About 40,000 people die in traffic crashes in the US each year. Enter federal regulators: Amid a broader effort to tackle a worrisome uptick in traffic fatalities, they hope to reduce that figure by requiring automakers to install automatic emergency braking (AEB) across their passenger vehicle fleets by 2029. Already, about 90% of new vehicles…

As technological advancements progress, the future of the internal combustion engine (ICE) appears to extend beyond previous expectations. Innovations like hydrogen combustion engines and advanced fuel technologies are reshaping its trajectory, offering sustainable alternatives while maintaining performance, challenging the dominance of electric vehicles in the automotive landscape. Toyota has stunned the automotive world with its…

In a groundbreaking move, BMW has set a new standard in automotive technology with the introduction of dual-level autonomous driving functionalities in the BMW 7 Series. This momentous leap in automotive innovation marks BMW as the first manufacturer to receive official certification for the integration of Level 2 and Level 3 driving assistance systems. As…

Only 57.44 per cent of B.E. and B.Tech. graduates in India are employable in the automotive industry, according to a study by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which recommended curriculum revisions in colleges. ‘SIAM EV Talent Landscape in India’ report which was released on Tuesday, mentioned that there is a 38 per cent…

Spark Minda Tech Centre to shift base to Hinjewadi this year, hire new software engineers Spark Minda, which inaugurated its technical centre- Spark Minda Technical Centre (SMIT)- in 2018 in Chakan, Pune, is looking to shift the base to Hinjewadi by the end of this year. In the following video, Suresh D, CEO & Group…

As automotive technology continues to advance and change at a racecar-type pace, BMW continues to invest in programs and facilities to help their employees and prospective employees master the array of tech and techniques needed to keep that pace and productivity moving forward. To that end, the company has developed a Talent Campus in Munich,…

MIRA Technology Park, the leading global location for sustainable mobility innovation, confirmed that its 850-acre site, which is home to car makers and automotive technology firms, has achieved certification of The Wildlife Trusts Biodiversity Benchmark for land management. The benchmark is a respected, rigorous and long-established standard for the management of commercial landholdings for wildlife…

In the early 2010s, a revolutionary concept in automotive technology emerged: the clear and Inefficient compared to the air-powered engine. The Luxembourg-based Motor Development International and the automobile manufacturer Tata Motors of India signed a joint venture in which both companies agreed to manufacture cars that incorporated a source of energy other than fossil fuels.…

With the innovation in electric vehicles & automotive technologies shifting gears in India’s automotive industry, the EV & AutoTech Innovation Forum 2024 is slated to take place on 25th July at New Delhi. The Forum aims to share insights on the trends such as autonomous driving, connected vehicles, electric and shared mobility that are revolutionizing the future of…