LMC Auto’s Jeff Schuster on the Industry
When it comes to how the automotive market is doing—and how it is likely to do—you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who knows more than Jeff Schuster
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Europe’s Carmakers Seek Holistic Pollution Policy
European carmakers are pushing a 10-point plan to help reach the region’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Valeo Whets Appetite for Robo Deliveries
Integrates current technologies into concept with Chinese partner
Gentex Brings Smoke Detector Expertise to Cars
Supplier returns to its roots to enhance new mobility services
Genesis GV80 Reveal: 4 Takeaways
Hyundai’s luxury marque’s first crossover hits the mark on styling and tech. Will it sell?
TomTom Integrates Map Tech with ADAS
Benefits include improved fuel efficiency, pinpointing road hazards
Car Interiors that Enhance Wellbeing
Faurecia is developing technologies to give each vehicle occupant a customized comfort zone.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
ZF Makes a Case for Affordable Autonomy
Production applications for Level 2+ highway systems to start this year in Asia
Nissan Doubles Up on Electric AWD
Dual-motor system promises premium sports car handling
Sony Creates Concept EV
Sony has long been a supplier to OEMs. Will it become a competitor in the EV space?
Conti Launches Powerful Architecture
Links 68 ECUs and manages 20 million lines of software code
JLR Aims to Reshape Seat Fitness
In the middle of a long trip, motorists often feel the need to “stretch their legs” to relieve stiffness.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Bosch Aims to Reinvent the Sun Visor
A bona-fide story of necessity being the mother of invention.
Nissan Goes Light on Insulation
Meta-material cuts weight by 75%
Bosch Making Big Commitment to AI
Not only developing the tech, but making sure its people are trained in the ethics related to using it
Gentex, Aston Martin Concept Takes Integrated Approach to Rear Vision
When you’re driving a super-expensive supercar, maybe you want something more than just traditional sideview mirrors. Gentex and Aston Martin are testing a new approach that provides camera-based views too.
IBM Touts Next-Gen EV Battery Tech
New chemistry is said to be cheaper, more powerful, faster to charge, less volatile and more sustainable than current lithium-ion batteries.
VW Readies 2020 Product Offensive
Volkswagen Group’s namesake brand plans to launch 34 new and redesigned models worldwide next year, including a dozen crossovers and eight electrified models.
Magna Scales Back Autonomy Partnership with Lyft
Refocuses efforts on ADAS and semi-autonomous tech
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Waymo Adds AI Testing Smarts
The company’s acquisition of U.K.-based Latent Logic aims to make self-driving cars act more like human drivers.
2021 Escalade Gets Giant OLED Display
If big screen picture quality is your thing, then the 2021 Cadillac Escalade may be the ultimate living room on wheels.
Quantum Shortcuts Around Traffic
The best way to get around traffic isn’t always to follow “real time” GPS directions.
A New Waze Around Snow
The popular crowdsourced navigation tool now can be used to avoid unplowed snow-covered roads.
Putting a Fine Point on Vehicle Locator Tech
If you want your car to drive itself, it has to know precisely where it is at all times. GPS alone isn’t up to the task, says Mark Vogel of Mitsubishi Electric.
Tesla Puts a Price on Connectivity: $9.99 a Month
The free ride is over for Tesla buyers in terms of in-vehicle internet hotspots and related connectivity services.
