LC, the electric version has more space. Its wheelbase is 8 cm longer, giving extra legroom and headroom for passengers. The boot holds 570 litres of cargo, and folding the rear seats expands it to 1,740 litres. It also has a front trunk (frunk) that adds 128 litres, which can be opened by touch. A key feature is the 800-volt system that increases efficiency and cuts charging times. It can add around 260 km of range in 10 minutes. The GLC 400 4MA...

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Renault unveils new Boreal C-SUV for global markets as part of expansion strategy On July 10, Renault revealed the new Boreal, a C-segment SUV designed for markets outside Europe. It’s part of Renault’s global growth strategy, aiming to strengthen its presence in over 70 countries. The model plays a key role in Renault’s International Game Plan 2024-2027, which includes an investment of EUR 3 billion to launch 8 new models outside Europe—...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Volkswagen Group to unveil affordable EVs and advance technologies On July 10, Volkswagen Group announced that it will showcase new technologies and several world premieres at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September 2025. The theme is “Tech for the People,” focusing on bringing the best vehicles, technologies, and digital services. Before the IAA officially begins, Volkswagen will launch its next-generation affordable elec...

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Audi partners with Camunda, Germany for business process automation On July 9, Camunda, a German-based process automation firm, announced its partnership with Audi to improve its central process management by automating key business processes. With Camunda, Audi can now create processes that are faster, more transparent, and easier to track. As the auto industry becomes more complex, Audi needed a scalable digital solution to improve process flow...

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pment facility will focus on green hydrogen technologies and will be established within the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras at Thaiyur, Chennai. The Centre will span 65,000 sq. ft. and house advanced computational and experimental labs to support the development of hydrogen-related technologies. The key activities at the facility will include the creation of digital twins for hydrogen infrastructure, the development of test rigs and fabrication li...

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sler and Alfa Romeo vehicles to follow.  Included at no extra cost and active for 10 years from the date of purchase or lease, Connect One enables essential features, such as over-the-air (OTA) software updates, vehicle health reports, automatic SOS calls, remote lock and unlock via the brand app, digital key for smartphone-based access and engine start, In-vehicle games, EV charging controls and management tools, and basic navigation. Connect W...

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ch. BMW is setting up five battery assembly plants on three continents for its sixth-generation BMW eDrive (Gen6) batteries. These are located in Irlbach-Straßkirchen (Germany), Debrecen (Hungary), Shenyang (China), San Luis Potosi (Mexico), and Woodruff (USA). In the Neue Klasse, the battery is a key structural part of the car. New round battery cells are built directly into the battery pack. The Gen6 battery uses advanced production methods an...

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f 25 km/h, requiring no license or registration. The Racer Neo is offered in two battery configurations: Graphene (60V, 32AH / 45AH) and Lithium-ion (60V, 24AH), delivering a certified range of 90 to 115 km per charge. Its charging time ranges from 4 to 8 hours, depending on the battery type.  Its key features include cruise control, LED digital meter, repair mode, keyless start/stop, USB charging port, and multiple drive modes such as city, rev...

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a data center, simulation and real vehicle testing platforms, and an intelligent cockpit development environment, to provide a validation platform for the application of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, OTA, and AI perception and decision-making. It contains eight specialized labs encompassing key areas related to the R&D of intelligent vehicles, including a YB lab, an intelligent connectivity lab, and a digital cockpit lab. Upon official co...

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NXP unveils new 18-channel BMx7318/7518 Li-ion battery cell controller chips NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) introduced its new 18-channel BMx7318/7518 Li-ion battery cell controller integrated circuit (IC) family, designed to enhance performance and safety in EVs, energy storage systems, and 48V battery management systems. Built on NXP's new architecture with dedicated analog-to-digital converters (ADC) per channel, the ICs offer PIN-to-PIN compat...

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Kia Slovakia to upgrade body shop with Rockwell Automation’s servo technologies On July 2, Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and digital transformation company, announced that Kia Slovakia will upgrade parts of its body shop using Rockwell’s latest servo technologies. The body shop lifters use servo motors and drives to lift and position key car parts during the production of Kia’s Ceed and Sportage models. As the current servo ...

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CARIAD and Fraunhofer IDMT develop acoustic sensing for safety vehicles On June 26, CARIAD collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT), for developing advanced acoustic sensing tech under the project "The Hearing Car." This work is part of a broader research project called KI4Boardnet, focused on the future of vehicle electronics and sensors. To test the system, both teams took a road trip to a proving ground in...

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Suprajit Engineering, India updates about sensor and actuator supply for EVs and ICE models by FY 2026 In an investor update, Suprajit Engineering Limited announced the expansion of its product portfolio beyond cables to include vehicle control and electronic systems. The company provided updates on its progress across three key product verticals. In the Digital Clusters & Sensors segment, throttle and sensor systems are scheduled to go live for ...

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Continental supplies digital access system for Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV Continental AG has supplied a comprehensive access system for the new premium Audi Q6 e-tron SUV, consisting of both a traditional car key and a digital, smartphone-based CoSmA key. The CoSmA digital key includes integration into a central control unit, transceivers featuring ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology, and intelligent software. It enables vehicles to be unlocke...

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Factorial launches Gammatron digital twin AI platform for battery development On June 18, Factorial Inc., a Boston, Massachusetts-based leader in solid-state battery technology, announced the launch of Gammatron, a proprietary AI-driven simulation platform designed to accelerate the development of next-gen batteries. Used in Factorial’s joint development with Stellantis, Gammatron helped forecast battery performance before full test completion ...

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nce. -          In-depth integration between AI and big data: Online AI fully automatically inspects the appearance of 100% of welding points, delivering a defect detection rate of over 98% and shortening the inspection time for a single vehicle from 45 minutes to 80 seconds. A proprietary digital platform based on the IoT (Internet of Things) and big data comes with 25 intelligent error prevention features for vehicle models and online ...

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VW launches 2026 Nivus with design and safety enhancements On June 19, Volkswagen Mexico announced the launch of the 2026 Nivus with new features. Powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged TSI engine with 114 hp and paired with a six-speed Tiptronic transmission, the 2026 Nivus introduces key enhencements, mainly in design and safety. The exterior now features matte black lower air intakes, a redesigned LED-lit grille, new LED taillights with a red-lig...

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SOLLERS, Russia implements IoT technologies to boost production efficiency at Alabuga engine plant On June 17, SOLLERS announced that its diesel engine plant in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone has adopted IoT and Big Data technologies for online production control based on the domestic digital platform WINNUM. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with SOLLERS' technology partner, PROF-IT GROUP. The WINNUM system monitors key machine ...

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GAC Toyota releases key transition achievements, phased business deployment On June 12, GAC Toyota released key intelligentization and electrification achievements and phased business deployment at its 2025 Technology Day event. GAC Toyota unveiled a multi-path product lineup including the following content. -          The next-generation Highlander and Sienna will be available in range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with competitive...

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ustry with innovative, cutting-edge V2X solutions. Through this acquisition, Qualcomm will have a comprehensive portfolio of production-ready, automotive-qualified global V2X solutions for deploying in roadside infrastructure, vehicles, as well as 2-wheelers.  Autotalks’ products, supporting all key global communication standards including DSRC and C-V2X (encompassing LTE-V2X and 5G-V2X), will now be part of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis prod...

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