Category Automotive

Nuro Expands Fully Driverless Operations Nationwide

Nuro Expands Driverless Deployment

Nuro, a leader in autonomous driving technology, has announced a significant expansion of its Level 4 driverless capabilities using zero-occupant vehicles powered by the AI-enabled Nuro Driver™ system. The expansion covers multiple cities across California and Texas, solidifying Nuro’s position…

Subaru Selects onsemi Hyperlux Sensors

Subaru Selects onsemi Hyperlux Sensors

Subaru has chosen onsemi Hyperlux AR0823AT image sensors for its next-generation EyeSight AI-integrated stereo-camera system. These advanced image sensors will enhance the safety of future vehicle models by providing superior visual data for Subaru’s driver assistance technology. The partnership between…

GM Achieves Record Hands-Free Caravan

GM Achieves Record Hands-Free Caravan

General Motors recently set a record for the largest hands-free vehicle caravan using its Super Cruise technology. A total of 20 Super Cruise-enabled vehicles crossed the Bay Bridge between San Francisco and Oakland, demonstrating the capabilities of GM’s hands-free driving…

RoboSense Wins Awards at SAE International 2024

RoboSense Wins Awards at SAE International 2024

RoboSense, an AI-driven robotics technology company, has been honored as the “Outstanding Core Auto Supplier” at the SAE 2024 Intelligent and Connected Vehicles Symposium. Additionally, RoboSense’s full-stack, chip-based, mid-range LiDAR, the MX, received the “Innovative Technology” award, underscoring the company’s…

DeepRoute.ai Secures $100M in Series C1

DeepRoute.ai Secures $100M in Series C1

DeepRoute.ai, a leader in smart driving technology, has announced the successful closure of a Series C1 funding round totaling $100 million. This strategic investment comes from a major Chinese automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The newly raised funds will be…

TIER IV Earns Japan’s Level 4 Certification

TIER IV Earns Japan’s Level 4 Certification

TIER IV has announced its AI Pilot system received Level 4 certification for powering an autonomous bus service in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture. This milestone represents the first-ever Level 4 certification in Japan, allowing the autonomous bus to operate at speeds…

Toyota and NTT Aim for Accident-Free Mobility

Toyota and NTT Aim for Accident-Free Mobility

Toyota Motor Corporation and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) have announced a joint initiative to develop mobility and AI/telecommunications technologies aimed at creating a society with zero traffic accidents. The collaboration will focus on developing the necessary infrastructure and…

TIER IV Unveils GMSL2 to 10GbE Module

TIER IV Unveils GMSL2 to 10GbE Module

TIER IV, in collaboration with Analog Devices (ADI), has introduced a new GMSL2-10GbE conversion module designed to enhance the development of autonomous driving systems. This module, part of TIER IV’s Edge.Auto platform, provides seamless connectivity between cameras, sensors, and computing…

Waymo Secures $5.6 Billion for Expansion

Waymo Secures $5.6 Billion for Expansion

Waymo has closed an oversubscribed $5.6 billion investment round, led by Alphabet, with participation from notable investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, and Tiger Global. This funding aims to accelerate the growth of Waymo One ride-hailing services and enhance the Waymo…

Pony.ai Europe and Emile Weber Sign MoU

Pony.ai Europe and Emile Weber Sign MoU

Pony.ai Europe and Emile Weber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the development and deployment of autonomous mobility solutions in Luxembourg. This partnership aims to advance autonomous vehicle technology within the country, enhancing Luxembourg’s position as a…

Euro NCAP Rates Assisted Driving Systems

Euro NCAP Reveals Assisted Driving Rankings

Euro NCAP has released its latest gradings for Assisted Highway Driving systems across five popular car models. The BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class were rated as ‘Very Good,’ leading the pack in both Assistance Competence and Safety Backup. The Volkswagen…

BlueCruise 1.5 Introduces Automatic Lane Change

BlueCruise 1.5 Introduces Automatic Lane Change

Ford has unveiled BlueCruise 1.5, the latest version of its hands-free highway driving software, featuring an Automatic Lane Change function. This enhancement allows vehicles to automatically pass slower traffic, ensuring a smoother and more efficient driving experience. The update aims…