<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4135/4995918/BMW-x-AirConsole,-In-Car-Gaming-1-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="734px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">BMW x AirConsole, In-Car Gaming<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Attention all gamers and drivers. BMW and AirConsole, an online video game system, have announced an alliance to bring gaming into vehicles starting next year.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The system can be played directly from BMW's large infotainment screen, where the video games are delivered via over-the-air (OTA) software function.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Games that will be offered in the catalogue can be played solo and multiplayer, which players can control using a smartphone.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">BMW Group’s senior vice president, Stephan Durach, said, " This new technology can make the situation of waiting in the vehicle, for example while charging, a pleasant time."<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Working it is quite simple, players only need a smartphone that will be used as a control device, and also a BMW Curved Display as a screen.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Once the connection is successfully made by scanning the QR code, players can simply proceed to 'play' the selected video game.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">That said, would consumers be willing to fork out more money for a vehicle that has a built-in video game technology?<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4135/4995919/BMW-x-AirConsole,-In-Car-Gaming-2-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="713px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">BMW x AirConsole, In-Car Gaming

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111154/conversions/img_17-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16111154" alt="img_17.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Porsche has given us a glimpse of the new Cayenne EV's interior and, notably, it boasts a myriad of screens.</div></h6> Porsche is heading a step closer towards fully revealing the long-awaited <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/next-gen-porsche-cayenne-ev-will-arrive-alongside-ice-powered-models" target="_blank">all-electric next-gen Cayenne</a> flagship SUV.&nbsp; At this point, we’ve deduced that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/porsche-cayenne-electric-sets-new-shelsley-walsh-hill-climb-record" target="_blank">it is pretty quick</a>, and it will even boast <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/porsche-shows-off-new-wireless-ev-charging-tech" target="_blank">a highly trick 11 kW wireless charging tech.</a> Now, we get a glimpse of its screen-heavy innards.Not only did <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/porsche-macan-reaches-1-million-unit-production-milestone" target="_blank">Porsche</a> brimmed the cabin with a high count of screens, but the automaker also went as far as creating one with “the largest display area of any Porsche to date.” Present here firstly is a 14.25-inch digital instrument panel, and an optional 14.9-inch passenger screen. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111184/conversions/325681_6000x3858-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16111184" alt="325681_6000x3858.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Firstly comes a 14.25-inch digital instrument panel. Next comes an optional 14.9-inch passenger display screen.</div></h6> The latter is meant to flank what <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/porsche-1h-2025-sales-charged-by-macan-electric" target="_blank">Porsche</a> touts as a "Flow Display” setup that brims a massive 12.15-inch OLED display panel that extends downwards and into the centre console to house most of the climate control interface. Physical control are few and far between.Unlike the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://v" target="_blank">Taycan,</a> the Cayenne EV merges the separate central screens into a single unit to create a similar impression as a super-sized folding smartphone. A hand rest sits in front of the sweeping display to make using both the lower portion of the screen and adjacent switches easier. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111200/conversions/325683_6000x4501-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16111200" alt="325683_6000x4501.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Primed front and centre is a unified 'curved' display that Porsche touts as 'Flow Display' setup featuring a 12.15-inch OLED display panel that extends downwards into the centre console.</div></h6> Closer inspection also reveal that the central air vent has been relocated to the top of the dash to better accommodate the unified ‘curved’ central displays detailed prior. Beyond that comes an 87-inch augmented reality head-up display (HUD) present as well.Elsewhere, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/launched-2025-porsche-911-gt3-from-rm229-million" target="_blank">Porsche</a> is also set to equip the Cayenne EV with its largest ever panoramic glass roof. It will reportedly be split across nine segments, each capable of switching from opaque to clear with the touch of a button. Notably, it also opens at the front like a regular sunroof. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111234/conversions/325689_6000x4501-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16111234" alt="325689_6000x4501.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Porsche goes on and further touts the Cayenne EV offering more personalisation than ever via 13 interior colour combinations, four interior pacakges, five accent packs, extended ambient lighting plus five digital themes.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/refreshed-9922-gen-porsche-911-turbo-s-goes-hybrid-with-701-hp" target="_blank">Porsche</a> further claims the new Cayenne EV offers more personalisation than ever. It includes 13 interior colour combinations, four interior packages, five accent packs, extended ambient lighting, and five digital themes.Additionally, there are new Mood Modes that coordinate lighting, climate, sound, and seating to match the driver’s preferences.Screen-ruled interior aside, new materials have also made the cut here, where as the leather upholstery now comes in Magnesium Grey, Lavender, or Sage Grey. The optional Race-Tex interior with Pepita-patterned textile option, on the other hand, is billed as a nod to Porsche’s heritage. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111254/conversions/img_5-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16111254" alt="img_5.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111255/conversions/img_7-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16111255" alt="img_7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preliminary specs revealed by Porsche also indicates the Cayenne EV will pack a 113 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a 7% higher density, up to 600 M Range plus ultra-fast 400 kW DC fast-charging.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111257/conversions/Porsche-Cayenne-Electric-Prototype-Hillclimb-9-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16111257" alt="Porsche-Cayenne-Electric-Prototype-Hillclimb-9.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">In range-topping form, the Cayenne EV should put out up to 1,037 hp and 1,500 Nm to see sub-3-sec 0-100 km/h sprints.</div></h6> Next, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/9922-porsche-911-carrera-4s-debuts-more-power-8-speed-pdk-only" target="_blank">Porsche</a> also teased preliminary specifications, like the fact that the range-topper will have up to 1,037 hp and 1,500 Nm outputs to enable sub-3-secs 0-100 km/h sprints, sub-8-secs 0-200 km/h sprints, and a V-max well above 250 km/h.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/porsche-shifts-course-promises-more-hybrid-models-over-evs" target="_blank">Porsche</a> continues on by confirming a 113-kWh capacity for the lithium-ion battery pack boasting a 7% higher density&nbsp;to yield up to 600 KM range.&nbsp;The firm even touts ultra-fast 400 kW DC charging abilities,&nbsp;promising 10-80% re-charge cycle in about 15 minutes.Otherwise, expect the usual Porsche performance hardware and formula starting with air suspension, followed by optional rear-wheel-steering (RWS), massive 440 MM front and 410 MM rear ceramic brake rotors, electronically controlled diff lock, and more.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19701/16111259/conversions/img_16-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16111259" alt="img_16.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Upcoming Porsche Cayenne EV cabin reveals a plethora of screens, includes curved infotainment display too.

