Shanghai 2025. Co-developed by Chinese engineering teams, the concept car combines Brose’s expertise in intelligent vehicle access and adaptive interior design. Its features include a digital key, which interacts with the user via light and sound effects for contactless opening and closing of the doors. Technologies such as ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning and radar also enable functions such as automatic tailgate activation or occupant detecti...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

.EA modular platform signals a move toward luxury electric vans, ranging from family-oriented models to premium VIP shuttles and ultra-luxury limousines. The Vision V show car previews the top-tier model. It combines spaciousness with luxury and advanced digital features. Highlights include a large automatic side door, a lighted step for easy access, and a smart glass divider between the lounge and driver areas that can switch between clear and o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

al van to fleets of all sizes in the U.S.  Built in Normal, Illinois, the Rivian commercial van is the platform on which Amazon’s custom electric delivery van (EDV) is based, and is designed to prioritize safety, driver comfort, total cost of ownership and sustainability. Safety features include automatic emergency braking, collision warnings, and 360-degree visibility. Amazon currently has more than 20,000 of the Electric Delivery Vans in its...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

of large-format components that combine multiple body parts into a single unit. These extra-large parts reduce weight, enhance safety, and lower CO₂ emission. Moreover, the GES-GIGASTAMPING reduces production and assembly times while minimizing material usage. A key development in this range, the Door Ring, was also displayed. This one-piece component replaces multiple cold and hot-stamped parts. It also showcased Longitudinals, essential compo...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

wheelbase, a front trunk space of 58 liters, and a rear trunk of 500 liters. The battery can be recharged from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes using a DC port that supports up to 150 kW, while AC charging supports up to 7 kW.   Regarding safety, the vehicle is equipped with an electronic parking system, automatic parking system, door opening warning, electronic stability control, integrated power drain, traction control system, electronic brake force ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

sla-style NACS, chargers.  Top features include:•    15.6-inch center touch screen•    Low step-in height for easy entry and exit•    Bright and recognizable LED headlights•    Rear halo safety lighting and taillights•    360-degree cameras for parking and driver safety•    Automatic bulkhead door for cargo security and ergonomics•    Brightly lit cargo space with up to 6 foot, 10 inches of headroom•    Energy-sav...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Dodge Charger Sixpack four-door in pre-production at Windsor Assembly Dodge has begun pilot-production of the internal-combustion-engine Charger Sixpack at the Windsor Assembly Plant in four-door form, according to sources, with as many as 100 units being produced daily, following news that the company would be expediting the launch of the ICE-powered versions.  Following the launch of the all-electric Charger Daytona, Dodge reportedly is target...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

Melexis, Belgium unveils contactless micropower switching for automotive On November 14, Melexis introduced the MLX92235, an ultra-low power Hall-effect switch with best-in-class tolerances for a reliable and predictable output update rate. This can be used for automotive micropower applications such as door handles, e-latches, sun visors, infotainment buttons, brake light switches, etc. It comes with 4 product variants.  The 3-wire monolithic m...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Geely launches 2025 Emgrand sedan in Mexico On October 18, Geely announced the launch of the 2025 Emgrand in the country. The sedan is built on the BMA modular platform developed by the OEM itself. It features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 121 hp and 152 Nm of torque mated to a transmission that can be a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic and three driving modes. Regarding safety, the vehicle is equipped with 6 airbags, four-wheel disc brak...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/21

Kia introduces MPV 2024 Carnival to Argentina On October 3, Kia launched its 2024 Carnival MPV in its SX version in Argentina. The vehicle, belonging to the D segment, is imported from South Korea and has the capacity to accommodate up to 11 passengers. It has a 2.2-liter inline 4-cylinder Euro V turbodiesel engine with 199 hp and 440 Nm of torque mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its exterior design includes 4-pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

