sure that the screen remains clearly visible without compromising interior design or material quality. After evaluating multiple approaches, Marquardt approached Covestro to develop a suitable material solution.  Covestro textile coating experts worked closely with both partners to develop a fully transparent film based on INSQIN waterborne PU technology, with Impranil DLC-F as the foundation. Impranil DLC-F is a waterborne polyurethane dispersi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

“vehicle–network–charger–payment” ecosystem in Thailand.  HMS for Car also demonstrated tailored services for partner models. For Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo models, including the Jaecoo 6 EV and Jaecoo 6T EV, it offers service area planning, battery monitoring, and lane-level guidance, with transparent and reassuring driving instructions in both urban and off-road conditions. For Great Wall Motor’s WEY G9, ORA 5, and HAVAL 6, the syste...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

manufacturers. Front Phygital Shields are made for electric vehicles, as they don’t need a front grille due to the elimination of the traditional radiator grille. The Front Phygital Shields integrate the two full-LED headlamps. In the BMW iX3, it also integrates radar sensors with a heated, radar-transparent cover. This protects the sensors from weather and contamination. The integrated heating function makes the radar sensors a weather-indepen...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ng wheel has a flat bottom and includes roller and rocker switches. It is available in materials such as leather, carbon fiber, and MICROCUT microfiber. Steering wheel paddles allow the driver to control energy recuperation. The panoramic glass roof extends to the rear window and can switch between transparent and opaque. The roof is divided into sections so drivers can control how much light enters. The new front seats have a sporty design and p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Porsche, Audi and VW’s PCA network adopts transparent pay per use fast charging Porsche Japan KK (Porsche Japan, Minato Ward, Tokyo) and Volkswagen Group Japan KK (Volkswagen Group Japan, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture) announced on March 2 that they have introduced a pay-per-use pricing system to the electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging network in which both companies participate. Previously, the Premium Charging Alliance (PCA) only offered ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

mentation with academic and industry partners, the initiative will be scaled nationwide to support Thailand’s Net Zero ambitions. The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) will oversee standards compliance, with the system expected to enhance the T-VER process and help establish a transparent digital carbon market. (From NSTDA Thailand social media updates on February 19, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

BMW Group showcases new badge design for BMW ALPINA On February 12, BMW Group announced that ALPINA is now presented as an exclusive brand under BMW Group. The new badge design was revealed, which shows the updated wordmark that gives the brand a modern and premium look. The badge keeps the historic elements, such as the throttle body and crankshaft. The transparent look and simplified colours create a refined and contemporary style. BMW ALPINA c...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

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 physical screen, utilizing special holographic optical element (HOE) films. Moreover, it enabl...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

ehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program, following President Marcos’ decision to veto the program’s PHP 4.32 billion allocation in the 2026 budget. MMPC, a CARS participant, said it respects the veto in the interest of fiscal discipline but stressed the need for a predictable and transparent policy environment to maintain investor confidence.  The company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to local vehicle manufacturing, job ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

ng safety, the HAVAL H6 PHEV is equipped with an ADAS suite that includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keep and lane centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, six airbags, a 360-degree camera, transparent chassis view and autonomous parking assist. In Mexico, the model is offered in the Luxury PHEV trim at MXN 774,900. (GWM Mexico press rele...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

CES 2026: AUO Mobility to present smart cockpit solutions On January 5, AUO announced that its newly established subsidiary, AUO Mobility Solutions, will participate in CES 2026. It will present the world’s first Aero Module Transparent Micro LED Display, offering ultra-high brightness and transparency. With multi-dimensional modular splicing and dynamic deployment, this solution blends digital content seamlessly into the cabin environment. It ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

e year of sales declines. Commentators have suggested that Tesla's release of these compiled estimates from 20 chosen analysts may be conservative and that the company is trying to get ahead of a poor delivery report in January. In releasing these numbers directly, Tesla is establishing a clear and transparent benchmark ahead of actual results released in January, making it harder for analysts to claim a “miss” based on higher estimates, and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/01

el, 15.6-inch integrated center console and front passenger displays, the Hongqi HMI 5.0 system (for some variants), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P high-performance chip (for some variants), a 30-inch augmented reality head-up display (for some variants), and a 360-degree panoramic imaging system with Transparent Chassis. Also available is the Sinan assisted driving solution, which supports features such as all-scenario autopilot, memory parking ass...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

uto parts manufacturers? A1. Dual Move is involved with a reference exhibit, which is still being developed, of cross reality (XR) technology that provides information to enhance interior space in vehicles, making it possible to display images/videos by overlaying virtual CG in the real world via a transparent display. Faltec also has an exhibit that displays a front grille with a paint-free 3D gradation decoration. In addition, the company is al...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

VW converts Dresden plant into Innovation Campus, to end ID.3 EV production by 2026 On December 4, Volkswagen announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics, and chip design. A letter of intent has been si...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

em, featuring three mechanical differential locks and nine driving modes. The 2026 Poer Passenger has been upgraded with the Coffee OS 3 intelligent cockpit system, while coming with a 10.25-inch full-LCD instrument panel, a 14.6-inch center console display, a 360-degree surround-view system, and a transparent chassis system. The 2026 Poer Commercial has been upgraded with dual-lens LED headlights with separate high and low beams, as well as a fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

hybrid variants. The model is equipped with an automotive-grade Qualcomm 8155 chip, the next-generation SYNC+ intelligent system, the VA 4.0 intelligent speech assistant, and a new large language model, supporting features such as Amap in-vehicle maps and a 540-degree panoramic imaging system with Transparent Chassis. The Bronco New Energy with a 4WD layout as standard is available in range-extended electric and battery electric variants. The ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

types of vehicles, such as freight vehicles, passenger vehicles, and tractors. The eDeliver RoboVAN supports 24-hour operations and comes with an intelligent V2X (Vehicle to Everything) network that enables automatic order reception and optimal route planning. The eDeliver RoboBUS, with a panoramic transparent body, intelligent dimming glass, and a collaborative drone system, has broken through the functions of a conventional shuttle bus. SAIC Ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

is divided into three areas: process laboratory, product laboratory, and laboratory services.   The Lean Lab already meets future EU requirements for raw material classification and occupational safety. Customized laboratory software and an RFID-based warehouse system in the new laboratory ensure transparent processes and automated data collection.  Based on BASF press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

rement rules for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refilling stations across the EU. Once formally adopted, the new rules will apply 2.5 years after their entry into force via the amended directive. The initiative ensures accurate and reliable measurements, empowering consumers via precise and transparent billing. It also helps manufacturers benefit from cost savings and faster infrastructure deployment through unified requirements. The amen...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/24