applications at the Automotive Ethernet Congress 2026 (AEC 2026). It has presented the 10GBASE AU optical camera system with fiber connectivity, developed in collaboration with Leopard Imaging and Corning. Multigigabit camera demos showcased alongside Hinge; Optical Ethernet validation using Vector Testing Solution’s enhanced VN5650 platform, and the KD7251 optical receiver, compliant with IEEE 802.3cz and supporting 2.5, 5, and 10 Gb/s over au...

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Mercedes-Benz completes winter testing of AMG GT 4-Door Coupé in Sweden On April 2, Mercedes-Benz completed final winter tests of its AMG GT 4-Door Coupé model in Northern Sweden before its world premiere. Engineers tested the car on frozen lakes and snowy roads to check traction, power distribution, and control. Snow and ice testing helps engineers safely push the car to its limits and fine-tune its systems. During these tests, the AMG Race En...

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LADA Azimut completes factory safety tests On April 2, Avtovaz announced that LADA Azimut crossovers has completed the latest stage of factory passive safety validation testing, which included over 100 passive safety evaluations covering the vehicle and its components, such as frontal and side crash tests, side pole impacts, and rear-end collisions. During testing, a total force of 9 tons was applied for 2 seconds, which is ten times longer than...

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Changan Auto licensed for testing of Level 4 Robotaxis On March 31, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced the recent acquisition of a Level 4 Robotaxi testing license. This makes Changan Auto an automaker fully qualified for actual testing of Level 4 autonomous driving in all scenarios. Changan Auto’s Level 4 Robotaxi features the Tianshu intelligent end-to-end large model. The iteration and optimization of Tianshu are...

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ilored to the requirements of the automotive industry. Sono Solar is thus positioning itself as a reliable module supplier with the highest quality standards and is expanding its claim as a leading OEM system partner for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics in Europe. The solar panels undergo intensive testing for performance, product safety, and reliability, including aging and thermal tests based on actual vehicle conditions, as well as tests for c...

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future autonomous driving systems. The platform is designed to bring faster software development and regular updates to the commercial vehicle industry. It will run on high-performance computers in TRATON’s new vehicle architecture and support different hardware systems and global regulations. Testing of the first integrated hardware will start in April 2026, and the new system is planned to appear in trucks from 2028. The platform is develo...

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BMW to use real-world image data to improve driver assistance systems On March 31, BMW announced that it is testing driver assistance systems using simulations and test vehicles. Now, image data from real traffic situations in customer vehicles can help improve these systems even more. From April 1, 2026, BMW in Germany can collect image data from new vehicles that have the required sensors and software. This includes models such as BMW iX3 and i...

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Volvo Trucks begins road testing of hydrogen combustion truck On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030. These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pre...

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Stellantis tests all-electric Opel Corsa GSE at Nurburgring, Germany ahead of production On March 30, Stellantis announced that the new Opel Corsa GSE, a fully electric hatchback, had been recently tested at the Nürburgring, Germany. The testing focused mainly on improving and fine-tuning the car’s chassis. Nurburgring is an ideal place to complete the final adjustments before the model begins mass production later this year. Opel Corsa GSE wi...

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AB Dynamics opens new technical facility in Bavaria, Germany On March 30, AB Dynamics opened a new technical facility in Bavaria, near Munich. The new site further strengthens support for customers across southern Germany by improving equipment uptime and enhancing test efficiency for local OEMs and suppliers. AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced testing and development solutions to the global automotive indus...

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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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Jetour Auto tests T1 model in Atacama Desert in Chile On March 30, it was reported that Jetour Auto advanced its global extreme testing program by conducting validation trials of the T1 model in the Atacama Desert, one of the harshest environments for vehicle durability testing. The program follows earlier high-altitude testing in the Andes and focuses on evaluating mechanical reliability and system performance under extreme arid conditions, incl...

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ns. Keysight will also demonstrate the nGBASE-AU Optical Automotive Ethernet test solution, purpose-built to address the increasing bandwidth, EMI resilience, and long-reach communication requirements of future in-vehicle networks. The 10BASE-T1S Receiver Test Solution provides automated compliance testing and supports scalable multi-drop network validation using dedicated media converters, ringing boards, and MDI adapters. Keysight’s nGBASE-AU...

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huttles at Düsseldorf Airport, with test operations expected to start in May 2026. The shuttles will connect the airport railway station, the EUREF Campus, and the airport terminal. They will be driven from a remote operations center by certified remote drivers, with a safety driver onboard during testing. The project aims to develop and systematically evaluate the technology under real traffic conditions. They will focus on operational safety, ...

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ompleted a successful winter test program with vehicles including an Audi, a Scout, and ID.EVERY 1 entry-level VW EV, where they “validated the functionality and performance of the electronics and software – an important milestone for the joint venture’s ongoing development work”. As winter testing is reportedly now complete, and per the terms of its 50/50 joint venture, the Volkswagen Group will invest another USD 1 billion in Rivian. If...

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Rivian-VW JV RV Tech completes winter testing of first generation SDV architecture On March 27, VW Group Technologies and Rivan JV firm RV Tech completed winter testing of its new zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles (VW ID.EVERY1 as reference vehicle). Testing took place over several months in Phoenix, USA, and Arjeplog, Sweden. The program had two phases. In Arizona, engineers finalized important software fea...

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rting its transition toward climate-neutral steel production and hydrogen-based processes. The investment builds on the existing blast furnace laboratory, enhancing its ability to evaluate raw material under conditions relevant to future direct reduction (DR) operations while enabling ISO compliant testing. Unlike the conventional blast furnaces, which operate with carbon-rich gases at temperatures well above 1,000 degrees Celsius, direct reducti...

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BYD to establish its first Automotive Testing and Evaluation Center in Brazil On March 11, BYD announced plans invest around BRL 300 million to establish its first Automotive Testing and Evaluation Center in Brazil, alongside a new experience and research and development platform. The project will be developed at Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, covering an area of more than 180,000 square meters. Inspired by facilities such as its...

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in the area of road safety—the big focus is on delivering safety related traffic information to vehicles. In Europe in particular, regulators are looking at a defined set of eight categories of safety relevant information*, and these categories have now been integrated into Euro NCAP’s vehicle testing and rating procedures. With the launch of the 2026 Euro NCAP test program, we’re seeing the first strong push to ensure that every new car c...

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ervice into its ride-hailing network. The companies aim to gradually expand commercial robotaxi services in Zagreb and later into other European cities. It also plans to grow the fleet to thousands of vehicles over the next few years. As part of the partnership, the companies have initiated on-road testing in Zagreb using Pony.ai’s Gen-7 autonomous system on the Arcfox Alpha T5 robotaxi. Verne will also lead regulatory approvals and look after ...

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