REE Automotive has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Magna International. Team ACI looks at the strategy aimed at introducing modular electric vehicles in the market. REE Automotive Ltd. (REE), known for e-mobility innovations recently announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Magna International Inc., a mobility technology company. The collaboration is aimed at bringing to the market innovative, full-fledged Modular[Read More…]
Michigan plant produces 25 million seat cushions in less than 5 years The average travel time to work in the United States is 25.4 minutes, according to the US Census Bureau. That’s an average of 50.8 minutes to make the round trip each day, which leads to about 4¼ hours each week. With motorists spending this kind of quality time[Read More…]
As collaboration between the automotive and consumer electronics industries continues to grow in importance, Magna International Inc. has announced that the company will participate in the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. In advance of its participation in CES, Magna has challenged engineering and industrial design students throughout the United States to share their vision of[Read More…]
T Murrali Global automotive components major Magna International has been developing new products focusing on the aspiration levels of the next generation. Amongst several new technologies that the Canadian company developed is the ‘hands-free’ car that can take up the entire responsibility of driving, beyond a particular speed, say 60 mph and cruise at the determined speed. The vehicle can[Read More…]
Text : T Murrali Vehicles, irrespective of the segments they operate in, are developing and progressing day by day due to many factors that include performance improvements, safety, emission regulations and increased comfort and convenience. Vehicle manufacturers achieve this largely by the increasing use of electronics. While this phenomenon creates immense potential for the electronics, semiconductor and software industries, there[Read More…]
Magna, the third-largest automotive parts supplier in the world, is focused on delivering game-changing innovations that lead to market gains for its customers; innovations that meet changing consumer needs and the ongoing challenges of the global automotive industry. One product area that Magna is a pioneer in is electronics, specifically camera-based technology. As the automobile continues to evolve and new[Read More…]
As part of its continued plan to expand its global engineering and manufacturing footprint, the Canadian auto components major Magna International Inc. has announced the establishment of two new facilities in the Sanand in Gujarat. While the new plants reflect business awards for vehicle programs built off global-platforms, they also help position Magna for further growth in India as vehicle production expands.[Read More…]
Magna International Inc.’s Magna Seating operating unit, a leader in engineering and producing world-class recliners, tracks and complete seat systems for the automotive industry, has developed an innovative seating concept called Sedan Slouch™, the first-to-market rear-passenger sedan seats to offer both seatback recline and fold-flat functionality. The inspiration behind Sedan Slouch is to create a flexible, functional seat that fits[Read More…]
Magna International Inc. has announced that its Magna Powertrain operating unit has received Volkswagen’s top supplier award – The 2014 Volkswagen Group Award. The 12th annual awards were presented on June 18, 2014, during a gala held at the Porsche Zentrum in Leipzig, Germany. Magna Powertrain is among a small group of suppliers that were recognized for excelling as a[Read More…]
