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Faurecia completes Hella acquisition to form Forvia

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 9, 2022 | Business Development, Design, Electrification, Interiors, News, User Experience

The combined company becomes the world’s seventh-largest automotive supplier with a vision built on four pillars: safety, sustainability, advanced solutions, and customized experiences.

Hyundai shares Metamobility vision

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 13, 2022 | Autonomy, Design, User Experience, Vehicles

At CES 2022, the Hyundai Motor Group revealed how it wants to expand user experience beyond IoT through its robotics business and the metaverse.

Deep Dive: Under the slick skin of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 11, 2022 | Design, Electrification, Technology, User Experience, Vehicles

Many concept vehicles are design exercises, but every so often one comes along that is thoroughly developed and points to many future technologies from its brand. Shown at CES 2022, the latest Mercedes-Benz concept takes electric range and efficiency to a new level, with many of its new technologies intended for series production.

Aptiv acquires Wind River to strengthen software offerings

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 11, 2022 | Business Development, Software, User Experience

The acquisition from TPG for $4.3 billion gives Aptiv a unique position in mission-critical software across multiple industries, continuing its transformation for the edge-enabled, software-defined future.

INDI EV brings social-media-oriented EV to CES

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 10, 2022 | Electrification, Gaming, Startups, User Experience, Vehicles

The INDI One is said to be the first electric vehicle equipped with an integrated supercomputer for content creation—and high-end gaming.

Airflow previews Chrysler’s plans to go all-electric by 2028

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 7, 2022 | Design, Electrification, Software, User Experience, Vehicles

Debuting at CES 2022, the new concept electric vehicle also has a heavy focus on a customizable user experience that is part of the focus of a broader deal between parent Stellantis and Amazon on software-defined technology.

Mid-size ET5 smart electric sedan headlines Nio Day 2021

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 20, 2021 | Electrification, User Experience, Vehicles

Essentially a slightly smaller version of the ET7 flagship sedan, the new car hits the market in September with maximum outputs of 360 kW and 700 N·m, a top CLTC range of 1000 km, and user experience enhancing Nreal AR glasses, Nolo VR glasses, and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

WayRay concept car showcases ‘world’s first’ holographic displays

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 16, 2021 | Augmented Reality, Autonomy, Business Development, Design, Mobility Services, Technology, User Experience, Vehicles

Designed in collaboration with Sasha Selipanov and featuring the company’s latest holographic technology, the battery-electric Holograktor is said to be the first car designed around content consumption and interaction as well as holographic glazing.

EEVEE updates EV data app with a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

Posted by James Rudolph | Oct 29, 2021 | Electrification, Software, User Experience

The company plans to integrate its updated app with all major OEMs and connect 20% of all EV’s in the U.S. and Europe by 2026.

Harman, SBD report looks at EV experience challenges and opportunities

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 6, 2021 | Analysis, Electrification, User Experience

The partners led a specially created EPM Advisory Council aimed at solving the complex issues focused on electric vehicles and how the current shift towards vehicle electrification is impacting the consumer experience in the car.