Volkswagen has unveiled the new Golf, a mid-life facelift for the eighth-generation model, named the 8.5. Celebrating the 50th year of the Golf, this version offers improvements over previous iterations, with more than 60 miles of electric range in plug-in hybrid form. The new plug-in hybrid Golf GTE and eHybrid feature new powertrains, with DC…

In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive technology, the latest research from Counterpoint’s Global Connected Car Sales Tracker unveils a significant surge in global connected car sales during Q3 2023. With the rise of electric vehicles and autonomous driving, connectivity penetration within vehicles is on the rise. According to the report, global connected car sales experienced…

In this way, Ford’s API strategy, fueled by the cloud, has expanded Ford Pro’ value proposition for its larger commercial customer segment, making Ford a cloud software vendor in its own right. “We have this combination like any large enterprise cloud software vendor,” says Musser, who has also served as Ford’s director of data and…

In 2028, the automotive world is poised for a monumental shift with the launch of the Apple Car, Apple Inc.’s highly anticipated foray into the electric vehicle (EV) market. Dubbed Project Titan, this venture represents Apple’s bold step into an entirely new product category, blending their renowned innovation in technology with the dynamics of automotive…

Altair will also present at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), will introduce its newly established Innovation Experience Centre and showcase its state-of-the-art AI-driven technology at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) January 23-25 in Pune. Altair Announces Opening of…

BEIJING — China has moved to set its own standards for semiconductors used in electric vehicles and self-driving cars as it seeks to replace imports of these vital components with domestic production. The government has called on industry to create technological standards for more than 30 important automotive semiconductors by 2025 and more than 70…

Pune: Acoustic vehicle alert system, track for testing advance driver assistant system (ADAS) and hydrogen-fuel bus were among the notable technologies featured at the symposium on international automotive technology (Siat) hosted by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) at Moshi.The test track, developed by ARAI, features an iron bridge, unpaved and concrete roads, highways and…

Conclusion As per the Deloitte Automotive 2024 study, the automotive industry is set to experience dynamic shifts with the entrance of consumer electronics brands. These new players bring expertise in connectivity and infotainment systems—areas of high interest to consumers—challenging traditional automakers to innovate similarly. Price sensitivity and the desire for greener models are significant drivers…

Mutiple scholarships available. Photo Mitchell 1. Photo Adobe Stock Applications are now being accepted for the annual Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship, which is dedicated to supporting individuals who wish to pursue a career in the auto repair industry. High school seniors and college students in Canada and the U.S. can apply for the scholarship…