Audi A6 e-tron: Audi’s aero chief on the future of car design

I think it would be a project that wasn’t so much in the public limelight, but had a very big impact on the way the industry works in our technical discipline. A number of years ago we worked on developing a groundbreaking new software technology for aerodynamics simulations, which gave us a significant advantage in… Continue reading Audi A6 e-tron: Audi’s aero chief on the future of car design

Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss

Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss after 20 years. In a statement, Red Bull said Horner, who until now has been at the helm of the squad for its entire existence, has been “released from his operational duties with effect from today”.  Laurent Mekies, currently team principal of Red Bull’s… Continue reading Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss

MediaTek Sees India Account for 20% of Global Automotive Chip Rollout in 5 Years

Taiwanese semiconductor giant MediaTek is sharpening its focus on the automotive sector in India, projecting that the country will contribute 20% of its global automotive deployments over the next five years, according to senior company officials. “From an automotive standpoint, India is expected to account for 20% of the total number of deployments in the… Continue reading MediaTek Sees India Account for 20% of Global Automotive Chip Rollout in 5 Years

China’s GAC Fiat Chrysler JV declared bankrupt

Stellantis current US-made Jeep Grand Cherokee. GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Company, the joint venture between the Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis NV and Chinese state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group, has been officially declared bankrupt. The company recently disclosed documents confirming that a court in China’s Hunan Province has officially declared the company bankrupt, according to local reports. GAC… Continue reading China’s GAC Fiat Chrysler JV declared bankrupt

China’s carmakers expanding their presence in Europe

Chinese carmakers are pushing into Europe, leveraging competitive prices and advanced EV tech to challenge traditional Western auto giants. Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American brands, amid a global shift towards electric vehicles. This expansion has… Continue reading China’s carmakers expanding their presence in Europe