Magna has joined NorthStar - Telia Sweden and Ericsson's 5G innovation program, it said in a press release on December 4. Telia and Ericsson have built a dedicated, private 5G network at Magna's test track in Vårgårda, Sweden, where new ADAS solutions in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity are being trialed. As part of NorthStar, Magna will have access to 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology with low latency gigabit speeds for the ongoing research into jo...

In a press release on Dec. 4, DENSO Corporation has announced changes to its organizational structure, executives’ responsibilities and personnel, effective January 1, 2024.   DENSO has stated at "DENSO DIALOG DAY 2023" that it will evolve from being “a Tier 1 supplier that supports the auto industry” to “a Tier 1 supplier that supports a mobility-centered society”, aiming to maximize the value of the entire mobility society, in addition to vehicles. To achieve this, DENSO has ...

In a press release announcement on November 29, Ommatidia LiDAR announced the launch of the MaPALDA Project, aims to develop autonomous vehicles and in-cabin safety and comfort technologies. The $8-million MaPALDA Project is supported by a consortium of key international partners, including Ommatidia LiDAR, Dongwon Industries Ltd., IDNEO, Hangyang University, ALC Net, ViewNyx and Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). The project combines laser integration research with Ommatidia L...

Lumotive, an optical semiconductor technology provider, has expanded its global partner network to accelerate the adoption of its revolutionary Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) technology into China, South Korea and Europe. The company has partnered with Macnica Cytech, Uniquest and Redtree Solutions to enhance its ability to provide the LM10, the world's first commercially available digital beam steering solution for 3D sensing applications, to customers across diverse regions and sectors, ba...

In a press release announcement on December 1, B-plus, a technology company, has introduced the CONiX Data Processing Solution, a tool that optimizes data systems and enhances the quality of data used to enrich artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The solution offers features, such as evaluation of data sets and labels, specification creation, intelligent data capture and a quality assurance report. The CONiX Data Processing Solution was developed to address the challenges faced by customers...

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Nvidia is making strategic moves to bolster its autonomous driving capabilities in China, riding the wave of automakers' rush to integrate self-driving features into their latest vehicles. The company is actively recruiting engineers, technicians and professionals to fill 25 key roles within five business units, based on a report published by Automotive News on Nov. 30. According to information shared on the Chinese instant messenger app WeChat, the recruitment drive will focus on positions a...

Researchers, led by Professor Gwanggil Jeon from Incheon National University, South Korea, have developed an innovative internet of things-enabled deep learning-based 3D object detection system for autonomous vehicles, according to INU's Medium blogpost on Nov. 30. The system, built on the YOLOv3 technique, improves detection capabilities under adverse conditions, addressing challenges such as bad weather and unstructured roads. In experiments using the Lyft dataset, the system exhibited high...

NXP Semiconductors has unveiled Trimension NCJ29D6, it said in a press release on Nov. 28. It is a fully integrated, automotive single-chip ultrawide-band (UWB) portfolio, combining real-time localization with short-range radar for applications such as secure car access, child presence detection, intrusion alert and gesture recognition, among others. The solution will be integrated by major automotive original equipment manufacturers, with the devices expected to be on the road in model year ...

Hesai Technology has issued responses to what it deems as false allegations made by the House of Representatives Select Committee, according to a company press release dated Nov. 29. The company clarified that its lidars do not store or transmit data wirelessly; cannot be used for surveillance as they do not capture facial features; are US-certified for civilian use and unsuitable for military use; do not infringe on intellectual property; have not received any government equit...

WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc., a leading hologram augmented reality (AR) technology provider, has developed an image-classification system that combines the advantages of deep-learning and machine-learning models, according to a press release on Nov. 27. The system uses a deep-learning model for feature extraction and a machine-learning model for classification, fusing the two to improve accuracy and efficiency. The system consists of data preprocessing, deep-learning model training, machine-learn...

Outsight, a software solutions provider specializing in 3D Spatial Intelligence, and Innovusion, a provider of high-performance lidar systems, have announced a partnership to integrate Outsight's software platform with Innovusion's products, as read in a press release on Nov. 29. This collaboration aims to expand the adoption of 3D lidar technology for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) on a large scale. Innovusion provides advanced lidar solutions for autonomous vehicles and smart tran...

