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New Video Shows Off Tesla Model 3 Touchscreen System

by Andrew Fenn

Automotive industry news website Jalopnik has unearthed a video via the wonders of the internet, showing Tesla’s new entry-level luxury car’s controversial touchscreen in action. The Tesla Model 3 launched in July. Controversial in …

Tags:Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| Touch Displays| Vol 24 - Issue 37

HUDs Are Easy; Augmented Reality HUDs Are Not

by Ken Werner

The 2017 Vehicle Displays and Interfaces Symposium, held in Livonia, Michigan, on September 26 and 27, continued the growth, stimulating content, and enthusiasm demonstrated last year. Attendance this year was 550, compared to 400 …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Automotive| Head Up Displays HUDs| Vol 24 - Issue 36

System Plus Releases Analysis Report on LG Automotive Display

by Andrew Fenn

System Plus Consulting has released a new report analysing the LG LA080WV3 8″ in-car touch display and taking an in-depth look at why LG Display is one of the driving forces in the automotive …

Tags:Automotive| Back Panel| LG Displays (LGD)| Mobile Display Monitor| Teardowns| Vol 24 - Issue 36

Panasonic to Start Making Rear View Auto Displays

by Bob Raikes

Panasonic said that it is to start making electronic rear view mirrors, the first product jointly developed with Ficosa which Panasonic took a 60% share in earlier this year (CE Firms Look into Automotive) …

Tags:Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| Panasonic| Vol 24 - Issue 36

IHS Predicts Cameras Will Replace Car Mirrors

by Andrew Fenn

IHS Markit has released a new report highlighting the potential for display technology to make a huge impact on road safety, by replacing traditional side and rear-view mirrors with high-definition cameras. In its new …

Tags:Automotive| IHS Markit| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 35

AGC Has Curved Cover Glass for Audi A8

by Andrew Fenn

AGC Asahi Glass has announced that its curved cover glass is to be used in the newly redesigned Audi A8. The announcement makes the new A8 the first mass-produced car ever to incorporate curved …

Tags:Automotive| Glass| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 35

Merck Debuts Automotive Innovations at the IAA

by Bob Raikes

Merck will exhibit for the first time at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany and will highlight its materials for use in the automotive business. Smart LC and OLED materials for vehicle …

Tags:Automotive| Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 33| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Innovative Digital Displays for Volkswagen Concept Store

by Andrew Fenn

Volkswagen’s first concept store has opened at the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham, England. The ultra-modern store concept, designed by Dalziel & Pow, features a range of innovative display technology to attract and excite …

Tags:Automotive| Large Display Monitor| large displays| Retail| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Socionext Claims First in Image Recognition

by Bob Raikes

Socionext will show a new graphics SoC, the SC1810 at the International VDI Congress ’ELIV’ (Electronics In Vehicles) event in Bonn (Germany), October 18–19th. The chip includes what the company claims is the first …

Tags:Automotive| Chips| Mobile Display Monitor| Semiconductors| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Access NetFront Browser Chosen by JVCKenwood

by Andrew Fenn

Access has announced a partnership with JVCKenwood. JVCKenwood has selected Access’ NetFront Browser NX for its new in-car infotainment device, currently being shipped to unnamed British and Japanese luxury car-makers for their 2017 lines. …

Tags:Automotive| Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| Software| Vol 24 - Issue 32

OLED Taillights to be used by Mercedes

by Alan Spencer

The German car-maker, Mercedes-Benz, is to unveil updated 2018 S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Both models will be available with taillights that feature 33 individually controllable OLEDs. Mercedes pointed …

Tags:Automotive| Lighting| Mobile Display Monitor| OLEDs| Vol 24 - Issue 32