s SUV will be the first Maruti Suzuki car in India to feature Dolby Atmos immersive audio, built into an 8-speaker Infinity by Harman system. It is paired with Suzuki’s SmartPlay Pro X infotainment platform. Dolby Atmos transforms the Victoris cabin into a multi-dimensional soundstage, delivering rich, enveloping audio where every passenger enjoys premium, concert-like clarity—making every seat feel like the best seat in the house. Based on t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ty between the HARMAN Ready lineup and Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon  Cockpit Elite platform.  Qualcomm Technologies' compute power will boost the capabilities of HARMAN products, including Ready Engage and its Luna AI avatar for natural and empathetic interactions, Ready Vision QVUE for AR-rich visualization of critical information, and Ready Care for AI-based driver monitoring and tailored interventions.  Additionally, the companies ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

GlobalData blog: Hyundai Indonesia: a k-drama storyline on wheels Hyundai’s journey in the Indonesian market resembles a K-Drama script, rich with elements that have made these narratives from the automaker’s home country resonate with audiences around the globe. Much like a classic K-Drama, Hyundai’s story features a struggling protagonist, a sudden rise, unexpected twists, and cliffhangers that set the stage for the next season. Here we d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

India of funding Russia’s war against Ukraine, pointing out that India’s Russian oil imports went from 1% before the Ukraine war up to 37%. Vice President JD Vance said on August 24 that the US had applied "aggressive economic leverage" on India to "try to make it harder for the Russians to get rich from their oil economy.” The new 50% rate will now apply to a range of goods from gems and jewelry, garments, footwear and furniture to industr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Kautex leads RESiLiTE project for next-gen battery packs for vehicles and aircraft Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) is coordinating the newly launched RESiLiTE (Robust, Economical, Silicon-rich, Lightweight, and Thermally Efficient battery packs) project, co-funded by Horizon Europe with approximately EUR 6.2 million in support. This three-year project, which commenced in July 2025, aims to develop innovative battery packs for automotive ap...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

and unique features like Sand Vision visibility and Elements Defy dust-repelling technology. Three immersive interior “modes” — Welcome, Elevate, and Velocity — transform lighting, displays, and even steering wheel position to suit the experience. Gull-wing doors reveal a vibrant red cabin rich in premium materials, integrated tech, and wellness features like red-light therapy. Exterior styling in Vapor Blue with glacial grey undertones ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/15

Stratus Materials begins deliveries of LXMO-2 next-gen cathode active material Stratus Materials Inc. announced that it has begun shipments of its LXMO-2 cobalt-free lithium manganese-rich (LMR) cathode active material (CAM) to its customers and partners. LMR CAM is an attractive material as it provides the potential of battery cells with higher energy densities compared to mid- or high-nickel NMC cells, but with costs and safety profiles similar...

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services. DFAC will focus on the R&D and manufacturing of exports and provide DFMIEC with competitive light-duty commercial vehicles, while DFMIEC will be responsible for the marketing of DFAC models outside of China. DFAC will also leverage DFMIEC’s mature marketing network outside of China and rich experience in international trade to introduce its products into new markets more quickly for higher market share. From a DFAC SSE announcement...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

try, allowing lithium to be extracted and purified from shredded battery material (black mass) from different chemistries like NMC and LFP on a single production line, making the recycling process simpler and potentially lower overall costs. As part of the project, Syensqo processed Cylib's lithium-rich solution using a new extraction technology developed with Tenova Advanced Technologies. After extraction, purification, conversion, and crystalli...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

n Cockpit Platform enhances in-car experiences by delivering sophisticated displays, audio, computing, and connectivity, making them more responsive and enjoyable.  With these next-generation Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, Minda’s new cockpit domain controllers will be equipped to support rich multimedia experiences, AI-driven interfaces, and seamless cloud integration, enhancing cockpit performance, digital user interfaces, and vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

y Google, conducts stringent testing and validation of IVI solutions to ensure that AAOS-based systems meet the highest quality standards. The AAOS xTS compliance pre-certification of the X9 chip-based intelligent cockpit hardware platform has begun, with the aim to launch intelligent cockpits with rich applications and services on the market more quickly to meet the requirements of global consumers. To date, SemiDrive automotive chips have been ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

cobalt manganese aluminum (NCMA) pouch cells,   •    The Spring Hill plant will soon begin work on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell lines at Spring Hill, with full commercial production targeted for late 2027.   •    The next step will be finalizing a home for lithium manganese rich (LMR) chemistry. GM plans to be the first company to produce LMR prismatic battery cells at commercial scale.  GM’s expertise in these three b...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

njing Plant and will be launched in August. With a wide body and a low stance, the MG4 EV inherits many exterior design elements from the MG Cyberster electric convertible sports car. The MG4 EV employs an intelligent in-vehicle interconnectivity system developed by SAIC-MG and OPPO, which supports rich features such as mobile phone-vehicle integration, imperceptible mobile phone-vehicle interconnectivity, full in-vehicle ecosystem applications, ...

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P cells will begin later in 2025 with commercial production expected by late 2027. “This upgrade at Spring Hill, which employs approximately 1,300 people, will enable us to scale production of lower-cost LFP cell technologies in the U.S., complementing our high-nickel and future lithium manganese rich solutions and further diversifying our growing EV portfolio," said Kurt Kelty, VP of batteries, propulsion, and sustainability at GM. The Ultium ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

targeting distracted driving and offering an enhanced digital cockpit experience. The joint solution will combine HERE’s live mapping, real-time traffic data, and road hazard alerts with Genesys International’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. The goal is to deliver a feature-rich navigation experience designed for Indian roads. As part of their long-term strategy, the companies also plan to set up a mobility innovation cen...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

upports multi-person parallel development and MCAL (Microcontroller Abstraction Layer) development. Comprehensively improves ease of use, accuracy, and work efficiency. MCAL corresponding to Infineon’s TC4x chip: A next-generation 28nm-process multi-core microcontroller with high computing power, rich interfaces, and high security, laying a solid foundation for the development of core automotive features. HighTec 8.1.2 compiler: Accurately adap...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

o also emphasized Indonesia’s strategic partnership with China and reaffirmed the country’s long-term commitment to downstream industrialization. Meanwhile, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources underlined the importance of equitable development and strong cooperation. While Indonesia is rich in battery materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, it currently lacks the advanced technology needed for large-scale production. To addr...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

n Xiaomi EV’s CarIoT ecosystem, the two companies will co-create a fresh mobility experience integrating “hardcore off-roading and intelligent ecosystems” for consumers. Zhengzhou Nissan will leverage the Xiaomi ecosystem for promotion of scenario expansion and experience upgrading to deliver rich features and interfaces to users and develop an intelligent mobility space that better understands users. From a Zhengzhou Nissan press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

omotive vehicle batteries for OEMs including GM, Honda and Hyundai. The decision to make use of its USD 1.4 billion investment to expand into manufacturing batteries for storage systems in addition to automotive batteries came two years ago, Park said. LG's Holland factory began by producing nickel-rich batteries for EV batteries, a mixture of nickel, manganese and cobalt, but starting this May, the company became the first in the U.S. to produce...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

mer services and enhance user experience. Furthermore, Mobile-Agent, an Alibaba Cloud AI agent, will have control over applications of the Alibaba ecosystem via the in-vehicle operating systems of BYD models and interact with an AI agent developed by BYD’s intelligent speech team to offer users a rich ecosystem experience. After Mobile-Agent is available in the cockpits of BYD models, users will be able to perform complex operations with a sing...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18