Electronics group Hella sells camera business to Volkswagen
The automaker is taking over the Hella Aglaia division for an estimated 100 million euros. A deal that will benefit both sides. Volkswagen’s software unit could soon get a large …
Nissan Kicks now features intelligent rear-view mirror
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Panasonic developed an electronic mirror which has higher image quality and contributes to driver’s safe driving, such as night visibility and suppression of flicker phenomenon …
A lot of power in a small space – electric motors are transforming the automotive industry
Gasoline, diesel, four- and six-cylinder, direct injection or not: the variety of combustion engines is enormous, but the electric motor has a lot of power in a small space. A …
Analyst: Tesla and CATL could open up western markets for LFP batteries together
Something is missing in the revised plans for Tesla’s European Gigafactory near Berlin, the preparation and construction of which are making rapid progress: unlike the original Tesla applications, made public …
Mercedes-AMG already developed a new electric turbo
Daimler’s sports division Mercedes-AMG announces that the next generation of high-performance models will use an innovative electrically powered turbocharger in the exhaust system. This technology was originally developed for the …
BMW and Daimler put joint project for autonomous driving on ice
BMW and Daimler do not want to pursue a development cooperation for autonomous driving for the time being. A later collaboration is possible. BMW and Daimler’s passenger car subsidiary Mercedes-Benz …
ADAC: Toyota AYGO is the most reliable car in its class
The Toyota AYGO is the most reliable car in its class. That concludes the ADAC, the German automobile association. The latest reliability survey from the Allgemeine Deutsche Automobil-Club shows that …
Ford develops a new air filter to help allergy sufferers and to reduce transmission of viruses
Ford customers can equip vehicles with an enhanced air filter, capable of trapping the tiny particles of dust, pollen and pollution, to ensure more comfortable travel even for allergy sufferers. …
VW starts taking orders for its ID.Charger in Europe
ID.Charger is the name of the new Volkswagen home charging station, which is sold with installation. Models with a smartphone connection should also follow. In summer 2020, Volkswagen plans to …
VW starts the electric car era with ID.3 – but Tesla is years ahead, according to the expert
The Volkswagen Group already has the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron electric cars, but it is only with the VW ID.3 volume model that the new drive era for the …
Tesla partner CATL: One million miles battery ready for production – “Anyone can order”
Earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla plans to begin producing a battery pack that is durable enough to last for a total of 1 million miles. It is …
Kia ditching its first hydrogen car? – they are too expensive for the consumer
Kia had planned to market its first fuel cell electric car in late 2021 and thus start a career that its sister brand, Hyundai (but especially Toyota), is already well …
Audi launches “Artemis” project for innovation in autonomous and EV technology
Markus Duesmann launched a unit for the accelerated development of additional car models two months after he took over as the new CEO at Audi. The head of the high-tech …
FCA starts joint vehicle-to-grid project with ENGIE EPS at the Mirafiori plant in Turin
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and ENGIE EPS’ joint commitment to promoting electromobility. Both companies are working together on a project that aims at an …
Sharp increase in innovations in e-mobility and autonomous driving
The number of patent applications relating to electromobility has increased significantly in Germany. In 2019, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) and the European Patent Office (EPA) published 660 …
Mercedes-Benz loses source code of smart car components
A GitLab server from the mother Daimler allows everyone to create an account. A Swiss security researcher pulls data from hundreds of repositories and publishes it on the Internet. The …
Tesla Model 3 will be much cheaper, thanks to new batteries
Here is the news that will please not only brand fans, but also the investors. American automaker Tesla announce a new generation of cheaper batteries and increased life. New batteries …
Ford has developed an artificial bird poop to better protect the paint
It is hard for something worse for a car paint than a bird poop. It can quickly damage not only the varnish coat itself, but even lead to corrosion in …
The new Honda Jazz, inspired by Formula 1 Hybrid Power Unit (PU)
With the upcoming launch of the new Jazz, the latest Honda hybrid technology will be shifted from the racetrack to the road. Experience in motorsport enables Honda to use its …
LiDAR technology for safe self-driving in next-generation of Volvo cars
Volvo Cars sets new standards in safety and technology by collaborating with the technology company Luminar. Industry-leading LiDAR and perception technology will be in the next generation of Volvo cars. The …
General Motors Manager: “Our future is electric”
General Motors launched its new, third electric car platform in March. Models based on the modular architecture drive for the first time with batteries developed by the company with “Ultium” …
Audi tests 5G in production – first 5G robot prototype for the Smart Factory
Audi is testing the first 5G robot prototype for the Smart Factory. It should make the collaboration between employees and machines more secure. The automobile manufacturer is researching the possible …
VW ID.3: Volkswagen sees advantage in MEB platform
Volkswagen is one of the first car manufacturers to develop its own platform for electric cars. This is called the MEB platform (Modular Electric Drive Kit) and is, among other …
In 2020, electronics account for 40% of the price of a car
Like the level of comfort and safety of vehicles, the electronics they carry are constantly improving. Today, according to a study, it would even represent 40% of the final cost …
Xiaomi accused of collecting users’ data without their knowledge
A security specialist accuses Xiaomi of collecting large volume of private data even in incognito mode, including activity on the internet. Xiaomi denies and ensures that the collection is anonymous …