A report has found that Tesla spends more on R&D than any other automaker: three-times the industry average and higher than the collective R&D budgets of Ford, GM and Chrysler per car
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Fersa Group has purchased 100% of PFI Group, the parent company of Perfect Fit Industries (PFI Bearings). With the acquisition, Fersa aims to strengthen its global distribution strategy in the light automotive aftermarket and to diversify its product range
Applied Intuition has acquired Mechanical Simulation Corporation, a developer of vehicle dynamics simulation software that is most commonly known for its flagship product, CarSim. Applied Intuition has acquired Mechanical Simulation Corporation, a developer of vehicle dynamics simulation software that is most commonly known for its flagship product, CarSim. Applied says that customers can look forward to seeing improved product collaboration and more rapid feature growth in the near future
Pirelli’s Elect tyre technology package has won the prize for ‘Best Technological Innovation of 2021’ at the third edition of Los Premios Hevea de la Industria del Neumático
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) system has been developed that can be used to build self-learning models to instantly predict results of complex vehicle systems, reducing the time and cost factors of automotive testing
The portable Motite tyre testing unit enables race teams to measure grip levels and other key parameters such as temperature characteristics, at the racetrack
Nissan has revealed details of the CMF-EV platform, a dedicated electric vehicle architecture that will debut on the Nissan Ariya all-electric coupé-crossover. The CMF-EV platform will form the basis for 15 electric models across the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance by 2030
NIO, a Chinese EV manufacturer, has implemented VI-grade’s VI-WorldSim integrated graphic environment, which will complement its existing driving simulation setup, comprising a dynamic driving simulator and real-time simulation environment
A Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) is under construction at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI) in Michigan. The facility, scheduled to be operational in autumn 2023, will add features including a vehicle dynamics area (VDA) pad
Polestar has confirmed that the Polestar 5, its forthcoming performance electric four-door GT, will feature a brand-new, bespoke, bonded aluminium platform. The engineering team has solved production issues of the materials