Digital Car Ecosystem Market is Dazzling Worldwide | Bosch, Harman, Qualcomm The Global Digital Car Ecosystem Market is redefining the automotive industry by shifting vehicles from standalone transportation products into continuously connected, software-defined mobility platforms. Rather than relying primarily on mechanical functionality, modern vehicles increasingly integrate connected infotainment, cloud platforms, telematics, advanced driver-assistance systems, digital payments, over-the-air software updates, vehicle-to-everything communication, and smartphone-enabled services. This transformation is creating an interconnected ecosystem linking drivers, vehicles, automakers, technology providers, mobility platforms, charging networks, insurers, retailers, and smart-city infrastructure. Advanced artificial intelligence, edge computing, 5G connectivity, cloud services, and automotive IoT technologies are enabling vehicles to process and exchange enormous volumes of real-time data. These capabilities support predictive maintenance, personalized in-car experiences, intelligent navigation, remote vehicle control, usage-based insurance, connected fleet management, and increasingly autonomous driving functions. Key Players in This Report Include: Bosch (Germany),Continental (Germany),Harman (United States),Qualcomm (United States),NVIDIA (United States),Apple (United States),Google (United States),Huawei (China),Baidu (China),Tesla (United States),BMW (Germany),Mercedes-Benz (Germany),Stellantis (Netherlands),General Motors (United States),Ford (United States),Hyundai Motor (South Korea) Consider how these insights might influence your strategic decisions 👉 https://www.htfmarketreport.com/sample-report/4421299-digital-car-ecosystem-market The Expedition Digital Car Ecosystem market is segmented 1. by Types (Connected Vehicle Platforms, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X),In-Vehicle App Ecosystems) 2. by Application (Connected mobility, Predictive maintenance, Infotainment services, Fleet management) 3. by Geography (North America, LATAM, West Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, Central Asia, Oceania, MEA). 📊 Major Industry Participants Covered in the Report: Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, Toyota, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Company, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Bosch, Continental, Amazon Web Services, Google, Apple The rapid expansion of connected vehicles, electric mobility, software-defined vehicles, and digital consumer services is significantly strengthening market momentum. Automakers are increasingly treating software and digital services as strategic revenue-generating assets rather than supporting features.
Aug 12, 2026 · via openpr.com
A New Era of Hyundai Ownership 4 minute read August 12, 2026 For years, buying a new car meant driving home in a vehicle that would stay much the same for the rest of its life. New technology arrived with the next model, not the one already sitting in your driveway. That's no longer the case. Today's vehicles are increasingly shaped by software, and Hyundai's vision for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) is helping redefine what ownership can feel like. Rather than remaining unchanged after they leave the factory, Hyundai vehicles will continue improving through software updates, connected services, and experiences tailored to each driver. For Hyundai drivers, that means a vehicle that grows with them. Instead of being defined on the day it's delivered, it continues to unlock new possibilities throughout ownership, and make every journey smarter, simpler, and more rewarding. How Software Is Transforming the Hyundai Ownership Experience Imagine buying a car that keeps getting better, long after you drive it home. New features arrive without a trip to the dealership. Finding destinations becomes quicker, guidance feels more intuitive, and everyday interactions with your vehicle become simpler. Bringing Hyundai's SDV vision to life is Pleos, Hyundai Motor Group's next-generation mobility software platform. Through technologies such as Pleos Connect, OTA updates, and connected services, Pleos enables Hyundai vehicles to continuously evolve over time. Five Ways Pleos Will Make Everyday Driving Better Behind every software update is a simple goal: make every journey simpler, more connected, and more enjoyable. Here's what that looks like in practice. 1. No waiting for the next model Instead of waiting for the next generation of vehicles, Hyundai drivers will be able to receive software enhancements remotely through over-the-air (OTA) updates. That means new features, improvements, and connected services can be delivered throughout the life of the
Aug 12, 2026 · via hyundai.com