ROHM has developed a high-power laser diode — the RLD90QZW8 — ideal for applications requiring distance measurement and spatial recognition such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robot vacuums and autonomous vehicles, according to a press release on Nov. 29. The RLD90QZW8 is a 120-W infrared high-output laser diode developed for lidar used in distance measurement and spatial recognition in 3D time-of-flight (ToF) systems. Original device development technology ...

MobileDrive, a joint venture between Stellantis and Foxconn, has opened a new research and development (R&D) center in Bengaluru, India, Autocar reported Nov. 28. The company is hiring for new positions in the office to collaborate with R&D teams based in Taipei, Taiwan, and Shenzhen, mainland China. MobileDrive India will focus on developing software for digital cockpit solutions, including AI-enhanced, in-vehicle infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) solutions f...

Toyota Motor and two affiliated companies plan to sell approximately 10% of their shares in Denso, an auto-parts supplier, worth about ¥700 billion (about $4.7 billion) by the end of November, according to a Nikkei Asia report on Nov. 29. The move aims to reduce cross-shareholding and free up funds for electric vehicle investments. Toyota Motor currently holds about 24% of Denso's total shares, while Toyota Industries owns 9% and Aisin holds 2%. The Japanese automaker plans to lower its hold...

Oxa has been included by the UK government in its Advanced Manufacturing Plan, which sets out £150 million of investment to supercharge the self-driving vehicle sector as part of a bigger stimulus package targeted at high-tech industries, based on a press release on Nov. 28. In the government’s own words: “We want the UK to be the European leader in the transformation of how we move people and goods around the country. Through our CAM2030 programme, we are extending our current...

According to a press release on Nov. 28, Magna announced that the company will showcase its complete vehicle and systems expertise at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas. The mobility company will display the latest products and technologies that are defining the car of the future across key megatrend areas, including Active Safety, Connectivity and Electrification. For nearly seven decades, Magna has been helping automakers build a better and safer world of mobility for all by dri...

In the realm of intelligent driving in China, there has recently been a notable advancement. A collective announcement from four ministries have been issued, outlining plans for pilot projects involving the access and on-road operation of intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs). The directive stipulates that ICVs with production capabilities at Level 3 and Level 4 should be permitted to conduct on-road trials in specified areas, placing particular emphasis on determining accident liability for the...

The UK government has announced in a press release on Nov. 27 that it plans to make £4.5 billion investment in British manufacturing to boost economic growth, as part of a wider plan to support the country's position as a leader in connected and automated mobility (CAM). The funding will be delivered to eight sectors deemed crucial for economic growth, energy security and leveling up, including up to £150 million for CAM. This investment will be matched by industry and enable the UK's Centr...

PhysicsX, a startup bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced automotive and other industries, has raised $32 million in a Series A round led by General Catalyst. Standard Investments, NGP, Radius Capital, and KKR Co-founder and Co-executive Chairman Henry Kravis also participated in the round, based on a press release on Nov. 27. PhysicsX is building AIs that dramatically accelerate accurate physics simulation, enable generative engineering ...

According to a press release on Nov. 27, the University of Michigan, May Mobility and the city of Detroit have started safety testing at the Mcity test facility in Detroit to boost public trust in self-driving vehicle technology. Testing of a new automated shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity Test Facility to ensure the technology is ready to serve older adults and people with disabilities in Detroit safely. Earlier in November, University of Michigan researchers k...

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Huawei, a Chinese technology company, has announced that it will form a new joint venture with Changan Auto, a Chinese automaker, to develop and produce intelligent automotive systems and component solutions, according to a report published by Reuters on Nov. 26. The new company, in which Huawei will hold a 40% stake, will engage in research and development, production, sales and service of smart car technologies. The move is part of Huawei's strategy to expand its presence in the automotive ...

According to a report published on Nov. 24, Graz, Austria, has initiated a trial of a Smart Traffic Monitoring Platform (TMP) developed by LMT, a traffic solutions provider. This innovative system aims to gather real-time data on traffic at a busy central intersection, with the intention of analyzing the information to enhance conditions for cyclists and promote eco-friendly transportation. LMT's TMP utilizes a fully GDPR-compliant video system, equipped with cutting-edge edge computing ...

