A “Long March 2C” rocket was launched from the Chinese spaceport in Xichang, Sichuan, this past 3 February. On board were eleven satellites from Geespace, a subsidiary of Geely. The eleven communications satellites that have been successfully catapulted into low Earth orbit are already the second group of Geely satellites that are now hovering at…
A joint venture to allow Stellantis to build and sell Leapmotor’s electric vehicles outside China has received approval from a Chinese regulator, according to two sources familiar with the matter. China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has given approval for the joint venture, said one of the sources, adding that the deal is still…
Apple is said to have buried their EV ambitions. But are they stopping altogether, or looking to acquire instead of developing in-house? Will it be a self-driving car without a steering wheel or pedals? Or simply an electrically powered limousine with a striking Apple design? Ten years after its launch, Apple’s Project Titan is now…
Renault Renault revealed their 5 E-Tech electric, as the rebirth of this pop icon; reinvented to popularize EVs. The original Renault 5 was built from the early 1970s until the mid-1990s, including the homologation special R5 Turbo, with a mid-mounted engine and huge body flares. The new Renault 5 takes elements from the original model,…
Antolin’s new Nexus door panel concept aims to cover consumers’ demands while meeting the requirements of any client around the world. Together with key partners like Walter Pack (smart surfaces) and PersiSkin (vegetal skin for interior trim), Antolin had in mind a solution combining sustainable materials—natural, recycled or recyclable—and valuable technologies to enhance user experience.…
Hisense Group is a Chinese maker of appliances, TVs, and electronics; they’re headquartered in Qingdao. The concept car they presented at CES 2024simulates a vehicle environment using advanced laser projection technology. The holographic AR HUD was honored with the CES 2024 Innovation Award; it transforms the windshield into an information hub, displaying vehicle data and road…
“Charismatic simplicity”, is the slogan identifying the design language of the new MINI family, which translates into reducing the vehicle design to the essentials, though maintaining an elegant and unique appearance. DVN already reported about this interior, but there’s more here. Two are the driving themes of the new Mini Interiors: personalization, with each trim…
The Nissan Juke, entering production in March at the Sunderland, UK plant, has had an interior overhaul. There’s a revamped center console and instrument panel and upgraded materials, aimed at elevating the in-car experience. The central infotainment screen is now larger and ergonomically inclined toward the driver for enhanced usability. New materials, such as smoother…
Ford’s luxury automotive brand Lincoln has expanded their ‘digital scent’ collection, offering seven fragrances for a personalized interior experience. The scents were curated by perfumiers in collaboration with Lincoln designers and are available first in the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUV. The collection includes three signature scents for Nautilus owners. These are: Mystic Forest: earthy cedarwood…
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