AVTOVAZ, Russia Partners with SberMobile for Telematics services for new Lada cars On June 20, AVTOVAZ signed an agreement with SberMobile to enhance telematics services for LADA vehicles. Under the agreement, SberMobile will supply cellular connectivity for SIM modules integrated into the cars, enabling the LADA Connect system to function across all compatible models. SberMobile’s SIM profiles will be built into the telematics units of LADA mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Stellantis unveils new all-electric Peugeot E-208 GTi On June 13, Stellantis unveiled its new all-electric Peugeot E-208 GTi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. It is the brand’s first fully electric GTi badge. The car was developed by Peugeot Sport in Satory and styled in collaboration with Peugeot’s design team in Vélizy, France. The vehicle has powerful M4+ electric motor is built in Trémery, France, through the Stellantis–Nidec Emotor...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

OMODA launches C7 crossover in Russia On May 27, OMODA launched a C7 crossover in Russia with a starting price of RUB 2,799,900. It is equipped with a 150-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and a robotic seven-speed transmission. It is also available in an all-wheel drive version.  It has a 15.6-inch touchscreen media system with instant response thanks to the Snapdragon 8155 processor and an 8.9-inch color screen of the onboard computer. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

uspended center console display and supports four-zone speech interaction. Some variants are available with 17.3-inch rear-row 3K-resolution intelligent displays (powered by HarmonyOS) and an interior streaming rearview mirror. The model comes standard with: Huawei’s Qiankun ADS (Advanced Driving System) solution with intelligent driving hardware units including a large 192-line LiDAR, a front 8-megapixel binocular camera, and a 4D millimeter-w...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

lush door handles, luminate LED headlamps, and LED tail lamps with connected elements. The interior sees structural revisions with the addition of a redesigned dashboard, referred to as the Grand Prestigia, and twin HD screens. The feature additions in the updated Altroz include a 360-degree camera system, wireless smartphone charging with Qi support, voice-assisted electric sunroof, rear air conditioning vents, and ambient lighting. Its safety-r...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

in logistics, real estate, and other fields, by about 1.3-fold from FY 2024. Zenrin aims to achieve sales growth in the infrastructure solution business to JPY 25.5 billion in FY 2029, about 30% of the total sales. In the automotive-related field, the company plans to expand its market share in the car navigation system business, and offer next-generation vehicle-related services to relevant companies. To expand sales in its mobility solution bus...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

4,652 mm in length (+150 mm), 1,902 mm in width, and has a longer wheelbase of 2,784 mm (+60 mm). The model stands 1.66 m tall, while keeping 200 mm of ground clearance. The SCx aerodynamic value has improved from 0.84 to 0.75, helping increase electric driving range by over 30 km on highways. The car features Citroën’s signature 3-point “Light Wings” design, with floating-style light elements on each side. It uses Progressive Hydraulic C...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Auto Shanghai 2025: HERE Technologies and ECARX partner to launch next-gen in-car navigation for Chinese OEMs HERE Technologies announced a strategic partnership with ECARX to develop a new-generation navigation system with multi-scenario adaptability for leading Chinese automakers. The production-ready solution, along with a demo, will debut at Auto Shanghai 2025. It integrates the HERE SDK AI-powered navigation platform, which supports complian...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Kia introduces AI-powered voice assistant across Europe, starting with EV3 On April 17, Kia announced that it is launching its AI-powered voice assistant, called AI Assistant, across Europe, following its introduction in the Korean and US markets last year. The AI Assistant enables users to talk to their Kia in a natural, conversational way and helps them easily access and understand their car’s features. The AI Assistant understands voice comm...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Opel Mokka upgraded infotainment system with Snapdragon Tech and ChatGPT On April 9, Stellantis equipped the new-generation Opel Mokka with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Cockpit and Auto Connectivity Platforms. This enhances graphics, multimedia, and connectivity, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G. The updated infotainment system improves the Mokka’s in-car experience with a 10-inch touchscreen that comes as standard and a digital driver disp...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