According to a press release on Nov. 22, Alchip Technologies has rolled out the semiconductor industry's first Automotive ASIC platform at the Design Solutions Forum 2023. The platform targets the specialized needs of the global automotive industry. The automotive platform streamlines the ASIC design needs of global automotive integrated circuit (IC) module and component manufacturers, as well as automotive companies. Alchip saw significant preannouncement interest from companies across Europ...

Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) and European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on vehicle safety, according to an official press statement on Nov. 23. The MOU reflects the evolution of ANCAP and Euro NCAP over the past three decades and aligns with their shared mission to improve vehicle safety. The organizations have been working together since 1999, with the updated MOU aiming to address technological advance...

General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit, Cruise, is gearing up for a relaunch in an undisclosed city, marking a swift response after California, US, authorities suspended its self-driving cars in the aftermath of a recent accident, according to a report published by Reuters on Nov. 23. The company recently halted all supervised and manual car trips in the US, prompting CEO Kyle Vogt and Chief Product Officer Daniel Kan to step down amid internal turmoil. Cruise aims to rebuild public trust an...

Aurrigo, a UK-based transport technology specialist, has been selected to trial a new self-driving shuttle in Milton Keynes, UK, as part of a Europe-wide research project called LivingLAPT, according to a report published by Miltn Kynnes City Council's press release on Nov. 14. The project is funded by EIT Urban Mobility and led by University College London (UCL). The autonomous shuttle uses five lidar sensors and seven cameras to navigate safely along public roads and has an operator on boar...

In a press release announcement on Nov. 23, Horiba Mira said that it has secured Technical Service Designation for automotive safety compliance from the Netherlands Type Approval Authority, RDW, for a range of critical General Safety Regulation (GSR2) requirements. The designated General Safety Regulation subjects obtained by Horiba Mira encompass a comprehensive scope, comprising: UN ECE Regulation 138 Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) UN ECE Regulation 140 Electronic Stability...

Xiaomi’s first electric car will be produced by the Chinese state-owned vehicle manufacturer Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC Group), according to a news report published by the website Pandaily on Nov. 15. The report cited a public disclosure made by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which shared model information of the upcoming electric car developed by the consumer electronics major Xiaomi. Citing the publicly available information, the report stated that...

Point One Navigation has introduced the Atlas Inertial Navigation System (INS), a product that offers high accuracy and affordability for autonomous vehicles, mapping and other applications, according to a press release on Nov. 14. The Atlas INS represents a significant leap forward in real-time precision location technology, providing ground-truth level accuracy in real time without the need for extensive post-processing. Previously, legacy INS solutions required extensive post-processing to...

Intellias, a software-engineering partner for the automotive industry, will showcase its expertise in human-machine interface (HMI), digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) integration technology at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, said a PRNewswire release on Nov. 21. The company will unveil the next generation of its IntelliKit, a portable, fully integrated digital cockpit, which is based on Qualcomm's SA8295P fourth-generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Pl...

According to a press release on Nov. 20, Foresight Autonomous Holdings announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile, has signed an agreement to join Software République. Eye-Net will join the ecosystem of partners through Software République’s Incubation Program. Software République is a European innovation ecosystem for intelligent, secure and sustainable mobility, founded by Dassault Systèmes SE, Eviden, Orange SA, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics NV and Thales Gro...

Hyundai Motor Group and Motional have opened the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) and announced that they will begin manufacturing Motional's all-electric Ioniq 5 robo-taxi at the facility, according to a press release on Nov. 21. The first production-ready Ioniq 5 robo-taxis will be deployed in Motional's commercial services in the US starting in 2024. The certification of the Ioniq 5 robo-taxi as an SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle under the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safet...

WeRide has received approval to launch a commercial pilot operation of its fully driverless Robotaxis in Beijing. The company has been granted permission to provide a charging service for the robo-taxis to the public in Yizhuang, Beijing, after receiving notice from the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone, based on WeRide's press release on Nov. 17.  Since being approved to carry out driverless road tests in the Pilot Zone in October 2022, WeRide has successfully...

