Polestar, a progressive electric car brand, is collaborating with Luminar and Mobileye to revolutionize the Polestar 4’s safety and autonomous driving features. This groundbreaking move involves integrating Luminar’s advanced LiDAR technology with Mobileye’s Chauffeur platform, marking a significant step forward…
BMW has announced the introduction of Level 3 highly automated driving in its new BMW 7 Series, available from next spring. This groundbreaking feature, named BMW Personal Pilot L3, allows drivers to temporarily disengage from driving tasks in certain conditions,…
The UK government has introduced new legislation to regulate the rollout of self-driving vehicles on British roads. The Automated Vehicles (AV) Bill is one of the most comprehensive legal frameworks of its kind in the world, and it puts safety…
Ghost Autonomy, a leader in the autonomous driving software arena, has secured a substantial $5 million boost from the OpenAI Startup Fund. This investment is earmarked for advancing multi-modal large language models (MLLMs), aiming to revolutionize urban driving with sophisticated…
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company, has temporarily halted its driverless operations. The company is taking this proactive step to enhance the safety, transparency, and accountability of its operations. During this pause, Cruise is seeking feedback from various stakeholders, including government…
TIER IV has unveiled its latest contribution to the autonomous driving (AD) sector—a verification and validation toolkit, designed to streamline the advancement of Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology. What It Matters As the autonomous driving industry edges closer to Level…
Nikon Corporation, a leading figure in optical technology, has entered into a multi-year production agreement with Aeva®, a forefront player in sensing and perception systems. This partnership signifies Nikon’s intent to integrate Aeva’s pioneering LiDAR-on-Chip technology into its suite of…
Hesai Technology recently unveiled its collaboration with Leapmotor, a prominent Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. This alliance will see Hesai supplying its AT128 long-range lidar to Leapmotor for their forthcoming production vehicle series. Since its inception in 2015, Leapmotor has been…
In the AVEAS research project, Porsche Engineering has taken a significant leap in the development of autonomous driving by enhancing the simulation of critical traffic situations. Collaborating with over 20 partners, including prominent institutions like Fraunhofer institutes and understand.ai, they…
STRADVISION, a forerunner in the automotive realm specializing in deep learning-driven vision perception technology, is showcasing its latest advancements at the SV Roadshow 2023. The event stretches from October to November, traveling through key regions: the USA, Europe, Japan, and…
Geely Holding Group, China’s prominent automotive conglomerate, and Baidu, the tech giant, have jointly launched the JiYue ROBOCAR 01, an AI-empowered electric vehicle. This significant unveiling took place at a branded event in Shanghai. Why It Matters The introduction of…
Cruise, a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) company, announced a voluntary pause of its driverless operations across all fleets. This move is part of the company’s commitment to ensure safety and rebuild public trust in its technology and operations. Importantly, this…
NEOM, a futuristic and sustainable development in northwest Saudi Arabia, has announced a substantial investment of $100 million via its NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) in Pony.ai, a global frontrunner in autonomous driving. Why It Matters This infusion of funds and…
onsemi, a prominent player in the automotive sensor industry, has teamed up with Renesas to integrate its advanced Hyperlux™ Image Sensor Family onto Renesas’ R-Car V4x Platform. This collaboration is set to offer automotive vision systems of unparalleled quality to…
Jerusalem-based Mobileye Global Inc. unveiled its third-quarter results for 2023, revealing a significant uptick in revenue, improved operating metrics, and strategic advancements in product partnerships. Why It Matters This quarter’s performance is indicative of Mobileye’s continued dominance in the advanced…
Waymo’s fully autonomous driving technology, known as the “Waymo Driver,” is now accessible to Uber riders in Phoenix. Today, users within the 225+ square mile area of Metro Phoenix can opt for a Waymo vehicle when booking certain Uber services.…
Earlier this month, a Cruise autonomous vehicle (AV) was indirectly involved in a hit-and-run incident in San Francisco. A human-driven Nissan Sentra struck a pedestrian who then ended up in the path of the AV. Why It Matters This incident…
XPENG Inc., a leading Chinese smart EV firm, has showcased many pioneering technological developments at its fifth annual Tech Day in Guangzhou. The grand reveal of the event was the XPENG X9 MPV, a flagship model inspired by starships and…
Motional, a leader in the autonomous vehicle industry, has unveiled its fourth Consumer Mobility Report. This report, based on feedback from over 1,000 U.S. consumers, offers insights into how the general public perceives and understands autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. It…
TIER IV, a leading entity in open-source autonomous driving (AD) technology, has achieved Level 4 certification for its “AI Pilot” system. The certification was obtained at the GLP ALFALINK Sagamihara, a vast logistics campus in the Greater Tokyo area. This…