Lucid announces multi-year battery supply partnership with Panasonic

Panasonic Energy, a subsidiary of the Panasonic Group, will supply Lucid Motors with batteries for its Air EV and upcoming Gravity SUV. The agreement is Panasonic’s latest step towards expanding the production of its lithium-ion batteries beyond Japan, and into the U.S. The batteries provided for the upcoming Lucid EVs will be produced at two… Continue reading Lucid announces multi-year battery supply partnership with Panasonic

Wejo and Ford team up to expand end-to-end insurance offering

Following the European launch of their collaborative insurance offering in June 2022, Wejo and Ford have announced plans to launch it in the U.S. Through the partnership, both parties aim to help insurance providers better understand driving behaviors through connected vehicle data and insights. These insights will then support user-based intelligence for end-to-end insurance. Upon… Continue reading Wejo and Ford team up to expand end-to-end insurance offering

Hyundai Motor Group & SK On sign MOU to secure EV battery supply for North America

Hyundai Motor Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with SK On to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America. The signing took place at the SK Group’s Korean headquarters and was participated by Heung-soo Kim, the Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive VP and Head of Corporate Future Growth Planning Division & EV Division,… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group & SK On sign MOU to secure EV battery supply for North America

KIA reveals the new 2024 Seltos with enhanced features

The new 2024 Kia Seltos made its debut at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. It gets a new X-Line trim added to the lineup. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, the 2024 Seltos is expected to hit showrooms in the first half of 2023. The Seltos’ interior technology includes: Panoramic screen display that combines… Continue reading KIA reveals the new 2024 Seltos with enhanced features

Hella and ADAC extend their partnership with telematics and remote diagnosis

The partnership of Hella and ADAC is to be expanded. The two-year teamwork has resulted in the telematics project ‘ADAC Smart Connect?. ADAC Smart Connect is a cloud-based system that enables fault-based initial diagnosis of a vehicle remotely. The core of the system is a digital product developed by Hella Gutmann in cooperation with French… Continue reading Hella and ADAC extend their partnership with telematics and remote diagnosis

Audi unveils the Q8 e-tron, its new flagship EV

Audi has revealed the new Q8 e-tron with enhanced battery and performance specifications, alongside a suite of connected technologies and services. In its SUV version, the model offers up to 361 miles (582 kilometers) of range, while the Sportback version increases the maximum range to 372 miles (600 kilometers). Customers will have the choice between two… Continue reading Audi unveils the Q8 e-tron, its new flagship EV

Archive:Wejo and RoadMedic partner to deliver RTTI Real-Time Traffic Data for next-gen 911 First Responders

Wejo announced that Roadside Telematics has agreed to work towards deployment of Wejo RTTI to provide 9-1-1 first responders and emergency roadside assistance providers with access to real-time traffic data derived from millions of connected vehicles through the RoadMedic Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Intelligent Crash Data Ecosystem.   RTTI is a Real-Time Traffic Intelligence solution provides critical insights… Continue reading Archive:Wejo and RoadMedic partner to deliver RTTI Real-Time Traffic Data for next-gen 911 First Responders

Toyota details pricing and technologies for the new 2023 Crown

Toyota unveils that the new 2023 Crown is going to arrive in the early 2023. Available in three grades: XLE, Limited and Platinum, Toyota Crown will offer a choice of two different hybrid powertrains: Hybrid MAX or the Toyota Hybrid System (THS). Hybrid MAX is Toyota’s new performance hybrid that puts out a manufacturer estimated 340 net… Continue reading Toyota details pricing and technologies for the new 2023 Crown

2023 Lexus ES unveiled with enhanced features

The Lexus ES returns in 2023 with the Lexus Interface multimedia system, a redesigned center console, new trim and material options. The ES model is also expanding this year with the introduction of F SPORT Design and Handling, complete with styling and performance upgrades. For 2023, the starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $42,490… Continue reading 2023 Lexus ES unveiled with enhanced features

AECC and SBD Automotive to host webinar “Coordinating the Connected Car and Network Edge”

The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) and SBD Automotive have issued an open invitation to the upcoming webinar, “Coordinating the Connected Car and Network Edge to Avoid Breaking the Internet.” The event takes place on Thursday, October 20 at 10 a.m. Eastern and is free to attend, but advanced registration is required. Attendees will receive a complimentary… Continue reading AECC and SBD Automotive to host webinar “Coordinating the Connected Car and Network Edge”