up's EV production hub. The model delivers maximum output of 160kW and maximum torque of 300Nm, and features a drive battery with a total capacity of 87 kWh, offering an approximate range of 600 km (WLTP mode). Regenerative braking offers four selectable levels via paddle shifters positioned on the steering wheel. Drivers can choose the optimal level based on traffic conditions and the driving environment. It is also equipped with a one-pedal dri...

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n driving behavior database conforming to China’s road and environment characteristics and promote the upgrading of automotive safety systems towards intelligence and precision. The joint laboratory will leverage CAIT’s high-dynamic driving simulator platform and combine Autoliv’s intelligent steering wheel technology for cooperation in research directions such as driving behavior analysis, driver monitoring systems, hands-off detection, an...

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nt Power Distribution Module (iPDM) for a premium car manufacturer. The iPDM ensures reliable and fail-operational power supply in vehicles by using built-in electronic fuses (eFuses) and the corresponding software. This capability is essential for safety-critical systems such as driver assistance, steering, and braking. Compared to conventional fuses, eFuses are maintenance-free due to their reversible functionality, allowing for more flexible i...

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FAWER exhibits products covering eight core sectors at WSIE 2025 At the World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025 in Chongqing, FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company (FAWER) exhibited products covering eight core sectors, namely, chassis systems, intelligent suspension systems, intelligent steering systems, thermal management systems, pumps, passive safety systems, powertrains, and fasteners. The exhibits included representative products such as ac...

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conversion circuitry with half the volume, which increases the flexibility of design. For automotive applications, Rohm will market the new DOT-247 SiC module for use in applications such as electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, boost converters for fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs), and electric power steering systems for electrified vehicles. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 17, 2025)...

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ectric Convention & Green Mobility 2025 (IEC GM 2025) in New Delhi. It presented four EVs across three commercial mobility segments: the EKA 55T heavy-duty electric truck, the EKA 12M premium electric bus, the EKA 3W Cargo three-wheeler, and the EKA 6S, India’s first passenger 3-wheeler EV with a steering wheel and D+6 seating. It also introduced EKA Connect, an AI-powered digital fleet management platform. It also reported 3,300+ confirmed ord...

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nvestments. Mubea inaugurated a USD 60 million plant dedicated to precision steel tubes, creating 200 jobs, and reinforcing its supply to GM, Stellantis, Ford, and Tesla. Meanwhile, Hella invested USD 15.4 million in Apaseo el Grande for a new facility producing body control units, electronic power steering systems, and remote keys, adding 123 jobs. Together, Hella’s total investment in the region now reaches USD 61.9 million, with 368 direct j...

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es the best power-to-weight ratio (almost 10%) of any Ferrari range model, with no weight gain compared to the SF90 Spider. Aerodynamics have been improved with 415 kg of downforce at 250 km/h, a 25 kg increase, plus 15% better cooling for the powertrain and brakes. Inside, the model features a new steering wheel with mechanical buttons, including a physical start button, and an updated HMI system for more intuitive controls.For the first time in...

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ry sedan, including the fully electric BMW i7. The supplied sizes are 255/45R20 105Y for the front and 285/40R20 108Y for the rear, or 245/50R19 105Y for both front and rear. The ultra-high-performance tires feature a specially engineered compound and an optimized tread pattern to deliver excellent steering stability and quiet ride comfort. They have earned the EU labeling system’s highest "A" grade for rolling resistance and incorporate Yokoha...

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ign features CUPRA’s signature illuminated logo within a black front mask, new triangular lighting elements, aerodynamic shark-nose styling, among other elements. Inside, the Tindaya introduces the “Driver Axis” cockpit with a layered dashboard, a 24-inch free-form screen, and a race-inspired steering wheel with satellite controls. The 2+2 cabin uses sustainable materials such as bio-attributed leather and Bcomp flax fiber, combined with 3D...

