Report: SPE Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles (EAV) Conference 2025
Auto Shanghai, Where It Happens!
Shanghai Autoshow 2025, World Stage for Automotive
Huawei HarmonyOS Cockpit 5 in Voyah Free SUV
Huawei was very much present in most cockpits at Auto Shanghair. They just launched the ADS 4.0 and HarmonyOS Space 5 smart driving solutions, and it looks like the Voyah Free SUV will be the first commercial application. Voyah is a Dongfeng brand.The Free is one of the world’s first models to use Huawei ADS…
Antolin Tech for Sustainable Interiors
At the Shanghai Auto Show, Antolin showcased their new technologies in three strategic areas of focus: cockpits, electronics and lighting, and HMI. The company also exhibited their innovative ecosystem for the mobility of the future.The company is developing a new generation of state-of-the- art solutions that efficiently integrate new technologies, lighting systems, decorative surfaces, and…
Forvia’s Saphir Masterpiece
Combining expertise from their Faurecia and Hella divisions, Forvia presented safe, high-performance, sustainable and cost-effective UX innovationsForvia’s latest masterpiece is a demonstrator called the Saphir. This midsize low-body car integrates innovations, offering affordable and attractive solutions for comfort, efficiency, and freedom on every journey. It addresses key evolutions of in-car experiences with new design approach…
Comfort and Sustainability from Toyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku exhibited at Auto Shanghai 2025, under the theme ‘ReSpire: Beyond the Expectation’. The supplier presented advanced products and technologies focused on comfort and environmental sustainability. The exhibits showcased innovative interior concepts for future mobility, particularly in anticipation of autonomous driving.World Premiere of “MX OASIS”, Vehicle Interior Concept MockupBased on the concept of “an…
Continental Brands as Aumovio, Shows Innovations in China
Continental presented a new automotive-biz name, Aumovio, and new systems at Auto Shanghai for connected vehicles, driver assistance, and alternative drives. The focus was on scalable architectures, intelligent sensor technology and market-specific mobility solutions.Continental showed a wide range of new technologies and system solutions under the motto Advancing Mobility from Road to Cloud, including High-performance…
Boréas Technologies’ Haptic Module in Nio ET9
Nio has integrated Boréas Technologies’ automotive haptic module into the TUI Bar, the touch area in the Nio ET9 offering highly responsive, tactile feedback in an automotive infotainment system.Nio’s TUI Bar supports a three-zone design, with the left and right zones controlling the driver and passenger Skyline screens respectively, while the middle zone interacts with…
Dongfeng Nammi 06 is Shockingly Inexpensive
The Dongfeng Nammi 06 compact electric crossover became available for order in China, with a starting price of C¥89,900 (USD $12,320). It will rival the BYD Yuan Up (Atto 2) in the local market. Later, the Nammi 06 will enter global markets.Nammi is a mainstream brand under Dongfeng focused on manufacturing small electric vehicles. The…
Xpeng X9 is Spaceship for the Road
The Xpeng X9 is a large-capacity van in XL format: 5.30 meters long, with a wheelbase of almost 3.20 meters and seven seats.Highlights include dual-chamber air suspension, all-wheel steering, and two reclining seats in the middle with access to a 10-liter refrigerator. Fresh air is not blown through the interior via the usual nozzles, but…