RoboSense has announced its company results for third quarter 2023. The company's total lidar sensor sales reached nearly 60,000, with over 53,000 of those units for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This ADAS lidar sales volume alone exceeded the company's total lidar sales volume in the first six months of 2023, according to a press release on Nov. 20. Following the August milestone of delivering over 20,000 lidar units for ADAS, this achievement brings the company's sales for vehi...

Helixx, a company specializing in electric vehicle manufacturing technology, and Conigital, a driverless vehicle technology developer, have formalized their collaboration through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), according to a report published by The Economic Times on Nov. 18. The purpose of this agreement is to jointly create an advanced bidirectional autonomous vehicle. The collaboration capitalizes on Helixx's unique universal vehicle platform and manufacturing architect...

Blackshark.ai, an AI geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) company, has successfully raised $35 million in its Series A extension round, with existing investors and new partners joining the funding, according to a press release on Nov. 16. The company, known for creating the first 3D digital twin of the Earth for Microsoft's Flight Simulator, aims to democratize high-frequency 3D mapping applications across various sectors. The funding will be used to support technology developments, and bolster...

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Sibros and Cubonic have formed a partnership to speed up the development of autonomous driving and connected ecosystems for last-mile transportation, according to a press release dated Nov. 15. Sibros' Deep Connected Platform will enhance Cubonic's bespoke electric light-commercial vehicles' operational efficiency, safety and user experience by providing live data collection, over-the-air software updates and real-time remote diagnostics. Benefits of the partnership include ensuring vehi...

XPeng Motors has completed the initial delivery of assets related to Didi's intelligent car development business, as part of a share purchase agreement signed in August. Under the agreement, XPeng Motors issued Class A common shares representing 3.25% of its total share capital as consideration shares to Didi, according to a report published by Pandaily on Nov. 14. The collaboration between the two companies includes technical cooperation, with Didi providing its carmaking technology to XPeng...

Iveco and Plus have announced a collaborative automated trucking pilot project with DM-drogerie Markt, a European retail chain of drugstores, and DSV, a transport and logistics provider. The project, set to begin in the first half of 2024, will integrate an Iveco heavy-duty truck with Plus' AI-based, driver-supervised, highly automated driving software to transport DM products in Germany's Baden-Württemberg-Hessen region. The pilot aims to demonstrate the feasibility of state-of-the-a...

General Motors' Cruise self-driving car unit has continued to test its vehicles on public roads in Japan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, despite pulling all cars in the US for a safety review following an accident in October, a Reuters report said Nov. 18. A spokesperson for Cruise confirmed that the vehicles being tested overseas were identical to those in the US and are part of a small pilot program. However, the company has faced questions about the safety of its vehicles, particularly in...

Wayve, a company specializing in autonomous vehicle technology, has developed a new feature called Show & Tell for their Lingo-1 model. This feature uses referential segmentation to visually highlight the focus of Lingo-1's attention and enhance the connection between language and vision tasks. With this new capability, Lingo-1 can provide more accurate and trustworthy responses to questions about the driving scene, according to Wayve's press release on Nov. 15. The Show & Tell featur...

CEO Kyle Vogt of General Motors' robot-taxi unit, Cruise, has resigned from the company after apologizing to staff for the company's safety review of its US fleet, according to a Reuters' report on Nov. 20. Vogt offered little explanation for his resignation, simply stating that he has resigned from his position. His departure comes as a setback for the autonomous vehicle industry, which relies on public trust and cooperation from regulators. Cruise had recently expanded its ambitions to offe...

Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. Ltd. in a Nov. 17 press release announced the introduction of a new omnidirectional safety and driver-assistive system called Honda Sensing 360+, which aims to reduce driver burden and contribute to collision avoidance. The system, which will be first introduced in the Honda CR-V sold in China, features five millimeter-wave radars in front and at each corner of the vehicle to remove blind spots around the vehicle. Additionally, the new system will adopt a dr...

