All Information on the 13th Automotive Wire Harness Congress The wiring systems industry is undergoing extreme changes: There are software updates instead of cables, 800-volt technology instead of standard power, and many more changes... At the Automotive Wire Harness 2025, you can see who is leading the way. What can participants expect? Dr. Martin Large
BMW and Alibaba Deepen Strategic Partnership in China BMW and Alibaba announced an expanded partnership in China, accelerating the integration of Alibaba’s Qwen large language model into BMW’s Neue Klasse models. This collaboration is part of BMW’s strategy of increasing cooperation with Chinese tech companies. Benjamin Müller
Nio Introduces New Vehicle API With the new Vehicle API, Nio aims to create a platform that efficiently connects vehicles with third-party apps and energy systems. It is intended to provide easy integration and new opportunities for smart mobility solutions. Ronja Schmiedchen
These are the Vehicle Displays of the Future Large display tablets in automobiles are a thing of the past. The next generation of infotainment relies on screens that stretch across the entire width of the vehicle. Wolfgang Gomoll
How acoustics in vehicles become a selling point In Ilmenau, audio experts met during the "Acoustic Day" organized by Fraunhofer IDMT to discuss the future of interior acoustics. Common denominator: The listening experience becomes a selling point. Nikolaus Fecht
Swedish Minimalism Safety has always been in Volvo's DNA. But how safe do the assistance systems of the EX30 feel? How user-friendly are they and what can the infotainment system do? Our practical test provides the answers. Timo Gilgen
Porsche's Electric Macan Impresses Across the Board The long wait was worth it. As the first Porsche on the PPE platform, the Macan 4 delivers. Besides driving pleasure, the assistance systems and infotainment also score points. Timo Gilgen
New Perspectives for BMW Drivers A quarter-century after the iDrive, BMW is initiating the next revolution in the cockpit and introducing a new user interface with the Neue Klasse. Development chief Frank Weber aims to open the eyes of not only customers but also the competition. Thomas Geiger
Cars Become the Gaming Hotspots of the Future Cars are no longer just means of transportation: OEMs are pushing in-car gaming to the limit with new technologies. Thanks to innovative platforms and clever collaborations, the vehicle becomes a digital playground. Werner Beutnagel
