The flying car invention bombarded automotive industry portal when a prototype will be launched at Osaka World Expo in 2025, three years from now. Japanese eVTOL company SkyDrive drew up a contract with Suzuki Motor Corp in pursuing research and development of a dual seating flying car powered by electric.According to Suzuki, the project will become the fourth mobility business after having autocars, bikes and motorboats. The company is also planning to invest 104.4 billion rupees (RM5.78 billion) to the India market as EVs and batteries get involved in making.<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/1746/3456251/Flying-car-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="733px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> Credits to ReutersFor Suzuki, the partnership will add 'flying cars' as a fourth mobility business, in addition to automobiles, motorcycles and outboard motors, the statement said.Along with most car brands in the pursuit of making EVs, at once we get to expect a flying car anytime soon on a full-scale production.SkyDrive has operated a few of its businesses in Japan running multinational IT NEC Corporation and a trading house Itochu firm based in Tokyo since 2018.<div> </div>

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21590/16855012/b27c647d7da792ae623cec98d5753788-1500x844.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16855012" alt="b27c647d7da792ae623cec98d5753788-1500x844.jpg">


<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/02/byd-sues-us-over-tariffs-a-game-changer-for-evs" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chinese EV giant BYD is making waves in next-generation battery technology</a>, reporting major progress on its sulfide solid-state batteries with improved cycle life and fast-charging performance. The firm confirmed that small-batch production is expected as early as 2027, with full-scale adoption likely after 2030.
According to BYD, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/02/byd-sues-us-over-tariffs-a-game-changer-for-evs" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">sulfide solid electrolytes are a key focus because they offer higher ionic conductivity and are easier to manufacture compared to other solid-state designs. </a>The improvements address two longstanding challenges in solid-state battery development, which are cycle stability for longer battery life and faster charging, overcoming the slower ion transport that early solid-state prototypes suffered from.

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“These breakthroughs bring us closer to real-world applications,” BYD’s investor relations team said. “We are exploring multiple paths, including both lithium-based and sodium-based technologies, to support next-generation electric vehicles.”Alongside sulfide solid-state batteries,<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/02/byd-sues-us-over-tariffs-a-game-changer-for-evs" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> BYD is advancing its third-generation sodium-ion platform, capable of up to 10,000 charge cycles.</a> While commercial rollout will depend on market demand and customer adoption, the dual approach reflects BYD’s strategy to hedge its energy storage bets and offer versatile solutions for different EV segments.The automaker plans to install solid-state batteries in demonstration vehicles around 2027, with wider integration following after 2030. At the 2025 China Solid-State Battery Innovation Development Forum, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/02/byd-sues-us-over-tariffs-a-game-changer-for-evs" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">BYD’s lithium battery CTO noted that scaled solid-state batteries could eventually reach cost parity with conventional liquid-electrolyte batteries, making them commercially viable for mainstream EVs</a>.While the company has not confirmed specific vehicle models for the initial rollout, the early small-batch target suggests deployment on high-end or demonstration vehicles, giving BYD time to scale production, refine costs, and meet customer requirements.


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The advancements position BYD alongside global battery leaders racing to bring solid-state batteries to market. With better energy density, durability, and fast-charging capability, BYD’s sulfide solid-state technology could become a game-changer for electric vehicles, offering safer, longer-lasting, and faster-charging alternatives to current lithium-ion batteries.Industry analysts note that these breakthroughs are a sign that pilot-scale production between 2025 and 2027 is increasingly feasible, with broader market integration expected in the early 2030s. For BYD, this strengthens its standing in the next-generation EV battery race, signaling serious ambitions to lead in both lithium- and sodium-based energy storage solutions.

BYD reports major progress on sulfide solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, aiming for pilot production by 2027.

