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Infotainment, driver assistance, autonomy and in-car software.
Volvo is backing away from all-touchscreen interiors, with design boss Thomas Ingenlath confirming that some physical controls will return. The Swedish automaker is also preparing 13 new global models through 2030.
Dacia says drivers press its My Safety “magic button” more than any other control because it quickly silences configurable ADAS alerts. The claim arrives as the automaker pushes for a regulatory pause on small cars in Europe.
Firestone’s Destination LE4 replaces the popular LE3 all-season highway tire with deeper tread, revised siping and updated rubber chemistry. It will be available in 65 sizes for crossovers, SUVs and light trucks.
General Motors is bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a redesigned interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The trucks will combine smartphone mirroring with GM's native controls on one display.
BMW is using select iX3 vehicles as real-world data collectors, recording short clips of safety-relevant events with owner consent. The footage will help refine driver-assistance software and future over-the-air updates.
BMW’s 2027 iX3 introduces an exit-warning system that can briefly keep a door closed when side radar detects an approaching cyclist or vehicle. The technology will expand to additional BMW models built on the Neue Klasse architecture.
Polestar is moving away from its minimalist, touchscreen-heavy interiors. The refreshed Polestar 3 will reportedly be the first to gain more tactile controls.
BMW plans to spread the iX3's Neue Klasse technology across its lineup, with more than 40 new or updated models due over the next 24 months. Existing body structures will remain, but software, interfaces and driver assistance are set for major changes.
Polestar is broadening its business beyond vehicles with Polestar Energy, a home-charging service that could reduce customer costs by around 30%. The service is already active in some European markets and will expand further in the second half of the year.
