st time, the Cayenne Electric is also available with a head-up display featuring augmented reality, projecting navigation arrows and lane guidance into the driver’s view of the road, with an effective display size of 8.7 inches. It also features electrically adjustable rear seats which allow easy switching between comfort and cargo modes. It also features a large panoramic roof that can open and switch between clear, matte, semi-transparent and...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

be guided by consultation with governments, electricity networks, and charging providers.  Building on the Driving the Nation Fund, the initiative is designed to cut household transport costs, reduce emissions, and give more Australians, particularly those without off-street parking, confidence to switch to EVs.  Ministers stressed that the investment will benefit working families and communities nationwide, from suburban centers to regional to...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

he Grandland was equipped with cameras, AI-based gesture and object detection, and new lighting features. When driving autonomously, the indicators glow in cyan. If a pedestrian is detected, the signature lighting turns magenta with a warning signal, and the car slows down. Once stopped, the lights switch to green with a walking figure, telling pedestrians it’s safe to cross. If the system can’t manage the situation, the driver is asked to ta...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

1.5L petrol engine with a 160 kW electric motor and an 18.4 kWh LFP battery, offering up to 943 km total range (WLTP) and 83 km pure electric range. Fuel consumption is just 2.4 L/100 km (WLTP), enabling both zero-emission daily driving and long-distance travel without range anxiety.  Drivers can switch between Pure, Hybrid, and Power modes, with intuitive tech features and convenient charging via touchscreen or smartphone app. Following its Au...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

ariants. MagneRide is digitally controlled and can be tuned with just a laptop, eliminating the need to build new damper parts. This reduces development time and allows for region-specific tuning as well as over-the-air updates. Its key advantage is a wide range of damping force, making it easy to switch between comfort and sport modes. MagneRide can also manage the car’s body and wheels separately. Based on BWI Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Ford to cut shift, up to 1,000 jobs at Cologne EV plant in January, citing weak demand On September 16, Ford said it will cut one shift and up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in Germany, due to weak demand. “In Europe, demand for electric cars remains well below industry forecasts,” Ford said in a statement. “Ford will therefore switch production at the Cologne plant to single-shift operation from January 2026”.  The...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

MUX27518-Q100 is a bidirectional 6-channel 2:1 multiplexer, making it ideal for enabling memory expansion via a qSPI port in safety-critical in-vehicle applications like the ADAS domain controller, the automotive head unit, and telematics control units.  The NMUX27518 is a standard version of this switch that can also be used for audio and video signal routing in consumer and enterprise applications like notebooks, tablets, motherboards, and rac...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

vans to 3.5 tons fell 13.3% yoy to 14,365 units and sales of trucks between 3.5 and 6.0 tons decreased 6.3% to 620 units in August. “There is now a vast choice of electric models across all segments and many consumers will also, for the first time in three years, benefit from a grant to help them switch to electric. With more models being added to the Government’s Electric Car grant each week, there is now every reason for drivers to make the...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

m, including the next-generation Frontier pickup and a new midsize Xterra SUV, which was previewed at an August 20 dealers’ meeting in Las Vegas. The SUV is expected to have a V6 hybrid powertrain, with a range extender that can deliver about 75 miles of all-electric driving. Nissan also plans to switch its unibody Pathfinder and QX60 crossovers to the body-on-frame platform. Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa previously said that production volumes of t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Ashok Leyland to invest INR 50 billion for battery manufacturing and localization On September 1, Ashok Leyland announced plans to invest over INR 50 billion in the development and manufacturing of batteries for automotive and energy storage applications over the next 7 to 10 years. This initiative aims to support both Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle (EV) portfolio—including Switch Mobility—and serve the broader automotive and energy stora...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

GM offers more adapters amid switch to NACS On August 28, GM announced that as its EVs begin transitioning to the NACS standard starting with the 2026 Cadillac Optiq and Optiq-V and continuing with the coming 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, GM’s suite of adapters will provide a convenient, flexible way to connect current GM EVs to a charging station, whether at home or on the road. No matter which vehicle customers drive, GM EV owners will have access to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

electricity), and faces trade barriers such as a 15% US tariff on EU cars. Because of these challenges, the battery-electric vehicle market share remains low i.e., about 15% for cars, 9% for vans, and 3.5% for trucks. Some EU markets are showing signs of progress, but many customers remain wary of switching to alternative powertrains. To boost EV adoption, stronger and longer-term incentives are needed, such as cheaper charging, subsidies, tax b...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

KAMAZ, Russia cancels three-day work week plan On August 26, KAMAZ announced that last week its financial committee held a meeting to discuss the truck market, attracting orders, and production plans for September 2025. KAMAZ’s management believes that market share continues to grow and attract additional orders. As a result, the company cancelled plans to switch to a three-day work week, and its main truck production divisions will continue op...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

. This could help bring around 300 zero-emission buses to bus operators in Scotland. This follows earlier ScotZEB funding, which has already delivered hundreds of zero-emission buses and coaches. The government is also considering rules, starting no earlier than 2030, to encourage more operators to switch to zero-emission buses, helping cut heavy vehicle emissions and attract more people to use buses. As the final funding round for large operator...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

ew car market’s sensitivity to external factors, and the pressing need for consumer certainty. Confirming which models qualify for the new EV grant, alongside compelling manufacturer discounts on a huge choice of exciting new vehicles, should send a strong signal to buyers that now is the time to switch,” Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said. (SMMT press releases from August 5, 2025) 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

radually electrifying its paint shops. A pilot project shows how this can be done quickly using thermal oil technology. The key change involves using thermal oil to transfer heat instead of relying on gas. This system allows flexible energy use and can run on electricity or gas, making it easier to switch to renewable power even when the local grid can’t yet meet high energy demands. During the New Year production break, BMW replaced one gas-po...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

of 161 km for INR 146 thousand. The new variant retains the 5.4 kW motor delivering 22 Nm of torque, and 0-40 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds, and a top speed of 90 km/h. Ather’s home charging solution enables the 450S to recharge from 0-80% in 4 hours and 30 minutes. Rider also gets options to switch between multiple modes. Its feature includes a 7-inch display with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation, and auto brightness. Its safety features...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

imited (Spark Minda Group) in its FY 2024-25 annual report highlighted multiple technology initiatives and product innovations across divisions. The System Security Division (SSD) launched several new products, including a patented compact start-stop button for two- and four-wheelers, a contactless switch for two-wheelers, a keyless fuel tank cap, an electric glove box actuator, an integrated seat latch actuator, and ignition locks designed for h...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Rohm launches new high-side IPDs for zone ECUs Rohm Co., Ltd. (Rohm) has released the new “BV1HBxxx Series” smart high-side switch IPDs (intelligent power devices) suitable for zone ECUs (electronic control units) that integrally control specific areas of vehicles, such as the right, left, front and rear of the vehicle. The company has already started volume production in June with a monthly output of 200,000 units. Compared to competitors’...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Gorky Automobile plant, Russia to shift to four-day workweek amid market decline On July 24, multiple sources reported that the Gorky Automobile Plant will switch to a four-day workweek starting in early August, immediately after employees return from their corporate vacation, due to the critical decline in the commercial transport market. The company believes that moving to a four-day workweek will help preserve jobs, adjust production to curre...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28