BYD Breakthrough Solid-State Batteries Arrive In 2027

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21227/16693966/conversions/social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16693966" alt="social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-1.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Officially launched in Malaysia today was the novel Wisedrive AI-powered used car inspection tech that encompasses a full ecosystem - smartphone app included.</div></h6> Malaysia welcomed its very first all-in-one <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/having-trouble-selling-your-used-car-let-caricarz-automall-do-it-for-you" target="_blank">used car</a> inspection tech powered using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Called Wisedrive, its ecosystem – which includes an app – was showcased to local press at the Unipac Engineering headquarters in Glenmarie, Shah Alam earlier today.Notably, Malaysia marks the first market in South East Asia (ASEAN) to see this tech and its ecosystem launched. Beyond which, plans are underway to expand the availability of this tech and ecosystem in neighbouring Thailand and Indonesia within the first quarter (Q1) of this year too. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21227/16693967/conversions/social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16693967" alt="social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-3.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21227/16693984/conversions/social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16693984" alt="social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-4.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Local press were given a hands-on demonstration in today's showcase where we were given first-hand experience of the tech's app and ecosystem.</div></h6> “We aim to pioneer Wisedrive’s expansion and localisation in Malaysia, while bringing strong product capability and regional experience to the local market,” expressed Wisedrive Malaysia Country Manager Hafiz Zubir in his opening remarks earlier today. Present alongside him too was Wisedrive Southeast Asia CEO Philipp Moeller.“By standardising inspection, diagnostics, and risk data, the system also enables banks, insurers and, dealers to price vehicles more accurately while reducing operational risks,” explained Moeller further. Part of today’s showcase included a live and hands-on demonstration using the Wisedrive user app for press members present to experience. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21227/16694008/conversions/social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16694008" alt="social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-2.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wisedrive touts its AI-enhanced strength, notably with detecting problems that can't be inspected with human eyes and ears.</div></h6> Wisedrive works by comparing visual and audio data against thousands of known problems detected and identified by the AI system, including problems that cannot be inspected with human eyes and ears. In short, Wisedrive users can detect issues using images, videos and sounds captured and submitted by users via their smartphones.Key to&nbsp; things is here cutting edge machine learning, computer vision and acoustic processing technology analysing 150,000 visual and 31 million audio datasets covering 8,245 car models and variants – local marques <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/proton-shifted-157976-units-in-2025-charts-33-growth-new-export-record" target="_blank">Proton</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/perodua-shifted-359904-units-in-2025-bezza-remains-its-best-seller" target="_blank">Perodua</a> included, along with their early models launched since their respective 1985 and 1994 founding years. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21227/16694009/conversions/social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-6-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16694009" alt="social_SN_Wisedrive-Malaysia-Showcase_-6.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21227/16694010/conversions/web_wisedrive-sample-report-1-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16694010" alt="web_wisedrive-sample-report-1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21227/16694012/conversions/web_wisedrive-sample-report-2-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16694012" alt="web_wisedrive-sample-report-2.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sample report generated by Wisedrive. For users, the steps are simple - it starts with a 2-minute booking phase, followed by a 90-minute vehicle inspection session before said report is generated instantly.</div></h6> Another game-changer is how inspections are performed with Wisedrive, and the comprehensive report it produces – it delivers engine analyses 20-times more accurate versus manual inspections. Through which, its developers claim it can minimise up to 95% of human error, and it shortens inspection times by up to 75% too.Moreover, Wisedrive is built to deliver seamless end-to-end customer journey process. It involves a 2-minute booking and a 90-minute inspection session before generating an instantly available full report&nbsp;of the vehicle. Wisedrive also touts itself at being beneficial for workshops too via a steady pipeline of verified inspection and repair jobs.Keen to give Wisedrive a shot when you <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/having-trouble-selling-your-used-car-let-caricarz-automall-do-it-for-you" target="_blank">shop for used cars</a> next? Details on how to adopt and employ its services are available online via the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://wisedrive.my/en" target="_blank">Wisedrive Malaysia official website.</a>

Wisedrive AI-powered used car inspection ecosystem – smartphone app included – officially launches in Malaysia.

