Automotive

Ford is starting series production of traction batteries at its former "engine plant". These will be used in the Explorer and Capri models.

Acoustic engineers face challenging tasks due to the electrification of mobility. They'll be talking about the main trends and developments at the Automotive Acoustics Conference 2025.

Berylls consultants have published their latest ranking of the 100 largest automotive suppliers. Once again, the biggest winners come from Asia. Battery and chip manufacturers are no longer shining stars.

Sodium superionic conductors are an important class of solid electrolytes due to their high ionic conductivity. They are particularly interesting for sodium solid-state batteries.

The Dacia Jogger aims to bridge gaps and attract customers who need plenty of space and are looking for a little bit of SUV feeling. In the test: The Hybrid 140 in the Extreme trim.

Level 4 vehicles are not yet to be found on Germany's roads. VW wants to change that: The VW ID. Buzz AD is set to receive approval for driverless operation at the end of 2026.

The first Nissan Leaf was launched in 2010. Now, the Japanese manufacturer has unveiled the third generation of its battery-powered electric model.

Continental Automotive has established a new unit for advanced electronics and semiconductor solutions. GlobalFoundries will be the strategic manufacturing partner.