ta for easy streaming. Innoactive’s XR Streaming solves this by using NVIDIA spatial streaming and OpenUSD (open-source framework Universal Scene Description), ensuring high-quality rendering with realistic lighting and shadows via NVIDIA RTX technology. Besides Apple Vision Pro, it supports Meta Quest 3, Vive Focus 3, and Pico 3/4. No extra PC is needed, as Innoactive Portal which is a cloud-based CMS, allows direct streaming from Omniverse, V...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

New Jeep North America head interested in bringing Avenger to the U.S. Since taking over as the new head of Jeep Brand North America in September 2024, coming from his previous post at Ram, Bob Broderdorf has voiced a number of opinions and things that interest him in his quest to reignite Jeep sales. At the Detroit Auto Show, Broderdorf noted that Jeep’s North American lineup lacks an entry to compete in the booming small-SUV market, and says ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility, India partners with Ampvolts to develop EV charging Infrastructure On November 25, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited (Wardwizard), under the brands Joy e-bike and Joy e-rik, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ampvolts Limited; formerly Quest Softech (India) Limited, an EV charging stations and infrastructure provider. As part of the agreement, Wardwizard will identify locations for setting u...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

Quest Global, India partners with People Tech Group for SDV transformation On May 7, Quest Global, a product engineering service acquired a majority stake in People Tech Group. This partnership enables Quest Global to serve OEMs in the automotive industry, by providing expanded expertise in digital transformation for software-defined vehicles (SDV). It will also expand its footprint within the Automotive and Hi-Tech industries in India and North ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/08

elligent Personal Assistant (IPA), EV battery development, and gain insights from the BMW team on their work in Silicon Valley, featuring unreleased projects. At the event, BMW presents interactive driving experiences, including a mixed-reality driving demo, and a first-ever in-car demo of Meta’s Quest headset. The Intelligent Dynamic Scent Journey offers a multisensory experience shaped by the drive and surroundings. Based on BMW press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/11

duction of up to 90%. The new biogas engines are based on the renowned 13-litre gas engine that Scania has offered for several years. By increasing their engine power levels and preparing them for future legal demands, Scania is demonstrating its intention to gain an even bigger market share in the quest for decarbonization. Based on Scania press release ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/08

an industrial pilot reactor capable of processing 100 tons of CO2 annually and producing 27 tons of carbon materials, making UP Catalyst the largest provider of green graphite in the world.   The funding occurred amidst China’s announcement of graphite export curbs that has added urgency to the quest for local battery raw material alternatives. This is particularly crucial given that Europe currently depends on graphite imports for 99% of its...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/08

ture for electric vehicles for deploying 100 3.3 kW affordable charging points during the first month, and over 5,000 charging points during the next 3 years for electric three-wheelers. Both companies are targeting rapid expansion goals, recognizing the need for urgent and decisive measures in the quest for a sustainable EV-charging ecosystem Based on Altigreen press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/03

y stable virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) content to passengers in a fast-moving car, even when making turns, going over speed bumps, and accelerating. BMW and Meta’s researchers collaborated to incorporate information from a BMW car’s sensor array into the tracking system of a Meta Quest Pro. That allowed the tracking system to simultaneously calculate the device’s location relative to the car and the moving car’s location re...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/18

JAC Motors South Africa to introduce T9 line-up On April 25, JAC Motors South Africa announced plans to introduce the T9 line-up as the top-of-the-range offering in the T-Series, featuring the full range of powerplants in 4×4 and 4×2 options. The luxurious T9 will lead the company’s quest into the competitive double-cab lifestyle market. The T9 double-cab range was presented at Shanghai Automotive Show. The T9 is manufactured in state-of-th...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/02

the driver's side airbag cover emblem might detach during deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.The recall includes 404,690 vehicles in the U.S.; 17,214 in Canada; and 6,471 in Mexico, including 2008-11 Titans, Frontiers, Xterras, Pathfinders and Armadas, as well as 2008-09 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's side airbag covers in the affected vehicles may have "reduced durability due to potential Tier 2 supp...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/16

Quest Global, US partners TomTom for digital cockpit solutions On January 3, Quest Global announced its partnership with TomTom to deliver next-gen digital cockpit solutions. The partnership will yield next-gen infotainment solutions with a variety of connectivity and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) features navigation systems and entertainment apps.  The two companies will work with leading OEMs across the USA, Europe, and APAC, as ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/03

ne produces 152 DIN hp (112 kW) and combines with a new 163 DIN hp (120 kW) transaxle front motor for a total system output of 223 DIN hp (164 kW). With a target of allowing most daily driving to be undertaken in EV mode, EV range is 69 kilometres thanks to a new 13.6 kWh lithium-ion battery.In the quest for maximum efficiency, clean energy can also be generated optionally by solar cells on the roof. The solar roof can generate 8 kilometres of EV...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/07

Toyota South Africa Motors officially reopens Prospecton plant On August 16, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) announced that its Prospecton Plant in Durban has resumed operations after production was halted due to damages caused by floods in the facility.TSAM’s Prospecton Plant produces Corolla Cross and Quest as well as segment leaders Hilux, Hiace Ses’fikile, and Fortuner – while also assembling a variety of Hino commercial vehicles.All ...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/17

LADA, Russia launches new version of Granta family On August 3, AvtoVAZ announced that the LADA continues to expand the model range of Granta family cars for the 2022 model year.  The brand launches the #CLUB sedan and liftback versions of Granta and Quest for Granta Cross.Cars in the #CLUB package are distinguished by original exterior trim and additional comfort and safety options: heated windshield, parking sensors, audio system, 15-inch whee...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/03

il 12, 2022, due to excessive damage caused by the floods at the factory, but since then the Catalytic Converter Exhaust Export facility resumed operations already on May 9, the Hino plant on May 24, and the Hilux and Fortuner lines on July 21. Corolla Cross production started last week and Corolla Quest will resume operations in August 2022. It is envisaged that full production – matching pre-flood levels – would be achieved by the end of Se...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/02

nt in Durban suspended its operations due to extensive damage caused by heavy floods in the region. While a considerable amount of recovery work has been undertaken at the plant, it is still unclear as to when the full resumption of operations will take place.The facility produces Corolla Cross and Quest, Hilux, Hiace Ses’fikile, and Fortuner – while also assembling a variety of Hino commercial vehicles. (Hino assembly has since resumed as of...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/14

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), India partners Recy Energy for scrap recycling On May 25, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) announced that it entered into an MoU with Recy Energy Pvt. Ltd., Pune to transfer the breakthrough technology for the recycling of scrap, waste, and used lithium-Ion Batteries (LIB). CSIR-NML mentioned that their quest for a universal technology, which is capable of treating all types of lithium-io...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/06

Toyota continues shutdown of Durban, South Africa plant On June 1, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) announced that for the last two months, the Toyota Prospecton Plant in Durban suspended its operations due to extensive damage caused by heavy floods in the region.The facility produces Corolla Cross and Quest as well as segment leaders Hilux, Hiace Ses’fikile, and Fortuner – while also assembling a variety of Hino commercial vehicles. Howeve...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/02

disaster caused by floods at its Prospecton Plant in Durban last month, TSAM managed to keep its sales leadership in April – posting 8, 952 units on the sales charts. TSAM said that it is anticipating stock challenges with regards to locally-built models such as Hilux, Fortuner, Corolla Cross and Quest, Hiace Sesfikile, and some Hino models. Despite the trail of destruction in parts of KwaZulu-Natal following the large-scale flooding disaster c...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/10