Ford reveals 2024 Kuga SUV, details its key features and technologies

Ford’s European arm has revealed the 2024 Kuga, its latest SUV that will be offered to customers in PHEV and hybrid models from late January. The line-up also includes a new Active series, targeting drivers looking for a more rugged model capable of off-road driving on surfaces including sand or mud. Built in Europe and… Continue reading Ford reveals 2024 Kuga SUV, details its key features and technologies

Lotus announces European EV charging partnerships with Bosch and Mobilize

Lotus has announced two new pan-European charging partnerships with Bosch and Mobilize Power Solutions that will help support its EV customers. Through the new collaborations, owners of the Lotus Eletre will be able to leverage Bosch and Mobilize’s charging capabilities to charge the e-SUV at home or in public – offering them new opportunities to… Continue reading Lotus announces European EV charging partnerships with Bosch and Mobilize

EV Connect and GM to streamline EV charging experience in new partnership

EV Connect has expanded its partnership with GM to make the Plug and Charge standard available on its charging network to GM customers. Through it, drivers of vehicles in GM’s brand portfolio (including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC) will now be able to plug in and charge their EVs on the EV Connect network without… Continue reading EV Connect and GM to streamline EV charging experience in new partnership

Storedot details 2024 plans, including an expanded partnership with Polestar

StoreDot, a provider of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for EVs, has announced its plans for 2024 – including the reveal of a new EV prototype developed with Polestar equipped with its XFC battery cells. Over the course of 2024, the company will continue its path to commercialization by pursuing the mass production of… Continue reading Storedot details 2024 plans, including an expanded partnership with Polestar

Hyundai and Mapbox partner on AI-driven voice experiences

Mapbox has partnered with Hyundai Autoever, an automotive software subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Company, on the development of an AI-powered digital ecosystem centered around MapGPT – Mapbox’s location-intelligent, conversational, AI voice assistant. The companies have already demonstrated the solution in a proof of concept, and confirmed that they are now taking joint steps to… Continue reading Hyundai and Mapbox partner on AI-driven voice experiences

Mapbox unveils AI features in new Navigation SDK

Mapbox has revealed new AI-powered features for its Navigation SDK, which equips OEMs to provide alternatives to smartphone mirroring systems, offering AI-enabled navigation features, integration with in-vehicle systems, and interfaces to third-party services. The Mapbox Navigation SDK ships with MapGPT, a unified AI-powered voice assistant that facilitates conversations about location that are more natural and actionable. The assistant… Continue reading Mapbox unveils AI features in new Navigation SDK

Intellias partners with BlackBerry to integrate IVY platform inside the vehicle

Intellias, a software engineering company, has announced a new technology partnership with BlackBerry focused on IVY, BlackBerry’s connected vehicle data platform. The company has said that the partnership will accelerate its goal to create advanced solutions for connected vehicles and autonomous driving use cases. Through it, the company will begin integrating IVY into its clients’… Continue reading Intellias partners with BlackBerry to integrate IVY platform inside the vehicle

Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics to connect mobility and residential spaces in new partnership

The Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have signed a new agreement with Samsung Electronics, a subsidiary of the Samsung Corporation, to engage in a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership. Through the agreement, the companies will together look to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Through the partnership, owners of Hyundai and Kia… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics to connect mobility and residential spaces in new partnership

Xiaomi debuts its first EV and new automotive technologies

At its EV Technology Launch event, Xiaomi unveiled the SU7, its debut EV, alongside a series of new automotive technologies that will support its operations. At the event, Xiaomi offered insight into the design, performance, range, and safety features of the SU7, which will be positioned as a full-size high-performance eco-technology sedan. The company’s work… Continue reading Xiaomi debuts its first EV and new automotive technologies

Mapbox to support navigation experience in new BMW Group vehicles

Mapbox has detailed the role it will provide in supporting a new in-car navigation experience provided by the BMW Group in its forthcoming models equipped with BMW/Mini Operating System 9. Among the new features provided by the navigation system are an immersive 3D map style with detailed buildings and dynamic lighting, combined with advanced navigation… Continue reading Mapbox to support navigation experience in new BMW Group vehicles