In the face of fierce, relentless, cutthroat competition, Chinese vehicles are now more packed with technical and intelligent functions than ever before, despite falling prices. This is according to the consulting firm Berylls in their market study, “Quo Vadis China 2025”, which was published shortly before the Auto Shanghai trade fair.The increasingly intense competition is…

Biometric technology could enhance safety and infotainment, and at the same time it represents a further challenge for vehicle design.A seat is more than just a place to sit; It can house advanced technologies and functions. “We can now remove the boundaries between digital technology products and traditional instrument panels, doors, seats, etc. and enable…

Volvo is expanding their partnership with Google: The AI assistant Gemini enters the model range and Volvo becomes the reference platform for Android Automotive. The aim is a more intuitive, safer driving experience through smart voice control.For many search queries, Gemini spits out answers directly. This is said to work impressively quickly and accurately in…

BMW’s new aeroacoustics and e-drive center has started operations at the Research and Innovation Center (Munich).The new building consists of two halves: In addition to a multifunctional part with workshop, testing and measuring facilities as well as a prototype construction for high-voltage batteries and inverters, the Aeroacoustics and E-Drive Center (AEZ) houses a technically and…

One current example of lit transparent roof can be found on BMW i7. DVN took time during Auto Shanghai ’25 to visit French supplier Saint-Gobain Sekurit to learn more.The glass is used as a light-diffusing surface, reproducing the desired pattern design. LEDs are placed along the edges to inject light into the glass through an…

The new E5 Sportback is an EV developed specifically for the Chinese market. Its interior is a carefully designed space that blends technology, comfort, and emotion. There’s a 27-inch ultrawide display spanning from door to door. It brings together the driver’s information, media system, and a passenger screen, all in one monolithic  panel. It learns…

ScreenHits TV has been chosen as the in-car TV portal and user interface for Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Renault Grande Koleos vehicles in certain markets. The TV platform and app enable access to popular streaming services and other premium content from providers such as Peacock, Lionsgate, Bloomberg, the BBC, and ITV.This adds to ScreenHits’s…