GWM Thailand – Huawei Services, Hong Kong celebrate first-ever integration of Petal Maps into all-new Haval H6 SUV Announced on April 1, 2025, GWM (Thailand) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Huawei Services (Hong Kong) on March 24 to elevate the driving experience to the next level. This partnership also marks the first-ever integration of the Petal Maps intelligent navigation system into the all-new GWM HAVAL H6 SUV, available i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

he vehicle supports ultra-fast charging, capable of replenishing from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes using a 350kW fast charger. Available exclusively in a GT Line variant with all-wheel drive, the new EV6 incorporates 15 significant upgrades over its predecessor. Its cabin also features a connected car navigation system with dual 12.3-inch panoramic curved displays.  The model introduces Kia Connect 2.0 with remote vehicle diagnostics (KCD) and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

HAVAL presents new HAVAL H7 crossover in Russia On January 14, HAVAL presented the new HAVAL H7 crossover. Sales of the HAVAL H7 will start in the first half of 2025. It is a large family crossover in the SUV-D segment. Its dimensions are 4,705 mm x 1,908 mm x 1,780 mm. Its 2.0-liter engine produces 192 hp of power.  The engine is mated to a 7-speed robotic gearbox. The car is equipped with all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive is implemented usi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

CES 2025: Mapbox and Hyundai AutoEver show AI voice-driven 3D Navigation On January 9, Mapbox, a global leader in location technology, and Hyundai AutoEver, a software affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, unveiled their next-generation in-car technologies at CES 2025.  Hyundai AutoEver develops in-vehicle technologies such as vehicle software platforms, navigation software, and HD maps, and provides quality verification services to ensure the excel...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

CES 2025: Zeekr partners with Mapbox, USA to enahnce in-car navigation experience On January 2, Zeekr partnered with Mapbox, a leading mapping and navigation provider, to utilize Mapbox’s navigation platform and mapping and location services, to provide a seamless and adaptable in-car experience for global customers. Through this partnership, Zeekr’s platform will use a real-time, cloud-based navigation system. The improved electric vehicle r...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

Parkopedia, UK partners with MINI to transform EV charging in circular OLED system On December 18, Parkopedia, UK partnered with MINI's new circular OLED media system to enhance the EV charging experience by integrating its data. It allowing drivers to easily locate charging stations and pay from their vehicles. The service is available in USA, Europe, and Asia. The innovation addresses a key challenge for EV owners. The system features the autom...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

CARIAD’s soundCUBE technology redefines in-car audio experiences On December 10, CARIAD announced that the modern vehicles with the E3 1.2 electronic architecture such as Audi A6 e-tron feature soundCUBE, a central audio system in the infotainment framework. It optimizes audio signals for the vehicle’s environment, balancing music, navigation, and other sounds based on driving conditions to ensure clarity. CARIAD’s software delivers high-qu...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

GWM, Huawei forge partnership for intelligent ecosystem On November 13, Great Wall Motor (GWM) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Huawei in Baoding, Hebei. Based on the in-depth integration between GWM’s Coffee OS 3 system and Huawei’s HMS for Car solution, the two companies will co-develop a new solution for cockpit intelligentization for markets outside of China. Petal Maps, a Huawei in-vehicle map navigation application, wi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Pioneer’s car navigation system adopted by Suzuki Fronx Pioneer Corporation (Pioneer) said that Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) adopted its car navigation system as standard equipment for the Suzuki Fronx. Suzuki adopted a model equipped with a 9-inch high-precision HD display featuring a frame design that fits into the dashboard. The model can work with drive recorders, accessory parts provided by Suzuki’s dealerships. It also supports HDM...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Panasonic to supply full display meter for Mazda CX-80 Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Automotive Systems), a group company of Panasonic Corporation, announced that it is supplying full display meters for the all-new Mazda CX-80. The full display meter is a system that utilizes a large 12.3-inch display to show speed, warnings, and other vehicle status information to a driver graphically. The full display meter installed in the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17