Ford recalls 272,645 hybrids, EVs in U.S. over park function defect On December 18, Ford announced it is recalling 272,645 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the recall concerns 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickups, built at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center; 2024-2026 Mustang M...

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recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h. The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 52 minutes using an 87 kWh battery, the same size as the Scenic E-Tech Electric. Energy use was very low at 7.8 kWh per 100 km. After the test, 11% battery remained, enough for about 120 more km at highway speeds. The goal of the project was to show that long-distance EV travel at motorway speeds is possible. Renault improved aerodynamics by redu...

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dated Ford App that allows remote monitoring and vehicle control. Regarding safety, the 2026 Edge is equipped with driver assistance systems such as hill start assist, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, lane keeping, and lane centering system designed to support safer driving in both urban and highway conditions. The SUV is offered in Trend and Titanium trims. Unlike the previous generation built in Canada, the new Edge is produced through t...

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aiMotive’s aiDrive software solution. It supports Level 2+ automated navigation-assisted driving, leveraging a multi-camera, multi-radar setup, without the use of HD maps. The system recognizes traffic lights, stops the vehicle at stop lines, and autonomously adjusts vehicle speed in response to highway speed limits. It also executes overtaking maneuvers and yields to vehicles from behind when changing lanes or merging. HPC Lite is designed to...

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l-4 Autonomous Driving Truck Introduction (tentative name) and to promote wider adoption through the standardization of specifications and rules. The project is joined by commercial vehicle manufacturers and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho). It will focus on the practical implementation of highway transportation using autonomous driving technology and summarize the outcomes and issues from several demonstrations. Specifically, it systema...

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and is produced at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. Its Fuel Cell Unit Assembly that powers the vehicle is produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC in Brownstown, Michigan, a joint-venture with General Motors. According to documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the leak can result from insufficient adhesive sealant following a process change, or burrs in the wobb...

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y Connect remote management platform, which provides predictive maintenance, fault detection, and remote configuration for chargers deployed in the field. Exicom mentioned that the solution has been used in a recent project with an unnamed EV manufacturer to set up high‑power charging stations on highway corridors and other high‑demand locations, and can be integrated with future technologies such as renewable generation, higher‑power DC ch...

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amless integration into vehicle design while delivering superior performance.      • InnovizTwo Short- to Mid-Range has advanced capabilities at very short range, essential for safe maneuvering in complex urban environments.      • InnovizTwo Long-Range provides exceptional resolution for highway autonomy, with the demonstration also showcasing the company's innovative blockage solution that works even when the lens is obscured by dirt,...

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ext evolution of Aeva’s LiDAR-on-Chip perception platform in support of a wider spectrum of automation and Physical AI applications. Aeva will demonstrate its latest Aeva Atlas Ultra 4D LiDAR sensor integrated behind the windshield of a passenger OEM vehicle to enable Level 3 automated driving at highway speeds. Aeva will also showcase a next-gen windshield integration design featuring the slim Atlas Ultra sensor paired with automotive-grade ca...

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nal autonomous driving features. According to relevant regulations, the MIIT conditionally approved the products. The first vehicle model is Changan Auto’s SC7000AAARBEV battery electric sedan, which enables autonomous driving at up to 50km/h within single lanes on congested expressways and urban highways. The feature is currently available in designated highway sections in Chongqing only. The second vehicle model is BAIC Arcfox’s BJ7001A61NB...

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Geely Farizon puts U11E new energy bus into operation in Beijing On December 10, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Xingshunda Bus Co., Ltd. (Xingshunda Bus) in Beijing. The two companies also announced that the U11E new energy highway bus was put into operation. The U11E measures 10,895mm long, 2,550mm wide, and 3,375mm high, with a wheelbase ...

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For intelligent driving, the model employs the Huawei ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution with the WEWA (World Engine + World Action Model) architecture and 29 high-performance sensors including one 192-line high-precision LiDAR and three 4D millimeter-wave radars, supporting features such as Highway NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) or NCA (Navigation Cruise Assist) and APA (Automated Parking Assist). From Voyah press releases 1/2 and informatio...

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inted in Savile Silver because the paint can trick the front corner radar sensors into falsely detecting a vehicle merging and triggering the brakes. While only affecting about 483 Genesis G90s from model years 2023 through 2026, the recall is noteworthy from the technical aspect. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the subject vehicles are equipped with Highway Drive Assist (HDA), an advanced driving assista...

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ors from massive real-world datasets into Rivian vehicles.    • Near-term software improvements include Universal Hands-Free (UHF) capability for second-generation R1 vehicles, enabling hands-free assisted driving on more than 3.5 million miles of roads across the U.S. and Canada, including non-highway routes.    • The company announced Autonomy+, a new subscription offering launching in early 2026. Autonomy+ will be priced at USD 2,500 (...

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asures 4,615mm long, 1,860mm or 1,883mm wide, and 1,673mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,775mm. The N60 is equipped with a 100kW or 165kW permanent magnet synchronous motor and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top speed of 150km/h or 160km/h. Features such as zero-gravity seats and HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot) come as standard. From a GAC Aion press release and MIIT press releases 1/2/3...

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ecutives in the Oval Office for the announcement were not expressive, but nodded softly as Trump proposed the idea. Trump did not say if EV or ICE propulsion would be preferred or acceptable in the small vehicles. The following day on December 4, Secretary Duffy that he is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to “clear the deck” for domestic manufacturing of the mini-cars. “Are they going to work on the fr...

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need strong connectivity. The company is testing short-range communication and 5G to allow cars to exchange traffic and road information with each other and with infrastructure. Stellantis is also expanding its ADAS features, including tools such as real-time traffic updates and Level 2+ hands-free highway driving. Based on Stellantis press release...

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Trump administration proposes to reset CAFE standards On December 3, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy alongside U.S. President Donald Trump announced the administration’s new “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” proposal to reset the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards.The new proposal would apply to passenger cars and light trucks for model years...

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and the iFlytek SparkDesk and DeepSeek-R1 large AI models for voice replication. For intelligent driving, the N6 is available with intelligent sensors including ultrasonic radars and millimeter-wave radars, supporting features such as SR (Surrounding Reality), DMS (Driver Monitoring System), HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot), and parking assist. From Dongfeng Nissan press releases 1/2, a Nissan press release, and information on the Dongfeng N...

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autonomous trucks will feature lidar, radar, and camera sensor systems to detect the vehicle’s surroundings. The truck’s lidar sensor suite will include both long-range lidar systems and Innoviz’s short-range lidar sensors. Daimler and Torc plan to commercially deploy the autonomous trucks on highway and regional routes across North America to improve commercial efficiency and road safety. (Innoviz Technologies Ltd. press release on Decembe...

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