Tesla has released a new software update, version 2023.38.8, which introduces two significant changes for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) users, Electrek reported Nov. 15. The update also enhances the usage of the backseat screen. The update simplifies the activation and disengagement of Autopilot with a single stalk depression, making it easier to use. Additionally, the update enables separate backseat audio via Bluetooth headphones, allowing passengers in the backseat to lis...

According to a blog post on Nov. 14, Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, held a quarterly board meeting on Nov. 13 to address safety concerns following a recent incident involving an Uber crash. Craig Glidden will assume the role of chief administrative officer for Cruise, overseeing the workstreams around transparency and community engagement. Cruise previously hired the independent, third-party engineering consulting firm, Exponent, to conduct a technical root cause analysis of the Oct....

Einride has announced that it will deploy its autonomous vehicle for full-time operations in a new commercial partnership with GE Appliances, according to a press release on Nov. 13. The partnership will leverage up to seven shuttles to transport goods autonomously between a GE Appliances manufacturing facility and warehouse in Selmer, Tenn., from Monday to Thursday. For Einride, these operations will help showcase how its freight capacity-as-a-service (FaaS) model can be enabled with autonom...

Infineon has reported fiscal year 2023 revenues at €16.309 billion, up 15% on the prior year, based on a press release on Nov. 15. The company reported fourth-quarter fiscal year 2023 revenues at €4.149 billion. Based on an assumed exchange rate of $1.05 to the euro, the expected outlook for fiscal year 2024 revenue is about €17 billion (plus or minus €500 million) and the expected outlook for first-quarter fiscal year 2024 revenue is about €3.8 billion. "In the 2023 fiscal year,...

According to a press release on Nov. 15, Cipia announced that it had been awarded new design wins with a new original equipment manufacturer, a leading European commercial vehicle manufacturer. The deal, Cipia’s second with a European OEM in 2023, will see Cipia’s Driver Sense driver monitoring system (DMS) integrated into seven new models of trucks and buses. The models will be manufactured in Europe and sold worldwide, with start of production expected in late 2025. Yehuda Holtzman...

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) held the third annual HMG Developer Conference, South Korea’s largest mobility developer festival, and presented its vision for the future transformation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), according to a press release on Nov. 13. To accelerate the transition to SDVs, the Group has held the HMG Developer Conference since 2021 to share the latest research and development achievements with external developers and discover new talents in mobility technolog...

In a press release on Nov. 14, Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that its Pave360-based solution for automotive digital twin is now available on Amazon Web Service (AWS). Expanding on the strong partnership between Siemens and AWS, Pave360 helps to foster innovation in the automotive industry through hardware and software parallel development, "shifting-left" the design phase of the software-defined vehicle (SDV). With a parallel approach, developers can compress the design cycle...

NXP Semiconductors has expanded its scalable S32 vehicle compute platform with the introduction of the S32M2. The purpose-built motor control solution is optimized for efficiency improvement across vehicle applications such as pumps, fans, sunroof and seat position, seat belt pretensioners, trunk openers and more, according to a press release on Nov. 7. Building on the success of the S12 MagniV portfolio, the S32M2 combines NXP’s motor control heritage and the software development...

Continental has announced that it is streamlining business and administrative structures, in a press release dated Nov. 13. The company is aiming save about €400 million annually by 2025. While the exact number of globally affected jobs has not been decided yet, it is expected to be in the mid four-digit range at Automotive. The Automotive sector is also currently examining additional measures to increase efficiency in the research and development (R&D) area. To streamline the business ...

The BMW Group has announced the BMW Personal Pilot L3, an automated driving system that will soon be available in the new 7 Series, based on a press release by BMW on Nov. 10. When activated, the new function will allow the vehicle to gain control of the driving task in certain situations while independently monitoring speed, distance to the vehicle ahead and lane positioning. Here, the BMW Personal Pilot L3 will allow drivers to focus on other in-vehicle activities (such as e-mails, telephon...

Software République has announced that four new startups have joined the incubation program, according to a company press release on Nov. 9. The four startups are: Embodme, which tackles hygiene issues in vehicles or shared screens with a technology that can integrate into screens at pixel level or any other surface to make it interactive. Eye-Net, which uses advanced algorithms and predictive models to warn vulnerable people of potential dangers nearby in real time, with the aim ...

