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Vector Informatik and AbsInt, Germany collaborate for autonomous driving systems
On April 9, Vector Informatik, a software tools and components manufacturer, and AbsInt, a software-development tools vendor, collaborated to facilitate the analysis of worst-case execution time (WCET) for ECU developers working on MICROSAR-based projects and to prove the timing behavior of autonomous driving systems
EXEED launches new TXL mid-size SUV in Russia
On March 21, EXEED Russia launched the new TXL mid-size SUV. Its 1.6-liter engine is equipped with a seven-speed Getrag 7DCT robotic gearbox with two wet clutches, equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine produces 194 hp power and 275 Nm torque. It has TGDI technology using a dual variable valve timing (DVVT) system
CES 2024: Qorix, Germany to power automotive E/E architecture demonstrator of KPIT, India
On January 9, Qorix announced that it will power the automotive E/E architecture demonstrator of KPIT Technologies Ltd. at CES 2024. This is the first time that Qorix middleware for automotive high-performance computing systems will be presented to the public.
It will be shown, that with Qorix Middleware it is possib
CES 2024: VinFast makes global launch of VF 3 mini-eSUV; reservations to open later
Announced on January 9, 2024, VinFast Auto officially made the global launch of the VF 3 BEV at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This launch followed its initial debut in Vietnam in June 2023.
This dynamic mini-eSUV features a seamless balance of robust geometric blocks and sleek lines, creating an aesthetically pleasi
Li-Cycle provides update on its paused U.S. battery recycling plant
On November 13, Toronto, Canada-based Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. provided an update on Rochester Hub Project, after halting construction on the New York battery materials processing plant.
Before the pause, the company had expected to begin commissioning the New York plant by the end of 2023, but realized higher install
CATARC issues rules for testing and assessing autonomous driving under C-ICAP
On November 9, the Automotive Testing & Assessment Management Center of China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) issued the “Rules for Testing and Assessing Expressway and Highway Autonomous Driving Systems under the China Intelligent-connected Car Assessment Programme (C-ICAP) (Draft for Pu
Nissan Philippines to take orders for all-new Nissan Z sports car from September 21
Reported on September 2, 2023, Nissan has announced that it will start taking orders for the all-new Nissan Z at select Nissan dealerships nationwide from September 21, priced from PHP 3,888,000.
The model is also known as the “400Z”, as it features a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that delivers 383 PS at 6,000 rpm a
Suzuki Auto introduces XL6 in South Africa
On August 24, Suzuki Auto introduced the XL6 for a starting price of ZAR 326,900 in South Africa.
The XL6 is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 16 valves, multipoint fuel injection, and a variable valve-timing system, which delivers a power of 77 kW at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. The veh
Schaeffler India updates about new order and business update during first 6 months in 2023
Schaeffler India, a subsidiary of Schaeffler, announced that during Q2 FY 2023 ending June, it won orders for wheel bearings, FEAD (front end auxiliary drive)/ Timing Kit, and TRBs (tapered roller bearings) in the passenger vehicles segment, LV (light vehicle) clutch systems for commercial vehicles segment and HD (he
Suzuki Philippines launches new S-PRESSO with new engine and gearbox choice
Announced on May 15, 2023, Suzuki Philippines officially launched the Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) variant of the new Suzuki S-PRESSO. This Suzuki’s SUV design compact hatchback comes with bold design and vibrant colors. Its AGS refers to the state-of-the-art system developed by Suzuki to enable manual transmission to
City NGP available for XPeng P5 in Shenzhen via OTA update
On March 16, an OTA update (corresponding Xmart OS version number 3.4.0) for the XPeng P5 battery electric sedan was pushed online. With the update installed, the City NGP (Navigation Guided Pilot), an XPeng full-stack, in-house developed and China’s first mass-produced urban navigation advanced driver assistance sys
Meridian, UK designs audio system for new HiPhi Z electric sedan
On March 13, Meridian Audio announced that it has developed a unique audio system for Human Horizons’ HiPhi Z Fully Electric GT. The new Sonic Pro system is available as standard in all HiPhi Z cars. The HiPhi Z Sonic Pro sound system features 23 fully active loudspeakers. This includes woofers, midranges, and tweete
GM, Honda receive USD 2 million Michigan grant for joint fuel cell operation
On February 28, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Michigan Strategic Fund board awarded the General Motors-Honda joint venture Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC operation a USD 2 million state grant for the USD 48.9 million project that could create up to 70 new jobs.
• The Fuel Cell System Manufacturing
Iran Khodro to start production of most powerful domestic engine
On January 15, Iran Khodro announced that a new generation of the popular EF family engine called EFP will soon be unveiled in a ceremony and will be mass-produced. The turbocharged EFP engine has four cylinders and 16 valves and is capable of producing between 160 and 170 horsepower, and its maximum torque is 240 Nm
Trelleborg announces change in timing of divestment of Trelleborg Wheel System to Yokohama Rubber
Trelleborg AB (Trelleborg) announced that the divestment of Trelleborg Wheel System to Yokohama Rubber Company will be completed in the first half of 2023 instead of the previously planned second half of 2022. Trelleborg’s Q3 interim report also mentioned that regulatory approval in several countries is still pending