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gaging driving experience that allows dialogue with the car" and an "Aggressive, sporty design". The new IS has body dimensions of 4,720mm in length, 1,840mm in width, 1,435mm in height (FR), 1,440mm in height (AWD), and a wheelbase of 2,800mm. In driving performance, the goal was to further refine steering feel and vehicle stability. The electric power steering (EPS) uses a variable gear ratio to reduce steering angle at intersections and throug...

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5 in Munich, Germany. Highlights include by-wire chassis technologies, with series production orders for its steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from Chinese, European, and North American automakers. Through its Chassis 2.0 concept, ZF integrates networkable actuators, such as the AKC rear axle steering system, active and semi-active damping systems, and electronic roll stabilization with its cubiX software to enhance driving behavior and ena...

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ts fold completely flat to form a lounge-like resting space, inspired by the VW Bus. The cockpit combines two main displays: an 11-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13-inch infotainment screen, both aligned on the same visual axis. The car also has intuitive menus, voice control, and redesigned steering wheel buttons. Based on VW press release...

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ill be built on the MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive. The Raval is designed to offer a dynamic driving experience. The model measures 4,046 mm x 1,784 mm x 1,518 mm (LxWxH) and a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. All versions of Raval feature a sport chassis lowered by 15 mm, tuned suspension, progressive steering, and ESC Sport for added agility. The top model i.e., Raval VZ (166 kW), adds CUPBucket seats, DCC Sport suspension, ESC OFF mode, and a VAQ ...

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e sections. Under the theme “Upgrade to OLED,” Samsung Display will directly compare its automotive OLEDs with Mini LED, a type of LCD. Three driver seat mockups will be exhibited side-by-side: a conventional rectangular Mini LED cluster, an OLED cluster with rounded edges designed to match the steering wheel shape, and a curved (500R) OLED cluster. It will showcase OLED’s superior outdoor visibility under strong sunlight, as well as its co...

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e the BMW Panoramic Vision, the BMW 3D Head-Up Display (if specified) can now also show integrated navigation and automated driving displays on the road with spatial depth. The free-cut-design Central Display with matrix backlight technology is located in an ergonomically ideal position next to the steering wheel. Four high-performance central computers, including the “Heart of Joy” dedicated to driving dynamics, deliver up to 20 times more c...

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gine, 75 kW e-motor, and a 10-speed automatic gearbox, which generates output of 281 PS and 697 Nm of torque. Its usable 11.8 kWh battery offers up to 40 km of EV range. The truck supports 3,500 kg towing and 1-tonne payload, with e4WD full-time four-wheel drive. Inside, it features a heated sports steering wheel and a 12-inch SYNC 4A touchscreen. Ford E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT is an all-electric van for up to eight passengers. The model generates o...

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by subcategory under the automotive reforms. Buses, trucks, and ambulances with medical equipment: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Vehicles carrying ≥10 persons (excluding biofuel-only public buses): GST at 18%. All automotive parts (engine assemblies, transmissions, electrics, body panels, suspension, steering, brakes, lighting, upholstery, seals, gaskets, fasteners): uniform GST at 18%, irrespective of HS code. Electric accumulators and non-lithium...

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IAA Mobility 2025: ZF LIFETEC to unveil transformable steering wheel concept ZF LIFETEC announced that it will reveal a transformable steering wheel concept, designed to support the evolution of future vehicle interiors, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The concept is based on a traditional steering wheel with all familiar controls and integrates the driver's airbag into the center hub. The new transformable steering wheel electromechanic...

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Teknia, Spain, developing Servohousing component for steer-by-wire steering systems On August 28, Teknia announced that it had taken on a project to produce a key product for Steer-by-Wire steering systems: the servohousing. Teknia uses aluminum die casting for the development of the housing used in the steering system electronics. Teknia carries out aluminum die casting at its plants in Ampuero (Spain), Oradea (Romania), Tepeji del Río (Mexico)...

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