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By Paul-Henri Matha A few days ago, Audi communication team shared some first pictures of new Audi Q3. What did we saw? lamps and nothing else! as lamp engineer, and as part of the lighting community, I really like such a teaser. The Audi Q3 has been a permanent fixture in the premium compact segment…
Geely have simplified the lighting on their E8 for the 2025 model year; they’ve deleted the lit bumper option. The car’s price starts at C¥153,800 (€18,500, $21,400), and customers generally didn’t go for the option while it was available, apparently considering it too expensive. Find details about the E8 lit bumper in DVN coverage from…
At VivaTech, OPmobility’s showcase at the IMPACT stand included OPM’s Digital Front Fascia, integrating a curved miniLED display which turns the bumper into a visual and audio communication tool for improved road safety. The Digital Front Fascia can signal its presence and communicate with other road users by emitting audible messages or displaying safety messages…
Forvia Hella have opened a new office space in Coimbatore, India.This marks a significant expansion; the new facility is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and a dynamic work environment for the growing team there. The supplier also announced the appointment of Mr. Subramanian Narayanan as Head of Global Development Centre India. Mr. Narayanan spoke at…
Marelli Holdings have commenced voluntary chapter 11 bankruptcy, with the aim of comprehensively restructuring their long-term debt obligations. about 80 per cent of the company’s lenders have signed an agreement to support the restructuring, which will de-leverage Marelli’s balance sheet and strengthen their liquidity. Marelli don’t expect any operational impact from the bankruptcy process, and…
Renault CEO Luca de Meo, the architect of a turnaround strategy which turned billions in losses into record profits, is stepping down on 15 July after five years to “pursue new challenges outside the automotive sector”, according to the automaker. De Meo says he is leaving “a transformed company” and will “apply my experience to…
It was a pleasure to visit Zanini’s R&D office and plant in Barcelona. Finally, I got to see where their magic happens, after they joined DVN two years ago. I’ve known of their work since 2003; one of my first developments with Hervé Sanchez from Renault — and not the easiest one — was to develop…
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