Geotab, global provider of connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, announced Geotab Investigations, a unified solution for safety, compliance and operations teams to accelerate the resolution of road incidents. Fleet organizations regularly need to investigate incidents such as collisions, customer or citizen complaints, property damage or safety violations. These investigations often involve multiple stakeholders — operations teams, safety managers, insurance providers and legal teams. The process is often manual and fragmented, creating challenges including operational inefficiency and legal, compliance and reputation risk. “Fleet-related incidents have cost companies billions of dollars in litigation and reputational damage, largely because critical data remains siloed,” said Sabina Martin, vice president of product management at Geotab. “Geotab Investigations changes this by turning raw data into a structured, defensible system of record, providing fleet managers with the intelligence to mitigate risk and the evidence to protect their drivers, operations and bottom line.” Unified View for Faster, Defensible Outcomes By leveraging existing telematics data to create a unified operational view, Geotab Investigations enables teams to achieve faster incident resolution while significantly reducing manual effort. The centralized workflow supports accountability and consistent, defensible decision-making through high-quality, time-aligned records of vehicle and driver behavior. Drivers also benefit when incidents are investigated using accurate data, helping fleets determine what actually happened and reducing the risk of incorrect blame. Key Features of Geotab Investigations - Data-Driven Incident Search: Instantly locate all telematics-based vehicle activity associated with an incident using location- and time-based search. - Event Timeline Reconstruction: Combine trips, driver behavior, speed events and location data to reconstruct a precise timeline of what occurred before, during and after an incident. - Supporting Evidence Integration: Attach and organize external materials such as notes, emails, reports, documents, photos and video alongside telematics data to provide the full story behind every event. -
Aug 11, 2026 · via aftermarketnews.com
AUBURNDALE, Fla.— On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited SunTrax, Florida’s premier, nation-leading facility for research and development of emerging transportation technologies and innovations. Located along the Interstate 4 (I-4) corridor in Polk County, the 775-acre SunTrax campus, which was initially built to test connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies, has now expanded to also include air technology. This new expansion was purpose-built to help with the safe and innovative development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology, or “flying cars”. AAM will offer a brand-new transportation option to Florida’s communities that will relieve congestion and restore regional air services in the state. With this resource, Florida expects to host a series of AAM test flights by the end of the year. “Great to be at the SunTrax Testing Grounds in Auburndale today to highlight Florida’s leadership in the future of transportation,” said Governor DeSantis. “By the end of this year, Florida will be actively testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, while SunTrax Air Ground is actively testing and supporting the deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles. “I was also proud to announce that FDOT is partnering with Embry-Riddle and Polk State to help Florida students prepare for exciting career opportunities in the next generation of transportation. Florida has the innovation-friendly policies, the universities and research institutions, the infrastructure and forthcoming infrastructure investments, and the talent needed to become the premier location for emerging transportation technology.” “SunTrax and Florida’s strategic plan to take highways to the sky are prime examples of why Florida remains a global leader in transportation,” said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. “As our state continues to grow and transportation needs increase, AAM will be a great addition to Florida’s world-class transportation portfolio that serves and benefits all travelers.” By the end
Aug 11, 2026 · via keysnews.com
Kia’s affordable electric SUV is now on sale in the US, starting at $29,890. The 2027 Kia EV3 has an official EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles. 2027 Kia EV3 prices and EPA driving range by trim It’s finally here. After launching the EV3 in the latter half of 2024 (which we already got to test-drive), the compact electric SUV quickly became a top-selling EV in Europe, the UK, South Korea, and other global markets. The 2027 Kia EV3 is now on sale in the US, starting at just $29,890. That’s for the standard-range EV3 Light FWD trim. It’s available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. The standard-range EV3 Light FWD, powered by a 58.3 kWh battery, has an EPA-estimated driving range of 221 miles. Kia estimated it would deliver 220 miles of range. The long-range EV3 FWD with the 81.4 kWh battery has an EPA-estimated range of up to 321 miles, beating Kia’s estimate by 1 mile. The Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT variants start at $34,990, $38,490, $43,490, and $45,890, respectively. Adding AWD costs an extra $3,200. Front-wheel-drive (FWD) variants use a single electric motor producing 201 horsepower. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the GT-Line and GT trims and optional on the Wind and Land models, delivering a combined 261 horsepower. The EV3 GT is slightly more powerful, with up to 288 horsepower. According to the EPA, the 2027 Kia EV3 AWD can drive up to 280 miles on a single charge using the same 81.4 kWh battery pack. Like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, and Kia’s other electric vehicles, the EV3 is based on the E-GMP platform. According to Kia, the EV3 with the standard 58.3 kWh battery can charge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes using DC
