Tencent, Mercedes-Benz, and Electronic Arts (EA) have announced a new partnership focused on in-vehicle gaming. Through it, a new open-world mobile racing game called ‘Need for Speed: Assemble’, will be available in Mercedes-Benz cars across China before the end of 2024. The game is currently available on compatible smartphones in the region, and will be… Continue reading Tencent and Mercedes-Benz partner to bring Need for Speed to MBUX
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Continental to supply digital key, safety technologies to new Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Continental has announced that it will supply a selection of its components and products for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, including its smart device-based access solution (called CoSmA), which allows mobile devices to be used as car keys. The ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity technology used in CoSmA allows compatible smartphones or smart watches to open and start… Continue reading Continental to supply digital key, safety technologies to new Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Google Maps to receive new EV-focused features driven by AI
Google has announced new features for its Maps and Search apps that will help EV owners access more useful information on charging stations. The tech giant has said that these updates will more readily provide users with details on the location of EV chargers, help them plan charging stops for road trips, and more. AI… Continue reading Google Maps to receive new EV-focused features driven by AI
EV Connect, Flash, Qmerit partner to accelerate expansion of EV charging solutions
EV Connect, Flash Parking, and Qmerit have announced a partnership that will help accelerate the expansion of EV charging solutions by uniting EV Connect’s integrated charging management platform, Flash’s North American digital infrastructure, and Qmerit’s installation, integration, and maintenance services. The companies are combining these services to provide a seamless, reservable parking and charging experience… Continue reading EV Connect, Flash, Qmerit partner to accelerate expansion of EV charging solutions
Xpeng and the Volkswagen Group to jointly develop E/E architecture in new partnership
Xpeng and the Volkswagen Group have entered into a framework agreement on a new technical collaboration focused on Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architecture. Developed in-house, Xpeng’s proprietary E/E Architecture sits at the core of its vertically integrated full-stack software and hardware technologies. It allows software including the OEM’s ADAS and Connectivity OS to decouple from the underlying… Continue reading Xpeng and the Volkswagen Group to jointly develop E/E architecture in new partnership
ETAS and BlackBerry QNX to enable safe, secure, SDVs through new partnership
ETAS, a developer of automotive software and BlackBerry QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry specializing in vehicle software, have signed a contract to jointly sell and market software solutions designed to accelerate the development of safety-critical functions for next generation SDVs. Through this new streamlined re-selling partnership (extending a long running technical partnership between ETAS… Continue reading ETAS and BlackBerry QNX to enable safe, secure, SDVs through new partnership
Alfa Romeo reveals the Milano Elettrica, its first EV
Alfa Romeo has revealed its new Milano compact available with a fully electric powertrain, representing its first EV. The Stellantis brand also confirmed that the new compact, for which orders will open in early summer, will be offered in alternate powertrains, including a hybrid. The Milano’s EV form, called Elettrica, is available in two fully… Continue reading Alfa Romeo reveals the Milano Elettrica, its first EV
BMW Group and Rimac Technology announce long-term partnership
The BMW Group and Rimac Technology, have announced a new, long-term, partnership. Together, the OEMs will co-develop and co-produce high-voltage battery technologies for select EVs. Throughout their collaboration, the companies will utilize their mutual strengths and experiences. At the same time, the partnership will strengthen the BMW Group’s electrification strategy, through which it is aiming… Continue reading BMW Group and Rimac Technology announce long-term partnership
BMW Group and Tata Technologies partner to develop automotive software and business IT solutions
The BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, will form a JV that will work to establish a software and IT development hub with locations in Pune, Bangalore and Chennai, India. The main development and operations activities shall be established in Bangalore and Pune. Meanwhile, in Chennai, the focus… Continue reading BMW Group and Tata Technologies partner to develop automotive software and business IT solutions
NXP launches new SDV-focused Open S32 CoreRide Platform
NXP has launched its new S32 CoreRide platform, through which it aims to simplify complex vehicle architecture development and reduce costs for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. The platform unites NXP’s S32 compute, networking, system power management and ready-to-deploy software from its software partner ecosystem. Alongside the reveal of the new platform, NXP also unveiled its… Continue reading NXP launches new SDV-focused Open S32 CoreRide Platform