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Philippe Aumont
Digital Cockpits and Display Technology
Digital Cockpits All Around
A digital cockpit requires a CDC—a cockpit domain controller. A software-backbone operating system and high-performance computing are needed to make complex calculations fast enough for rapid and diverse innovation, so a CDC is now a crucial vehicle interior component. It integrates various functionalities within the vehicle’s cabin, providing a seamless and personalized experience for drivers…
Display Week Conference: Technology and Trends
Display Conference 2024 took place shortly ago in San Jose, California. DVN Consultant Shammika Wickramasinghe was amongst thousands of industry experts and guests at the event. There were three keynote speeches by industry experts, and lectures and demonstrations from suppliers. There were over 130 tier-1, -2, and -3 suppliers, as well as test houses, all…
RUMBA Project to Redesign Interior and Experience
One of the most tempting ideas about autonomous driving is probably the possibility of being able to sleep while driving because the computer takes over the steering. The problem, however, is the question of liability in the event of an accident. Sleeping is not an option for the time being, because even largely automated driving…
Sonus Faber Sound System for Lamborghini Revuelto
Luxury Italian speaker brand Sonus Faber has designed an exclusive sound system for the new Lamborghini Revuelto. The new Revuelto will be the first Lamborghini available with Sonus Faber’s automotive audio system, a joint project headed up by Lamborghini and Livio Cucuzza, Sonus Faber’s head of design. Sonus Faber is an Italian maker of handcrafted speakers…
Tesla’s New Voice Assistant
Tesla is preparing to launch a new voice assistant. They are saying unlike current voice commands, which only translate your voice input into commands, the voice assistant can respond to questions. You can have a meaningful conversation with it, Tesla says, including about the weather, stock prices, and others, all in a natural voice. It…
Xpeng G6 Arriving in Europe
Xpeng is a Chinese startup founded in 2014. They are headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and make cars in plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province.They have rapidly become popular in China, and has come to be known as the Chinese counterpart of Tesla. In recent years, though, Xpeng sales have declined in China, due to rising competition. The…
2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the 2025 CLE 53 Cabriolet, expanding their model range with a performance-oriented open-top model. Hitting US dealerships in the second half of 2024, this latest addition boasts significant interior enhancements and generous standard features. The cabin bristles with luxury features, including a 12.3″ digital driver display and 11.9″ central multimedia display, both…
Features Drive Brands
Genesis G7 According to the Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, there will be only five car manufacturers left by 2034. This is in 10 years. Darwinism was the expression used to explain the industrial/financial phenomenon, according to which the theory of adaptation and artificial selection would apply to the competing conglomerates for the global markets. All…