New Porsche Cayenne EV Has More Screens Than Ever

Global automaking giant Stellantis shows off new IBIS EV battery tech, touts as a ‘breakthrough’.

Stellantis Debuts ‘Breakthrough’ IBIS EV Battery Tech

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19470/16046674/conversions/MCE-AYADO-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16046674" alt="MCE-AYADO-(2).jpeg"> MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Huizhou Foryou General Electronics Co., Ltd. (ADAYO) to advance smart mobility solutions in Malaysia and across ASEAN.&nbsp;The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the China-Malaysia Supply Chain Collaboration Programme in Hangzhou, co-organised by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/chery-mida-initiative-drives-growth-in-local-auto-supply-chain" target="_blank">Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/jetour-malaysia-charts-over-2000-bookings-expands-network-to-20-dealerships" target="_blank">Jetour Automobile Malaysia</a>.The MOU was signed by Wei Song, Sales Director of ADAYO, and Goh Anne, Group Executive Director of MCE. The signing was witnessed by Noor Suziyanti Saad, Director of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/07/mida-will-focus-on-ev-supply-chain-for-future-automotive-investment-incentives" target="_blank">Transportation Technology Division at MIDA</a>.&nbsp;This collaboration focuses on the development, localisation, manufacturing and marketing of smart-cockpit and smart-driving solutions. Areas covered include in-vehicle infotainment, cockpit domain controllers and connected-vehicle systems.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19470/16046675/conversions/MCE-AYADO-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16046675" alt="MCE-AYADO-(1).jpeg"> MCE will lead manufacturing and supply in Malaysia and ASEAN, while ADAYO will contribute its technology platforms, product development expertise and technical support.MCE Group MD, Dr. Goh Kar Chun, said the partnership strengthened MCE’s role in supporting automakers to localise their offerings, while nurturing Malaysia’s supplier base and talent pool.Founded in 1993, ADAYO has established itself as a leader in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/smart-mobility-malaysia-strengthens-av-and-ev-regulations" target="_blank">smart-cockpit and smart-driving systems</a> for global automakers. Its expertise spans sound and image processing, navigation and positioning, human–machine interaction, smart voice, connected intelligence and advanced driver assistance technologies.Through this partnership, MCE and ADAYO aim to drive greater adoption of next-generation mobility solutions in the region, combining global innovation with local manufacturing strength. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.auto-news-asia.com/?p=31173" target="_blank">Auto News Asia</a>

