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Philippe Aumont

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Philippe Aumont is a highly experienced executive with almost 40 years in the automotive interior supplier industry. Both engineering & business graduate, completed by many general management programs. He acted as Chief Technology Officer at Faurecia Seating, between 2011 and 2017. Previously he worked for Roth Frères, Johnson Controls and Faurecia, with various position in R&D, Marketing, Strategy, new product development, Open Innovation, start-ups, university, and earlier in JIT, Production, Program Management, Costing, Sales… with permanent assignment in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany, and frequent travels in the US, Japan, China & India. Philippe is board member at SIA (Society of Automotive Engineers in France), and Ecole Centrale de Nantes (Engineering school). Philippe is passionate about automotive product and business model reshuffling (Autonomy, Connectivity, New Energy, Environment, and Car sharing), Innovation culture, organization, Technology scouting, Start-ups, Occupant-centric Design (Comfort, Perceived Quality, HMI, Cognitive…)

Ford Software Will Be ‘Redefined, Zonal’

Despite the broader industry shift toward fully software-defined vehicles, Fordis ending development of their FNV4 SDV platform after four years’ work.The California-based team, led by Doug Field, was originally tasked with developing FNV4 for Ford’s next-generation vehicles. Field says the platform is now being integrated into Ford’s current unified vehicle architecture, to be shared across…

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Simoldes, Elix Collaborate on Recycled Materials

Simoldes Plastics and Elix Polymers have collaborated on the Simoldes Boost project, which aims to use recycled materials for premium vehicle interior applications.Simoldes is a Portuguese mold and part maker headquartered in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal.  They say they’re Europe’s largest mold maker, and their Mold Division supplies plastic injection molds for the whole automotive…

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Outlast Phase-Change Material Tech for Cabin Comfort

During summer, cars parked under direct sunlight — or even just driving in it — require significant energy to the air conditioning system to reach a comfortable cabin temperature. This leads to increased fuel consumption, higher costs, and more pollution. In winter, heating the cabin also takes time, often requiring several minutes to reach comfort…

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Glass Innovations for Interior Climate Comfort

Solar-control glass has been a useful but expensive option in cars, usually available in luxury vehicles more than in less-expensive car segments. But the electrification trend is going to dramatically increase the use of solar glass.It helps reduce cabin heat build-up, and minimizes the degrading effects of the sun’s radiation on interior trims and fabrics.…

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New In-Cabin Technology for 2026 Porsches

Starting in June, Porsche will revise the digital user experience for the 2026 model year of the 911, Taycan, Panamera, and Cayenne models with updates to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, to provide better performance and access to the Porsche App Center.Alexa, in addition to the Porsche Voice Pilot, can also be used as…

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Renault Emblème Demonstrator With Forvia Sustainable Tech

“The ambition of the Renault Emblème project was to achieve maximum decarbonization by designing a car that is attractive, efficient, family-friendly, comfortable, high tech and versatile in use,” said Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of the Renault brand. “More than a concept car, it’s a demo car on the road that’s a pleasure to look at, to…

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VW ID.Aura for China: Interior Peek

We bring you more info information today on the ID.Aura, thanks to a pictures package released by VW.The ID.Aura concept showcased Volkswagen’s vision for future mobility. Developed In and for China, it combines progressive design, advanced technologies, and intelligent connectivity — perfectly tailored for a new generation of customers. showcasing a progressive and elegant A-notchback…

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Autonomous Trucks Are On The Road

Twelve project partners from industry, science, software development and infrastructure have successfully completed the “Atlas-L4” research and development project. The targeted L4 automated truck for lift-to-lift transport was brought onto the highways in the three and a half years of the project. “The development and integration of the redundant components required for safe operation, such…

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Dirac, MediaTek in Car Audio Partnership

Swedish audio tech companyDirachas teamed up withMediaTek, a semiconductor manufacturer, to elevate the in-car audio experience. This collaboration brings Dirac’s cutting-edge digital audio solutions directly into MediaTek’s automotive infotainment platforms, allowing automakers to deliver high-quality, immersive sound—without the need for costly hardware upgrades.Diracis working with automotive brands like Volvo, Polestar, Genesis, Nio, and BYD, among…

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