Wisedrive AI-powered Used Car Inspection Ecosystem Launched

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21141/16662307/conversions/UTM_4162-2048x1365-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16662307" alt="UTM_4162-2048x1365.jpg"> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has pre-launched its Smart Mobility Campus Program in strategic collaboration with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/pmx-perodua-ev-launch-confirmed-this-month-set-to-be-national-agenda" target="_blank">national automaker Perodua</a>, marking a key step towards smart, campus-based transportation solutions.The programme was officiated by UTM Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim at the UTM Kuala Lumpur campus, together with Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Nurulakmar Abu Husain, Dean of the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT).The Vice-Chancellor was briefed on the programme’s concept, progress and roadmap by the core project team led by Ts. Dr. Zulhasni Abdul Rahim, alongside Dr. Liyana Adilla Burhanuddin and software engineering student Mr. Rasheaduzzaman, who manages the project’s vehicle fleet. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21141/16662308/conversions/UTM_4092-2048x1365-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16662308" alt="UTM_4092-2048x1365.jpg"> Developed by UTM students, the Smart Mobility Campus mobile application enables real-time monitoring and remote control of smart vehicles deployed under the initiative, forming a key component of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/perodua-utm-partner-to-develop-next-generation-ev-xev" target="_blank">UTM–Perodua collaboration</a>.The programme aims to improve student safety and mobility while offering hands-on exposure to startup development, application engineering and smart fleet management. It is designed to support safe and efficient travel between the campus and residential colleges.During the session, three smart vehicle prototypes developed under Phase One were showcased. Equipped with IoT-based technologies and smart control systems, the vehicles were demonstrated live, highlighting real-time remote access and control through the student-built mobile application. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21141/16662309/conversions/UTM_4107-2048x1365-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16662309" alt="UTM_4107-2048x1365.jpg"> Subject to approval by Perodua’s management later this month, the project is expected to scale under Phase Two with the deployment of an additional 12 smart vehicles. Longer-term plans include expanding the model beyond UTM to other campuses nationwide.Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry praised the project team’s innovation and collaboration, and officially pre-launched the prototype phase. He said the initiative reflects UTM’s commitment to impactful academia–industry collaboration and aligns with the university’s tagline, “Innovating Sustainable Solutions.”UTM views the Smart Mobility Campus Program as a potential benchmark for smart campus integration, youth entrepreneurship and sustainable transport, in line with the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI and UTM’s ASCEND 2030.

The UTM–Perodua Smart Mobility Campus program goes live at prototype stage, with three smart vehicles.

