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China’s tech dominance drives new VC opportunity in the West
Mobility is evolving rapidly in the wake of digital disruption. While the systems that move people and goods are becoming safer, cleaner and more efficient, they remain far from optimised. That’s the view of venture capital platform Assembly Ventures, which aims to usher in the new age of Mobility 4.0 by supporting impactful players across…
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Socionext Begins Development of SoCs for Advanced ADAS and AD Using 3nm Automotive Process
Langen/Germany and Yokohama/Japan — October 23, 2023 — Socionext, today announced it is developing custom SoCs for advanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and AD (Autonomous Driving) using N3A, TSMC’s latest 3nm automotive process technology. Target production of the SoCs will be in 2026. TSMC’s 3nm technology enables high volume production with significant improvements in…
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Falling automotive UX satisfaction argues case for Big Tech
The in-cabin experience has arguably never been more important in the wake of connected technology and the software-defined vehicle. But recent research suggests automakers haven’t yet cracked the secret to success. For the first time in its 28-year history, the JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study showed a consecutive year-over-year decline…
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Revolutionizing Automotive Connectivity: Cutting-Edge Silicon IP Cores Now Available with T2M
October 23, 2023 – T2MIP, as a leading global supplier of semiconductor IP cores and trusted technology group, we are excited to unveil the immediate availability of our partner’s silicon-proven IP cores designed for the automotive sector. These cores can now be found at prominent fabrication facilities, even at nodes as diminutive as 7nm and…
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Toyota: Japan Mobility Show 2023: Exhibited models / technology
Exhibited models 1) LAND CRUISER Se Offers the high-torque driving performance unique to BEVs, together with an elegant, stylish design. Toyota further broadens the Land Cruiser brand’s appeal with a three-row SUV that caters to the world’s diverse needs. BEV quietness helps create a comfortable cabin space when driving in urban areas and other on-road…
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Hyundai Motor, PIF to invest $500 mn to build car plant in Saudi
Hyundai Motor and PIF signed a car manufacturing plant joint venture agreement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 22, 2023. Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Euisun (on left) and Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (center) pose for a photo after a signing ceremony. (Courtesy of the Office of the President Republic of Korea) RIYADH – Hyundai Motor Co. has agreed with the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund, to set up a joint venture to build a car manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia, the Korean auto giant’s first-ever electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the Middle East. Hyundai Motor announced on Monday that it and PIF will…
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Hyundai to foster hydrogen mobility ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
Following the announcement of it signing a joint venture agreement with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) for setting up a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia, Hyundai Motor Company has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), Air Products Qudra (APQ) and the Saudi Public Transport Company…
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Australia, New Zealand seen as offering ideal vehicle sales potential
Representatives from NCAPs of different regions speak at a forum on vehicle safety in Tianjin on Oct 19, 2023. [Photo provided to CHINA DAILY] A senior executive of Australasia’s new vehicle safety assessment program believes Australia and New Zealand can be ideal markets for Chinese automakers planning to enter English-speaking countries. Carla Hoorweg, CEO of…
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Hyundai Motor Signs MOU with KATECH, APQ and SAPTCO to Foster Hydrogen Mobility Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
Hyundai Motor to participate in a multi-stakeholder partnership to establish an ecosystem for hydrogen-based mobility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The parties will forge joint efforts towards expanding support on technological services and human resources for the promotion of hydrogen-based mobility Strategic collaboration in various areas, such as developing a hydrogen value chain and…
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Exotic animals help Hub City car dealer celebrate grand opening
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – A new Hattiesburg business gave local residents a chance to learn about new automotive technology, while meeting some exotic animals up close and personal Saturday. It was all part of grand opening activities at Pine Belt Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram on U.S. 98. The dealership formerly had been under another…