Aug 11, 2026 · via electrek.co
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DeSantis highlights SunTrax expansion to test flying, self-driving vehicles in Central Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida's investment in the testing of electric air taxis and self-driving vehicles during an event Monday at SunTrax in Auburndale. The 775-acre research and development facility, located along the Interstate 4 corridor in Polk County, was initially built to test connected and autonomous vehicles. It has since expanded to support advanced air mobility technologies, including electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Officials expect electric air taxis to begin flight testing throughout the Central Florida aerospace region by the end of 2026. DeSantis said that SunTrax is also testing and supporting the deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles. DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Transportation is partnering with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Polk State College to prepare students for careers in the next generation of transportation. The facility allows companies to test emerging technologies before broader deployment. Waymo, a leader in autonomous ride-hailing, is already operating in Miami and Orlando and preparing to expand into Tampa. According to state officials, research and testing at SunTrax could help ease congestion, strengthen Florida's supply chain, and provide safer and more efficient travel options for residents and visitors.
Aug 11, 2026 · via wesh.com
Until somewhat recently, I didn't realize wireless Android Auto requires both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to function. Look, I know it's probably a silly assumption for me to make. Of course, I've hooked my phone up to my car's peer-to-peer 5GHz Wi-Fi connection, but I thought this was only required for the initial setup and that after that, the wireless connection was handled over Bluetooth (no, I didn't really think about why it wasn't required for the initial setup). Then one day, I got in my car and wireless Android Auto just wouldn't connect. I spent a solid 15 minutes troubleshooting, and as far as I could tell, there was no clear reason why my Pixel 10 Pro wouldn't connect to my car. To my surprise, the issue was very simple: I had Wi-Fi turned off on my phone. This is when I realized wireless Android Auto requires both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to function. Now that I own a vehicle that natively supports wireless Android Auto, I decided it was finally time to do a bit of research and get to the bottom of what actually connects my Android device to my vehicle. Here's why Android Auto requires both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to function Most features are handled over Wi-Fi, but Bluetooth still plays an important role At a base level, both wireless technologies serve a specific purpose. When I turn my car on, Bluetooth performs the initial connection and the all-important handshake with my vehicle, pairing the two. Bluetooth is then used to share the information required to connect both devices over Wi-Fi. This is why in the situation above, my car continued trying to connect to Android Auto, but couldn't because I had Wi-Fi turned off on my phone. Apart from establishing the initial connection, Bluetooth is also used
Aug 11, 2026 · via xda-developers.com
Kia’s affordable electric SUV is now on sale in the US, starting at $29,890. The 2027 Kia EV3 has an official EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles. 2027 Kia EV3 prices and EPA driving range by trim It’s finally here. After launching the EV3 in the latter half of 2024 (which we already got to test-drive), the compact electric SUV quickly became a top-selling EV in Europe, the UK, South Korea, and other global markets. The 2027 Kia EV3 is now on sale in the US, starting at just $29,890. That’s for the standard-range EV3 Light FWD trim. It’s available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. The standard-range EV3 Light FWD, powered by a 58.3 kWh battery, has an EPA-estimated driving range of 221 miles. Kia estimated it would deliver 220 miles of range. The long-range EV3 FWD with the 81.4 kWh battery has an EPA-estimated range of up to 321 miles, beating Kia’s estimate by 1 mile. The Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT variants start at $34,990, $38,490, $43,490, and $45,890, respectively. Adding AWD costs an extra $3,200. Front-wheel-drive (FWD) variants use a single electric motor producing 201 horsepower. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the GT-Line and GT trims and optional on the Wind and Land models, delivering a combined 261 horsepower. The EV3 GT is slightly more powerful, with up to 288 horsepower. According to the EPA, the 2027 Kia EV3 AWD can drive up to 280 miles on a single charge using the same 81.4 kWh battery pack. Like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, and Kia’s other electric vehicles, the EV3 is based on the E-GMP platform. According to Kia, the EV3 with the standard 58.3 kWh battery can charge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes using DC
