in the D segment. It has Hyundai's new family face with a hexagonal grille. Its front and rear design has been changed with updated alloy wheels. The engine lineup has been expanded, allowing the selection of a seven-speed DCT. The new i40 has new bi-xenon headlamps as standard. The forward-facing sensors for the existing Lane Keeping Assist System, now perform additional functions including the Smart High Beam (SHB) system. Every new i40 is fit...

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ave previously reached several cooperations. In July 2021, GAC Aion took the lead in applying RoboSense 2nd-generation intelligent varifocal LiDARs. In 2023, the Hyper GT, GAC Aion’s new high-end battery electric model, comes with an all-domain high-level intelligent driving system based on multi-sensor fusion and perception, of which the core is RoboSense M series LiDARs. Pre-ordering for the vehicle started on the eve of Auto Shanghai 2023 in...

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g the possibility of launching a plug-in hybrid tentatively called "ELR" installed with the same system as on the "Chevrolet Volt." General Motors will introduce the Safety Alert Seat System to the 2013 Cadillac "XTS" luxury sedan, "ATS" luxury sedan, and the "SRX" luxury crossover. When in-vehicle sensors and cameras detect obstacles that may lead to accidents, the warning system activates by vibrating the driver's seat bottom. The Safety Alert ...

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he two parties will conduct a comprehensive and in-depth cooperation in the field of safety and dynamic control, strengthen cooperation on intelligent OEM services, and equip a number of Leapmotor models with advanced products and technologies such as Continental’s braking systems, passive safety sensors, and integrated safety solutions. According to multiple press releases dated June 28, Leapmotor (Jinhua) Faurecia Vehicle Parts Co., Ltd. was ...

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in January and February Subaru to suspend production for two days at manufacturing facilities in Japan Subaru suspends export of vehicles to Russia Subaru suspends production at manufacturing facilities in Japan due to earthquake Subaru suspends shipments of vehicles equipped with defective engine sensor Subaru to temporarily suspend production at manufacturing facilities in Japan in April Subaru announces domestic production restructuring pl...

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igh-efficiency hybrid-dedicated engine (hereinafter referred to as the 1.5TGDI engine), the industry-first 3-speed super plug-in hybrid DHT transmission, and the continuously variable super plug-in hybrid DHT transmission. The continuously variable super plug-in hybrid DHT transmission features non-sensory E-CVT, realizing smoothness and silence. The drive motor, with a maximum efficiency of 98%. With the support of the C-DM system, Chery Group...

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ional Motor Show, which runs from March 29 to April 9. Based on the Colorado High Country trim, the Storm package enhances the truck’s capability and functionality. It includes a sport bar, 18-inch alloy wheels, door handles, a tailgate handle, outer belt moulding and a rear bumper with a parking sensor all in black. It is powered by a 2.5L Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. With a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT), it produces 132 k...

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the final assembly line, without a driver at the wheel, then drove automatically approximately 1.5 km to the loading area within the plant. In order to ensure that the car reaches its destination reliably, newly developed and patented technology is used. Cameras, together with radar and ultrasonic sensors work in conjunction with powerful software to accelerate and brake the S-Class independently and ensure that it stays reliably on track. One o...

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The Model X P100D with Ludicrous mode accelerates to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and travels up to 289 miles on the EPA cycle and 542 km on the EU cycle on a single charge. On September 11, Tesla announced major improvements to its Autopilot feature will be upgraded by using radar as the primary control sensor. Radar was added to all Tesla vehicles in October 2014 as part of the Autopilot hardware suite, but was only meant to be a supplementary sensor...

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iber, and Kwid to meet the new BS-VI Step 2 emission norms. Further, all the vehicles will be equipped with a self-diagnostic device. The device will constantly monitor the vehicle's emission levels while driving, along with other critical emission devices such as the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors. On February 13, Renault and Nissan announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric...

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rt and Logistics Association (BGL) are jointly calling for the accelerated expansion of public charging infrastructure. October 24, MAN Truck and Bus announced the progress in the ATLAS-L4 project for automated transport between logistics centers on Level 4 expressways. The vehicle is equipped with sensors on the roof, front, and sides of the driver's cab, as well as built-in computers. It had already completed its first successful kilometers at ...

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mber 27, BMW Regensburg plant developed an innovative system to identify technical defects in assembly line conveyor systems early, preventing production disruptions and reducing maintenance costs. The system analyzes data from existing components and conveyor controls, without requiring additional sensors. The goal is to leverage artificial intelligence further, enabling the system to estimate the time remaining between fault detection and poten...

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stem (ABS) and other electronic systems. Largus and Xray are not planned to be changed, since they are built on the Renault-Nissan B0 platform. Lada Granta will be introduced without ABS, ESP, airbags, and the ERA-GLONASS emergency communication system. In addition, the model will lose its oxygen sensors in the exhaust system, dropping the environmental level from Euro-5 to Euro-2 standards.  On April 5, multiple sources reported that Avtovaz ...

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or 3.0-liter V6 engine. Concerning equipment, the New CC features Park Assist (parking assist system) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which keeps an inter-vehicle distance. The model is also equipped with Easy Open, which automatically opens the rear gate when the driver moves his/her leg over a sensor on the lower portion of the rear bumper. In addition, it features DCC Adaptive Chassis Control. With the suspension system that controls the da...

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same period. On April 18 Hino announced that it will launch a facelifted version of its Dutro small truck on May 8. The upgrade will make the PCS collision mitigation brake and lane-departure warning standard equipment on all vehicles and improve safety features. PCS has millimeter radar and image sensors, and mitigates collisions when it detects obstacles including pedestrians. According to Hino Motors, Ltd.'s response to an inquiry made by Mar...

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on the manufacturing and supply of silicon carbide (SiC) modules. According to the agreement, UNT will function as the manufacturer and supplier of NIO’s first in-house developed 1,200V SiC module. In addition, the two parties will conduct comprehensive exchanges and cooperation in areas such as sensors, drivers, connectors, and controllers. According to multiple press releases dated January 31, NIO Innovation (Beijing) Technology and Services...

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tion, BYD is responsible for development, testing and manufacturing of vehicles, and provides core components like the Blade Battery, electric motors, electronic controls, and displays for human-machine interaction. Nuro offers technologies such as autonomous driving, gateways, control modules, and sensors. Vehicle manufacturing will be completed at BYD’s plant in China, while the assembly of power batteries and autonomous driving components wi...

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odels with NVIDIA. The P7 intelligent battery electric coupe is XPeng's first production model adopting NVIDIA DRIVE's AGX Xavier platform. The platform features the Xavier system-on-a-chip (SoC), a top-performing and energy-efficient system comprising various processors that run algorithms for AI, sensor processing, mapping and driving. Vehicles equipped with the platform will have the computing capabilities for Level-4 autonomous driving. XPeng...

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f crossover HAVAL M6 in Russia. It has a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that generates 143 hp power and a maximum torque of 202 Nm. It will be available with a choice of manual and robotic transmissions. The car has features like automatic climate control, cruise control, a rear-view camera with parking sensors, a large multimedia screen, emergency braking assistance systems, etc. On September 7, local time in Mexico, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held a lau...

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es presents renewed Mitsubishi L200 pickup with added tech in Brazil Caoa announces investment of BRL 1.5 billion in Anápolis plant by 2025 FFV Pajero TR4 Flex will be launched in Brazil. It is a full-scale FFV in its 4WD lineup and features a 2.0-liter, 16 valve engine. It is also equipped with sensors to measure the concentration of emissions, the model can run on flexible fuels blended with ethanol from 0 to 100%. The engine delivers 133hp ...

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