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FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025: Key themes and concerns for the automotive industry

One thing is abundantly clear after the FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) last week. Megatrends impact everything. No longer can chassis development, braking, safety validation and so forth stand alone without impact from the broader drive towards electrification, the AI revolution or SDVs, to name a few. The event’s sessions gave the impression that electrification is already baked into the industry, particularly in Europe where the debate on (regulation-pushed) direction is ...

Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs

Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...

Insights into Inchcape's sustainability practices and goals

Sustainability in the automotive industry is increasingly important as manufacturers and distributors adapt to shifting consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. The transition toward electric vehicles is central to this shift, driven by increasing awareness of climate change and the need for reduced carbon emissions. Automakers are focusing on developing new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and integrating sustainable practices throughout their operations. A key strategy is diversifying vehicl...

Mercedes-Benz introduces new digital payment option in Europe

Mercedes-Benz is advancing its digitalization efforts in the aftersales business by introducing a new digital payment option for customers to settle service invoices more conveniently. This modern payment solution offers a variety of payment methods, featuring the significant addition of a flexible installment payment option that comes with a swift credit check, eliminating the need for complex contractual processes. Following a successful pilot phase in the German market, Mercedes-Benz is expan...

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