Aug 11, 2026 · via electrek.co
Automotive Digital Cockpit Market Accelerates as Connected Vehicles and Advanced In-Car Technologies Transform Driver Experiences Burlingame, California, August 2026 - Worldwide Market Reports has published its latest research study on the Global Automotive Digital Cockpit Market, offering an extensive evaluation of the industry from 2026 to 2033. The report presents valuable insights into market size, future growth potential, competitive developments, technological innovations, and evolving business strategies. It is designed to help manufacturers, investors, business leaders, and industry stakeholders understand current market dynamics while identifying profitable opportunities across global and regional markets. ➤ Request Sample Report: https://www.worldwidemarketreports.com/sample/1037698 The study explores the major factors influencing industry expansion, including growth drivers, restraints, emerging opportunities, investment trends, supply chain developments, regulatory frameworks, and changing customer preferences. It also provides strategic intelligence to support business planning, market entry, and long-term investment decisions. ➤ Leading Companies Profiled • Continental • Bosch • Harman • Panasonic • Visteon • Denso • Valeo • LG Electronics • Aptiv • Nvidia • Qualcomm • ZF Friedrichshafen. ➤ Automotive Digital Cockpit Market Segmentation By Types: • Passenger Vehicles • Commercial Vehicles • Luxury Vehicles • Electric Vehicles • Autonomous Vehicles • Aftermarket Solutions • OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) • Infotainment Systems. By Applications: • Infotainment Systems • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) • Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication • Navigation and Route Planning • Driver Monitoring Systems • Voice Recognition and Control • Connected Car Services • Customizable User Interfaces. ➤ Request Sample Copy of this Report at: https://www.worldwidemarketreports.com/sample/1037698 ➤ Research Methodology: The report is developed using a combination of primary and secondary research techniques to ensure reliable and accurate market intelligence. Primary research includes interviews with industry executives, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, technology experts, and other market participants. Secondary research incorporates data gathered from company annual reports, investor presentations, government publications, regulatory
Aug 11, 2026 · via openpr.com
- Chinese analysts expect cars from there to go on sale in the US despite tariffs. - Ford expects Chinese automakers could reach America within five to 10 years. - Tariffs and technology rules block direct entry, but affordability could change the politics. Yale Zhang is the managing director at the consultancy Automotive Foresight in Shanghai. He’s well-versed in the Chinese auto industry, and he knows all about the tariffs that keep its cars out of the USA. Despite them, he believes that Americans will force politicians to let Chinese cars into the USA sooner rather than later. Mexicans and Canadians with access to more affordable Chinese EVs could help sway them, too. “[US carmakers] would face complaints from consumers who are supposed to enjoy affordable smart EVs [made by Chinese companies],” Zhang told the South China Morning Post. Mexico already has access to Chinese cars and benefits from the lower prices they can come with. Canada is also now opening up the way to sell Chinese cars after the start of a trade war with the USA. More: Chinese Cars Got Cheap, So Toyota’s Are Getting More Expensive Washington has made it abundantly clear that it sees Chinese vehicles as both an economic and a national-security concern. Chinese-built EVs face a 100 percent tariff, and connected-car rules make direct entry still harder. A Chinese badge on an American dealer lot is not exactly around the corner. Plenty of new cars are wildly expensive, and affordable EVs remain even harder to find. Ford CEO Jim Farley recently told employees that Chinese automakers could enter the U.S. within five to 10 years. Ford is trying to get ahead of that with its own affordable EV program, but Farley has been more candid than most about the ground Detroit needs to make
Aug 11, 2026 · via carscoops.com
