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Here’s an interesting presentation of the companies that dominate the global car industry. This chart looks like a good summary of the auto industry; for the first time, China is pretty well covered, including Geely always in, because of their ownership of Volvo. It doesn’t rank companies, neither in production volume, nor on revenues.
With the recently opened development campus at the Memmingen (Germany) site, Continental is further expanding their activities in driver assistance systems and automated driving. Previously separate locations for research and development as well as workshop areas for the construction of test vehicles are being brought together in the approximately 6,000-m2 development campus. Continental employs around…
The Japan Mobility Show was a celebration, with an armada of startups, electric vehicles, robots, and concepts. Formerly called the Tokyo Motor Show, and on pandemic hiatus since 2019, this year’s reworked show flashed a moment of celebration in the Japanese automobile industry, on backdrop of profound changes in the global automobile sector. Radical acceleration…
At Auto Interior Expo last week near Detroit, Aspina America senior VP Marcel Azary talked about how EVs have transformed car seats and their ventilation systems: “With vehicle electrification, the need for extended battery life/range is very important. This has challenged us to evaluate current designs and innovate on efficiency while not losing performance”. One…
The latest Renault Clio has been updated with a chic interior and ‘people-centric, tech-focused design’ across three trim levels, and is the first Renault to feature the brand’s distinctive new signature lighting. As part of Renault’s core focus on sustainability, no leather is used in the interior of the Evolution, Techno, and Esprit Alpine trims.…
At Automotive Interiors Expo North America in Novi, Michigan, Continental presented their Benova Eco Protect surface material, specially developed for premium applications in vehicle interiors. The material was recently PETA-certified (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and is a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Award. Continental’s auto interior segment head Christoph Seeger said,…
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in US-based startup NFW, a producer of non-petroleum-based leather alternatives for car interiors. The investment is being done in cooperation with Sage Automotive Interiors, a provider of innovative and functional materials for the automotive interior. Since being bought by Asahi Kasei in 2018, Sage, one of…
The eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series sedan has become more dynamic through digital innovations and all-electric performance. As part of its commitment to sustainability, BMW has reduced the car’s carbon footprint by 20 to 25 per cent in the supply chain, and up to 58 per cent across its entire lifecycle compared with…
DS Automobiles, a Stellantis brand, has announced plans to add what they’re calling ‘another dimension’ to the driving experience: they’re going to put ChatGPT into their cars via the existing DS Iris system. During a six-month pilot phase, European customers can activate ChatGPT free of charge in their DS Iris-equipped vehicle. The integration of the…
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