MCE inks MoU with ADAYO to develop, manufacture smart-cockpit and smart-driving solutions for automakers.

MCE-ADAYO Team Up to Bring Smart-Cockpit Solutions to ASEAN

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035696/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(3)s-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16035696" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(3)s.jpg"> At <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/byd-seal-6-dm-i-touring-makes-european-debut-at-iaa-mobility-2025" target="_blank">IAA Mobility 2025</a> in Munich, XPeng chose not to frame itself as just another carmaker chasing the electric future. Instead, it put artificial intelligence firmly in the spotlight, built around one defining idea: mobility shaped by AI.The European debut of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/second-gen-xpeng-p7-bows-in-ev-saloon-with-up-to-586-hp-820-km-cltc" target="_blank">Next P7</a> may have been the head-turner, but XPeng was keen to stress that the car is more than sleek design and performance numbers. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035697/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(7)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16035697" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(7).jpg"> Described as the world’s first “<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/xpeng-xos-580-ota-update-brings-human-machine-co-driving-pet-mode" target="_blank">AI-defined vehicle</a>,” the Next P7 is built on the company’s full-stack, self-developed AI platform that underpins everything from intelligent driving systems to user interaction.The sedan delivers 585 hp and recently set a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/second-gen-xpeng-p7-sets-new-24-hour-endurance-record" target="_blank">new endurance benchmark for EVs</a>, yet XPeng positions it less as a machine and more as an intelligent companion. (You can read our feature on the Next P7 and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/xpeng-mona-m03-max-debuts-in-china-580-km-cltc-range-turing-ai-adas" target="_blank">Mona</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/second-gen-xpeng-p7-makes-european-debut-mona-m03-coming-soon" target="_blank">HERE</a>.) <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035700/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(9)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16035700" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(9).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035701/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(10)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16035701" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(10).jpg"> Alongside the car, XPeng announced plans to open its first European research hub in Munich later this month. The new center will anchor the brand in Europe and ensure its future products are not just imported but shaped with direct input from European users.It’s a move that underlines how seriously XPeng views the market. A recent survey by German research firm USCALE placed XPeng at the top of the Net Promoter Score rankings among Chinese automakers in the region, with 81% of owners willing to recommend the brand. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035716/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(5)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16035716" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(5).jpg"> What sets XPeng apart is that it was built around AI from the very beginning. While traditional carmakers are layering intelligence onto mechanical foundations, XPeng’s vehicles, systems and even long-term experiments flow from an AI-first architecture.This framework integrates cloud services, computing power, centralised control and hardware, enabling everything from next-gen smart driving features to the mass roll-out of Level 4 autonomous driving by 2026. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/xpeng-g9-the-first-electric-suv-to-pass-robotaxi-testing" target="_blank">Robotaxi trials in China</a> are also part of that timeline.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035733/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16035733" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(3).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035735/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(6)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16035735" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(6).jpg"> Beyond the road, XPeng is extending its AI vision into new realms. Its flying car division, XPeng AEROHT, will stage the maiden international flight of its modular “Land Aircraft Carrier” in Dubai this Oct, with around 5,000 pre-orders already in hand.On the ground, the company’s humanoid robot programme is advancing quickly. Its “IRON” robot is now being tested in factory settings, with mass production scheduled for 2026. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035736/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16035736" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19433/16035737/conversions/XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(4)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16035737" alt="XPeng-P7-AI-Caricarz-(4).jpg"> Speaking at the show, Chairman He Xiaopeng said AI has the power to turn the car into “a warm, intelligent companion.” Vice Chairman Brian Gu reminded audiences how far the brand has come since its first IAA appearance in 2023, when it was still seen as a challenger.Just two years on, XPeng has grown into <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/xpengs-ee-architecture-to-power-volkswagens-future-line-up" target="_blank">one of the world’s six largest EV makers</a>, serving users in more than 40 markets. In Munich, its message was clear: the car is no longer the end point, but the starting point for a larger AI-driven ecosystem that could redefine how people move in the years to come.

