Toyota has globally unveiled the second-generation C-HR as a sharply styled crossover. The carmaker aims to draw new customers by introducing a plug-in hybrid powertrain in the crossover for the first time. Toyota C-HR specificationsThe production car has adopted the radical looks of the C-HR Prologue concept that was shown late last year. The new C-HR has… Continue reading Toyota reveals C-HR crossover
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Uber rolls out audio seat belt reminder across India
Uber has rolled out its new tech-enabled safety feature, the ‘audio seatbelt reminder’ across India, designed to encourage riders to wear their seatbelts to improve safety on the platform. This feature prompts riders to buckle-in at the beginning of their first five Uber trips and on every fifth trip afterward. Once a rider books an Uber trip… Continue reading Uber rolls out audio seat belt reminder across India
Tata Motors Finance simplifies digital lending capabilities with Fiserv
Tata Motors Finance, one of India’s top automotive financiers, is fortifying its digital lending capabilities and enabling customer experiences through a new partnership with Fiserv, a global payments and financial services technology solutions provider. Tata Motors Finance has implemented FirstVision Fiserv, a microservices-based platform-as-a-service with a set of APIs that supports orchestration of the digital user experience.… Continue reading Tata Motors Finance simplifies digital lending capabilities with Fiserv
BillionElectric unveils E-Mobility platform for commercial EVs for Airport Buses and Trucks, secures US$ 10 million in seed funding
BillionElectric, an e-mobility as a service (e-MaaS) platform, has secured US$10 million in a seed round. The funds will be used to deploy electric tarmac buses at the Bengaluru airport and develop a mid-mile heavy trucks electric vehicle platform. The company has already inked a contract to expand its services to ten additional airports across… Continue reading BillionElectric unveils E-Mobility platform for commercial EVs for Airport Buses and Trucks, secures US$ 10 million in seed funding
Thales enhances expertise in automotive cybersecurity with new certification
There is a clear growing demand for increased cybersecurity in the automotive industry worldwide. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has responded by issuing a new regulation (UN Regulation No. 155) for vehicle Cyber Security Management System. Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies within the domains of defence and security, aeronautics and space,… Continue reading Thales enhances expertise in automotive cybersecurity with new certification
Kia India recalls 30,297 Carens MPVs for software update on instrument cluster
Kia India has issued a recall for its Carens MPV to fix a potential issue with its digital instrument cluster via a software update on affected units. The company has announced that over 30,297 units of Kia Carens MPV built will be inspected. This is the second recall for the Carens within a year under… Continue reading Kia India recalls 30,297 Carens MPVs for software update on instrument cluster
AVL invests 50 million euros to develop test solutions for sensor tech in EVs and SDVs
The global automotive industry is experiencing a green transformation. Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular. Today, one in 10 newly registered cars on Europe’s roads is already purely electric. By 2030 a total of 38 million electrified passenger cars could be rolling down the streets. This also increases the demand for efficient microelectronics for electrified,… Continue reading AVL invests 50 million euros to develop test solutions for sensor tech in EVs and SDVs
BorgWarner to provide eVCT technology to global OEM
BorgWarner has secured a contract to deliver its latest electric variable cam timing (eVCT) technology for use in a major global OEM’s four-cylinder engine. This business win highlights the first production of BorgWarner’s eVCT and is anticipated to significantly improve fuel economy and performance while reducing emissions. “We are proud to have the opportunity to… Continue reading BorgWarner to provide eVCT technology to global OEM
TI Fluid Systems to set up e-mobility innovation centres in Japan and South Korea
TI Fluid Systems (TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, will open two new e-Mobility Innovation Centers (eMICs) in Japan and South Korea later this year. The announcement was made earlier this month. The new centres, located in Nagoya, Japan and Incheon, South Korea, will fast-track the development of thermal management solutions… Continue reading TI Fluid Systems to set up e-mobility innovation centres in Japan and South Korea
Tech Talk: Why cars will become more like smartphones
One of the latest buzz phrases in the car industry is ‘the software-defined car’. Purists may hate the sound of it and social media is already awash with complaints about buggy car software. But cars have been relying on specialised computers since the late 1970s, although they’re more commonly referred to as ‘ECUs’ (electronic control… Continue reading Tech Talk: Why cars will become more like smartphones