Tag: Contract Manufacturer

News Release – Magna Launches New Composites Center of Excellence in Germany

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. Brings advanced composites and carbon fiber expertise to European market Develops lightweight structural and exterior components Enables joint development projects with European automakers SAILAUF, Germany, March 07, 2018 — Magna’s new Composites Center of Excellence in Esslingen, Germany, aims to help European automakers meet increasingly… Continue reading News Release – Magna Launches New Composites Center of Excellence in Germany

Pininfarina H2 Speed concept to enter production as track-only hypercar

Pininfarina has confirmed that its hydrogen-powered H2 Speed concept of the 2016 Geneva motor show will make production, for a run of 12 track-only units.  The 634bhp H2 Speed, produced with French-Swiss zero-emission propulsion system manufacturer GreenGT, has a top speed of 186mph (300kph). It reaches 62mph (100kph) in 3.4sec (the same as a McLaren 570GT), while torque vectoring tech ensures… Continue reading Pininfarina H2 Speed concept to enter production as track-only hypercar

Pininfarina HK GT: 792bhp coupe concept launched

Pininfarina has revealed its latest joint project with Hong Kong-based Hybrid Kinetic Group – a 792bhp 2+2 coupé with gullwing doors. Like the previous concepts, badged K550 and K750 for the two SUVs and H600 for the saloon, the HK GT has a micro-turbine generator acting as a range extender. The previous concepts’ ranges were quoted at around 621… Continue reading Pininfarina HK GT: 792bhp coupe concept launched

Jaguar I-Pace First Edition 2018 first drive

For a while I watch others drive, noting the reluctance of this long wheelbase, ultra low-centre of gravity car to roll its body, or slide, or do anything very much except squeal its tyres in extremis and go where it is steered. It does indeed change direction brilliantly – you can see that with the… Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace First Edition 2018 first drive

News Release – First-Ever All-Electric Jaguar Unveiled at Magna

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. World premiere of the Jaguar I-PACE Magna is only contract manufacturer that can build vehicles across a range of propulsion systems Second Jaguar model that will be built by Magna GRAZ, Austria, March 02, 2018  — Magna’s complete vehicle manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, hosted… Continue reading News Release – First-Ever All-Electric Jaguar Unveiled at Magna

Pininfarina designs coupé concept for Hybrid Kinetic Group

Pininfarina has designed a coupé concept called the HK GT for Hong Kong-based Hybrid Kinetic Group (HKG) that features a unique body with elongated doors. As shown by the third preview image to be released ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, the car has two doors but they span the length of two seat rows. HKG has confirmed that… Continue reading Pininfarina designs coupé concept for Hybrid Kinetic Group

The Stratos is coming back, but don’t call it a Lancia

Yes, the Stratos is being reborn, though nobody at FCA has cared enough about Lancia to do it themselves. Instead, it’s being built by Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT), the same custom low-volume builder that takes care of the Apollo Arrow and James Glickenhaus’s fabulously crafted SCG003S. And Lancia itself has had nearly eight years to… Continue reading The Stratos is coming back, but don’t call it a Lancia

Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show

Magna is to showcase its expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (Hall 6, Booth 6261). Magna is the only automotive contract manufacturer worldwide to produce vehicles with conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains – in some cases, all on the same production line. According to Günther Apfalter, president, Magna Europe &… Continue reading Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show

News Release – Magna to Hold Investor Day

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. AURORA, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) (NYSE:MGA), a technology company and global leader in the automotive industry, will hold an Investor Day event.  Magna management will present on the state of the company, how… Continue reading News Release – Magna to Hold Investor Day