XPeng IAA 2025 showcase proves it’s more than an EV maker, it’s shaping an AI-driven mobility future.

XPeng Puts AI at the Heart of Future Mobility at IAA 2025

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19418/16028987/Untitled-design---2025-09-12T121641.407.png" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16028987" alt="Untitled-design---2025-09-12T121641.407.png">


Battery powerhouse CATL has achieved a world first when its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/catl-eyes-european-expansion-with-new-shenxing-pro-ev-battery-tech" target="_blank" style="">Naxtra sodium-ion battery</a> has passed <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/catl-becomes-first-to-clear-chinas-tough-battery-safety-standard" target="_blank">China’s new GB 38031-2025 safety standard</a>, reports CarNewsChina.
The standard, set to take effect in July 2026, was created to prevent EV fires before they happen. It tests batteries under extreme heat, bottom impacts, and fast-charging stress.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Independent trials by CATARC confirmed <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/1500-km-ev-battery-and-next-gen-fast-charging-headlines-catl-tech-day" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Naxtra’s safety at both cell and pack level.</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19418/16028990/e59bbee78987-72.png" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16028990" alt="e59bbee78987-72.png"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19418/16028995/e59bbee78987-71.png" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16028995" alt="e59bbee78987-71.png"> 

This is more than a box tick for CATL. Sodium-ion tech could ease pressure on lithium supply, cut emissions in the battery supply chain, and make EVs more reliable in harsh climates. Naxtra keeps 90% of its capacity at -40°C, a big win for drivers in colder regions. It also packs 175 Wh/kg energy density, supports 5C charging, delivers up to 500 km range, and lasts over 10,000 cycles, indirectly rivaling lithium iron phosphate batteries.Mass production is scheduled for December 2025, with first rollout in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mazda-partners-catl-to-develop-next-gen-ev" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">CATL’s Choco-swap EVs.</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19418/16028999/a1ecaf51-070b-42b5-8a2e-4ed85ca0abac.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16028999" alt="a1ecaf51-070b-42b5-8a2e-4ed85ca0abac.jpg"> 

CATL’s swap network is also accelerating. In August, it added 105 new stations and activated 103, the first time it hit triple digits in both metrics. There are now 512 stations across 34 cities, with a target of 1,000 by end-2025.

CATL’s Naxtra battery becomes the first in the world to meet China’s new 2026 EV safety standard.