Atom to use hinged doors in upcoming cars On August 28, Atom announced that it would be the first Russian production car with hinged doors. The main advantage of this design is the opening without a central pillar. The door opening mechanism is designed for at least 100,000 cycles of operation. To ensure safety, the central pillar is integrated into the doors. The door locks are located on the threshold and in the ceiling door opening. In the clo...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29

Mahindra & Mahindra, India launches 5-Door Thar ROXX SUV On August 15, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) introduced Thar ROXX, a 5-door variant of a two-door, four-seat offroad SUV Thar. Prices range from INR 1.3 million to INR 2.05 million. The vehicle is based on Mahindra’s new M_GLYDE platform and is available in two engine options with a wheelbase of 1850mm. The G20 TGDI mStallion gasoline engine offers 130 kW of power and 380 Nm of torque, while t...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/16

site until August 2024 as part of a pilot project. The pilot involves the tractor navigating a complex 870-meter route on a closed site with 5 pedestrian crossings and 7 intersections while towing two convoys between logistics units. The project tests the AT135's autonomous capabilities, including automatic door opening, U-turns, and mixed-traffic driving both indoors and outdoors, even among heavy vehicles. The goal is to validate its value in ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

he 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T will have a starting price of USD 59,595, and the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which retains the title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, will start at USD 73,190, both receiving a full USD 7,500 federal tax credit when leased. •    Two-door coupe versions of Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Charger Daytona R/T will begin production at the Windsor Assembly Plant in summer 2024. •   ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

Alpine launches A290 electric sports cars On June 13, Alpine unveiled the A290, the entry point to Alpine's 100% electric Dream Garage which will soon include a GT C-Crossover and the new A110. The vehicle is a compact 5-door saloon, measuring 3,990 mm x 1,820 mm x 1,520 mm (LxWxH), wheelbase of 2,530 mm with a 326-liter boot capacity. Built on the Ampere-derived electric platform. It is assembled in Douai, with its motor produced at Cléon's Meg...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/14

BRID plug-in hybrid engines with 272 hp of power in its most powerful VZ e-HYBRID variant composed of a 1.5-liter TSI gasoline engine, an electric motor of 115 hp. With a 19.7 kWh lithium battery, it offers a range of 125 km in an electric mode. The combustion engine is mated with a DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The battery supports DC fast charging up to 50 kW, or home charging up to 11 kW. The Cupra Formentor VZ e-HYBRID can be purch...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/08

Ford Philippines launches all-new Bronco SUV; deliveries to start in mid-June Reported on May 24, 2024, Ford Philippines has already begun retail sales of the all-new Bronco, priced from PHP 4.998 million. This 5-seater, 5-door’ Go Over Any Terrain (GOAT) SUV is available in a single variant, named Outerbanks. Its reservations started in in February and deliveries will start by mid-June. The Bronco is powered by a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 Engine w...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/30

uration ceremony of the President of the Russian Federation. Both vehicles were developed and produced by NAMI.  The updated AURUS Senat Limousine and AURUS Senat has a new front and rear architecture. It has all-around cameras, a driver fatigue monitoring camera, a new multimedia system, electric door closing, etc. The ergonomics of the driver and passengers have been improved, and the location of the steering column and other controls has been...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/08

veral products and components for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Company provides a smart device-based access solution (CoSmA) that turns mobile devices such as smartphones or smartwatches into car keys through the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. Digital car keys can open and start the vehicle automatically (hands-free). It also enables vehicle keys to be shared with authorized users. This is the first time for Continental to supply the comp...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/24

a Cross is powered by a hybrid 4-cylinder, in-line, 16-valve DOHC, chain drive with VVT-i engine with CVT transmission.  Among the upgrades, the V HEV and G HEV variants now sport a mesh-like grille with hexagonal outlines. For the headlamps, the V HEV and GR-S HEV variants now have LED lamps with automatic high beam (AHB) and sequential turn signal, while the G HEV variant has upgraded from halogen lamps to LED lamps. Along with the GR-S HEV va...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/18