ounced that Mahindra has selected it as the infotainment technology provider for its range of electric-origin SUVs (eSUVs). Mahindra will integrate Cinemo’s CARS Connect Suite to deliver premium bring-your-own-device (BYOD) media experiences for its customers. Notably, the project progressed from kick-off to production in just six months. Cinemo CARS Connect creates a unified and connected in-car ecosystem, enabling seamless content sharing, in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

h knowledge of the Geneva talks said that only tariffs and Chinese non-tariff countermeasures were covered in Geneva talks, and that U.S. export controls were not part of the deal. The official said that China appeared to be moving slowly on promises to issue rare-earth export licenses, which could kick start export control retaliation by the U.S. if automakers facing shortages of the minerals are forced to suspend production. (Truth Social posti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Acconeer, Sweden provides A121 Radar Sensor for new Jeep Compass On May 6, Acconeer announced that the kick sensor of the new Jeep Compass is powered by its A121 Radar Sensor.  Designed to withstand outdoor environments, the sensor delivers reliable and precise detections in any weather. The accuracy of the A121 radar sensor prevents false triggers from passing pedestrians or objects to ensure the sensor activates only when you need it. Based on...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Huf wins first order for kick sensor with 79 GHz radar from renowned European premium automaker Huf has received its first order for kick sensor with 79 GHz radar from a renowned European premium car manufacturer. This kick sensor will be installed in various future vehicle model ranges. Thanks to the free parameterizable detection range, the kick gesture can be performed from a greater distance to the bumper. It improves user comfort, eliminatin...

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Faraday Future announces ‘FF Open AI Day’ to be held March 16 On March 3, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced the official kick-off launch of its ‘FF Open AI Day’ event which will be held March 16 at its Los Angeles headquarters. The event will be comprised of a company presentation on its current and future AI Strategy developments and a panel discussion on various AI topics.  By fostering collaboration with global develo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

ith a single hardware unit, enhancing aesthetics by eliminating drilled holes on bumpers and providing better detection capabilities. The sensor has a minimum detection distance of 5 cm and can identify lower-height objects, improving safety. It also reduces system costs by combining functions like kick sensing, tailgate protection, and door protection. Based on Sona Comstar Q3 & 9M FY25 Earnings Presentation...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

GlobalData blog: Future of mobility: lessons from the Brussels Motor Show 2025 Electric vehicles (EVs) were once again the focus of this auto show, as legacy OEMs and Chinese manufacturers both showcased new innovations. Visiting the 101st Brussels Motor Show was an exciting way to kick off the 2025 automotive show calendar for GlobalData’s sales forecasting team. Electric Vehicles (EVs) were once again the focus of this auto show, as legacy OE...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

close to 50% of total sales, followed by the Outlander Sport with 2,414 units sold in 6 months after its launch. The Xpander and Xpander Cross sold 5,523 units in 2024; the Mirage G4 with 4,030 units. Outlander PHEV and Montero Sport also had a solid performance with 853 units sold. In addition, to kick off the year 2025, Mitsubishi Motors de México is excited to announce the launch of the new version of the L200 GSR pickup. This launch will be ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

CES 2025: Sona Comstar, India to showcase advanced mobility innovations On January 6, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) announced its participation in CES 2025. It will showcase its advanced sensor solutions from its Serbian subsidiary NOVELIC, including the short-range radar, designed for park assist, 180-degree obstacle detection, kick-to-open functionality, and tailgate/liftgate protection, as well as the in-cabin monitoring rada...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

xterior radar module for use in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, transportation, etc. at CES 2025.  The radar module covers applications like Park Assist, fully replacing and outperforming sets of ultrasonic sensors, 180-degree awareness up to 100m, with object classification, Kick-to-open, power door protection, gesture control, and front and rear radar for two-wheelers. NOVELIC will also be presenting its in-cabin occupant...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/16

Deqing), a subsidiary of Zhejiang Founder Motor Co., Ltd. (Founder Motor), was designated as a supplier of components such as drive motor stator and rotor assemblies for a project of Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. For this project, mass production and supply are expected to kick off in Q3 2025, and the demand amounts to around 1.2 million units throughout the lifecycle. Founder Deqing was also designated as a supplier of ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

lution, a zero-draft-angle upper cover, and an integrated thermal management housing, delivering a 22% volume energy density improvement and a 175Wh/kg energy density. Mass production of the bus-dedicated Tianxing battery, which will be applied to 80 models of a number of CATL partners, is about to kick off. (From a CATL press release dated September 14, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

t electric family SUV, its first model. The 60kWh and 85kWh variants have respective starting prices of CNY 206,900 and CNY 235,900. The model also offers BaaS (Battery as a Service), where the starting price is CNY 149,900 and the minimum monthly battery rent is CNY 599. Nationwide deliveries will kick off on September 28. Adopting the “Way Up” design concept, the L60 presents an overall look with ultra-strong visual tension and conveys a se...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

m. The 56,000-square-meter will produce a wide range of chassis components. These include ball joints, tie rods, control rods, sway bar links, steering tie rods, torque rods, eyelets, A-arms, rolling bearings, square ball joints, spherical plain bearings, steering shafts, and bushings. Scheduled to kick off production in early 2026, it will create 300 and 500 new jobs in the region. The plant will have in-house surface treatment capabilities, suc...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/12

g a 180 hp F1C engine and 430 Nm of torque, and a 6-speed manual transmission. The internal seating arrangement can be configured according to the client's needs. The Daily Minibus 50-180 Hi-Matic Executive uses the ZF-8HP 8-speed transmission, which offers different driving modes such as Eco Mode, Kick Down, and Creep Mode. Its engine is the 180hp F1C. (Iveco press release on August 6, 2024)...

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t cockpit and a range-extending electric drive, can be used to charge the flight body repeatedly. The Land Aircraft Carrier comes with a 3-axle 6-wheel design for a 6×6 all-wheel drive layout, rear-wheel steering, and good loading and off-road capabilities. Pre-order of the product is scheduled to kick off at the Auto Guangzhou event in Q4 2024. From an XPeng AeroHT press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08

Founder Motor receives order from XPeng Zhejiang Founder Motor Co., Ltd. (Founder Motor) has been designated as a supplier of components such as drive motor stator and rotor assemblies for an XPeng model. For this project, mass production and supply are expected to kick off in Q3 2025, and the demand amounts to around 350,000 units in the 5-year lifecycle. (From a Founder Motor press release dated May 21, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

Auto China 2024: PHEV editions of SAIC Maxus Mifa 7, Mifa 9 MPVs available for pre-order On April 26, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, SAIC Maxus started accepting pre-orders for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) editions of the Mifa 7 and Mifa 9 large electric MPVs. Deliveries will kick off on May 28. For the Mifa 7 PHEV, the prices of the long- and ultra-long-range variants range from CNY 199,900 to CNY 239,900 and from CNY 209,900 to CNY 249,900, re...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

and certification protocols. This sprint program will establish thought leadership in safety protocols for solid-state batteries and will undertake physical safety testing on Ilika’s Goliath prototype cells with increasing capacity over the program, to inform industrial design and deployment. The kick-off meeting for this Sprint has already taken place with the project ending in February 2025. At the end of the project, Ilika will have a greate...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

ard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system.Its Direct Shift transmission simulates ten gears. All versions feature electronic parking brake and wireless cell phone charger. The XRX, GR-SPORT, and XRX Hybrid configurations include an electric trunk opening and closing system that can be activated by kick sensor. The new 2025 Corolla Cross lineup arrives at Toyota dealerships starting April 23 across Brazil. (Toyota do Brasil press release on April...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/24