John Irwin Reporter John Irwin is a reporter for Automotive News Canada. [email protected] 734-716-5728 See All Staff Page Recent Stories AMS Osram refocuses on automotive lighting in turnaround plan Austrian lighting and sensor supplier AMS Osram sees increased revenue from advanced LED technology as one of the key pillars of its financial turnaround. Magna debuts new seating material that is 100% recyclable Magna debuted a new foam and trim product line for vehicle seats that is 100 percent recyclable, helping automaker customers reach sustainability targets and keeping seating materials out of landfills. Mercedes production continues in Alabama despite UAW strike against ZF axle plant ZF Group has been able to keep up production of axles at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, factory in the two days since UAW workers began striking there, allowing nearby production of key Mercedes models to continue. Mahle's 'perfect' EV motor eliminates magnets, need for rare earths German supplier Mahle says it's developed the "perfect motor" for electric vehicles that can operate at high power and maximum efficiency without the need for magnets and the rare earth elements needed for them. Software-defined vehicles could upend traditional automaker-supplier relationship, report finds The growth of software-defined vehicles is set to upend the traditional relationship between automakers and suppliers, according to a report released today by Deloitte. Despite uncertainty, supplier spending surges to meet EV, AV demand Suppliers such as Hyundai Mobis, Denso, Magna and Bosch are among those to have recently announced major investments in their manufacturing and R&D capabilities. Stellantis seeks more suppliers to help it hit green goals Stellantis seeks a larger supply base for green components and will lean on supplier innovation to help it meet its sustainability targets, the head of the automaker's circular economy business unit said. Suppliers are rushing to secure sources of new silicon carbide chips Suppliers are betting big on silicon carbide microchips being the key to automakers hitting ambitious EV targets, spending billions of dollars to secure a supply of them or even to make their own. Bosch launches production of fuel cell power modules for Nikola trucks Bosch began production of fuel cell power modules for Nikola and plans to generate $5.5 billion from hydrogen technology by 2030. EV growth puts battery suppliers into auto industry's top ranks As automakers race to roll out new EVs, battery manufacturers are quickly rising up Automotive News' list of the world's largest auto suppliers. Vitesco, Rohm sign $1 billion silicon carbide microchip deal Vitesco signed an agreement with Japanese microchip maker Rohm, securing it with more than $1 billion in silicon carbide semiconductors through 2030. Bosch crash detection algorithm speeds up safety system deployment without adding more sensors Bosch's off-zone crash detection system allows for faster deployment of safety systems, such as airbags or seat belt tensioners, in a vehicle when a collision takes place, all without more sensors. Bosch to buy California microchip maker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5B Bosch plans to acquire a California microchip maker and invest around $1.5 billion in it to help meet growing demand for silicon carbide chips in electric vehicles. EV push could spur more supplier mergers and acquisitions The pace of supplier mergers and acquisitions could soon pick up as companies look to reposition themselves for the EV era and as private equity firms seek to put hundreds of billions of dollars in outstanding capital to work. Ineos taps Magna Steyr to build off-road EV starting in 2026 The British chemicals company, which recently entered the automotive market with its BMW-powered Grenadier SUV, will lean on the Canadian supplier for its engineering and manufacturing expertise. Load More
John Irwin Reporter John Irwin is a reporter for Automotive News Canada. [email protected] 734-716-5728 See All Staff Page