CARIZON Level 2++ System Enters Series Production in China
CARIZON's HS8 Level 2++ driver assistance system enters series production in China, with the AI-based stack planned for seven Volkswagen Group new energy vehicle models this year.
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TIER IV, Renesas Build Open AI-Native Computing Platform
TIER IV will adopt Renesas R-Car Gen 5 as a primary Autoware reference platform, building an open AI-native computing platform for SDVs spanning Level 2+/2++ through Level 4 autonomy.
VinFast ADAS Roadmap Advances Toward L2+ Capability
VinFast says its current lineup runs Level 2 driver assistance and next-generation models will move to L2+/L2++, with each phase gated on measurable safety validation rather than a launch date.
TIER IV to Open-Source L4 AI Chip Design
TIER IV has joined JST's Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductor R&D Program and plans to open-source the logic design, compiler, and toolchain for a Level 4 autonomous driving AI chip.
WeRide Q2 Revenue Up 82.2% on Overseas Growth
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AEye Apollo Lidar Validated on NVIDIA DRIVE Thor
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Wayve Autonomous Cars Get TfL Private Hire Licenses
Transport for London granted Private Hire Vehicle licenses to Wayve's autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E fleet, completing the triple-lock requirement and clearing the way for Uber autonomous rides in the capital.
TIER IV, Astemo to Build E2E AI Platform
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NVIDIA Alpamayo 2 Super Opens for Commercial Use
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Innoviz Develops LiDAR Perception Stack With Global OEM
Innoviz Technologies will develop and validate a LiDAR-based perception stack for highway driving with an unnamed top 10 global automotive OEM, pairing InnovizTwo hardware with perception software on NVIDIA compute.
NHTSA Funds First AV Performance Standards, Streamlines Part 555
NHTSA will fund a $5 million, three-year consortium to develop the first federal AV performance standards, alongside Part 555 process changes, updated developer guidance, and a pending Robomart petition.
BMW Names Qualcomm Lead Compute Silicon Provider
BMW Group has named Qualcomm its lead compute silicon provider for digital cockpit and ADAS/AD systems, covering model programs starting next decade under the Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio.
Mobileye Founder Shashua to Step Down as CEO
Mobileye founder Amnon Shashua will step down as CEO after 27 years once a successor is named; the Board has offered him the Chairman role to focus on long-term tech and humanoid robotics.
Waymo Crash Rate 68% Lower Than Humans: IIHS
A new IIHS study found Waymo's driverless vehicles crash 68% less often than human drivers across four U.S. cities, though gaps in national crash-reporting data limit broader safety comparisons.
LUXEED R7 Debuts SIVP Autonomous Parking System
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Applied Intuition Launches Dana, Physical AI Platform
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Mobileye to Supply Cloud-Enhanced ADAS to Stellantis
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WeRide, Bosch Expand ADAS Testing to Europe, Japan
WeRide has begun on-road testing of its Bosch-developed one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving solution in Germany, France and Japan, expanding a validation framework built for global regulatory and road conditions.
FREELANDER 8 Debuts Autonomous Valet Parking Feature
FREELANDER 8 debuts Super Intelligent Valet Parking, letting owners drop off and summon the SUV via app — a feature tuned for Middle East heat as FREELANDER preps its UAE launch.
Marti, Tensor to Deploy Autonomous Vehicles in Türkiye
Marti Technologies has signed a multi-year deal with Tensor to deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles across the 20 Turkish cities where Marti's ride-hailing platform operates.