UTM–Perodua Smart Mobility Campus Program

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21113/16655486/conversions/geely_assisted_driving_system_ces_2026-1-1500x844-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16655486" alt="geely_assisted_driving_system_ces_2026-1-1500x844.jpg"> Geely has unveiled its next-generation assisted driving (ADAS) technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Known as Geely Afari Smart Driving, or G-ASD, the system is designed to support Level 3 autonomy and is already operating in several Lynk &amp; Co models.The system is developed by Afari Technology, a Chongqing-based company under the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/geely-based-aletra-l8-ev-mpv-launches-in-indonesia" target="_blank">Geely-owned Lifan Group</a>. Afari focuses on applying artificial intelligence to automotive systems, an approach Geely refers to as its “AI + Auto” strategy. The company has also attracted investment from Mercedes-Benz, which recently acquired a 3% stake for RMB1.34 billion (RM778 million).Before G-ASD, Afari’s <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/geely-unveils-new-g-pilot-adas-suite-to-rival-teslas-fsd" target="_blank">assisted driving software was branded G-Pilot</a>. It was offered in multiple configurations, from H1 through to H9, with each tier differentiated by sensor setup, computing power and the level of AI integration.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21113/16655487/conversions/geely_assisted_driving_system_ces_2026-2-1500x844-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16655487" alt="geely_assisted_driving_system_ces_2026-2-1500x844.jpg"> At the core of G-ASD is what Geely calls the World Action Model, or WAM. The company describes it as a behavioural framework that allows vehicles to interpret their surroundings more intuitively and refine their responses over time, with the goal of making assisted driving feel more natural.The system runs on Geely’s full-domain AI 2.0 platform, which adopts a modular and standardised architecture. According to the company, this enables a more consistent understanding of distance, speed, object movement and everyday driving behaviour, while improving coordination across vehicle systems.WAM draws on data from a wide range of sources, including autonomous driving datasets, cockpit interactions, vehicle sensor inputs, CAN bus signals and selected external data. A large language model processes this information and enables control over the powertrain, chassis, body electronics and in-car functions. The cloud-based model is said to exceed 100 billion parameters. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21113/16655488/conversions/geely_assisted_driving_system_ces_2026-1500x844-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16655488" alt="geely_assisted_driving_system_ces_2026-1500x844.jpg"> Despite the software update, the underlying hardware remains unchanged from the previous generation. The G-ASD H7 configuration uses 31 sensors paired with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/03/new-nvidia-drive-thor-chip-tech-powers-byds-ai-self-driving-functions" target="_blank">Nvidia’s Drive Thor processor</a>, delivering up to 700 TOPS of computing performance. The more advanced H9 version employs two Drive Thor chips, doubling output to 1,400 TOPS.Geely plans to introduce high-speed Level 3 and low-speed Level 4 capabilities within the year, including functions intended for robotaxi operations, subject to regulatory approval and operating conditions.The first rollout of G-ASD arrived via an over-the-air update on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/zeekr-completes-merger-with-lynk-co-now-known-as-zeekr-group" target="_blank">Lynk &amp; Co 900 SUV</a>, which was showcased in Las Vegas during CES. One of the key additions is door-to-door autonomous parking, allowing the vehicle to navigate multi-storey underground car parks, ramps and access gates. The system has since been deployed across other Lynk &amp; Co models as well.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/06/geely-announced-next-gen-assisted-driving-system-at-ces-2026/" target="_blank">CarNewsChina</a>

Geely Unveils G-ASD Next-Gen ADAS at CES 2026 with Level 3 capabilities already deployed on Lynk & Co vehicles.

CES 2026: Geely Unveils G-ASD Next-Gen ADAS

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BYD is making it clear that smart driving isn’t something it wants to reserve for expensive models only. Speaking to investors recently, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/china-ev-sales-slow-smaller-brands-face-exit" target="_blank">the EV giant said it will continue expanding its God’s Eye smart driving system across every model it sells, from entry-level cars to its premium lineup.</a> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The push is part of what<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/byd-nears-one-million-vehicle-exports-in-2025" target="_blank"> BYD calls its “National Smart Driving” strategy,</a> a long-term plan to get advanced assisted driving features into the hands of everyday drivers.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">According to the company, this is made possible by its sheer scale from China’s largest vehicle cloud database to one of the biggest EV engineering teams in the world, backed by massive production capacity.


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While BYD had already flagged earlier in the year that God’s Eye would be deployed across its full range, the latest update reinforces that the plan hasn’t changed. In fact, the focus now is on making the technology affordable and widely used, rather than treating it as a luxury add-on. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The numbers show how fast that rollout is moving. By Nov 2025, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/byd-chery-clear-chinas-car-data-security-test" target="_blank">more than 2.3 million BYD vehicles in China were already running on God’s Eye systems, with around 311,000 of those cars delivered in Nov alone.&nbsp;</a> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Together, they clock more than 150 million kilometres of assisted driving every single day, feeding real-world data back into BYD’s systems and allowing software improvements without touching the hardware.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/mediatemp/1/16624385/conversions/Mercedes-S-Class-Level-4-Self-Driving-Robotaxis-Debut-In-Abu-Dhabi-Mercedes-Benz-launches-Level-4-self-driving-S-Class-robotaxis-in-Abu-Dhabi-partnering-with-Chinese-software-firm-Momenta-(64)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16624385" alt="Mercedes-S-Class-Level-4-Self-Driving-Robotaxis-Debut-In-Abu-Dhabi-Mercedes-Benz-launches-Level-4-self-driving-S-Class-robotaxis-in-Abu-Dhabi-partnering-with-Chinese-software-firm-Momenta-(64).png"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">
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God’s Eye itself isn’t a one-size-fits-all setup. Higher-spec versions are reserved for top-tier models, while simpler, cost-optimised versions are fitted to budget and mid-range cars.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This stands in contrast to many rivals, who still limit advanced driver assistance to flagship models. BYD’s approach allows the technology to spread faster, especially in urban areas and smaller cities where intelligent mobility features are gaining traction. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Industry observers say this wide deployment gives BYD a clear edge when it comes to data collection and real-world testing. With so many cars on the road, the company can refine its assisted driving algorithms based on daily use, rather than controlled trials. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">That said, analysts also point out that BYD’s data pool, while enormous within China, doesn’t yet match the global scale of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving fleet, underscoring the different paths the two companies are taking.


