Maruti Suzuki, India opens rail siding at Manesar plant On June 17, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) inaugurated the automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal, which is connected to Patli railway station through a 10 km dedicated rail link at its Manesar plant in Haryana. The project involved a total investment of INR 8 billion, with INR 6.84 billion contributed by HRIDC (Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation) and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

rk Group” and the Readiness Booster Program were launched in June 2025 to support this effort. MHP’s onboarding service guides suppliers through every stage – from planning to going live. Their EDC as a Service helps suppliers access the network technically.  Looking ahead, Catena-X plans to link its network with other industry data spaces such as Factory-X, Aerospace-X, and Chem-X – and make them work together. This would allow for shar...

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electronic rider assist systems, including the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS), and the Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle System, among others. It comes equipped with Hitachi Astemo (SHOWA) SFF-BP inverted front forks, paired with a Hitachi Astemo (SHOWA) link-type mono-shock rear suspension with a preload adjuster.  Based on Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. press release ...

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/h (~31 mph), the interior of the all-new LEAF is up to 2 decibels quieter than the second-generation model.  With the compact powertrain, Nissan engineers positioned the HVAC unit under the hood to achieve a more spacious, open feeling within the cabin. The all-new LEAF also benefits from a multi-link rear suspension system with a 66 percent increase in lateral stiffness. Combined with the CMF-EV platform and a more rigid body structure, the al...

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and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem. The launch of the OpenGMSL Association enables global innovation in autonomous driving, ADAS, infotainment, and more through a unified standard. OpenGMSL’s standard is based on ADI’s Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) technology. The association is a non-profit entity. Products developed using the standard will require mandatory compliance testing to ens...

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ping rapidly and seeing penetration rate rise all the way, with overall industry performance trending upward in a stable manner. However, under the impact of “rat race” competition manifested by disorderly “price wars”, the industry’s overall profit level has been declining. As a critical link between manufacturers and consumers, automobile dealerships have also faced severe challenges, including mounting business pressure, shrinking pr...

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fied for automotive standards in an AEC-Q100 grade-2 environment. It supports MACsec, ASIL-B FuSa, TSN, Wake-up & Sleep, OAM, and dependability functions. It enables a broad range of use cases with optical technology, such as multigigabit Ethernet backbone, zonal gateway connectivity, smart antenna link, and connectivity for radars, cameras, lidar, displays, and high-performance computing units. Based on KD press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Mercedes-Benz partners with The Mobility House to launch smart, bidirectional EV charging across Europe On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has collaborated with The Mobility House to create advanced charging solutions that link electric vehicles (EVs) with the energy grid across Europe. The partnership includes smart charging offers for private households, providing both unidirectional (Vehicle-1-Grid/V1G) and bidirectional (Vehicle-2-Grid...

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to achieve maximum system output of over 300kW and maximum torque of 800Nm. The maximum cruising range in EV mode is 135km.  The Frontier Pro measures 5,520 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,950 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,300 mm. To achieve high off-road performance, it adopts a five-link rear suspension and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive as well as an electromechanical rear differential lock. The interior features a panoramic roof as...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

hicle (BEV) and the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) models, the EZ-60 will meet a wide range of needs and preferences of Chinese customers. The EV’s overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,850mm x 1,935mm x 1,620 mm. It features a 50:50 front/rear weight distribution, strut suspension at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear, and electronically controlled dampers that can respond to a variety of driving situations to provide Jinba-ittai driving ...

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ines. In rare failure cases, rear-wheel steering and braking interventions can still guide the vehicle safely. Steer-by-wire opens up new design possibilities such as flatter steering wheels for better cabin space and visibility. It also supports future automated driving. By removing the mechanical link, vibrations from bumpy roads no longer reach the driver. The setup also works perfectly with rear-axle steering, enhancing agility and stability....

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

t power of 3.7 kW. In France, the V2G (vehicle-to-grid) system allows bidirectional charging to reduce home electricity costs by feeding energy back into the grid. The Mobilize powerbox optimizes charging based on energy availability and costs. Designed and developed by Ampere, the integrated openR link multimedia system with Google offers the best Google services and applications, including Google Maps navigation integrating the electric vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

ain, cargo space ranges from 527 to 1,761 liters, with the Mild Hybrid 160 hp version offering the most capacity. The interior includes 98% recycled “Egée” fabric in Evolution and Techno trims. High-tech features include driver recognition via a camera in the A-pillar and new apps on the OpenR Link system with Google built-in. The OpenR twin screen combines a 12-inch digital instrument panel with a 9- or 12.3-inch multimedia screen, plus a 9...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

he vehicle and are built to support future software and AI-driven updates.  The digital nervous system will simplify wiring harness, saving 600 meters of wiring and reducing weight by 30% compared to the previous generation. The wiring harness is divided into four zones. The high-speed connections link the "Superbrains" to smaller control units, called zonal controllers, which manage data flow in each zone, making the wiring shorter, thinner, an...

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nto a key hub for auto part exports. ZF expects to increase its annual auto parts purchasing budget in Thailand from EUR 50 million (THB 1.8 billion) to EUR 500 million (THB 18 billion) within the next 5 years, while attracting a network of overseas parts manufacturers to jointly invest in Thailand.Link: (From the Royal Thai Government release and an article of The Nation on March 5, 2025)...

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both the steering wheel actuator for control and feel, along with a redundant steering gear actuator and the related software. Besides NIO, another major global automaker is already using this advanced technology, with additional orders in Europe. ZF's steer-by-wire system eliminates the mechanical link between the steering wheel and the steering gear, relying solely on a mechatronic actuator between the wheels for steering power. The steering co...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

ile the 140km-range variants support fast charging, with a charging time of only 20 minutes from 30% to 80% SoC. The Galaxy L6 EM-i is equipped with the Flyme Auto intelligent cockpit, which contains a 10.25-inch HD instrument panel and a 14.6-inch center console HD touch display and supports Flyme Link. Some variants are available with a 540-degree HD panoramic image system and Level 2 autonomous driving assistance features. The Galaxy L6 EM-i i...

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convenience. In terms of driving performance, the ladder frame, a feature of the Jimny series, has been newly developed for the Jimny Nomade to ensure the rigidity necessary for increased weight. In addition, the body configuration of the FR layout, part-time 4WD with low range transfer gear and 3-link rigid axle suspension have been inherited. The extension of the wheelbase provides high straight-line stability and maneuverability. The engine i...

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Mazda to introduce CX-60 model in spring 2025 in Spain On January 21, Mazda Spain announced the 2025 Mazda CX-60, set to launch in spring. The updated model introduces enhanced driving performance, interior design upgrades, and advanced technologies. It retains its double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension but now features softer rear springs and firmer shock absorbers for improved comfort and a smoother ride. Stability systems have be...

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ABtC to expand linkage of data other than battery carbon footprints Automotive and Battery Traceability Center Association, Inc. (ABtC), which has been promoting the linkage of automotive and storage battery supply chain data, announced its plan to link data other than storage battery carbon footprint (CFP) data. More specifically, it intends to adopt the linkage to due diligence (DD) such as human right protection, and environmental evaluation b...

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