ThunderX, China, adopts SAFERTOS for functional safety in AI domain controller platforms On April 1, ThunderX announced the strategic adoption of SAFERTOS from WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS) across its next-generation domain controller platforms powered by Qualcomm SA8775P and SA8650P. ThunderX’s AIBOX series supports cockpit-ADAS fusion, AI perception, generative AI assistants, and cross-domain orchestration through heterogeneous co...

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WeRide, Grab debut Singapore’s first Ai.R autonomous ride service in a residential estate Announced on April 1, 2026, WeRide and Grab began public operations of the Ai.R autonomous ride service in Punggol, marking Singapore’s first deployment in a residential estate. The rollout follows trials since January 2026 involving over 1,000 passengers, with the fleet logging 30,000 km safely.During the initial phase, Safety Operators remain onboard; ...

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South Korea’s Intellivix to develop EV battery fire prevention technology with S&Inno South Korea's Intellivix Co., Ltd. has agreed with S&Inno to jointly develop technology to prevent electric-vehicle and battery fires and to detect abnormal conditions. By combining Intellivix's fire-prevention technology with S&Inno's next-generation thermal-runaway-prevention technology, they aim to solve the EV battery fire problem fundamentally. Specifica...

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Dubai RTA launches commercial self-driving taxi services On March 30, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Apollo Go, Baidu's  autonomous ride-hailing platform, and WeRide, announced the launch of commercial self-driving taxi services in the Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas. Under the partnership, WeRide vehicles will be available on the Uber app, with Tawassul Transport managing the fleet, while Apollo Go will provide...

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BYD launches Song Ultra EV electric SUV On March 27, BYD launched the Song Ultra EV midsize battery electric SUV. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,900 to CNY 179,900. The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,840mm. The Song Ultra EV features a rear-motor RWD layout. Powered by a single 240kW/305Nm or 270kW/305Nm permanent magnet synchronous moto...

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Turing succeeds in VLA model-based autonomous driving on public roads for first time in Japan Turing Inc. (Turing), a developer of autonomous driving systems based in Ota Ward, Tokyo, announced that it has successfully conducted public-road testing of autonomous vehicles using a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, a form of physical AI. This marks the first public-road trial in Japan using a VLA model. The VLA model integrates visual information ...

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LG Innotek, Applied Intuition partner on autonomous vehicle development On March 29, LG Innotek announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Applied Intuition, a global leader in physical AI and autonomous driving software. Through this partnership, LG Innotek aims to further enhance the performance and completeness of its autonomous driving sensing modules by leveraging Applied Intuition's autonomous driving software plat...

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and energy circulation. Their agreement term is 10 years, and it will promote infrastructure cooperation, such as energy supply and communications, centered on the Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer, as well as the advancement of basic technologies, such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). They aim to create value in a mobility society by combining Tokyo University’s academic knowledge with Denso’s implementation capabilities. T...

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Stellantis, Palantir expand partnership for additional five years On March 30, Palantir Technologies announced the renewal and expansion of its long‑standing partnership with Stellantis. The new five‑year agreement continues a collaboration that has been supporting Stellantis since 2016 in the industrialization and secure use of data and AI across the company. Under the renewed partnership, Stellantis will broaden its use of Palantir Foundry ...

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BIMS 2026: BMW Thailand highlights iX3 50 xDrive M Sport, first Neue Klasse model Announced on March 23, 2026, BMW highlighted the iX3 50 xDrive M Sport at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). This model is the first in BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup, reflecting the company’s focus on electric powertrains and advanced in-car technology. The all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is priced from THB 3,599,000, including BSI (BMW Serv...

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On-site coverage: Subaru and Infineon announce details of collaboration on in-vehicle MCUs On March 26, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) and Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) held a press briefing in Tokyo to announce details of their collaboration on the design of a microcontroller unit (MCU) to be installed in an integrated control ECU for next-generation Subaru vehicles. Subaru has decided to adopt Infineon's in-vehicle MCU "AURIX TC4x" as it wor...

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BIMS 2026: Huawei HMS for Car powers Chinese brands’ electrified vehicles in Thailand Announced on March 27, 2026, Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) returned to the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) for the 3rd consecutive year, showcasing its HMS for Car platform, a smart cockpit solution designed to support automakers’ global expansion.  A key feature was a “seamless charging” experience developed with Voltality, allowing drivers...

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’s first functional driverless logistics vehicles started operating on four local demonstration routes with a mileage totaling 22.4km. For this demonstration operation project, the vehicles are from three Level 4 autonomous driving companies, namely, White Rhino Zhida (Beijing) Tech Co., Ltd. (Rino.ai), Zelos (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (Zelos), and Neolix Huitong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (Neolix), with participation of Zhongshan Public...

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Stellantis Gliwice plant, Poland completes 12 MW solar farm On March 25, Stellantis Poland announced that it has finished building a 12 MW solar farm at its Gliwice Production and Technology Center. A major part of the project is the largest photovoltaic carport complex in Central and Eastern Europe, with 6 MW capacity, which also protects 1,200+ delivery vehicles from weather such as hail, snow, and strong sunlight. Solar carports for large vehi...

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lans to start local manufacturing in India in a phased rollout, producing high-precision test and measurement hardware for both domestic and global customers. The facility will serve sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, semiconductors, quantum technologies, next-generation wireless and AI infrastructure, and academic research, aligning with government programmes such as Make in India, Semicon India, and the National Quantum Mission. ...

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IAV, Germany, developing modular sensor cleaning system On March 23, IAV announced that it is developing a modular sensor cleaning system that includes AI-based modules for real-time contamination detection, components for targeted camera and sensor cleaning, and scalable system architectures for different vehicle platforms. The modular design allows for flexible adaptation to sensor arrangement, application profile, and quantity. Cameras, IR cam...

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plans to double its European carline projects by 2027 to support its global growth targets. The mission of GTE is built around three key pillars, which includes co-developing next-generation global vehicle architectures, defining products and optimizing them for international markets and advancing AI-powered digital experiences through software-defined vehicles. Based on Geely Tech Europe press release...

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Verne partners with Pony.ai and Uber to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service On March 26, Verne partnered with Pony.ai, and Uber Technologies, Inc. to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service, starting in Croatia with initial deployment activities. The initial deployment work, including public-road validation is already underway. Under the collaboration, Pony.ai will provide its self-driving system, Verne will manage and operate th...

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Einride, Sweden, publishes voluntary safety self-assessment for autonomous heavy-duty trucks On March 25, Einride AB published its Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment (VSSA), making it the first operator of SAE Level 4 cab-less trucks to do so. Einride’s VSSA details the safety framework supporting its autonomous technology platform, which integrates its AI-powered optimization software, Saga AI, with the Einride Driver, a vehicle-agnostic autonom...

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are-foot facility in Pontiac, Michigan. Targeted for completion in late 2027, the project is expected to add 225 jobs and expand FANUC America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including physical AI, virtual commissioning and digital-twin technologies. With this announcement, FANUC America will have invested nearly USD 300 million in multiple n...

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