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Magna Brings EyeQ5-Based Driver Assistance System to Market

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Magna has unveiled its new Gen5 camera-based driver assistance system, built on Mobileye's EyeQ5 technology, aimed at enhancing safety features in vehicles. This innovative 'one-box' solution simplifies installation and reduces costs, making advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking accessible to a broader range of vehicles. Magna's ADAS systems are present in over 250 vehicle models globally, showcasing a strong collaboration with Mobileye and a commitment to improving automotive safety.

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  • Launch of Gen5 camera-based ADAS system, enhancing safety features.
  • Cost-effective and simplified installation for automakers.
  • Collaboration with Mobileye strengthens technology capabilities.
  • Presence in over 250 vehicle models highlights market reach.
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  • One of the industry’s first “one-box” EyeQ5 front-facing camera systems
  • Magna’s electronics and camera expertise, Mobileye’s image-processing technology
  • Magna ADAS systems are found on more than 250 vehicle models on the road today

TROY, Mich., Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A premium automaker in Europe will soon be able to offer industry-leading driver assistance features across a larger portion of its vehicle lineup, thanks to the next generation of camera-based driver assistance from Magna.

The Magna Gen5 “one-box” solution is a Mobileye EyeQ5-based system – one of the industry’s first where the forward-facing camera and related software are contained in a single assembly. Benefits include lower cost, simplified installation on the assembly line, and the ability for the technology to be applied to a wider range of an automaker’s lineup. The system will provide drivers with safety and convenience features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection. 

As with previous generations, the system combines Magna’s electronics and camera expertise with Mobileye’s system-on-chip (SoC) image-processing technology. The camera features a 120-degree, 8-megapixel optical path, while Magna has continued to refine its world-class camera manufacturing processes to achieve the quality and volumes required of global vehicle platforms. Mobileye collaborated with Magna engineers to ensure that the EyeQ5 met and exceeded new requirements related to the launch program.

“At Magna, our ADAS capability has been built on automotive cameras, evidenced by more than 500 U.S. patents in the last 15 years,” said Uwe Geissinger, President of Magna Electronics. “As demonstrated by our long collaboration with Mobileye and the introduction of our new Gen5 system, we’re constantly working to deliver innovative systems to our customers and help make vehicles safer and more enjoyable to drive.”

“We have been working with Magna on camera-based ADAS since 2007, and our collaboration continues to provide leading-edge driver-assistance features,” said Erez Dagan, Executive Vice President for Products and Strategy at Mobileye. “This latest system represents a new level of performance and functionality, and we’re already looking for ways to make subsequent generations even better.”

Magna provides global automakers with ADAS technologies – including the PACE Award-winning Trailer Angle Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, and rearview object and pedestrian detection – to more than 250 vehicle models on the road today.

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Automotive camera systems, camera-based ADAS, automotive electronics

INVESTOR CONTACT
Louis Tonelli, Vice President, Investor Relations
louis.tonelli@magna.com, (+1) 905.726.7035

MEDIA CONTACT
Tracy Fuerst, Vice President, Corporate Communications & PR
tracy.fuerst@magna.com, (+1) 248.631.7004

ABOUT MAGNA
We are a mobility technology company. We have over 157,000 entrepreneurial-minded employees, 344 manufacturing operations and 93 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise, as well as product capabilities that include body, chassis, exteriors, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting and roof systems. Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit www.magna.com.

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FAQ

What is Magna's new Gen5 camera-based system?

Magna's Gen5 system is a next-generation driver assistance solution utilizing Mobileye's EyeQ5 technology, offering enhanced safety features.

How does Magna's Gen5 system improve vehicle safety?

The Gen5 system includes features like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, improving overall vehicle safety.

In how many vehicle models is Magna's ADAS technology used?

Magna's ADAS technology is implemented in over 250 vehicle models globally.

What are the benefits of the one-box solution in Magna's ADAS?

The one-box solution reduces costs and simplifies installation in automotive assembly lines.

What collaboration exists between Magna and Mobileye?

Magna has partnered with Mobileye since 2007, combining expertise to develop leading-edge driver assistance systems.

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