As automakers continue packing vehicles with advanced digital features, software has become just as critical as mechanical components—and in 2025, it also emerged as a growing source of quality and safety concerns. This year saw a noticeable increase in recalls tied to software defects, underscoring the challenges OEMs face as

A new stage of Cambridge’s autonomous transport journey is now underway, as a 26-seat self-driving bus enters service as part of the Connector trial. Following months of detailed virtual simulations and real-world road testing, the vehicle officially began carrying passengers on Wednesday, December 17. A second large Connector bus is

Mercedes-Benz has entered a strategic collaboration with autonomous driving specialist Momenta to develop a premium robotaxi service built on the S-Class sedan. The initiative also brings in Lumo, a local mobility provider, which will manage fleet operations. Together, the partners aim to introduce a driverless shuttle service following a successful

Motive has announced the launch of a new suite of artificial intelligence–driven driver safety features aimed at identifying early warning signs of dangerous driving and helping prevent accidents before they occur. The latest capabilities include Lane Swerving Detection, Smoking Detection, and Forward Parking Detection, all designed to provide real-time insight

Nissan Motor has entered into definitive agreements with UK-based AI company Wayve to collaborate on integrating Wayve’s artificial intelligence technology into Nissan’s next-generation ProPilot advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The partnership marks a major step in Nissan’s strategy to evolve ProPilot into a more capable, intelligent, and scalable driving assistance platform

Wayve has revealed that it has acquired Quality Match, a German company known for its strong capabilities in data quality assurance for computer vision and artificial intelligence systems. The move represents a significant step in Wayve’s strategy to enhance the performance, reliability, and explainability of its AI models as the

Wayve has introduced GAIA-3, the newest evolution of its generative world model and a significant leap forward in how autonomous driving systems can be evaluated and validated. Positioned as a major upgrade to the already influential GAIA-2, the latest model is engineered to provide richer, more accurate simulations aimed at

The safety validation of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is navigating a critical crossroads. Currently, the testing landscape is fragmented, often relying on proprietary, company-specific methods that make apples-to-apples comparisons nearly impossible. To solve this, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and Sweden’s AstaZero have forged an international partnership, successfully integrating their

The race to redefine urban transportation has taken a major turn across the Atlantic. In a strategic maneuver that signals a new phase for autonomous vehicles in Europe, Bolt, the Estonia-based behemoth and leading European mobility platform, has announced a definitive partnership with Chinese autonomous driving powerhouse, Pony.ai. This East-meets-West

In the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), the integrity and reliability of radar sensors are paramount. Recognising the industry’s need for highly accurate, yet practical, testing solutions outside the traditional R&D lab, dSPACE has introduced its latest innovation: the Darts Arrow. This cutting-edge radar target simulator is