Škoda launches new Enyaq e-SUV for 2025

Škoda has launched the latest iteration of the Enyaq, its all-electric SUV, for 2025. Both the new Enyaq and the new Enyaq Coupé feature the OEM’s new Modern Solid design language, while also offering optimized aerodynamics, more sustainable materials, and a broad suite of standard equipment. For 2025, the new Enyaq range introduces enhanced digital… Continue reading Škoda launches new Enyaq e-SUV for 2025

AWS collaborates with Honda on OEM’s next-gen software-defined vehicles

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a new collaboration with Honda to transition the OEM’s automobiles from hardware-based into software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Through it, the Japanese automaker will use the Digital Proving Ground (DPG) platform, a vehicle development environment built on AWS, to develop SDVs. By combining AWS compute, generative AI, and IoT capabilities with… Continue reading AWS collaborates with Honda on OEM’s next-gen software-defined vehicles

Genesis unveils redesigned GV60

Genesis has unveiled the newly redesigned GV60, which equips the electric SUV with new interior and exterior enhancements. Marking the first major update since its initial debut, the enhanced model ultimately aims to showcase Genesis’ ‘Athletic Elegance’ design philosophy, with the high-tech interior demonstrating the Hyundai brand’s ‘Beauty of White Space’ concept. Inside, the model… Continue reading Genesis unveils redesigned GV60

Xpeng and Volkswagen to jointly build super-fast EV charging network in China

Xpeng and the Volkswagen Group China have entered into a MoU (memorandum of understanding) for a strategic collaboration aimed at developing a super-fast EV charging network in the China region. Under their MoU, the OEMs will jointly build more than 20,000 charging piles, spanning 420 cities in the region, that will be made available to… Continue reading Xpeng and Volkswagen to jointly build super-fast EV charging network in China

SoundHound AI and Lucid Motors launch AI-powered Lucid Assistant

SoundHound AI and Lucid Motors have launched the Lucid Assistant, a new hands-free voice assistant for the OEM’s vehicle line-up that allows customers to control many vehicle functions through a range of voice commands. The Lucid Assistant is powered by SoundHound Chat AI, a voice platform that integrates new generative AI technologies. This integration gives… Continue reading SoundHound AI and Lucid Motors launch AI-powered Lucid Assistant

Xpeng launches global XOS 5.4 OTA update with new safety, smart driving, personalization features

Xpeng has announced the global rollout of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update, XOS 5.4 that will provide customers in its served regions with new intelligent driving, safety, and personalization features. A new feature delivered as part of XOS 5.4 is the AI Guard system, which introduces a suite of advanced safety tools to Xpeng’s… Continue reading Xpeng launches global XOS 5.4 OTA update with new safety, smart driving, personalization features

Zeekr announces European launch of the 7X, its electric SUV

Zeekr has announced plans to launch its third vehicle in Europe following the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr X compact urban SUV – the Zeekr 7X, a premium electric five-seater SUV designed for families. The EV is available to order now in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, with Zeekr expecting to make the… Continue reading Zeekr announces European launch of the 7X, its electric SUV

BlackBerry QNX and TTTech Auto launch new MotionWise scheduling solution for QNX 8

BlackBerry and TTTech Auto have announced MotionWise Schedule for QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0. Through it, the companies are aiming to address growing the complexities facing automakers in the midst of an industry-wide transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). In doing so, MotionWise Schedule helps automakers accelerate software development and enable the safe, real-time, execution… Continue reading BlackBerry QNX and TTTech Auto launch new MotionWise scheduling solution for QNX 8

Tesla announces 2024 Holiday Update with new apps, features, and upgrades

Tesla has announced its 2024 Holiday Update, the latest iteration of its annual OTA Holiday Update rolled out across its vehicle line-up at no extra cost. Historically, these updates have brought new and notable features to Tesla owners at no extra cost. In 2023, for example, it launched Custom Lock Sounds, which allowed users to… Continue reading Tesla announces 2024 Holiday Update with new apps, features, and upgrades

Valeo and ROHM Semiconductor partner on next-generation power electronics

ROHM Semiconductor, a group company of the Japanese semiconductor manufacturer ROHM, will provide its 2-in-1 silicon carbide (SiC) molded module, the TRCDRIVE pack, to Valeo, a Paris-based company designing future powertrain solutions. The announcement marks the first step toward a deep collaboration to optimize the next generation of power modules for electric motor inverters –… Continue reading Valeo and ROHM Semiconductor partner on next-generation power electronics