Here Technologies has appointed Mike Nefkens as its new CEO effective Jan. 2, 2024, it said in a press release on Nov. 9. Nefkens brings over three decades of experience in technology, IT, software, cloud services, internet of things (IoT) and automotive industries. He previously served as president and CEO of Resideo Technologies and was a longtime executive at Hewlett-Packard. Nefkens currently acts as a senior advisor and CEO coach at Boston Consulting Group. “I am honored t...

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According to a press release by Luminar dated Nov. 9, Polestar is working with Luminar and Mobileye to enhance safety and the future autonomous driving capabilities of Polestar 4 with the integration of Luminar’s next-generation lidar technology with Mobileye's Chauffeur platform. Announced in August, Polestar 4 has planned to be the first production car to feature Mobileye Chauffeur, now with Luminar LiDAR, which builds upon the full-surround camera-based SuperVision platform available in ...

The UK government has revealed and shared details on the Automated Vehicle Bill, its new legislation for autonomous vehicles operating in the country, according to a press release dated Nov. 7. Announced through King Charles’ inaugural King’s Speech as monarch, the bill presents a series of measures that will, together, enable and facilitate the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles on UK roads. The government has said that the bill will support the UK autonomous vehicle market worth u...

May Mobility has closed a $105 million Series D funding round led by NTT Group, according to its press release dated Nov. 7. Other new and existing investors, including Toyota Ventures, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company, State Farm Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Cyrus Capital, Millennium and Trucks Venture Capital, also participated in the round. This brings the company's total funding to approximately $300 million to date. May Mobility’s Series B and C were led by Toyota Motor Corp. and SPARX Gro...

Aeva has announced it will be the exclusive supplier of long-range lidar sensors for May Mobility globally, in a press release dated Nov. 8. The multiyear supply agreement provides volume commitments through 2028, with delivery starting this year and production ramping up in 2025. May Mobility has provided more than 350,000 rides using its autonomous technology, most of which have been provided using the Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicle platform. “May Mobility is championing an autonomo...

Continental has reported its third-quarter 2023 net sales at €10.24 billion, down by 1.5% year over year compared with €10.39 billion in the same period in 2022, according to a press release dated Nov. 8. Net income in the third quarter increased to €299 million (compared with a loss of €211 million in the same period in 2022). Meanwhile,  adjusted free cash flow was at €466 million (compared with a loss of €496 million in the same period in 2022). According to...

Seoul Robotics, a company specializing in smart 3D infrastructure solutions, has partnered with ALP.Lab, a test laboratory for automated driving systems, to provide 3D perception traffic safety systems for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and Central Europe. The partnership aims to advance the European Union's goal of reducing overall road deaths to zero by 2050, particularly by improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians, based on a press release dated Nov. 7. The partner...

In a press release dated Nov. 1, Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. has provided an update on its operations and presented a revised business roadmap. In the long term, the automotive industry is the largest target market for Foresight, and the company has been engaged in POC projects with Hitachi Astemo Ltd. and ZF Friedrichschafen AG. Negotiations are underway for the next phases of these projects, which may materialize in both the medium and long terms. Current projects costs are covered...

Ecarx has announced the launch of its new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)-enabled products such as the ECARX Skyland Pro, according to a press release dated Nov. 6. The platform is designed to support drivers with autonomous driving capabilities, and the company has already begun mass production. The ECARX Skyland Pro features a dual system-on-chip (SoC) architecture and is supported by a safety system. It enables L2+ (level 2+) advanced driving and parking capabilities and supports...

According to a report published by Reuters on Nov. 7, General Motors has announced that it will temporarily halt production of its fully autonomous Cruise Origin van, days after the unit said it was pausing all driverless operations. According to a report by Forbes, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt told staff during an all-hands meeting that the company has produced hundreds of Origin vehicles already and that it is "more than enough for the [near term] when [the company is] ready to ramp things back up"...

Hesai Technology has secured an automotive lidar design win with electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor, according to a press release dated Nov. 3. Hesai will supply its ultra-high resolution long-range lidar AT128 for Leapmotor's upcoming series production vehicle model. Founded in 2015, Leapmotor is an EV company with a full suite of research and development and manufacturing capabilities. The company developed the LeapPilot intelligent driving assistance system, which continuously introduce...

Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solution BU Marketing and Sales Service Department President Chi Linchun led a team to visit IAT Automobile Technology Co. Ltd. on Oct. 30, where they discussed and exchanged intelligent automotive technology. The two parties agreed to collaborate on overseas cooperation. In the future, IAT and Huawei will explore and share technologies and innovations in the field of automotive intelligence, according to a report published by Pandaily on Nov. 2. IAT was establ...

NXP Semiconductors NV has invested in and collaborated with Zendar Inc., a software startup, to advance high-resolution and high-performance radar systems for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), based on a press release on Nov. 2. The investment aims to enhance and improve high-resolution radar solutions for automotive applications by leveraging Distributed Aperture Radar (DAR), a technology developed by Zendar. This technology allows for a simplified system solu...

In a press release on Nov. 1, Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced the opening of the first commercial-ready lane for driverless trucks in preparation for its planned commercial launch at the end of 2024. The lane is located between Dallas and Houston, where nearly half of all truck freight in Texas, US, moves. Aurora's new terminal in Houston is designed to support and service driverless trucks at a commercial scale, with features such as on-site weigh stations for enhanced pretrip inspections ...

Vector Informatik has launched Release 8 (R8) of its simulation software for virtual test driving for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), DYNA4. The new version focuses on a scenario engine that now natively supports the Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems (ASAM) standard, OpenSCENARIO 1.2, for describing complex test drive scenarios. This enables scenario-based testing of vehicle control functions with seamless integration of ASAM standards OpenSCENARIO, O...

Waabi has partnered with the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) to advance the development and deployment of autonomous trucks, according to a press release on Nov. 3. This partnership makes Waabi the first autonomous vehicle company to join the MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange, a group of companies working together to solve the industry's pressing challenges. The partnership will involve deep collaboration across multiple supply chain touchpoints, including labor, road sa...

Magna International Inc. has registered 15% revenue growth in the third quarter of financial year 2023 to $10.7 billion compared with $9.3 billion in the same period in 2022. The net income attributable to Magna was $394 million for the third quarter of 2023 compared with $289 million in the third quarter of 2022, the company said in a press release on Nov. 3. The company said global light vehicle production in the quarter increased by 4%, including 7% and 14% higher production in North Ameri...

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Japanese mobility supplier Denso recorded a 16.35% year-over-year jump in its consolidated revenues to ¥3,513.5 billion (about $23.5 billion) in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. The consolidated operating profit stands at ¥211.8 billion, a 36.3% increase from the previous year, the company said in a press release on Oct. 31. In key geographies including Japan, revenue increased to ¥2061.2 billion, up 18.5% from the previous year, and operating profit was ¥85.2 billion, down 6.4% fr...

Stellantis has partnered with Nauto to provide AI-powered vehicle safety solutions to its commercial fleet customers in the US, it said in a press release dated Oct. 26. The vehicle safety solution provides real-time alerts to prevent collisions, promote safer driving behaviors and reduce collision losses. Stellantis Ventures had announced an investment in Nauto in June. Nauto's AI-powered solution uses advanced technology to track and analyze risks in real time, providing preventative warnin...

Terranet has been granted an innovation grant by Vinnova, in collaboration with RISE’s testbed AstaZero, to conduct ground-breaking research. The aim is to develop new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) test methods for vulnerable road users in time-critical accident scenarios, where ADAS could play a crucial role in saving lives, according to a press release on Oct. 30. The goal is to improve road safety by developing new testing methods for both existing and new ADAS systems. ...

Stradvision has announced the showcasing of its innovations at the SV Roadshow 2023, held globally from October to November. The roadshow highlighted SVNet, including FrontVision, SurroundVision and MultiVision, which are technologies designed for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), according to a press release on Oct. 30. During the event, Stradvision demonstrated the high-accuracy performance of its vision perception intelligence on light and versatile pla...

According to a press release on October 30, aiMotive announced that it has secured support from the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of research and development (R&D) excellence. At a public press event held on October 30, Hungarian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Levente Magyar, Constituency Chairman Csaba Gór, and Head of Software and AI Engineering of Stellantis Heiko Schilling highlighted aiMotive's pivotal role in...

