There is a clear growing demand for increased cybersecurity in the automotive industry worldwide. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has responded by issuing a new regulation (UN Regulation No. 155) for vehicle Cyber Security Management System. Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies within the domains of defence and security, aeronautics and space,… Continue reading Thales enhances expertise in automotive cybersecurity with new certification
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Kia India recalls 30,297 Carens MPVs for software update on instrument cluster
Kia India has issued a recall for its Carens MPV to fix a potential issue with its digital instrument cluster via a software update on affected units. The company has announced that over 30,297 units of Kia Carens MPV built will be inspected. This is the second recall for the Carens within a year under… Continue reading Kia India recalls 30,297 Carens MPVs for software update on instrument cluster
AVL invests 50 million euros to develop test solutions for sensor tech in EVs and SDVs
The global automotive industry is experiencing a green transformation. Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular. Today, one in 10 newly registered cars on Europe’s roads is already purely electric. By 2030 a total of 38 million electrified passenger cars could be rolling down the streets. This also increases the demand for efficient microelectronics for electrified,… Continue reading AVL invests 50 million euros to develop test solutions for sensor tech in EVs and SDVs
BorgWarner to provide eVCT technology to global OEM
BorgWarner has secured a contract to deliver its latest electric variable cam timing (eVCT) technology for use in a major global OEM’s four-cylinder engine. This business win highlights the first production of BorgWarner’s eVCT and is anticipated to significantly improve fuel economy and performance while reducing emissions. “We are proud to have the opportunity to… Continue reading BorgWarner to provide eVCT technology to global OEM
TI Fluid Systems to set up e-mobility innovation centres in Japan and South Korea
TI Fluid Systems (TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, will open two new e-Mobility Innovation Centers (eMICs) in Japan and South Korea later this year. The announcement was made earlier this month. The new centres, located in Nagoya, Japan and Incheon, South Korea, will fast-track the development of thermal management solutions… Continue reading TI Fluid Systems to set up e-mobility innovation centres in Japan and South Korea
Tech Talk: Why cars will become more like smartphones
One of the latest buzz phrases in the car industry is ‘the software-defined car’. Purists may hate the sound of it and social media is already awash with complaints about buggy car software. But cars have been relying on specialised computers since the late 1970s, although they’re more commonly referred to as ‘ECUs’ (electronic control… Continue reading Tech Talk: Why cars will become more like smartphones
Tech Talk: Why cars will become more like smartphones
One of the latest buzz phrases in the car industry is ‘the software-defined car’. Purists may hate the sound of it and social media is already awash with complaints about buggy car software. But cars have been relying on specialised computers since the late 1970s, although they’re more commonly referred to as ‘ECUs’ (electronic control… Continue reading Tech Talk: Why cars will become more like smartphones
Aston Martin boss Stroll: ‘I should be knighted for work I’ve done’
Lawrence Stroll believes he should be knighted for the work he has done in saving Aston Martin and setting the company up for future success. Stroll is Aston’s executive chairman of the road car business and also owns the Formula 1 team. Speaking to media ahead of the firm’s capital markets day, the Canadian said he… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Stroll: ‘I should be knighted for work I’ve done’
Update: Aston Martin partners Lucid for 2025 electric SUV
Aston will get access to Lucid’s electric drive units, which house the motor, invertor and transmission in an integrated unit. Lucid boss Peter Rawlinson said that these have 9hp per kg of power density, which is more than double Tesla and eight times that of Hyundai’s motors. The firm is also working on motors for… Continue reading Update: Aston Martin partners Lucid for 2025 electric SUV
Ford alerts salaried employees, including engineers, layoffs coming over two days
Ford Motor Co. asked salaried employees in some departments on Monday to work remotely this week so that people being laid off on Tuesday and Wednesday will be notified in private, company spokesman T.R. Reid told the Detroit Free Press. Supervisors informed specific teams throughout the automotive business groups and functions that support them, particularly… Continue reading Ford alerts salaried employees, including engineers, layoffs coming over two days