Boeing, Adient Launch New Company to Design and Build Airplane Seats

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Adient [NYSE: ADNT] today announced the formation of Adient Aerospace, a joint venture that will develop, manufacture and sell a portfolio of seating products to airlines and aircraft leasing companies. The seats will be available for installation on new airplanes and as retrofit configurations for… Continue reading Boeing, Adient Launch New Company to Design and Build Airplane Seats

Bringg Announces $22 Million Series B Round Following Strong Deal Traction with International Brands

TEL AVIV, Israel and CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bringg, the leading delivery logistics platform for enterprises, announced today that it has raised additional funding from strategic partners, bringing its Series B investment total to $22 million. The current $12 million round includes automotive leader Dr. Shmuel Harlap, shipping and real estate magnate Eyal Ofer,… Continue reading Bringg Announces $22 Million Series B Round Following Strong Deal Traction with International Brands

Schaeffler reports strong growth in 4th quarter 2017

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler announced its preliminary revenue figures for 2017 today. The company increased its revenue to approximately 14.0 billion euros (prior year: approximately 13.3 billion euros), growing by 5.9 percent at constant currency. Fourth quarter revenue rose to approximately 3.5 billion euros (prior year quarter:… Continue reading Schaeffler reports strong growth in 4th quarter 2017

Delphi Technologies invests in innovative capacitor start-up

LONDON, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Technologies PLC (NYSE: DLPH), a global leader in vehicle propulsion, today announced an investment in PolyCharge America, Inc. (www.polycharge.com), a start-up established to commercialize a new capacitor technology. This technology helps to make high-power inverters smaller, lighter and more tolerant to high temperatures. (PRNewsfoto/Delphi Technologies)… The minority equity… Continue reading Delphi Technologies invests in innovative capacitor start-up

Adient unveils lightweight solutions for seat structures

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The search for new lightweight solutions is one of the most important drivers in the automotive industry. At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Adient, the world’s leading automotive seating supplier, is showcasing technologies that use alternative materials and composites to reduce vehicle weight without compromising passenger comfort or… Continue reading Adient unveils lightweight solutions for seat structures

Magna Announces Outlook

Continuing to grow sales faster than vehicle production through 2020 Accelerating free cash flow1 in 2018-2020 period AURORA, ON, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) today announced its financial outlook for 2018 and 2020.  Don Walker, Magna’s Chief Executive Officer (CNW Group/Magna International Inc.) Vince Galifi, Magna’s Chief Financial… Continue reading Magna Announces Outlook

Visteon Announces New $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) today announced that its board of directors has authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $500 million of common stock to be executed through 2020, reflecting the company’s strong balance sheet and free cash flow generation. Visteon expects to fund… Continue reading Visteon Announces New $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

Magna Unveils High-Definition Icon Radar – Scans Environment in Four Dimensions

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Automakers now have a radar option that leapfrogs the competition as Magna unveiled its ICON RADAR at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Setting a new standard in high-resolution automotive radar, ICON RADAR incorporates advanced technology used by the U.S. military to provide precise detection, extensive range and high… Continue reading Magna Unveils High-Definition Icon Radar – Scans Environment in Four Dimensions

Shell Acquires Interest in Silicon Ranch Corporation

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Ranch Corporation, a leading U.S. developer, owner, and operator of solar energy plants, announced today that it has signed an agreement to make Shell its largest shareholder. As part of the agreement, Shell will acquire a 43.83% interest in Silicon Ranch from Partners Group, the global private markets… Continue reading Shell Acquires Interest in Silicon Ranch Corporation

Lexus Carves Out a New Flagship Luxury Crossover with Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Like molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword, the lines of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept have the potential to shape the future of a flagship luxury crossover for Lexus. Lexus established the luxury crossover segment two decades ago with the global debut of the RX 300 at Detroit.… Continue reading Lexus Carves Out a New Flagship Luxury Crossover with Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept