d eight-cylinder engines. In some markets, V12 engine is still available. The engines have been redesigned to meet future emission rules. The top model in Europe and some other markets, the Maybach S 680, uses an upgraded V8 engine which generates output of 450 kW and 850 Nm of torque. Mild-hybrid technology improves power delivery and efficiency, while special balance shafts help keep the engine very smooth. In some regions, the Maybach S 680 i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Canatu, Finland, develops next-generation camera heater concept On March 23, Canatu signed a 24-month joint development agreement (JDA) with a global automotive technology supplier to develop a next-generation carbon nanotube (CNT) film heater concept integrated into automotive glass. It will help to develop an enhanced material configuration for Canatu film heaters, improving compatibility with automotive glass components.  Canatu and the partn...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Mercedes-Benz announces further details of its MBUX Hyperscreen On February 27, Mercedes-Benz announced further details of the MBUX Hyperscreen featured in the EQS. The MBUX Hyperscreen consists of a 141-centimeter-wide curved glass display stretching from pillar to pillar, integrating the instrument cluster, central display, and a dedicated passenger screen into a single visual unit. The system uses OLED technology in the central and passenger d...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

ed that it had formed an alliance with three European companies to develop technologies for the mass production of Holographic Windshield Display (HWD) systems. This alliance includes Zeiss, a German optical manufacturer; tesa, a German tape adhesion manufacturer; and Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a French glass manufacturer. HWD is a technology to utilize the vehicle's front windshield as a transparent, high-brightness display without a separate physica...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

Tesa, ZEISS, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, and Hyundai Mobis form QuadAlliance for holographic windshield displays Tesa SE, ZEISS, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, and Hyundai Mobis Ltd. have joined forces in a "QuadAlliance” to develop and mass-produce holographic windshield display (HWD) technology, aiming for commercialization by 2029. The partnership leverages Hyundai Mobis’ systems integration expertise, ZEISS’ optical technologies, tesa’s adhesive fil...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

s a wide range of electrified powertrains, including 8- and 6-cylinder engines to 6-cylinder diesel engines and a plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC long version is the top of the range, comes with new V8 engine (M 177 Evo) which generates output of 537 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Mild-hybrid technology improves smoothness, efficiency, and emissions compliance. Mercedes-Benz S 450 and S 500 4MATIC long version comes with six-cylinder gasoli...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

materials of "more than 30% by 2030." This means that, on average, at least 30% of its new vehicles after 2030 will use recycled materials. Last year, this target was limited to Japan and Europe, but now the scope of application has been expanded to achieve the goal globally. ・ In the "Recycling Technology for End-of-Life Vehicles" exhibit, the technology to sort shredder dust, called ASR (Automobile Shredder Residue), and utilize it as recycl...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

Betterfrost develops innovative rapid defrost system for EVs On January 20, Betterfrost Technology announced it has developed breakthrough technologies to solve the defrosting problem in EVs. Using proprietary algorithms and high-density power conversion modules to deliver pulsed power, car and truck windows can be defrosted in 60 seconds using 20x less energy than existing HVAC defrost systems. Many windshields and glass roofs use low-emissivity...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

SJS, India, and BOE Varitronix, China, sign agreement for optical bonding of automotive displays On December 23, SJS Enterprises Limited signed a technology license cum supply agreement (TLA) with BOE Varitronix Limited (BOEVX), Hong Kong, for the optical bonding and assembly of automotive display systems in India. This collaboration enhances product capabilities and accelerates the localization of key display components. With this agreement, SJS...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

display solutions, and cost-efficient, and high-performance EV drive systems. Hyundai Mobis will showcase its latest mobility technologies, including:   • M.VICS 7.0, Mobis's integrated cockpit platform includes a holographic windshield display that projects driving information directly onto the glass, a vertically expandable 18.1-inch large display, and a redesigned center-console interface that balances aesthetics with intuitive controls.  ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new GLB SUV with EQ Technology On December 8, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new GLB electric SUV. GLB 250+ with EQ Technology and GLB 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology will go on sale in spring 2026. A few months after its market launch, the all-new GLB will also be available as an attractive entry-level electric model and as a high-tech hybrid with 48-volt technology. The all-new GLB, which comes as either a five-seater or...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Olectra Greentech, India focuses on greenfield expansion and blade battery tech In an investor update, Olectra Greentech Limited updated that its new Greenfield plant is now partially operational, currently operating at a single-shift capacity of 2,500 electric vehicles per year. This output can be scaled up to 5,000 units with the implementation of a second shift. On the technology front, Olectra has achieved homologation approval for its advan...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Mercedes-Benz unveils Vision Iconic show car with neuromorphic AI, solar coatings, and steer-by-wire tech On October 14, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision Iconic show car inspired by the brand’s rich heritage and designed for its future. Exterior, it features the classic Mercedes-Benz grille, which is a chrome frame, smoked-glass pattern, and contour lighting. First seen on the electric GLC (September 2025). The front design also features sleek...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Egypt invites Korean automotive companies to invest in country On September 25, the Minister for Industrial Development in Egypt met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cairo. The Minister called on the Korean government to encourage Korean investors to invest in Egypt in the automotive and automotive components manufacturing sector, particularly tires and glass, to meet the needs of the local market, export to foreign markets, and ta...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

perate normally. The shunt resistor is a part integrated in electric circuits to detect currents correctly. Electric power load is increasing due to the electrification of automobiles and rise in volume of equipment. For shunt resistors, it has also been required to realize high power and develop a technology that accurately detects a break and a crack at the solder joints of electric circuits. Rohm has sintered a copper resistor on an alumina su...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

SJS Enterprises, India sign MoU with BOEVX, Hong Kong for automotive display manufacturing On 16 September 2025, S.J.S. Enterprises Limited (SJS) signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong-based BOE Varitronix Limited (BOEVX) for collaboration on manufacturing automotive display screens in India. The MoU provides for the transfer of display technology, assembly, and optical bonding, including localization of cover glass and backlight uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

y systems, and batteries for robots and low-altitude economy, and released the first battery passport. The Omnicell large cylindrical battery features standardization, zero expansion, and high strength, and strikes a balance between efficient production and multi-scenario adaptability. The full tab technology reduces impedance by 60%, significantly enhancing power and thermal stability. The directional pressure relief and explosion-proof mechanis...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

s and material science solutions for the automotive industry at IAA Mobility 2025. The company will showcase solutions including: Thermal interface materials and thermal runaway mitigation solutions that help extend the range and lifespan of EV batteries. 3M VHB Extrudable Tape and stretch release technology that enable faster and easier assembly and disassembly of EV battery packs. Light control films that improve in-car display brightness and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

IAA Mobility 2025: Mercedes Benz unveils all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology On September 8, Mercedes Benz unveiled the all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. It will launch in the first half of 2026 as the first model in a new electric-first family. The SUV based on the MB.EA architecture features a bold new design, AI-powered MB.OS system, more space than the ICE GLC, including extra legroom, headroom, and a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

Ambilight partners with NIO to supply dimming side windows for new ES8 SUV On August 22, Ambilight, a leader in smart glass technology, announced its partnership with NIO, the premium smart electric vehicle company. The all-new NIO ES8, a full-size flagship SUV, incorporates Ambilight’s Electrochromic (EC) Smart Dimming Side Windows as part of its advanced design. The technology adjusts light levels for different driving conditions, offers stro...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26