s market EV’s for the FX brand. The company said it had secured 10,034 non-binding pre-orders with binding USD 100 deposits for the Super One, from both B2B and B2C customers. The company also unveiled new technologies and innovations including the FF Super EAI F.A.C.E. (Front AI Communication Ecosystem) System, and the FF EAI Embodied Intelligence AI Agent 6x4 Architecture during the FX Super One Product Launch. The company said that the July ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

KAMAZ, Russia optimizes assembly line to boost production output On July 16, KAMAZ announced that it is currently working to rebalance its main assembly conveyors (MAC) at KAMAZ automotive plant, aiming to achieve a production rate of 240 vehicles per day. The KAMAZ production system team, along with other staff, conducted a timing study of the assembly of the entire model range at the GSK and found several bottlenecks. Some were due to certain ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

SemiDrive, Rohm co-develop reference design for X9SP SoC Beijing SemiDrive Technology Co., Ltd. (SemiDrive) developed the REF68003 reference design for intelligent cockpits with Rohm Co., Ltd. (Rohm). REF68003 is mainly developed for X9SP, a SemiDrive intelligent cockpit SoC (system-on-a-chip) that uses Rohm PMICs (power management integrated circuits) and was exhibited at the Auto Shanghai 2025. Having been validated by SemiDrive, REF68003 makes...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ing durability while serving different operational demands. With LDF-5 engine oil, service intervals are up to 30% longer than for the 9-litre engine, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime. The engine includes advanced features such as Scania’s cam phaser technology for variable valve timing, helping manage engine temperature and increase combustion. It also has new software, balance shafts for smoother operation, and a strong engin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

etect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions    •  Whether any other similar FSD crashes have occurred in reduced roadway visibility conditions and, if so, the contributing circumstances for those crashes    •  Any updates or modifications from Tesla to the FSD system that may affect the performance of FSD in reduced roadway visibility conditions. In particular, this review will assess the timing, purpose, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

on Display (MID) or 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.  The 2026 Corolla Cross is built on the TNGA-C platform in the U.S. at the MTMUS plant in Huntsville, Alabama., which also build the Mazda CX-50. The Corolla Cross Hybrid models have Toyota’s 5th Generation Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system and standard Electronic On-Demand AWD. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

for converting direct current from the battery into alternating current for the electric motor. The highly-compact, innovative design is offered with silicon or silicon carbide power transistors and enables either lower junction temperatures or higher current densities. The company’s LFP battery systems are designed for high durability and modular flexibility, leveraging innovative blade cell technology from FinDreams Battery.  BorgWarner’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

AI, supercomputing, and sensors in the CLA. Mercedes is optimizing its hardware setup by removing high-definition maps and LIDAR, while maintaining benchmark performance. Cooperative steering is another key feature—unlike competitors, Mercedes allows drivers to intervene without deactivating the system, enhancing control and safety. The system is designed for scalability across markets, with China leading, followed by the US, and eventually Eu...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

SOLLERS, Russia starts sales of all-wheel drive Sollers ST8 pickups On February 24, SOLLERS started sales of all-wheel drive Sollers ST8 pickups, the production of which is established in Ulyanovsk. Its price starts from RUB 2,720,000. It has a 2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 136 hp. The reliable unit with a cast-iron cylinder block and timing chain drive is manufactured at the SOLLERS engine plant in Yelabuga.  A version with a 2.4-lit...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

Volvo Cars unveils updated XC60 with enhanced features and faster infotainment system On February 18, Volvo Cars announced that the XC60 has received a significant update for the upcoming model year, including improvements in user experience, design, and comfort, as well as a faster and more responsive infotainment system. The broader model range will also feature several notable enhancements. The XC60 features a larger 11.2-inch, free-standing c...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

BorgWarner supplies variable cam timing tech for Asian OEM’s hybrid and gasoline engines BorgWarner announced it is enhancing its long-standing partnership with a major East Asian OEM by supplying its state-of-the-art Variable Cam Timing (VCT) for the OEM’s latest hybrid and gasoline engines.  The advanced technology meets Tier 4 North American emission standards.  Production of the engines, which will power a range of the OEM’s hybrid an...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

ftware République in its roadmap to deploy Eye-Net's digital services in France. The trials validated the effectiveness of Eye-Net's cellular vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology.  The tests simulated real-world collision scenarios and achieved a perfect 100% success rate. In each scenario, the system consistently triggered the autonomous vehicle's automatic emergency braking system, in time to enable safe braking and collision prevention, wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

Murata Manufacturing develops automotive timing device with frequency tolerance of ±40ppm under -40 to +125 degrees operation Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Murata Manufacturing) announced that it has developed electronic timing device HCR (high accuracy and high temp automotive crystal), or XRCGE_M_F series, and commenced production. The product is the first of its kind to achieve a total frequency tolerance of ±40ppm throughout a wide temper...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

automatic transmission, offering greater control with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The vehicle improves air and fuel flow with increased fuel pressure (35 MPa compared to 15 MPa in the old V8) and longer piston strokes (100.2 mm compared to 92 mm). It features a new electric intake valve timing system that enhances throttle response and overall driving performance. The vehicle also introduces a 4WD transfer mode interlock system, which...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

Tesla’s FSD faces new U.S. NHTSA probe of 2.4 million vehicles after four crashes On October 18, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it has opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s partial-automation system known as Full Self-Driving is defective after four crashes, one of them involving a pedestrian who was killed in Rimrock, Arizona, in which FSD was engaged. The investigation covers roughly 2.4 million ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/19

Toshiba Europe launches samples of TB9103FTG gate driver IC On October 2, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) announced that it has started to provide engineering samples of TB9103FTG, a MOSFET gate driver IC for automotive brushed DC motors. The TB9103FTG is designed for brushed DC motor applications that do not require speed control, enabling a more compact system design. It features a built-in charge pump to boost voltage for external M...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

fuel efficiency, safety, and driver comfort. The new trucks offer perfect aerodynamics, efficient drivetrains, and ADAS, resulting in a fuel efficiency improvement of up to 10%, with an additional 3% gain through enhanced driveline and aerodynamic features.Key innovations include: New engine valve timing, a dual-drive coolant pump, and a 2-cylinder clutched air compressor, along with updated turbo and EGR systems and improved fuel injectors for ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., announced that it has released the NP4271 series, an LDO voltage regulator with built-in watchdog timers (WDT) and reset functions by window-type output voltage monitoring for automotive applications. Expected applications include chassis and body control as well as cockpit systems. The monthly production target is set at 100,000 pieces. The NP4271 series has WDTs with excellent timing accuracy, reset functions by window-...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/30

Iteris awarded USD 2 million contract for smart mobility, traffic signal services in Texas Iteris, Inc., a provider of hardware, software, and services for smart mobility infrastructure management, announced it was awarded a five-year contract with a value of up to USD 2 million from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Under the contract, Iteris will provide traffic signal timing and operational improvements at key intersections throu...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08

proteanTecs, Israel launches RTSM for automotive electronics On June 24, proteanTecs launched RTSM (Real-Time Safety Monitoring), a deep data application for fault detection and failure prevention in mission-critical automotive applications. RTSM introduces a new industry-grade safety layer, serving as the ECU’s silent guard. It allows systems to stay always on while receiving immediate alerts about faults before they become errors. RTSM augmen...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/25