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Harman Kardon Sound in Renault Scenic E-Tech

Harman International has continued their partnership with Renault, with a Harman Kardon premium sound system in the new Scenic E-Tech electric family car. The audio system features an upgraded setup of nine high-performance speakers, including single-coil woofers in the front doors for improved performance in upper mid-range frequencies. An external coupled subwoofer (ECS) has also…

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Innovative Interior, Snow Shake-Off in Nio ET9

Nio’s new top-of-the-line electric ET9 offers many interior innovative features, and a snow shaking feature. The car offers a high level of comfort and technology. Large screens, an intelligent chassis system, and numerous assistance systems offer a first-class driving experience. While Nio has not yet fully revealed the dashboard design, they’ve shared details of the…

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EuroNCAP Wants Important Controls Off Touchscreens

It’s hardly a secret any more; using touchscreens for all car controls is the wrong way to do it. Soon, in an attempt to promote safer driving, car makers in Europe will be encouraged to stop using touchscreens for basic functions like turn signals and wipers. Euro NCAP will introduce new rules in January 2026…

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Audi Q2: New Infotainment, Virtual Cockpit

Updates are in the offing for all new Audi Q2s: a new 8.8-inch MMI touch (or voice controlled) display with a resolution of 1,270 × 720 pixels will replace the previous rotary dial on the centre tunnel, including also an LTE module for fast data transfer and a Wi-Fi hotspot. A practical storage compartments is…

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JEC World ’24

JEC World, the leading global event for business, innovation, and knowledge on composites, took place on 5-7 March at Paris-Nord Villepinte, displaying endless applications addressed to upcoming industrial challenges. Exceeding 42,000 visitors; 1,200 exhibitors from over a hundred countries, and 26 pavilions in 72,700 square meters of show floor, JEC World gathered the whole value-chain…

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Genesis Onboard Sterilizer Cleans a Smartphone

The G90 comes with what Genesis calls a ‘UV-C LED sterilizer’ in the rear-seat armrest. Drop a phone (or phone-sized object) you’d like cleaned into the compartment under the armrest, activate the compartment’s six ultraviolet-emitting LEDs via a button labeled “UV-C,” close the lid, and watch a little icon appear in the upper corner of…

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Chinese Companies Dominate the Automotive LCD Market

Chinese manufacturers are on their way to capturing the global market for car screens. This repeats a pattern that has already been observed in the TV and smartphone display industries. With their large production capacities, which enable low costs and sales prices, manufacturers from China are now increasingly dominating the global market for automotive displays.…

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