Fast-growing Chinese vehicle manufacturer BYD enjoyed record success last year as its sales totalled 1.8 million – a 155% improvement on 2021’s figures. Few other firms have released their 2022 results at the time of writing but, for reference, Hyundai recorded 3.9 million sales globally and Kia recorded 2.9 million. Yet despite its relatively limited sales volume –… Continue reading BYD sells nearly two million cars in 2022
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BMW confirms iDrive 9.0 for 2023
BMW has confirmed plans to introduce a ninth-generation version of its iDrive operating system in 2023, saying it will have updated touchscreen and voice-based functionality as well as a new “content-driven” interface that replaces the existing tile-based home screen with a 3D map-based layout. Set to launch in the second-generation BMW X2 before being rolled… Continue reading BMW confirms iDrive 9.0 for 2023
MPs call for 64mph speed limit and ban on urban Sunday driving
Speed limits on UK motorways should be reduced to 64mph or lower to save fuel and reduce emissions, MPs have suggested. It marks a drastic shift away from recent political discourse concerning speed limits, former prime minister Liz Truss having pledged in her Conservative Party leadership campaign to review and potentially scrap speed limits. The reduction is… Continue reading MPs call for 64mph speed limit and ban on urban Sunday driving
Harman showcases home-quality in-car technology
How people interact with cars is changing at a rapid pace, but in some respects, it hasn’t kept up with the expectations of modern consumers. That’s especially true of the screens in cars, which have lacked the clarity, colour and definition of not just TV screens but also smartphones. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas,… Continue reading Harman showcases home-quality in-car technology
Kia UK boss on reaching 100k sales and new targets
Kia sold more than 100,000 cars in the UK for the first time in 2022, more than tripling its volumes in the market from just 15 years ago and setting it on a path to further growth. In total, 100,191 Kia cars left showrooms, placing it sixth among all manufacturers, with a 6.2% market share. Its… Continue reading Kia UK boss on reaching 100k sales and new targets
Sony and Honda reveal Afeela electric saloon for 2026
Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture formed between the two Japanese industrial giants last year, has revealed the name of its new electric vehicle brand and has given a prototype its debut at CES in Las Vegas. The EV brand, which will be named ‘Afeela’, was detailed on stage by Sony Honda Mobility chief executive… Continue reading Sony and Honda reveal Afeela electric saloon for 2026
Visteon showcases cutting-edge digital cockpit solutions at CES
Technology company Visteon is showcasing a range of digital cockpit technologies at CES 2023 designed to enable automakers to create safer, connected and more convenient driving experiences. As automobiles continue their evolution towards electrified, connected, software-defined vehicles, Visteon is aligning its technologies to those trends particularly with digital cockpit technologies. As part of this alignment,… Continue reading Visteon showcases cutting-edge digital cockpit solutions at CES
Switch Mobility to showcase e-LCVs and a new range of electric buses at AutoExpo 2023
Switch Mobility to showcase e-LCVs and a new range of electric buses at AutoExpo 2023 Ashok Leyland-backed Switch Mobility has announced that they will be showcasing a range of eLCVs christened as the IeV series at the AutoExpo 2023. The range will be targeted at last mile and mid-mile mobility applications. A new range of… Continue reading Switch Mobility to showcase e-LCVs and a new range of electric buses at AutoExpo 2023
Qualcomm reveals next-gen in-car tech with radical concept at CES
American electronics giant Qualcomm has built a concept to show car makers the potential of its next-generation technology, including a digital ecosystem, state-of-the-art voice control and high-end artificial intelligence (AI). Revealed at CES in Las Vegas, the unnamed concept has been designed to present the firm’s new Snapdragon Digital Chassis technology, which powers a “highly personalised and intuitive” in-car… Continue reading Qualcomm reveals next-gen in-car tech with radical concept at CES
ZF surpasses production of 50 million automotive cameras
ZF, the world’s leading supplier of automotive cameras, has announced that it has produced its 50 millionth automotive camera and has surpassed the 10 million-mark annually for automotive smart camera production, an industry first. ZF manufactures cameras around the globe at its plants in Marshall, Illinois in the United States, Anting, China, Peterlee in the… Continue reading ZF surpasses production of 50 million automotive cameras