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Notably, the automaker avoided getting into technical specifics or exact rollout timelines during the investor session. Instead, the message was centred on direction and intent ranging from scale, accessibility, and steady expansion rather than detailed feature lists. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">BYD’s update highlights a broader shift in China’s EV industry. Advanced driver assistance is no longer just a selling point for high-end cars. By pushing smart driving into mainstream models, BYD is betting that volume, data, and affordability will shape the next phase of intelligent mobility.<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Source: CarNewsChina.

BYD is positioning its God’s Eye ADAS as a standard feature rather than a luxury extra, extending it to models across its entire lineup.

God’s Eye ADAS No Longer A Luxury, Coming To All Models - BYD

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596143/web_BMW-special-screws.jpg" data-media-id="16596143" alt="web_BMW-special-screws.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Illustrations of special screw designs patented by BMW. (Images: Autoblog)</div></h6> It appears that German automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/bmw-appoints-milan-nedeljkovic-as-new-ceo" target="_blank">BMW</a> is experimenting with a ‘design quirk’ that may not just prevent tampering and theft, but one that could also complicate general repairs and fixes, argues some <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/workshops-must-now-display-mechanics-names-qualifications-or-risk-facing-jail" target="_blank">mechanics</a> and avid DIY enthusiasts online.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.autoblog.com/news/bmws-screw-that-no-one-else-can-turn" target="_blank">Autoblog</a> recently published what appears to be legitimate design patents filed by the German marque for a proprietary new screw design. The title even digitally illustrated said designs for a clearer look. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596145/BMW-Screw-Pattent-Drawings-1-2048x1575.jpg" data-media-id="16596145" alt="BMW-Screw-Pattent-Drawings-1-2048x1575.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596146/BMW-Screw-Pattent-Drawings-2-1536x1149.jpg" data-media-id="16596146" alt="BMW-Screw-Pattent-Drawings-2-1536x1149.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596147/BMW-Screw-Pattent-Drawings-3.jpg" data-media-id="16596147" alt="BMW-Screw-Pattent-Drawings-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596150/web_BMW-special-screws.jpg" data-media-id="16596150" alt="web_BMW-special-screws.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Four screw types were detailed in the patent filed by BMW, all featuring the marque's iconic emblem design in their respective heads.</div></h6> One novelty here is that the screw features a custom head modelled after the marque’s iconic emblem.The patent reportedly outlines four different head types – socket, flat, and rounded styles. Each is shaped to resemble the BMW emblem that’s split into four quadrants. Two of the sections are recessed, while the remaining ones are either flat or raised.The latter helps form a shape that would likely require a made-to-fit tool. That last fact will certainly irk many mechanics and avid DIY enthusiasts. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596151/2025-BMW-M340i-xDrive-MSport-Pro-11.jpg" data-media-id="16596151" alt="2025-BMW-M340i-xDrive-MSport-Pro-11.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The use of special screws and fasteners isn't new, and it lets automakers secure key parts to prevent either tampering (for warranty purposes) or theft.</div></h6> For automakers like BMW, this special fastener type arguably brings several security benefits. Firstly, the requirement for a special tool should prevent tampering of specific parts, likely for warranty purposes. Secondly, it should also prevent theft of specific parts.This, of course, presents itself as a double-edged sword of sorts as the need for special tools – likely with controlled dissemination (i.e. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/bmw-group-malaysia-quill-automobiles-open-new-body-paint-centre" target="_blank">authorised dealers and service centres</a>) – limits what those without it can do. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596152/BMW-Screw-Rendering-1536x879.jpg" data-media-id="16596152" alt="BMW-Screw-Rendering-1536x879.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20957/16596153/fg4rwvccrvfc-rtb-fv-1536x864.jpg" data-media-id="16596153" alt="fg4rwvccrvfc-rtb-fv-1536x864.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Certainly, these special screws will require special tools made-to-fit with which - much to the irk of many mechanics and DIY enthusiasts as standard tools won't cut it. (Images: Autoblog)</div></h6> This is especially true for general mechanics and crafty owners with standard toolkits as unusual screw patterns means regular tools set won’t grip or fit.&nbsp;In other words, those hoping to access parts fastened and secured using said special screws will need BMW-specific gear or tools.While the purpose of these special screws are clear, what is unclear still is if BMW will actually adopt these for use in upcoming production models. We’ll remind you that carmakers often file countless patents as such, but rarely ever implement them.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

