Automotive Lighting was founded founded 1999 as a joint venture between Magneti Marelli and Robert Bosch GmbH (K2 lighting division).

 

This offered the opportunity to combine the expertise in lighting technology of two companies with recognized foundations.

 

The creation of Magneti Marelli lighting division was based upon the acquisition of Carello SPA in 1988 and therefore can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century.

 

The lighting expertise of Bosch made huge progresses with the development of the aptly called “Bosch-Light” in 1913.

 

After the shares of both founder companies changed in 2003 for the benefit of Magneti Marelli, Automotive Lighting today is a full subsidiary of Magneti Marelli Group.

 

In 2005 the Turkish automotive supplier Mako was acquired by Magneti Marelli and a new production plant in China was launched.