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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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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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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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Automakers, Suppliers Warm to U.S.-Cuba Trade Thaw
U.S. auto-industry leaders see the Cuban market as ripe for development, but barriers to entry include the country’s still largely state-controlled economy; a lack of dealer network and financial infrastructure for car sales; and poor road quality.
By Craig Howie • Feb. 13, 2015 -
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Bosch Priority: Keep Technology Focused on Consumer
Fully automated driving can be expected in the decade after 2020. But Bosch already offers driver-assistance functions which represent important first steps, Bosch Americas chief Werner Struth says.
By Lillie Guyer • Feb. 3, 2015 -
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Valeo System Protects Pedestrians
The supplier can use headlamps to project warnings along the edge of road surfaces to pedestrians at night. The technology is another step toward smarter vehicles that ultimately will be able to drive themselves, Valeo says.
Jan. 9, 2015 -
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Bosch Consolidates JV Ownership
From refrigerators and other appliances to energy creation and tools to enable “smart homes,” Bosch takes strategic steps to continue pushing well beyond its automotive expertise.
Jan. 6, 2015 -
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Chinese Automakers, Suppliers Encouraged to Go Global
The local industry recognizes there’s still work to be done to improve quality and upgrade technology – huge tasks, in fact. But government officials and company insiders say it’s time to prepare for a bigger play around the world.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 17, 2014 -
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Valeo’s Autonomous Valet to Bow in 2016
With the technology a driver can get out of the car, push a button on his key fob and the car will go find its parking place. Later, after another button punch, the car comes back to find its driver.
By William Diem • Oct. 3, 2014 -
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Continental Gets Serious About Autonomous Vehicles
Networked vehicles that can communicate with each other and the infrastructure open up a new range of possibilities for user functions that will make driving safer, more comfortable and environmentally friendly, the supplier says.
Sept. 12, 2014 -
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O’Neal to Step Down at Delphi As Supplier Turns Corner
The global parts maker elevates Chief Financial Officer Kevin Clark to chief operating officer and CEO-in-waiting. Clark joined the supplier as CFO in 2010.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 9, 2014 -
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Magna Looking Back to Bright Future
It took nine years for Magna’s electronics plant in Holly, MI, to produce 10 million rearview cameras, but another 10 million will be assembled within the next 18 months.
Sept. 8, 2014 -
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Bosch Breaks Ground for $40 Million Tech Center Expansion
Work at the technical center will continue to involve several Bosch divisions, including Electrical Drives, Starter Motors and Generators, as well as Chassis Systems Control and Automotive Electronics.
Aug. 26, 2014 -
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Bigger, Global Automakers and Suppliers Performing Best as Industry Recovers
OEs that lead the list of best performers in the 2009-2013 period skew toward emerging-market automakers (and motorcycle producers), with none of the Detroit Three or European companies making the top 10.
By David Zoia Editor • Aug. 25, 2014 -
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Magna Glass-Manufacturing Technique Draws OE Interest
Magna International process blasts thin hole in panel of glass using powerful water jets.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 21, 2014 -
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Suppliers Wild Card in North American Output Surge
“The industry is in good shape. We’re not over our skis,” Visteon CEO Tim Leuliette says. “Not just Visteon, but as an industry we are all running pretty good balance sheets and being very conservative.”
By James M. Amend • July 31, 2014 -
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Valeo Launching Two Electric Superchargers
The electric supercharger is driven not by the crankshaft but instead by a switched-reluctance motor that spins the compressor wheel. The device can deliver additional boost within 300 milliseconds.
June 26, 2014 -
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Magna Staffing Up; Making Inroads With Asian OEMs
Areas where Magna is adding staff include program management, sales, marketing, engineering and R&D, James Tobin says.
June 16, 2014 -
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Japanese Rebound in Supplier Survey, Widen Gap With Detroit
Ford, the top-ranked Detroit-based automaker in Planning Perspectives’ annual study, climbed to within 30 points of Toyota in 2012 but now trails by more than 50. Chrysler and GM are 70 points behind the Japanese automaker.
By David Zoia Editor • May 12, 2014
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