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Volvo Ramping Up V2X R&D in China

Volvo has teamed with telecom provider China Unicom to jointly research, develop and test automotive applications of 5G technology being...

Hyundai, Kia Investing €100 Million in U.K. EV Start-Up Arrival

Arrival, founded in 2015, says all three companies will jointly develop BEVs for the global commercial market using its modular...

Things I Learned at the 2020 Consumer Telematics Show

There were several key takeaways from this year’s CTS, including the need to be common while being unique. That’s a...

FCA Leads in 48V Mild-Hybrid Space

FCA’s addition of 48V technology in several popular models pushes the automaker into the lead in mild-hybrid sales. 

Electrified Vehicles Overtaxed, Report Says

The fees assessed against battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have more than compensated for any losses in gasoline taxes...

Continental, Bosch, ZF Make Bid for AI Leadership

The traditional supply base also faces severe the hurdle of competition for AI expertise, computing power for machine learning and...

SMMT’s Hawes Talks Brexit, Electrification and the U.K. Auto Industry’s Future

Uncertainty continues to drag down the market and investment, but with the government now settled under Boris Johnson, sensible trade...