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

TTTech & BMW

The companies TTTech and BMW announced cooperation. The manufacturer BMW want with the IT company TTTech work on services that concern Partial and High Autonomous Driving. BMW in Las Vegas BMW wants with his cooperation group to 2021 bring out the highly autonomous driving until 2021 and although the group has already closed, one has… Continue reading TTTech & BMW

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

Magna & May Mobility

The company Magna partner with May Mobility for autonomous shuttles. The supplier Magna cooperates with the startup May Mobility for the production of autonomous e-shuttles, as they are currently mainly from the two French manufacturers Navya and EasyMile to be produced. 2018_May_Mobility_Magna-2 The development one wants in Detroit where the Canadian company Magna has a… Continue reading Magna & May Mobility

Magna to retrofit and scale up May Mobility’s self driving shuttles in the US

May Mobility, a Michigan-based startup that specialises in self-driving shuttles, has partnered with Canada-based Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to retrofit and scale up May Mobility’s fleet of self-driving shuttles set to enter the US market. Under this collaboration, Magna is retrofitting low-speed self-driving micro transit electric vehicles from the chassis up. The… Continue reading Magna to retrofit and scale up May Mobility’s self driving shuttles in the US

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 to partner with May Mobility on low-speed self-driving shuttle

(Reuters) – Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International Inc will partner with Michigan startup May Mobility on self-driving shuttles, the companies said on Wednesday. Magna will outfit low-speed electric shuttles equipped with May Mobility self-driving software. The shuttles will be deployed initially this summer in a commercial ride-sharing service in downtown Detroit. Investors in May… Continue reading Magna to partner with May Mobility on low-speed self-driving shuttle

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

VW’s Skoda says might outsource production to meet demand

BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Czech brand Skoda said on Monday it might outsource some production to a contract manufacturer as the division looks to respond to booming demand. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen (VW) logo is pictured next to a logo of Skoda during the second media day of the 86th International Motor Show in… Continue reading VW’s Skoda says might outsource production to meet demand