Hyundai Motor Group has announced a partnership with Google to integrate Google Maps into the multimedia systems of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles. This initiative will begin with Kia models in North America before expanding globally to other Hyundai Motor Group brands.The partnership aims to enhance navigation and infotainment by utilizing Google Maps Platform’s Places API. This API provides access to detailed location data, such as business hours, contact information, […]

Google Maps is leveraging dashcam imagery from third-party providers to improve the accuracy of its road condition updates, including changes to speed limits. This initiative, detailed in a newly published Google Help Center page, is a collaborative effort with two partners: Geopost, a Europe-based delivery company, and Nextbase, a UK dashcam provider. The program appears to be experimental and is currently limited to the UK.Participation is strictly opt-in—Geopost drivers in […]

Jaguar debuted its all-electric concept car, the Type 00, during Miami Art Week, showcasing the brand’s reimagined identity. The Type 00 previews a production electric four-door GT set for a 2025 launch. This vehicle will feature the Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) platform and target a range of 770 km (478 miles WLTP) or 430 miles (692 km EPA). Quick charging capabilities will allow for a 321 km (200 miles) recharge […]

The Porsche 993 Turbo by Aimé Leon Dore (ALD) represents a fusion of Porsche’s engineering excellence and the New York fashion label’s refined aesthetic. As the fifth collaboration between Porsche and ALD, this restoration reimagines the classic 993 Turbo, celebrated as the last air-cooled Porsche 911, blending high-performance engineering with luxury design.Key performance enhancements include elements from the Turbo S model, such as the spoiler, exhaust, and front splitter, improving […]

Mercedes-Benz has enhanced its Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC system, making automated parking faster, easier, and more convenient. The system now parks twice as quickly as before, operating at a speed of up to 4 km/h. This improvement is designed to add significant value for customers by reducing the time and effort required for parking, especially in tight spaces.The system is activated via a digital button on the car’s screen, […]

Mercedes-Benz has expanded its digital ecosystem by introducing key features of its Mercedes-Benz App to the Apple Watch, offering owners a convenient way to interact with their vehicles without relying on their smartphones.This innovation aligns with the brand’s commitment to delivering a seamless and interactive user experience beyond the vehicle, fulfilling customer demands for enhanced digital connectivity.Key functionalities of the Apple Watch app include: Vehicle Status Monitoring: Owners can remotely […]

Bo has announced its first international expansion with the release of its Bo M e-scooter in Ireland, partnering with Dublin’s Lifty Electrics for retail and support. Ireland recently legalized e-scooters, marking it as a prime location for Bo’s entry into the European market. The Bo M, branded as the “world’s safest and most stylish e-scooter,” is engineered for urban mobility and designed by former Williams F1 and Jaguar Land Rover […]

The turboelectric jet engine, currently under development, could revolutionize air travel by making affordable, supersonic flights feasible. This engine combines hybrid electric technology with traditional jet mechanics, using electric motors alongside combustion engines to achieve efficiency and speed.It has the potential to cut flight times between major destinations, like San Francisco and Tokyo, down to about three hours, while reducing environmental impact through carbon-neutral fuels, such as synthesized methane. This […]

Toyota is set to introduce portable hydrogen cartridges at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024  in October marking a significant step in hydrogen technology. These sleek, cylindrical cartridges resemble oversized AA batteries and are designed for portability and ease of use.Developed by Toyota’s subsidiary, Woven, the cartridges offer a swappable, portable power solution for next-generation fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), home appliances, and even off-grid applications. These cartridges provide a versatile […]

Autonomous driving and electrification are key innovation drivers in the automotive industry. They rely on efficient Edge AI solutions to support essential functions like driver behavior monitoring, pedestrian recognition, traffic sign identification, and trajectory control. Today, Imagimob, a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG, has strengthened its automotive machine learning portfolio by integrating AI capabilities into Infineon’s ASIL-D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level D) compliant automotive MCUs, such as the AURIX™ TC3x […]

BMW M Team RLL celebrated a major milestone in their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign with a remarkable one-two finish for the hybrid-powered BMW M Hybrid V8 at the 6-hour race in Indianapolis. This achievement, coming just days after the BMW M Hybrid V8’s first podium finish in the FIA World Endurance Championship, highlights the strength and innovation of BMW’s LMDh hybrid program.The race at Indianapolis presented challenging weather conditions, […]

Sharp Corp. unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) prototype, “LDK+”, which is designed to resemble a living room on wheels. Developed in collaboration with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and Kyoto-based EV start-up Folofly, the futuristic model features a 65-inch screen in the back, enabling the car to transform into a private theater.The seats are rotatable, adding to the feeling of a mobile living space. Sharp plans to launch the […]

Japanese researchers at Yokohama National University (YNU) developed a breakthrough manganese-based battery for electric vehicles (EVs), achieving an energy density of 820 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). This surpasses the performance of current nickel and cobalt (NiCo) batteries, which reach 750 Wh/kg, while lithium-based batteries deliver only 500 Wh/kg.The team’s work offers a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to NiCo batteries, whose scarcity and high cost pose challenges as EV adoption […]