SGMW launches Hongguang MINI EV 4-Door hatchback On February 22, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched the Hongguang MINI EV 4-Door hatchback. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 44,800 to CNY 50,800. The exterior and interior designs of the Hongguang MINI EV 4-Door are sweet and cute. For interior space, the model adopts a 4-door 4-seater design and offers a trunk volume of 123L. It measures 3,256mm long, 1,510mm wide...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

000. Farley said to expect more news this year around Ford's EV investment strategy. Farley said Ford will make more profits from its larger vehicles if they are extended-range electric vehicles, in which "one tank of gas gets over 700 miles of range, but still drives most miles all-electric". The "sweet spot" that has emerged for EVs, Farley said, are small and medium-size pickups and SUVs, with smaller, much lower-cost batteries, that can be pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

erial innovations to deliver in-vehicle, immersive audio experiences for entertainment, safety, and communication. The solutions reduce weight compared to traditional sound systems and focus on efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Other features include high-quality sound with the “Sweet Spot” for all seats, new functionalities enabled by interior design freedom, road noise mitigation, and enhanced communication benefits. (From...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Renault's Ampere unveils all-new AmpR Small EV Platform On December 5, Renault Group announced that its AmpR Small uses the Group's expertise in modular EV platforms and the SWEET400 architecture, developed with Google, to create an efficient design that maximizes interior space while minimizing the vehicle's size. Future models like the Nissan compact EV and electric Twingo will join this platform. Ampere introduces AmpR Small, a scalable platfo...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

LMC Automotive blog: Sodium-ion batteries – is salt as sweet as we think? Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a potential alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for automotive applications. SIBs are at the forefront of the news, overtaking SSBs (solid-state batteries) as the winner in this week’s list of ‘ground-breaking technology advancements. But we have been aware of SIBs for some time. The surprising element is...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/30

LMC Automotive blog: North American production, no treats, just tricks This upcoming Halloween weekend will be characterised by the usual sugary treats, but the prospects for the North American automotive industry are far from sweet. Although the first pandemic-related closure in North America was over nineteen months ago, the spectre of the pandemic continues to cast a shadow over the automotive industry. Shortages – particularly of workers an...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/02

Mercedes-Benz and BMW Indonesia record over 40% sales growth in H1/2021 Reported on July 30, 2021, car sales in Indonesia during the first half of 2021 recorded a sweet note. Besides sales increase in 5 major carmakers, namely Toyota, Daihatsu, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki, the increase also occurred in the premium segment, as BMW and Mercedes-Benz managed to see sales growth throughout the first semester as well.According to PT Mercedes-Benz Di...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/30

pel is now opening the next chapter: for the first time, the compact class model is available with electric drive. The new Opel Astra will launch this year as a sporty five-door with a low-slung look and yet more space than its predecessor. With a length of 4,374mm and width of 1,860mm, it hits the sweet-spot of the compact sector.Opel will offer the new Astra in two performance levels as a plug-in hybrid. In addition, there are versions with hig...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/13

ectrification to its pickup truck lineup in the near future.Jointly developed with Subaru, the all-wheel-drive Toyota bZ4X SUV Concept features the new e-TNGA BEV-dedicated platform.“Roughly the size of a RAV4, with the versatility to stand apart from other BEVs, it will be well-positioned in the sweet spot of the market,” said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president of Toyota Marketing. (Toyota press release on June 2, 2021)...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/03

lidating camera, lidar and radar sensors throughout the development process – accelerating customers projects. The dSPACE simulation solution generates point clouds in real time to simulate objects. The simulation models help determine the most effective positioning of the sensor on the vehicle (sweet spot), as well as the sensor limits (corner cases).  LeddarTech will be able to seamlessly incorporate dSPACE's sensor models into its developm...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/09

a, lidar and radar sensors throughout the development process – accelerating customer’s development projects. The dSPACE simulation solution generates point clouds in real time to simulate objects. The simulation models help determine the most effective positioning of the sensor on the vehicle (sweet spot), as well as the sensor limits (corner cases). Through the partnership program, Velodyne’s customers can seamlessly integrate sensor mode...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/16

Mazda to launch all-new 2017 CX-5 SUV in U.S. Mazda announced on March 8 that the all-new 2017 CX-5 will arrive in late March at dealerships nationwide with a starting MSRP of USD 24,045 in the U.S. The 2017 CX-5 hits a sweet spot in the compact crossover SUV segment for its refinement, quality, craftsmanship, design, efficiency, safety and dynamics among a long list of other reasons.In the U.S. the CX-5 will be sold in three grades (Sport, Touri...

News  Updated at: 2017/03/13

EA-5S" is powered by a 50-channle u-blox positioning engine and a compact and easy to integrate module. An Italian GPS equipment manufacturer AvMaps decided to use this module for the Geosat 6 Drive Safe satellite navigation system. And the French automaker applied the new system to the Peugeot 107 Sweet Years. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on August. 19, 2008)...

News  Updated at: 2008/08/19