CATL’s Sodium-Ion Battery Clears China’s Toughest Safety Test

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19301/15983236/conversions/HorsePowertrain-C15-RangeExtender-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15983236" alt="HorsePowertrain-C15-RangeExtender-3.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Horse Powertrain’s new ultra-compact C15 powertrain setup can transform your BEVs into REEVs with ease.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/horse-technologies-unveils-hr18-hev-hybrid-powertrain" target="_blank">Horse Powertrain</a> has just revealed what could possibly be its most compact powertrain setup to date, known as the C15. This ultra-compact powertrain setup has been designed to allow easy conversions of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) into range-extender electric vehicles (REEVs).Set to be unveiled at the upcoming <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/vw-polo-reborn-as-an-ev-hatch-with-a-hotter-gti-version" target="_blank">IAA Mobility 2025 motor show</a> in Munich, the new C15 range-extender powertrain setup features a 1.5-liter 4-cyl nat-asp engine with an integrated generator and inverter to produce 94 hp. There’s also a peppier turbocharged version coming soon that outputs 161 hp, which can be used for larger D-segment EVs and even commercial vehicles.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19301/15983237/conversions/HorsePowertrain-C15-RangeExtender-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15983237" alt="HorsePowertrain-C15-RangeExtender-1.jpg"> Despite its rather ‘large’ capacity, Horse Powertrain claims this setup will be no larger than a briefcase, measuring 500 mm long, 550 mm wide, and 275 mm tall. Its compact setup also allows the C15 to be installed in the frunk of an EV or at its rear end in both horizontal and vertical positions.Adding some flexibility to the mix, Horse Powertrain also says that the 1.5-litre lump has been designed to accept various types of fuels, including petrol, synthetic fuels, ethanol, and even methanol flex-fuels. For better and cleaner emission, the engine is also said to be compliant with the strict Euro 7 emission regulations.Being developed solely as a range-extender kit, the C15 is not being engineered to drive the car’s wheels directly. Instead, it will run at its most efficient rev range to generate electricity for the EV’s battery pack while maintaining relatively low levels of noise and vibration.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19301/15983255/conversions/HorsePowertrain-C15-RangeExtender-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15983255" alt="HorsePowertrain-C15-RangeExtender-2.jpg"> According to Horse Powertrain CEO Mattias Gianni, the new Horse C15 range-extender powertrain “offers car companies a straightforward and cost-effective way to tap into this opportunity and adapt their native BEV platforms into REEVs.”As of now, Horse Powertrain has yet to unveil any potential client for its new C15 range-extender powertrain setup. But given the company is essentially a joint venture of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/sibling-rivalry-geely-ex5-takes-on-proton-emas-7-in-nepal" target="_blank">Geely</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/renault-group-appoints-cfo-duncan-minto-as-interim-ceo" target="_blank">Renault</a>, and Saudi’s <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/aramco-acquires-10-stake-in-horse-powertrain-limited" target="_blank">Aramco</a>, we can expect it to arrive in future Geely or Renault models.

Horse Powertrain’s new ultra-compact C15 powertrain setup can transform your BEVs into REEVs with ease.

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<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954834/conversions/Macan_4_7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954834" alt="Macan_4_7.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954835/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954835" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">You can now play video games from the infotainment suite of the Porsche Macan Electric, thanks to this latest 2026 MY update.</h6>Just over a year since its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/01/first-look-second-gen-porsche-macan-2-variants-100-kwh-battery-up-to-613-km-range" target="_blank">global debut</a>, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/launched-porsche-macan-ev-4-variants-from-rm430000-onwards" target="_blank">Porsche Macan Electric</a> has been updated for 2026, which mostly involved software-related upgrades and improvements. Besides the usual boring bits, perhaps the most fun is the integration of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/bmw-and-airconsole-introduce-in-car-gaming-platform-for-the-new-5s" target="_blank">AirConsole</a> in-car gaming support.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954847/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-9-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954847" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-9.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954848/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954848" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-4.jpg"> Now accessible via the Porsche App Centre, you can now play video games from your Macan Electric’s infotainment suite with AirConsole. While users can only play the games on the central screen when the car is parked, they still can play the games on the optional front passenger screen when the vehicle is moving.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954858/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954858" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954863/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954863" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-2.jpg"> Besides multiple screen options, users can also play AirConsole games either by using their smartphones as a controller or even using their own Bluetooth gaming controllers for a better, more engaging experience. To avoid disturbing drivers and other occupants, players can also connect their Bluetooth headphones to the head unit.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954865/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-8-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954865" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-8.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954864/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954864" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-AirConsole-Gaming-7.jpg"> As of now, AirConsole said Macan Electric owners can enjoy an assortment of “short-session, casual games optimised for the in-car environment” such as racing games, trivia, and even casual sport games, with among the most popular ones being UNO and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. More games can be expected to arrive, with gaming studios like Gameloft and Obscure Interactive already on board.With this update, the Porsche Macan Electric joins the exclusive club of automakers with AirConsole support on their vehicles, with other brands including fellow German compatriots like Volkswagen and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/bmw-and-airconsole-introduce-in-car-gaming-platform-for-the-new-5s" target="_blank">BMW</a>, to name a few.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954866/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-16-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15954866" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-16.jpg"> Apart from the in-car gaming support, the Macan Electric also gets several other software-related updates, such as the new Voice Pilot—an AI-powered onboard voice assistant that can now understand “complex, interrelated questions and recognises what a statement is referring to.”<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954867/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-Update-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15954867" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-Update-3.jpg"> That said, we think the most prominent upgrade is the new digital key support. With this, Macan Electric owners can now use their Apple or Android devices to unlock and start their vehicle without having to open up their phones or smartwatches. This is possible thanks to the use of NFC, Bluetooth, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) connectivity.The digital key update also allows owners to easily ‘share’ keys with up to seven other users, and they can even determine if these users can simply access the vehicle or drive it.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954868/conversions/2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-Update-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15954868" alt="2026-Porsche-Macan-Electric-Update-1.jpg"> Speaking of driving, the update also sees the Macan Electric gaining several automated driving features, including Transparent Hood view for the optional 3D Surround View system with Active Parking Support, as well as the new Trained Parking function.&nbsp;The latter enables owners to record individual parking routines, such as pulling into their driveway, and the vehicle can now automatically perform it time and time again after ‘learning’ the routine.Another driving-related improvement for the Macan Electric is in its towing capacity. Specifically for the Macan 4, Macan 4S, and Macan Turbo variants, they can now tow up to 2,500 kg of loads, which is 500 kg more than the previous figure.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954870/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-1-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954870" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954871/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-14-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15954871" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-14.jpg"> As of now, these updates are only available for the US-spec 2026 Porsche Macan Electric, although we can expect some of them to arrive in other markets later in the future. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19248/15954872/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-23-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15954872" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Porsche-Macan-EV-Launch_-23.jpg">

