Marvell partners Nvidia to provide OEMs with secure autonomous platform

Marvell’s automotive Ethernet switch integration in Nvidia Drive Pegasus Platform for Level 5 autonomy. US-based storage technology company, Marvell has announced that its 88Q5050 secure automotive Ethernet switch is integrated into the Nvidia’s ‘Drive Pegasus’ platform for autonomous vehicles, which it claims is the first commercially available solution with embedded security built into the core.… Continue reading Marvell partners Nvidia to provide OEMs with secure autonomous platform

BlackBerry and Jaguar Land Rover to collaborate for a new ECU

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and BlackBerry, today announced an agreement to collaborate and develop technology for JLR’s next-generation vehicles. As part of the agreement, BlackBerry will license its QNX and Certicom technology to Jaguar Land Rover, as well as assign a team of engineers to support in the development of JLR’s new Electronic Control Unit (ECU)… Continue reading BlackBerry and Jaguar Land Rover to collaborate for a new ECU

‘Diesel-saving’ technology could make it to market in two years

ACCT stands for ammonia creation and conversion technology. A simple, affordable and apparently foolproof solution to the problem that has led to the current worldwide ‘demonisation’ of diesel engines — emissions of life-limiting NOx — has been discovered by a team of British automotive research specialists at Loughborough University. The system, called ACCT (ammonia creation and conversion technology), has… Continue reading ‘Diesel-saving’ technology could make it to market in two years

PSA to produce Aisin AW’s EAT6 automatic transmission in Valenciennes plant

PSA’s Valenciennes plant, which will have a production capacity of 300,000 automatic gearboxes per year, will cater to Peugeot, Citroën and DS flagship models, as well as Opel and Vauxhall models produced on the Group’s platforms. To meet the increasing demand of automatic gearboxes, the PSA Group has entered into a license agreement with Aisin… Continue reading PSA to produce Aisin AW’s EAT6 automatic transmission in Valenciennes plant

UK Autodrive shows autonomous car valet tech that could slash urban traffic

The UK Autodrive project which kicked off in 2015 to test autonomous vehicles on UK roads, has stepped up a notch with a demonstration of cars that can seek out spaces and park themselves. The project partners include Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC). A demonstration in Milton Keynes showcased two parking-related technologies.… Continue reading UK Autodrive shows autonomous car valet tech that could slash urban traffic

Adient and Arvind set up JV for automotive fabrics

Global leader in automotive fabrics, Adient has announced the launch of its joint venture (JV) with Arvind Group, for manufacturing and selling of automotive fabrics in India. The JV christened Adient Arvind Automotive fabrics will produce high-performance fabrics from the manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad for domestic and global markets. The JV will benefit from synergies… Continue reading Adient and Arvind set up JV for automotive fabrics

Faurecia invests in start-up working on energy recovery technology

Faurecia, invests in French start-up, Enogia in order to enhance its expertise in energy recovery technology. The start-up has developed and patented an hermetic, compact high-speed turbine that recovers heat and converts it into electricity. Founded in 2009 and based in Marseille, Enogia has a team of 30 individuals. Faurecia states the technology developed by the start-up… Continue reading Faurecia invests in start-up working on energy recovery technology

Nissan Leaf SUV will be ‘breakthrough model’ that cracks the mainstream

The IMx concept of 2017 offers a clear glimpse of Nissan’s electric SUV The Nissan Leaf will lend much of its running gear to the SUV Nissan’s upcoming electric crossover will be the breakthrough model that makes battery-electric vehicles truly mainstream, according to Nissan Design Europe boss Mamoru Aoki. Speaking at Nissan’s design centre in London,… Continue reading Nissan Leaf SUV will be ‘breakthrough model’ that cracks the mainstream

Audi to launch e-tron GT as Tesla Model S rival

Audi has released this official image of the e-tron GT prototype Audi confirmed the e-tron GT at its annual press conference Audi has revealed plans for a new e-tron GT four-door sports car that will rival the Tesla Model S when it launches early in the next decade. The new machine – revealed by Autocar two years ago – was confirmed… Continue reading Audi to launch e-tron GT as Tesla Model S rival

BMW i4 confirmed for production

BMW has patented this design for a future i model The i4, as imagined by Autocar BMW has confirmed that it will produce an i4 to sit above the i3hatchback in its growing ‘i’ range of electric cars. During the company’s press conference at the Geneva motor show, chairman Harald Krüger said the model, which is expected to arrive close… Continue reading BMW i4 confirmed for production