New proprietary screw design patent filed by BMW could complicate future repairs, argues mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.

Patented New BMW Proprietary Screw Design Could Complicate Future Repairs

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20955/16595438/conversions/Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16595438" alt="Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Michelin announces new SmartWear &amp; SmartLoad systems that will use AI to monitor the tyre’s condition.</h6>Besides cars, it seems like tyres are also about to get smarter, as <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/michelin-24h-series-heads-to-malaysia-for-20252026-season" target="_blank">Michelin</a> announces its new SmartWear and SmartLoad tyre systems that are set to revolutionise the industry. Announced ahead of its full debut at the upcoming 2026 <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/ces-2025-hyundai-mobis-unveils-holographic-head-up-display" target="_blank">Consumer Electronics Show (CES)</a> next year, these new systems will be directly integrated into the tyres themselves, using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor the wear and provide real-time feedback on their condition.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20955/16595449/conversions/Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16595449" alt="Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-3.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20955/16595450/conversions/Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16595450" alt="Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-2.jpg"> Developed in partnership with tech firm Sonatus, both the SmartWear and SmartLoad systems are able to analyse vehicle signals like braking intensity, vehicle load, cornering forces, and other dynamic conditions to provide real-time insights into the condition of the tyres.Michelin ambitiously stated that these new systems could eventually replace conventional tyre monitoring techs like Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and this change could potentially lead to cost savings of as much as $1.68 billion (RM6.815 billion) globally by 2030.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20955/16595451/conversions/Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16595451" alt="Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-4.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20955/16595452/conversions/Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16595452" alt="Michelin-SmartWear-Tyre-System-5.jpg"> According to Michelin, the system works seamlessly with the Sonatus Collector artificial intelligence and can be configured across different vehicle types. To ensure security and privacy, all tyre data is stored within the vehicle itself rather than being saved to the cloud, which Michelin thought would bode well with many automakers out there.“Michelin SmartLoad and SmartWear showcase how our expertise in tire physics and modelling turns complex data into clear, predictive insights,” said Ali Rezgui, vice president of Michelin Tire Digital Twin.“These solutions help automakers and fleets extend tire life, improve safety, reduce costs, and support sustainable mobility. Michelin SmartWear and SmartLoad are the first building blocks of a full portfolio that will enable the OEMs to have Tire Digital Twin in their vehicles.”<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20955/16595453/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Xpeng-G6-580Pro-Ext-7-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16595453" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Xpeng-G6-580Pro-Ext-7.jpg"> While no specific launch dates were given, Michelin and Sonatus will also be demonstrating the technology at the upcoming CES 2026, where visitors can check out the tyre health information in real time via Michelin’s MyTires app.Prior to these AI-powered systems by Michelin, several other tyre brands have also attempted to create their own intelligent tyre technology, with the most notable being <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/pirelli-partners-bosch-to-develop-new-intelligent-tyre-technology" target="_blank">Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre</a>, which was developed in collaboration with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/bosch-showcases-new-2025-aftermarket-products-in-malaysia" target="_blank">Bosch</a>. <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_PFSNNUNc-0" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

Michelin announces new SmartWear & SmartLoad systems that will use AI to monitor the tyre’s condition.

