Mercedes-Benz secures approval for Level 4 autonomous vehicle testing in Beijing, advancing research on multi-sensor perception and system performance for future self-driving cars. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing research and development efforts, particularly in the areas of multi-sensor perception and system performance for advanced autonomous

  Maxieye, a leader in AI-driven autonomous driving services, has unveiled its new sub-brand, Qiantu, specifically designed to cater to the commercial vehicle sector. This strategic initiative marks a significant step in Maxieye’s expansion into the rapidly growing smart mobility market. Qiantu is engineered to address the specific needs of

In a groundbreaking partnership, JB Hunt Transport Services, Bridgestone Americas, and Kodiak Robotics have successfully surpassed 50,000 miles of autonomous long-haul trucking, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts to revolutionize the transportation industry. This collaboration, which began in January, has focused on integrating advanced autonomous driving technology into

Lenovo has announced the production release of its AD1 autonomous driving domain controller at their LCFC Hefei manufacturing facility in China. This cutting-edge device is engineered for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving and is built on the powerful Nvidia Drive Thor platform. The AD1 boasts an impressive computing power of

XPENG is set to launch its XNGP smart driving solution across China, expanding its reach to every city nationwide without relying on high-definition (HD) maps. At the recent Smart AI Technology Conference, XPENG’s Chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng, announced the significant upgrade of the unlimited XNGP, introducing three key standards

In an ambitious move to enhance driving safety and automation, Zeekr and Mobileye have announced plans to deepen their collaboration. This partnership aims to accelerate technology localisation in China, integrate Mobileye’s advanced technologies into next-generation Zeekr models, and further their global market presence. Background Since late 2021, Zeekr has delivered

Helm.ai, a leading provider of AI software for ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics, has launched WorldGen-1, a pioneering multisensor generative AI foundation model aimed at simulating the entire autonomous vehicle (AV) stack. This innovative model is designed to synthesize realistic sensor and perception data across various modalities and perspectives. It

Ford’s innovative BlueCruise hands-free driving technology has been greenlit for use in 15 European countries following the European Commission’s approval. This breakthrough opens up over 133,000 kilometers (82,744 miles) of designated highways, known as Blue Zones, to customers eager to experience hands-free driving across Europe. For instance, one can now

In an impressive breakthrough, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Stanford Engineering have accomplished a pioneering feat: the world’s first autonomously drifting sequence involving two cars in tandem. This success is the result of nearly seven years of intensive research and collaboration aimed at enhancing vehicle safety and performance. Understanding

Shanghai is set to launch public testing of autonomous vehicles (AVs) this week, offering free rides to residents as part of a trial spearheaded by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in collaboration with four other Chinese government departments. Earlier in the month, these government bodies selected 20 cities,