Automotive

The steady success of Chinese e-cars poses a major threat to European automakers. Competition from Chinese imports is particularly high due to the comparatively open market in Europe.

The chip shortage has long burdened the car industry. In order to be better prepared for such crises in the future, ISF Munich provides the automotive industry with guidelines for an optimized semiconductor strategy. The six measures at a glance.

Cariad is reorganizing: Peter Bosch from Bentley becomes the new CEO, Dirk Hilgenberg has to go. The software subsidiary is to be linked even more closely to the Volkswagen Group brands.

The 7th International ATZ Conference on Vehicle Acoustics will discuss the latest developments in acoustics management and NVH engineering. ATZlive invites you to Rueschlikon/Zurich (Switzerland) on July 11 and 12, 2023. Participation is also possible virtually via live stream. Register now!

South America is more than just a sleeping giant. When it comes to fuel, what is available is put on the table regionally. A special case is Chile, which is also relying on e-fuels with international and, in particular, German support.

Standardized, roboticized, relocated: This is what the wiring system production of the future could look like. But only if the wiring system manufacturers work together.

The latest developments in the technology areas of chassis, steering, brakes and tires/wheels will be discussed in chassis.tech plus 2023. ATZlive invites you to Munich (Germany) on June 20 and 21, 2023. Participation is also possible virtually via live stream. Register now!

Mercedes-Benz is giving the Mercedes GLB compact SUV a model update. In addition to slight design touches, it gets gasoline engines with 48 V technology and the latest MBUX infotainment system.