You can now play video games from the infotainment suite of the Porsche Macan Electric, thanks to this latest 2026 MY update.

Updated 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Gains AirConsole In-Car Gaming

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19033/15885277/conversions/1755230607087-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15885277" alt="1755230607087.jpeg"> XPeng and the Volkswagen Group have announced a major step forward in their technology partnership. The two companies are working together on developing advanced <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/04/mce-auto-hub-operational-in-2025-rm200m-regional-auto-ev-ee-manufacturer" target="_blank">electronic and electrical (E/E) architecture</a>, a system that forms the backbone of modern vehicles.This follows the initial agreement signed in July 2024, and the partnership has now expanded to cover not only electric vehicles but also <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/xpengs-new-sepa30-promises-faster-charging-and-1400-km-hybrid-range" target="_blank">internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV)</a> models in China. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19033/15885278/conversions/df9008393454443aaa9b985d15cb1dd8-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15885278" alt="df9008393454443aaa9b985d15cb1dd8.jpg"> This expansion means Volkswagen will be able to use XPeng’s <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/04/mce-auto-hub-operational-in-2025-rm200m-regional-auto-ev-ee-manufacturer" target="_blank">E/E architecture</a> across a wider range of vehicles. By doing so, the company can roll out software updates more quickly, shorten the time it takes to develop new models, and improve competitiveness in a cost-effective way in a fast-changing market.The E/E architecture, short for electronic and electrical architecture, is essentially the nervous system of a modern car. It connects hardware and software throughout the vehicle, from driver assistance systems to infotainment, power management and connectivity. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19033/15885279/conversions/20240417-133418-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15885279" alt="20240417-133418.jpeg"> By working with XPeng, Volkswagen gains access to an architecture designed from the ground up for smart EVs. The system is highly flexible and can support different powertrains and also allows for <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/xpeng-xos-54-ota-update-rolls-out-globally-malaysia-included" target="_blank">software and hardware standardisation</a>, cutting costs and speeding up development.The joint research and development teams have already proven that an architecture built for EVs can also be applied to ICE and PHEV platforms. This breakthrough highlights the long-term value of the collaboration and is expected to strengthen Volkswagen’s position in China, the world’s largest car market. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19033/15885281/conversions/04eea4ec8a724ec389207517f949f19c-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15885281" alt="04eea4ec8a724ec389207517f949f19c.jpg"> XPeng’s CEO He Xiaopeng said the expanded agreement reflects trust between the two companies and their shared commitment to innovation in smart vehicle technology.Volkswagen Group China’s CEO Ralf Brandstatter added that extending the architecture to combustion engine models strengthens the company’s technological leadership while allowing it to stay competitive in China as the group transitions toward fully connected and intelligent EVs.

Volkswagen is adopting XPeng’s electronic and electrical (E/E) architecture to speed up development and lower costs.

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