Author: Magna International Official News

Magna Develops Comfort+ Door Latch to Improve Door Quality and Cabin Quietness

Reduces effort needed to open and close a car door by 40-60 percentAllows increased sealing to create a quieter cabin – a key factor in driver satisfaction ratingsWill enter the market on future models with a European automakerAURORA, Ontario, May 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For automakers, two key customer satisfaction considerations are the feel… Continue reading Magna Develops Comfort+ Door Latch to Improve Door Quality and Cabin Quietness

Press Release – Magna to Jointly Engineer and Build Premium Electric Vehicles for Customers in China

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. Forming two Joint Ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co. Facility can support up to 180,000 annual vehicle capacity JV is capable of supporting the needs of additional customers SHANGHAI, China, June 18, 2018 — Magna today announced its intention to form two new joint ventures… Continue reading Press Release – Magna to Jointly Engineer and Build Premium Electric Vehicles for Customers in China

News Release – Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-Volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. One of the auto industry’s first 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer cases Achieves up to 10% CO2 savings compared to a two-wheel drive system Can be easily integrated into existing drivetrains SAILAUF, Germany, June 14, 2018 — Magna is on the fast track to vehicle electrification. With… Continue reading News Release – Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-Volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products

News Release – Magna and May Mobility Partner to Build, Deploy and Scale Self-Driving Shuttles

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. Collaboration in Southeastern Michigan to Make First Deployment in Downtown Detroit Possible ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 13, 2018 — Getting around in crowded city streets of America is about to get a little easier.  May Mobility, an Ann Arbor, Michigan startup building self-driving shuttles, has… Continue reading News Release – Magna and May Mobility Partner to Build, Deploy and Scale Self-Driving Shuttles

Magna and May Mobility Partner to Build, Deploy and Scale Self-Driving Shuttles

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Getting around in crowded city streets of America is about to get a little easier.  May Mobility, an Ann Arbor, Michigan startup building self-driving shuttles, has partnered with Magna (NYSE:MGA), a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to retrofit and scale… Continue reading Magna and May Mobility Partner to Build, Deploy and Scale Self-Driving Shuttles

News Release – Magna to Produce the New Z4 for the BMW Group

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. BMW Z4 marks the fifth vehicle nameplate Magna is producing in Graz, Austria, for customers Production will start at the end of 2018 Magna’s unique capabilities make it an ideal mobility partner SAILAUF, Germany, June 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna adds to its contract… Continue reading News Release – Magna to Produce the New Z4 for the BMW Group

Magna to Produce the new Z4 for the BMW Group

BMW Z4 marks the fifth vehicle nameplate Magna is producing in Graz, Austria, for customersProduction will start at the end of 2018Magna’s unique capabilities make it an ideal mobility partnerSAILAUF, Germany, June 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna adds to its contract vehicle manufacturing line-up in Graz, Austria, with the addition of the new BMW… Continue reading Magna to Produce the new Z4 for the BMW Group

News Release – Magna Develops Comfort+ Door Latch to Improve Door Quality and Cabin Quietness

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. Reduces effort needed to open and close a car door by 40-60 percent Allows increased sealing to create a quieter cabin – a key factor in driver satisfaction ratings Will enter the market on future models with a European automaker AURORA, Ontario, May 23, 2018… Continue reading News Release – Magna Develops Comfort+ Door Latch to Improve Door Quality and Cabin Quietness

News Release – Magna’s “Powertrain Meets Future” Drivetrain Forum Brings Industry Together

• Magna hosts 7th annual Drivetrain Forum• Event showcases latest powertrain developments • Magna demonstrates comprehensive systems expertise  Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. SAILAUF, Germany, May 18, 2018 — In the coming years, there could be up to 48 variations of powertrain architectures available. Additionally, legislative requirements for CO2 emissions, changing… Continue reading News Release – Magna’s “Powertrain Meets Future” Drivetrain Forum Brings Industry Together