SAILAUF, Germany, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Magna International
announced today that it is supplying two innovative, industry-first
systems on the BMW i8 plug-in electric sports car: outside mirrors
with hidden turn signals and SmartLatch™, an electronic side-door
latch system.
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The unique design of the outside mirrors includes a hidden turn
signal that is fully integrated so that the mirror housing and
turn-signal lens are one and the same. The signal is invisible when
not in operation, which allows for styling improvements and
improved aerodynamics with no additional gaps or incremental wind
noise.
The SmartLatch electronic side-door latch requires no cables,
rods or moving handles in the door. The benefits include
significant weight savings and a reduced number of components, the
flexibility to be used in any type of car or truck, and improved
safety, sound quality and craftsmanship. Combined with the
elimination of the lock rods, release cables and handles,
SmartLatch provides an innovative, lower-cost door latching system
to global automakers.
"We expect SmartLatch to become the benchmark for door-latch
designs over the next few years," said Frank Seguin, president of Magna Closures and
Magna Mirrors. "The BMW i8 is an ideal vehicle on which to debut
both of these game-changing technologies - the i stands for
innovation after all."
"Magna aims to be indispensable to our customers by helping them
deliver solutions that lead the market in new directions," said
Swamy Kotagiri, Magna's Chief
Technical Officer. "The innovations we are proud to supply today
for the i8 could one day be standard equipment on everybody's cars
and trucks."
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 317
manufacturing operations and 83 product development, engineering
and sales centres in 29 countries. We have over 130,000 employees
focused on delivering superior value to our customers through
innovative products and processes, and World Class Manufacturing.
Our product capabilities include producing body, chassis, interior,
exterior, seating, powertrain, electronic, vision, closure and roof
systems and modules, as well as complete vehicle engineering and
contract manufacturing. Our Common Shares trade on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (MG) and the New
York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about
Magna, visit our website at www.magna.com.
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