Michelin Announces New AI-Powered Tyre Tech Ahead of CES 2026

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535803/conversions/geely_four_wheel_90_degree_steering-1500x844-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16535803" alt="geely_four_wheel_90_degree_steering-1500x844.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The Proton e.MAS 7’s twin, the Geely EX5, has gained an independent four-wheel 90-degree steering function in China.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/geely-opens-worlds-largest-automotive-safety-centre-in-china" target="_blank">Geely</a> has introduced an independent four-wheel 90-degree steering technology to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/geely-ex5-ev-suv-enters-the-uk-market-est-from-rm180k" target="_blank">Geely EX5</a> EV prototype in China. This new feature allows the EX5 prototype to turn around on the spot, park in narrow spaces, and perform omnidirectional driving.Self-developed by Geely Automobile themselves, this new four-wheel steering system uses electric motors that are integrated directly into the wheels, meaning that the EX5 prototype used to test them out features four individual driving units allocated to each wheel.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535804/conversions/Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-2-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16535804" alt="Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-2.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535805/conversions/Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-6-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16535805" alt="Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-6.jpg"> With each wheel now featuring its own independent driving unit, the EX5 prototype can now do a series of manoeuvres that could not be done before, especially around tight spaces. Besides turning around on the spot and parking in narrow spaces, the system also supports the crab driving mode, just like what we’ve seen on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/bims-2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-facelift-debuts-single-n-line-variant-malaysia-next" target="_blank">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a> prototype equipped with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/ces-2025-hyundai-mobis-unveils-holographic-head-up-display" target="_blank">Hyundai Mobis</a>’ own <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/03/hyundai-mobis-in-wheel-drive-system-could-see-mass-production-by-2028" target="_blank">four-wheel steering system</a>.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535807/conversions/Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16535807" alt="Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535806/conversions/Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16535806" alt="Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-3.jpg"> According to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://carnewschina.com/2025/12/12/geely-ex5-boasts-independent-four-wheel-90-degree-steering-in-china/" target="_blank">CarNewsChina</a>, this independent four-wheel steering system is part of Geely’s new technology innovations, where equipped cars can be controlled with a special glove. In the future, Geely ambitiously plans to replace other smart devices with this special glove, although no further details were shared about it for now.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535808/conversions/Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16535808" alt="Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-4.jpg"> That said, Geely engineers have done some compromising to install this four-wheel steering system into the EX5, as we can see that the car’s rear axle and wheel arches were seemingly increased to fit the 90-degree turning radius for the wheels. While no interior shots were revealed, we suspect that the system may take up some cabin space.And given it is still a prototype, it might take a while before we get to see this four-wheel steering system debuting in any future Geely EVs, as the automaker also didn’t disclose when they are planning to apply this technology to mass production.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535810/conversions/Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-7-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16535810" alt="Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-7.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535811/conversions/Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16535811" alt="Geely-EX5-FourWheelSteering-5.jpg"> As of now, independent four-wheel steering systems are not commonplace in many production EVs, so Geely could be among the first automakers to introduce them, should they get the tech into mass production.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20815/16535809/conversions/Geely-EX5-UK-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16535809" alt="Geely-EX5-UK-1.jpg"> As a refresher, the Geely EX5, which is the donor model for the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/tested-proton-emas-7-premium-just-how-good-is-it" target="_blank">Proton e.MAS 7</a>, only comes with a single, front-mounted (FWD) electric motor setup delivering 215 hp (160 kW) and 320 Nm. Known as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/first-drive-geely-galaxy-e5-ev-proton-emas-7s-twin-driven" target="_blank">Geely Galaxy E5</a> in the Chinese domestic market, this EV SUV underpins Geely’s proprietary GEA modular architecture.&nbsp;<iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/LP9fkEnqqzk" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

The Proton e.MAS 7’s twin, the Geely EX5, has gained an independent four-wheel 90-degree steering function in China.

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