Breakthrough recognition for Veoneer’s LIV research platform

Tue, Jun 19, 2018 08:30 CET (Stockholm, Sweden, June 19, 2018) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, announced that Veoneer has received two awards by CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers. On June 13, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, organized for the third… Continue reading Breakthrough recognition for Veoneer’s LIV research platform

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

Forming two Joint Ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co.Facility can support up to 180,000 annual vehicle capacityJV is capable of supporting the needs of additional customersSHANGHAI, China, June 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna today announced its intention to form two new joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd (BJEV) for complete vehicle manufacturing… Continue reading Magna to Jointly Engineer and Build Premium Electric Vehicles for Customers in China

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

One of the auto industry’s first 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer casesAchieves up to 10% CO2 savings compared to a two-wheel drive systemCan be easily integrated into existing drivetrainsSAILAUF, Germany, June 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna is on the fast track to vehicle electrification. With its all-new industry-leading 48-volt transfer case and an array of other… Continue reading Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-Volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products

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

Groupe PSA: Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon, Member of the Managing Board and CFO of Groupe PSA (Paris:UG), has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Philippe de Rovira, currently CFO of Opel Vauxhall. Both decisions will be effective as of August 1st. “The Supervisory Board thanks Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board

Canada’s Magna forms JVs to make electric cars in China

(Reuters) – Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International Inc (MG.TO) said on Monday it would set up two joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co to build electric cars in China. FILE PHOTO – Magna International Inc. CEO Donald Walker speaks to shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting in Toronto May 10, 2012. REUTERS/Fred… Continue reading Canada’s Magna forms JVs to make electric cars in China

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

ZF´s Axle Hybrid Concept With Automated Manual Transmission Offers Less Emissions and More Comfort

For the hybridization of price-sensitive small to compact vehicles with front-wheel drive, the greatest challenges are currently additional cost and development effort as well as limited installation space. “With eAMT, ZF has developed a full-fledged plug-in hybrid drive for front-transverse vehicles. This increases flexibility for vehicle manufacturers. They can use existing platforms to implement conventional… Continue reading ZF´s Axle Hybrid Concept With Automated Manual Transmission Offers Less Emissions and More Comfort

Japan Backs Solid-State Battery Efforts With $90 Million In Funds

2 H BY MARK KANE Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is trying to leverage research on solid-state batteries for electric cars. The organization allocates 10 ¥10-billion ($90 million) for the research to be conducted by 23 automobile, battery, and material manufacturers as well as 15 universities / public research institutes. Participants… Continue reading Japan Backs Solid-State Battery Efforts With $90 Million In Funds

Autoliv prices EUR 500 million bond issue

Mon, Jun 18, 2018 10:30 CET (Stockholm, Sweden, June 18, 2018) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), today announced that it has priced a 5-year bond offering of EUR 500 million in the Eurobond market (the “Notes”). The Notes are due to be issued on June 26 and will carry a coupon of… Continue reading Autoliv prices EUR 500 million bond issue