Mr. Eric Wilds reports

MAGNA EXPANDS LONG-TERM INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCEDES-BENZ

For several decades, Magna International Inc. has been a strategic partner to Mercedes-Benz, creating a legacy of innovation and excellence. This collaboration has spanned multiple areas of the vehicle, including powertrain and drivetrain systems, ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) technologies, body and chassis components, electrification, interior systems, vehicle assembly, and more.

"Strong partnerships with our customers are essential for driving innovation and advancing the automotive industry," said Eric Wilds, chief strategy and commercial officer of Magna. "Our continued partnership with Mercedes-Benz exemplifies how working together can lead to groundbreaking solutions and mutual success."

This long-term partnership includes the production of more than 500,000 iconic off-roaders at Magna's Graz, Austria, facility since 1979.

In 2024, Magna began production of the eDS Duo, a unique e-drive system with exceptional traction properties, at its Lannach, Austria, facility, marking a new chapter in the partnership. The all-new electric model of the iconic off-roader is now equipped with this advanced electric drive system for leading performance and efficiency.

"Having supplied three generations of transfer cases for Mercedes-Benz's iconic off-roader, Magna is honoured to now equip this legendary vehicle with its first generation of electric units," said Diba Ilunga, president of Magna Powertrain. "The eDS Duo demonstrates Magna's flexible approach to delivering powertrain solutions, transitioning seamlessly from internal combustion engines to battery electric vehicles."

A two-speed, dual e-motor drive covering a power range of up to 240 kilowatts, the eDS Duo offers leading traction and off-road capabilities, including a unique wheel-individual propulsion system that enables features like the G-Turn, allowing the vehicle to rotate 360 degrees in place. With optimized efficiency and advanced silicon carbide and decoupling technology, the eDS Duo delivers exceptional performance while maintaining high efficiency.

About Magna International Inc.

Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. Magna is a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team of over 175,000 employees across 343 manufacturing operations and 107 product development, engineering and sales centres spanning 28 countries. With more than 65 years of expertise, Magna's ecosystem of interconnected products, combined with its complete vehicle expertise, uniquely positions the company to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

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