According to a report published by The Manila Times on October 31, Japan has suspended its first pilot project for a fully autonomous self-driving vehicle after it collided with a parked bicycle. The vehicle, operating in Eiheiji in central Japan, hit the bicycle on October 29 but none of the four passengers were injured. The developers of the vehicle are investigating the cause of the incident and the operation has been suspended until the cause is clear. This comes after Japan allowed Level...

Gentex reported third-quarter financial results, with net sales increasing by 17% year over year to $575.8 million, according to a press statement dated October 27. The company's gross profit margin improved by 340 basis points to 33.2%, driven by higher sales levels, cost recoveries and price increases. Operating expenses increased by 14% to $69 million, primarily due to research and development (R&D) expenses. Income from operations was $122.4 million, a 41% increase compared to the sam...

MinebeaMitsumi has unveiled a new Child Presence Detection System using ultrawide-band (UWB) technology, which will be showcased at Japan Mobility Show 2023, according to a press release on October 20. The system aims to detect children left behind in vehicles and prevent accidents caused by human error. The system uses a single-chip solution combining radar and high-precision ranging to detect even slight movements of a child's body caused by breathing. According to Shigenori Inamoto, techni...

General Motors' driverless car unit, Cruise, has announced that it will suspend all operations nationwide after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ordered the company to remove its driverless cars from state roads, according to a report published by Reuters on October 27. The DMV cited safety concerns, stating that Cruise's vehicles pose an "unreasonable risk to public safety." This decision came after a series of accidents involving Cruise vehicles, including one that resulted...

Opus IVS, a division of the Opus Group, has launched IVS Mobile, a mobile app that provides professional diagnostics and expert support for automotive technicians. The app offers an integrated platform of original equipment and multibrand diagnostics, remote programming and calibration solutions, anchored by patented technology, according to a press release on October 27. With IVS Mobile, technicians can efficiently diagnose and resolve complex issues across a wide range of vehicles, and...

Mōdal Group has unveiled three future-focused products at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas from October 31 to November 3. These products aim to address evolving problems in the electric vehicle autonomous vehicle industries, according to a press release on October 27. The company will introduce three EV autonomous vehicle accessories over the coming years, allowing consumers to embrace electric and hands-free driving experiences. The first product, EVj...

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According to a press release on October 23, the federal government and Hamburg, Germany, have launched an autonomous ride-pooling project, aiming to create a new mobility solution by 2030. The project, called Alike, involves six project partners including Hochbahn, Moia, vehicle manufacturers Holon and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The goal is to test an autonomous shuttle system that can be easily booked and combines multiple vehicles from diff...

According to a press release on October 26, Waymo announced the integration of Waymo's autonomous, all-electric vehicles into Uber's service platform in Phoenix, Ariz. Uber users in the Metro Phoenix region covering over 225 square miles will have the chance to experience rides in Waymo's fully autonomous cars. When requesting an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric ride, customers may be matched with a Waymo vehicle. If matched, they will have the option to confirm their...

TTTech Auto has announced its collaboration with Mobileye, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of safe and reliable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle technology, according to a press release on October 24. TTTech Auto's software platform and its experience in vehicle-level original equipment manufacturer integration will help deploy Mobileye’s SuperVision system for select OEM programs. TTTech Auto’s software platform, MotionWise, meets safet...

According to a press release on October 25, Foresight Autonomous Holdings announced that it has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application, number 17/982,691, for “System and Method for Stereoscopic Image Analysis.”   The patented technology enables the generation of 3D depth perception from any given pair of cameras, even those that have different optical properties and fields of view. This capability allows for flexible cameras...

Audi has updated its flagship Q855 TFSI and SQ8 models with improved lighting technology and a revised exterior design, according to a press release dated October 25. The model year 2024 Audi Q8 comes equipped with standard Matrix-design LED headlights, while the digital organic LED rear lights are available exclusively on the SQ8. The new design elements include a new roofline, exhaust outlets and a new badging strategy with the model, derivative and technology-identifier laser in the B-pillar....