Category: Automotive

Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof

Hyundai has released a version of its Sonata hybrid that has solar panels to help charge its battery. The Korean car maker said up to 60% of the power for the car’s battery could be supplied if the solar roof was used for six hours a day. The panels would provide enough power to propel… Continue reading Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof

Ford Saudi Distributor Network Accelerates Growth as Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors and Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Complete Buy-Sell Agreement

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. to represent Ford and Lincoln in Western and Southern regions, while Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. continue their representation of both brands in the Central, Eastern and Northern regions Distributor network action comes as part of Ford Motor Company’s continued commitment to the Middle East region and its efforts to… Continue reading Ford Saudi Distributor Network Accelerates Growth as Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors and Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Complete Buy-Sell Agreement

HUMAX Automotive and Cinemo accelerate on-the-road entertainment

Cinemo, a provider in automotive grade multimedia playback, streaming, media management, connectivity and cloud middleware, and HUMAX Automotive, a global In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) provider focusing on Audio/Video, Navigation Head Unit and Accessory development in advanced performance-related automotive entertainment, collaborated at CES Asia 2019 on a cockpit solution that energizes the in-car experience. HUMAX connected head… Continue reading HUMAX Automotive and Cinemo accelerate on-the-road entertainment

Keysight’s Automotive Cybersecurity test portfolio helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

Keysight Technologies, a technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, delivers broad cybersecurity portfolio, including hardware, software and services, to address the growing concern of cyber-attacks on connected vehicles. The cyber-world is growing more embedded in everyone’s lives, not only enabling entertainment and comfort but… Continue reading Keysight’s Automotive Cybersecurity test portfolio helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

Auto parts supplier: This is how Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time work

Schaeffler “Aggressive measures” should not exist at the supplier for the time being. (Photo: AP) Munich The supplier shaken by the car crisis Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time working and layoffs with punctual plant holidays. “It starts with a few closing days,” said CEO Klaus Rosenfeld on Tuesday in a conference call to explain the… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: This is how Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time work

Crisis of the German automotive industry: Schaeffler, Bosch, Aumann – German automotive suppliers in need

picture alliance / dpa Cylindrical roller bearings from Schaeffler: Not only Schaeffler is suffering from the radical change in the automotive industry. Bosch, Leoni, Conti, Aumann, Infineon and BASF are also preparing for difficult times Trade war, weak demand, farewell to internal combustion engine: The German auto industry is in its most difficult phase for… Continue reading Crisis of the German automotive industry: Schaeffler, Bosch, Aumann – German automotive suppliers in need

Demands for higher taxation: Front against SUV in Germany is growing

In view of the ongoing SUV boom, the Federal Environment Agency has pleaded for more expensive vehicles with high CO2 emissions for more climate protection. “We have to find measures to promote climate-friendly mobility,” said the President of the Federal Environment Agency, Maria Krautzberger, the German Press Agency. A proposal of the Federal Environmental Agency… Continue reading Demands for higher taxation: Front against SUV in Germany is growing

EV Connect and General Motors to Enhance Charging Experience

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — To ensure that drivers of the Chevrolet Bolt EV have a more seamless charging experience in the United States, EV Connect today announced a collaboration with General Motors. With 6,000 charge ports under contract through its EV Cloud, EV Connect is the largest open platform in the country.… Continue reading EV Connect and General Motors to Enhance Charging Experience