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 10th of August, 2026 : Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced a major milestone in its connected mobility journey, with over 0.8 million connected cars currently on Indian roads. Building on strong customer adoption of Hyundai Bluelink, HMIL’s AI-powered connected car technology platform, the company is targeting cumulative connected car sales of 1 million units by 2027. What features does Hyundai Bluelink offer to customers? Through Bluelink, customers can access more than 70 features across various categories such as safety, security and convenience. The key features include remote vehicle monitoring, vehicle health diagnostics, location tracking, trip history, remote commands, in-car payment powered by Hyundai Pay, Digital Key, Digital Passport, Remote Immobilizer and Home-to-Car Connectivity. Bluelink also supports 450+ AI-powered voice commands across five languages. Speaking on HMIL’s endeavor to offer advanced tech to customers, Mr. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, HMIL, said“The growing adoption of connected vehicles reflects the evolving expectations of customers and the increasing role of technology in shaping mobility. As we move towards our goal of 1 million connected car sales by 2027, we remain focused on advancing software-defined mobility and expanding connected technologies across our portfolio. Our upcoming mass-market electric SUV, which will offer next-generation connected car technology as standard across all variants, marks an important step in strengthening the convergence of connected and electric mobility while delivering future-ready ownership experiences for customers.” How has connected car technology adoption evolved in India and what role has Hyundai Motor India played in this growth? Connected car technology adoption in India has grown significantly in recent years, reflecting increasing customer demand for enhanced convenience, safety and a better vehicle ownership experience. HMIL has played a pioneering role in this evolution through the introduction of Hyundai Bluelink in 2019, which brought OEM-fitted connected car technology to
Aug 10, 2026 · via tripurastarnews.com
Hyundai Motor India Targets Million Connected Vehicle Sales By 2027 - By MT Bureau - August 10, 2026 Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has announced that it has exceeded 800,000 connected cars on Indian roads and aims to reach cumulative connected vehicle sales of one million units by 2027. The manufacturer targets crossing two million cumulative connected vehicle sales by 2030. Connected vehicle penetration across Hyundai Motor India’s Indian product range has expanded from 4 percent in 2019 to 20 percent in 2026, supported by sales in models including the Creta, Venue and i20. The company's connected mobility infrastructure operates on its Hyundai Bluelink platform, which provides over 70 functions covering safety, security and convenience. Available systems include remote vehicle monitoring, diagnostics, location tracking, in-car payments via Hyundai Pay, remote immobilisation and voice commands supported in five languages. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “The growing adoption of connected vehicles reflects the evolving expectations of customers and the increasing role of technology in shaping mobility. As we move towards our goal of 1 million connected car sales by 2027, we remain focused on advancing software-defined mobility and expanding connected technologies across our portfolio. Our upcoming mass-market electric SUV, which will offer next-generation connected car technology as standard across all variants, marks an important step in strengthening the convergence of connected and electric mobility while delivering future-ready ownership experiences for customers.” Hyundai Motor India introduced OEM-fitted connected vehicle technology to India in 2019 with the launch of the Venue, followed by over-the-air map updates on the i20 in 2020. The company deployed its Audio Video Navigation Telematics platform in 2022, followed by its Connected Car Navigation Cockpit system with controller over-the-air update capability in 2025 to support software-defined vehicle development. The platform has provided roadside assistance and emergency responses
Aug 10, 2026 · via motoring-trends.com
£130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs Britain's automotive sector will benefit from almost £130 million of investment to ramp up new zero emission technologies, government has announced today. - Investment will support over 1,800 high-value manufacturing jobs, delivering on the Prime Minister’s mission for good growth in every postcode. - Almost £65m of government funding, matched by industry, will drive cutting-edge zero-emission projects, from self-driving cars to more affordable EVs. - Modern Industrial Strategy is bringing business and science together to drive British innovation, boost reindustrialisation and cement the UK’s leading role in advanced manufacturing. Britain’s automotive sector is set to benefit from nearly £130 million of investment to ramp up cutting-edge new zero emission vehicle technologies and support skilled jobs nationwide as the government focuses on delivering good growth in every postcode. Delivered through the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, the funding will support over 1,800 jobs - and thousands more in the supply chain - across the UK, helping to put more money in people’s pockets and ensure Britain is better off. Auto firms and key R&D partners have been awarded nearly £50 million in government funding that will help businesses build and produce the zero-emission vehicle technologies of the future at scale - helping to drive economic growth while simultaneously making EVs cheaper for consumers. This latest funding is delivered through the DRIVE35 programme - the biggest government investment into the UK’s car industry of the post-war era, with £4 billion to 2035 speeding up the electrification of the automotive industry. This builds on the Government’s mission to reindustrialise every part of the UK, back British innovation and ensure companies are able to succeed and scale here at home. Industry Minister Blair McDougall said: Britain invented the modern motor industry and we’re determined
Aug 10, 2026 · via gov.uk
'Next-gen' electric and self-driving cars to get £130m boost ‘Drive35’ plan wants to… recharge UK automotive. We’ll see ourselves out The UK’s car industry is being given a massive £130m boost… and no, it’s not so it can temporarily repair that nasty pothole on your road. That’d bankrupt the treasury. No, the money’s for developing the electric and self-driving cars that’ll create more of them. As part of its ‘Drive35’ programme, the UK government will dish out £65m worth of grants, matched by £65m from the car industry, to accelerate the development of “cutting edge new zero emission vehicle technologies”, as well as supporting jobs up and down the supply chain, and cutting millions of tonnes of CO2. The idea is the government will invest in new tech – clean, zero-emission and hopefully world-class EV tech – that’ll then help speed the take-up of said EVs, which in turn will help everyone connected to the electric car world much better off. And of course, the nation. So it’s been designed to support, say, scaling up battery manufacturing, making supply chains more resilient by keeping them here, and developing better sensor, brake-by-wire and AI tech that can then be deployed not just in cars, but buses, construction, airports and – oh, hang on – highways maintenance! “Britain invented the modern motor industry and we’re determined to ensure the next generation of vehicles are designed and built here too,” said industry minister Blair McDougall. Bentley, Nissan and electric motor-manufacturer YASA have been confirmed as receiving grants, but there are loads of other companies big and small that’ll get money to develop tech. “This investment is about far more than individual projects. It is about strengthening the UK’s capability to design, develop and build the technologies that will define the vehicles of the
Aug 10, 2026 · via topgear.com
Connected car technology adoption in India has grown significantly in recent years, reflecting increasing customer demand for enhanced convenience, safety and a better vehicle ownership experience. HMIL has played a pioneering role in this evolution through the introduction of Hyundai Bluelink in 2019, which brought OEM-fitted connected car technology to Indian customers. Since then, connected vehicle penetration across HMIL's portfolio has increased five-fold, rising from 4% in 2019 to 20% in 2026, highlighting the growing relevance of connected technologies in the Indian automotive market. What is HMIL’s tech vision for future mobility? HMIL's vision for future mobility is centred on advancing Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and connected mobility through continuous software innovation and Over-the-Air (OTA) capabilities. This vision has been supported by strong customer demand across key models such as CRETA, VENUE and i20. HMIL's connected mobility journey has evolved through multiple technology generations: * 2019: Hyundai Bluelink introduced with the launch of the Hyundai VENUE, India's first OEM-fitted connected SUV * 2020: Introduction of OTA map updates with Hyundai i20 * 2022: Introduction of next-generation AVNT (Audio Video Navigation Telematics) connected technology * 2025: Launch of Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) with Controller OTA update capability, marking a significant step in HMIL's Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) roadmap for India
Aug 10, 2026 · via motownindia.com
The EV3 is finally almost here. With its US launch just around the corner, Kia’s electric SUV was captured driving around New York. Kia prepares to launch the EV3 in the US After production began at Kia’s Pesquería, Nuevo León, manufacturing plant in Mexico on August 4, the EV3 (which we already got to test-drive) is expected to go on sale in the US any day now. The EV3 is an “entry-level EV SUV that offers many of the advanced amenities of the EV9,” Kia said after it made its North American debut in April, just in a smaller, more affordable package. With sales set to begin by the end of 2026, the electric SUV was captured driving in public in New York. Images sent to Electrek show the EV3 driving in Rochester and on the Thruway in Guilderland. It will be available later this year in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. The standard Light model uses a 58.3 kWh battery that Kia estimates will provide up to 220 miles of range under EPA conditions. An extended-range 81.4-kWh battery will be available on the Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT trims, offering an estimated EPA range of up to 320 miles for front-wheel-drive (FWD) variants. