AURORA, Ontario, August 21, 2013 - Magna International Inc. today announced that its Magna Seating operating unit has received the highest ranking for seat quality in the Mass Market Compact CUV and MPV vehicle segment, according to the J.D. Power 2013 Seat Quality and Satisfaction StudySM released August 15.
The Magna-made seats in the Chevrolet Equinox ranked highest in the Mass Market Compact CUV/MPV segment, while the seats Magna supplies for the GMC Terrain ranked second in the same segment. Magna manufactures the complete seat system for both Equinox and Terrain at facilities in London, Ontario, and Columbia, Tennessee.
"It is an honor to be recognized by the market with these rankings," said Mike Bisson, president of Magna Seating. "We focus daily on supporting our global customers with high-quality seats that are comfortable and functional, and it's great to receive positive feedback from consumers."
The J.D. Power 2013 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study provides automotive manufacturers and suppliers with quality and satisfaction information related to automotive seating systems. New-vehicle owners are asked to rate the quality of their vehicle seats and seat belts based on whether or not they experienced defects/malfunctions or design problems during the first 90 days of ownership. The study is based on responses from more than 83,400 owners of new 2013 model-year cars and light trucks. The study was fielded between February and May 2013.
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 314 manufacturing operations and 89 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries. Our 123,000 employees are focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative 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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Magna International Inc. is a Canada-based global automotive supplier. The Company has complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise, as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting, and roof systems. Its Veoneer Active Safety provides sensor, software and systems engineering solutions to a range of customers. The Company's segments include Body Exteriors & Structures; Power & Vision; Seating Systems; and Complete Vehicles. Its Body Exteriors & Structures include body structures, chassis structures, exterior, energy storage systems and other. Its Power & Vision products include electrified powertrain technologies, powertrain subsystems and other. Its Complete Vehicles consist of complete vehicle engineering and complete vehicle manufacturing. The Company's global network includes 341 manufacturing operations and 88 product development.
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