attery lid prototype. Its composite structure allows the integration of additional functional layers, such as flame-retardant layers or electromagnetic shielding, depending on vehicle and platform requirements. Manufactured using cost-effective Spray Transfer Molding (STM), the battery lid features glass fiber reinforcement and polyurethane matrix, offering high mechanical strength, formability for complex 3D shapes, and thin part thickness for l...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Yokowo enters into strategic business and capital alliance with Nippon Electric Glass On June 1, Yokowo Co., Ltd. (Yokowo) announced that it had entered into a strategic business and capital alliance with Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (NEG). By combining the device development and materials development technologies of both companies, Yokowo and NEG will create new business themes, mainly in the semiconductor and information and communication fi...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for updated GLE, GLE Coupe and GLS models On May 28, Mercedes-Benz announced that the updated GLE, GLE Coupe and GLS models are now available for order, featuring enhanced performance, digital technology and electrified powertrains.  The refreshed lineup introduces a new engine range centered on six-cylinder units with integrated starter-generator systems, improving efficiency and driving comfort. The models also incor...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

Mazda improves fuel economy through molecular-level research to apply silicone resin coating on pistons and 10-year-resistant coating to glass surface Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) is developing materials at the molecular level to improve the fuel efficiency of next-generation vehicles. For internal combustion engines, the company has established technology for applying silicon resin coating to pistons to improve thermal efficiency and a high-d...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Webasto to acquire 30% stake in Chinese joint venture with Zhejiang Fujia Technology Webasto SE (Webasto) has signed an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in a newly established joint venture with Chinese glass manufacturer Zhejiang Fujia Technology (FJT). The partnership aims to jointly develop and produce Fixed Transparent Modules (FTMs), fixed glass roof systems, for the fast-growing Chinese market. It combines Webasto’s expertise in vehicle r...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ction EV. The vehicle measures 5,094 mm in length, 1,959 mm in width, 1,411 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm. The model has two versions i.e., AMG GT 55 and AMG GT 63. Production will start in summer 2026 at the Sindelfingen plant, Germany, where facilities have been upgraded for this new technology. The car uses three advanced axial-flux motors developed by YASA, UK —two at the rear and one at the front. Mercedes-AMG GT 55 generates ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

eas operation system covering manufacturing, energy supply, product delivery, and mobility services. Tech-driven, experience-upgraded: Rapidly deploying core technologies, such as the ADiMOTION PHEV system and X-Soul 4.0, across global models. Ecosystem co-development, system support: Advancing the GLASS initiative to collaborate with global partners in building a sustainable mobility ecosystem. The four key pillars are craftsmanship, trust, tec...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

of 33 partners led by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, FAUN Umwelttechnik and TSR Group. The vehicle is based on the Mercedes-Benz eEconic and will make its world premiere at IFAT in Munich on May 4, with real-world testing scheduled at REMONDIS in the second half of 2026. The reECONIC combines electric drive technology with a circular production approach. It features a new 315 kW battery-electric architecture derived from the eEconic platform and integrate...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Mercedes-Benz reveals interior details for all-new electric C-Class On April 16, Mercedes-Benz announced that its first all-new electric C-Class, debuting on April 20, 2026, introduces a cabin designed offering more spacious than before and blends premium materials with advanced digital features. Its features include a new electric platform and large panoramic glass roof.  Even the standard interior stands out with “Softtorino” leather. The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQS luxury saloon, offering steer-by-wire On April 14, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQS as its first fully electric luxury saloon. The car is built on a new electric architecture featuring 800-volt technology, newly developed electric drive units, a two-speed gearbox on the rear axle, and larger batteries with improved cell chemistry. The EQS generates output of 270 kW and uses a high-voltage battery with a usable capacity...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology On April 8, Mercedes-Benz introduced the second all-new model of the all-new CLA lineup i.e., CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology. Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Shooting Brake generates output of 200 kW and offers a range of up to 769 km. Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC Shooting Brake, the performance version with two motors and all-wheel drive, which generates output of 260 kW and provi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

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