Honda has unveiled the Ye Series, an all-new EV series it will introduce to the Chinese market. The new series was named with the Chinese letter “Yè”, which translates to ‘shine brilliantly’. The first set of models to launch under the new series will be the Ye P7 and Ye S7, as well as the ..read more

Voltpost, a developer of lamppost EV systems, has announced the commercial availability of its new curbside EV charging solution. The company is developing and deploying EV charging projects in several metro areas across the U.S., including New York, Chicago, and Detroit in spring 2024. Aiming to decarbonize mobility by democratizing charging access, the company retrofits ..read more

ETAS, a developer of automotive software and BlackBerry QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry specializing in vehicle software, have signed a contract to jointly sell and market software solutions designed to accelerate the development of safety-critical functions for next generation SDVs. Through this new streamlined re-selling partnership (extending a long running technical partnership between ETAS ..read more

Volkswagen has announced its latest Golf model, which features its newest infotainment system complete with ChatGPT integration and an intuitive operating concept. At launch, customers will be able to choose from various drive systems, including plug-in hybrids with an increased all-electric range of around 62 miles (100 kilometers). The Life, Match and Style trims for ..read more

Alfa Romeo has revealed its new Milano compact available with a fully electric powertrain, representing its first EV. The Stellantis brand also confirmed that the new compact, for which orders will open in early summer, will be offered in alternate powertrains, including a hybrid. The Milano’s EV form, called Elettrica, is available in two fully ..read more

The BMW Group and Rimac Technology, have announced a new, long-term, partnership. Together, the OEMs will co-develop and co-produce high-voltage battery technologies for select EVs. Throughout their collaboration, the companies will utilize their mutual strengths and experiences. At the same time, the partnership will strengthen the BMW Group’s electrification strategy, through which it is aiming ..read more

Škoda has refreshed its MyŠkoda smartphone app (available on iOS and Android devices), which it says will serve as a unified platform for owners of all current compatible Škoda models. The upgraded app now offers vehicle access and introduces a variety of new and improved features including smart services such as Pay to Park, Pay to Fuel ..read more

The BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, will form a JV that will work to establish a software and IT development hub with locations in Pune, Bangalore and Chennai, India. The main development and operations activities shall be established in Bangalore and Pune. Meanwhile, in Chennai, the focus ..read more

NXP has launched its new S32 CoreRide platform, through which it aims to simplify complex vehicle architecture development and reduce costs for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. The platform unites NXP’s S32 compute, networking, system power management and ready-to-deploy software from its software partner ecosystem. Alongside the reveal of the new platform, NXP also unveiled its ..read more

SoundHound AI has announced that its voice assistant with integrated ChatGPT will launch first in Japan, making its debut through DS Automobiles, the luxury-premium vehicle brand owned by Stellantis. At the beginning of March 2024, DS Automobiles committed to SoundHound’s AI with plans to initially roll it out in 13 languages across 18 countries. The ..read more