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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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TrendlineAutonomous Vehicles
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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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.
By Roger Schreffler • Oct. 12, 2016 -
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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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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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