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the GT-Line and GT trims and optional on the Wind and Land models, delivering a combined output of 261 hp. The EV3 GT adds a bit more power, with up to 288 hp. With DC fast charging, the standard 58.3 kWh battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in about 29 minutes. The 81.4 kWh battery takes around 31 minutes. All versions come with a native NACS charge port. The interior is based on Kia’s new cabin design, which includes its latest ccNC (connected car Navigation
Aug 10, 2026 · via electrek.co
Elon Musk The real reason Elon Musk wants every car connected to space Elon Musk says all cars will eventually need Starlink to handle massive AI bandwidth demand. Elon Musk is making the case that satellite internet, not fiber or cellular towers, will end up wired into every car on the road. In a string of posts on X, the SpaceX CEO wrote that all cars will have Starlink in the future and called satellite connectivity the only way to get super high bandwidth to billions of vehicles. The posts started with Musk endorsing a Cloudflare forecast that traffic generated by autonomous AI agents will soon dwarf traffic generated by humans browsing the internet, a shift he described as not a close call at all. From there he narrowed the argument to infrastructure, writing that the only system that can support the insanely fast bandwidth growth needed by AI is Starlink, before extending the logic to cars specifically. AI agentic Internet traffic will obviously VASTLY exceed human usage. Not a close call at all. Cloudflare’s forecast is accurate. https://t.co/VztgrinN5k pic.twitter.com/Wo4FiRKjPU — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 9, 2026 The timing lines up with Tesla’s own hardware decisions. On July 20, Tesla confirmed the Cybercab would ship with a Starlink V5 terminal built into its roof, the first time the company had put satellite hardware in a production vehicle. A day later, Tesla’s head of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, explained the connection wasn’t there for safety and that Cybercab’s driving stack runs entirely on onboard cameras and compute, while the satellite link exists for navigation, customer service, and fleet management instead. Musk followed with his own post about the feature, saying riders would be able to watch 4K streaming video during rides. By July 22, Musk had already said Starlink would extend beyond
Aug 10, 2026 · via teslarati.com
Maruti Suzuki, India updates about new safety, connected car and comfort features across its portfolio
In its FY 2025–26 annual report, Maruti Suzuki India announced that it continued to adopt and develop Suzuki technologies for the Indian market through customer research, product benchmarking and technology development. During the year, it introduced auto air purifiers with PM2.5 displays in the Grand Vitara and Vict....
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Introduced in 2024, the XUV 3XO debuted as Mahindra’s replacement for the XUV 300 in the compact SUV segment. In fact, this SUV was the first Mahindra model to have the ‘XO’ lettering in its name, a naming convention later adopted for the XUV 7XO. The XUV 3XO comes with a radical exterior, a premium interior and is powered by potent engine options. If you’re considering buying the XUV 3XO, we've listed reasons to go for it, along with its limitations, so you can decide to look elsewhere. Reasons to buy the Mahindra XUV 3XO Upmarket interior quality Though its interior may lack panache compared to rivals, its quality and feel, on the other hand, are up there at the top. Top-end versions come with soft-touch leatherette material on the dashboard and door trims, and the perforated leatherette seats feel quite upmarket. Even cabin bits like the leather-wrapped steering wheel, window switches, and wiper and light stalks look like they belong in a pricier car. Strong engines The Mahindra XUV 3XO is offered with three engine choices. There's a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 111hp and 200Nm, a 1.2-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol unit developing 131hp and 230Nm, and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel churning 117hp and 300Nm. The latter two options are the most powerful in their respective segments. A six-speed manual is standard on all engines, while the turbo-petrol can also be paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic, and the diesel can be mated with a 6-speed AMT. The XUV 3XO feels at its best when paired with the direct-injection turbo-petrol. With 131hp on tap, power is quickly accessible, and the mid-range punch is pleasing. Its 230Nm torque figure (250Nm in overboost) is way ahead of its rivals, and performance is on par with pricier SUVs. Refinement levels are remarkable for a
Aug 10, 2026 · via autocarindia.com