs to Disappear
Stefan Sommer says consequences for auto industry will be dire if U.S. imposes taxes on imports. Also, two years after ZF acquired TRW for $12.4 billion, the two company logos no longer will share space on buildings.
June 26, 2017 -
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Valeo Unveils Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning Global Research Center
Valeo launches Valeo.ai, the first global research center in artificial intelligence and deep learning, to continue to the development of automated vehicles.
By Remi Murrey • June 23, 2017 -
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Domestic Suppliers Gain Favor With U.K. Automakers
A report by the Automotive Council, a joint government-industry body, shows 44% of all components used by U.K. automakers come from domestic suppliers, compared with 41% in 2015 when the study last was conducted.
By Paul Myles • June 21, 2017 -
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Front-End-Systems Supplier HBPO Expands in Mexico
The company plans to add just-in-sequence production facilities next year to support assembly plants in Aguascalientes and Saltillo, Mexico.
June 19, 2017 -
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Bosch Optimism High Despite Easing Auto Sales
A key piece of the supplier’s bullish outlook is mobility solutions, where autonomous, electric and connected-vehicle technologies are the growth drivers.
By James M. Amend • June 14, 2017 -
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Stamping Market Heats Up for Gestamp
The Spanish supplier considers its expertise in hot stamping a competitive advantage and has invested $500 million in its U.S. operations, including a new R&D center in Michigan.
June 1, 2017 -
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Thai Auto Suppliers Look to Expand Into Aviation Sector
There are challenges, executives from the aerospace sector say, but the opportunity is there for auto suppliers looking to make the leap.
By Edd Ellison • May 30, 2017 -
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The Future Automotive Supply Chain
“Smart Logistics” can provide real-time analysis of supply routes – such as potential bottlenecks – and allow automakers and suppliers to react immediately to changes in demand, inventories and manufacturing capacity.
By Brad Brennan • May 24, 2017 -
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European Union Suppliers Sharing Autonomous Smarts
Roberto Vavassori, president of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, says in his keynote speech to the group that to keep pace with the development of autonomous-vehicle technologies, R&D investment is essential.
By Liz Newmark • May 5, 2017 -
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Hybrid DCT, Torque-Vectoring EV In Magna Product Plan
Getrag brought several compelling new technologies to the Magna fold in last year’s acquisition, but Magna’s powertrain engineers have been busy on many fronts. For instance, the eTelligentDrive system makes EVs a whole lot more fun to drive.
April 21, 2017 -
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Nexteer to Make Power-Steering Systems for China’s Dongfeng
Nexteer provides electric power steering for several Dongfeng-affiliated vehicles, including the Peugeot 2008 CUV. The JV will become a strategic in-house producer of passenger-vehicle EPS within the Dongfeng Group.
By WardsAuto Staff • April 11, 2017 -
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European Automakers, EU Debate Mineral Sourcing
The European Union is implementing a law designed to prevent money raised from sales of tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold – the so-called 3TG minerals – from going to warlords and violent rebels. These metals are present in up to 50% of car parts.
By Sara Lewis • April 11, 2017 -
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Magna Connects With Disconnecting Axles
The Canadian supplier recognizes most drivers only need torque to two wheels even if AWD systems routinely drive four wheels all the time. Disconnecting two of the wheels from the drivetrain when possible can significantly improve fuel economy.
March 27, 2017 -
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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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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.
Jan. 5, 2017 -
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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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