Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

CES 2024: Luminar and Mercedes-AMG Extend Partnership to Enhance Safety in Formula 1 with LiDAR Technology

(IN BRIEF) Luminar, a global automotive technology company, has expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to collaborate with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. The collaboration aims to integrate Luminar’s LiDAR technology into the Official FIA F1 Safety Car, the Mercedes-AMG … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Hyper-Personalized User Experience and Innovative Entertainment at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils a series of digital advancements and collaborations at CES 2024, focusing on delivering a hyper-personalized user experience in their vehicles. The key highlight is the MBUX Virtual Assistant, powered by generative AI and advanced 3D graphics, … Read the full press release

CES 2024: Mercedes-AMG and will.i.am Launch MBUX SOUND DRIVE, Turning Cars into Musical Instruments

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-AMG and musician will.i.am collaborate to introduce MBUX SOUND DRIVE, a groundbreaking interactive music experience for Mercedes-AMG vehicles. This innovative technology utilizes sensors and advanced software to interpret various driving dynamics, such as acceleration and braking, and converts … Read the full press release

CES 2024: Mercedes-Benz Unveils MBUX Virtual Assistant with Generative AI for Hyper-Personalized In-Car Experience

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils its new MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by generative AI, transforming the car-driver relationship with natural conversation. This development, showcased at CES 2024, brings a more natural and intuitive interface to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing for proactive support … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Marks One-Year Milestone of Art4All Initiative, Providing Free Access to Neue Nationalgalerie

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates one year of its Volkswagen Group Art4All initiative, which offers free access to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin every Thursday between 4 and 8 p.m. The initiative aims to make art and culture accessible to a wide … Read the full press release

London Gatwick Unveils Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Station in World-First Initiative

(IN BRIEF) London Gatwick Airport has made history by inaugurating the world’s first Electric Forecourt® – a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging station developed by GRIDSERVE. Situated on the approach to the South Terminal, this cutting-edge facility offers 30 charging … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Million Euro Orders for Auto Components, Boosting Engine Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a prominent tech enterprise, has secured two substantial orders, collectively valued in the mid-two-digit million-euro range, from a renowned car and truck manufacturer. One order pertains to variable oil pumps, while the other involves cSUV divert-air valves, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Revolutionizes In-Car Assistance with Cerence Chat Pro and ChatGPT Integration at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, into its IDA voice assistant in select models, becoming the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature in many production vehicles starting from … Read the full press release

Infineon and Aurora Labs Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Component Safety with AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Infineon Technologies AG and Aurora Labs introduced a set of AI-driven solutions designed to enhance the long-term reliability and safety of critical automotive components, including steering, braking, and airbags. The collaboration combines Aurora Labs’ Line-of-Code … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Groundbreaking Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, Revolutionizing Luxury Car Interiors

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has unveiled its revolutionary Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, showcasing a fusion of cutting-edge microLED technology and premium crystal housing in a world-first design. This innovative 10-inch automotive display, developed in collaboration with … Read the full press release

ContiTech’s Sustainability Drive: PV System Installations and Pilot Plants

(IN BRIEF) ContiTech, a sector of Continental, is making significant strides toward sustainability by installing a photovoltaic (PV) system at its Timișoara facility in Romania. Seven more locations are set to follow suit in 2024, supporting the company’s goal of … Read the full press release

Siemens AG Partners with Volkswagen for Electrification of Fleet with Up to 1,000 ID.4 Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG, a leading industrial company in Germany, is taking significant steps towards sustainability by partnering with Volkswagen Financial Services to electrify its fleet. The plan involves gradually adding up to 1,000 leased Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles to … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Volvo’s €420 Million Initiative for Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicle Platform

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Car Corporation has secured a €420 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the development of an all-electric vehicle platform. This financing covers research and development, software development, and advanced manufacturing technologies for electric … Read the full press release

QuantumScape’s Solid-State Battery Achieves Remarkable Milestone: Over 1,000 Charging Cycles with 95% Capacity Retention

(IN BRIEF) QuantumScape, a U.S. technology company specializing in solid-state batteries, has achieved a significant breakthrough in battery development, as confirmed by PowerCo. Their solid-state cell has surpassed expectations by successfully completing over 1,000 charging cycles while retaining 95% of … Read the full press release

Elli Expands European E-Mobility Network to Over 600,000 Charging Points

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move to boost electric mobility in Europe, Elli (Volkswagen Group Charging) has expanded its charging network to offer access to more than 600,000 charge points across 27 European countries. This expansion is part of Elli’s … Read the full press release

ZF Shifts Focus to Becoming a Premium Autonomous Driving Technology Supplier

(IN BRIEF) ZF, a technology company, has announced a change in its business model for the global shuttle business, opting to refocus on becoming a leading technology supplier for autonomous driving. The company has decided to abandon its previous goal … Read the full press release

PhD Researcher Addresses Power Quality Challenges in Electric Vehicle Charging

(IN BRIEF) Tim Slangen, a PhD researcher at the TU/e Department of Electrical Engineering, has conducted extensive research on the phenomenon of supraharmonic disturbances related to electric vehicle (EV) charging. Supraharmonics are waveform distortions in voltage and current occurring at … Read the full press release

ABB Expands Partnership with Volvo Cars to Supply Over 1,300 Robots for EV Production

(IN BRIEF) ABB is expanding its partnership with Volvo Cars to supply more than 1,300 robots and functional packages for the production of electric vehicles (EVs). The collaboration aims to support Volvo Cars in achieving sustainability goals as the automotive … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Launches Project ONE Log for Streamlined Logistics Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is embarking on a significant logistics transformation through Project ONE Log, aimed at implementing a unified logistics system using SAP technology. This move involves replacing various existing systems with a standardized SAP solution, streamlining logistics processes … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Secures Conditional Automated Driving License in Beijing, Paving the Way for Safe and Reliable Automated Driving in China

(IN BRIEF) On December 16, Mercedes-Benz achieved a significant milestone by obtaining conditional approval for its Level 3 conditionally automated driving system in Beijing, becoming one of the first automakers to do so. The automaker plans to conduct tests of … Read the full press release