States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and so are taxed only on the value of their non-U.S. content. Under full 25% tariffs, the ID. Buzz is imported from Germany, but is temporarily under a stop-sale order, along with the Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks. VW builds the electric ID.4 along with the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers at its Chattanooga plant, which is working below full capacity utilization. An Audi spokesperson said the premi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Loxo selects Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR sensors to power autonomous fleet On May 28, Mountain View, California-based, Aeva, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced that Swiss Urban autonomy software provider Loxo has selected its long-range 4D LiDAR technology for integration into Loxo’s autonomous driving platform, Digital Driver.  The partnership begins with the deployment of Aeva Atlas, Aeva’s state-of-the-art 4D Li...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

ed it would be naturally aspirated and not turbocharged. A likely choice is a naturally aspirated engine of the EA211 family with a 1.6-liter displacement. The Silao plant makes the combustion engines for the VW Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan assembled in Mexico. The plant also supplies engines for the VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport assembled in Chattanooga.  The Scout EREV models powered by the Harvester system will feature a smaller battery pack abou...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

MAN Truck and partners complete ATLAS-L4 project, showcasing Germany’s first level 4 autonomous truck On May 5, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it has successfully completed the ATLAS-L4 project after 3 years of work, in collaboration with 12 partners from industry, research, and software sectors. The project was focused on developing Level 4 autonomous trucks for highway transport between logistics hubs. Around 150 engineers contributed to maki...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Inyo Mobility, Germany selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for autonomous shuttle fleet On April 22, Aeva announced that Inyo Mobility has selected Aeva as the exclusive LiDAR supplier for its upcoming autonomous shuttle program. It will integrate Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR technology into Inyo’s autonomous vehicle platform. The Inyo CAB is a fully electric modular vehicle designed for sustainable, last-mile urban mobility. By leveraging Aeva’s high-performance L...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan plans to introduce hybrid electric vehicles On April 11, Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited announced its plans to introduce hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models in the near future. The company stated that further details, including the official launch timeline and technical specifications, will be shared at a later stage. This development aligns with the growing market interest in fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

stments" to deliveries and pricing as  it anticipates changes in U.S. tariffs to impact pricing on vehicles imported from Mexico and Europe. The memo said production at the company’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be impacted as well but did not specify which models. VW builds the Atlas and the Atlas Cross Sport there, along with the electric ID.4. VW said all rail shipments from Mexico would be temporarily halted, and that cars...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan begins first-ever export of CBU units On March 29, the Ministry of Industries and Production announced that Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan (HACPL) had commenced its first-ever export of completely built-up (CBU) units. The company has successfully dispatched an initial batch of 40 Honda City 1.2L units to Japan. During his visit to the Honda Atlas plant, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) also encouraged local...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Aeva, US wins development program for Atlas Ultra 4D lidar from global OEM On March 19, Aeva announced that a global top 10 passenger OEM has awarded Aeva a development program for its next-generation global vehicle platform.  Aeva has also received a letter of intent from the OEM for a large-scale multi-year production program award opportunity this year, which includes multiple vehicle models across the OEM’s global platform. The development...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

VW to cut one shift of production at Chattanooga plant, UAW files charges On March 13, Volkswagen announced it is returning its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee to a primarily two-shift production model on March 31 and is asking workers to voluntarily quit. The Chattanooga plant, which builds the ID.4 electric crossover, as well as the Atlas and Allas Sport SUVs, currently operates on three shifts.  Production employees will be offered a voluntar...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

EU Commission approves Atlas FRM’s acquisition of Rehau Automotive, U.S On February 4, the European Commission approved Atlas FRM LLC's acquisition of Rehau Automotive, U.S under the EU Merger Regulation. The deal involves the automotive sector. Since both companies have a limited market position, the deal does not raise competition concerns. The approval was granted through a simplified merger review. REHAU Automotive develops, manufactures an...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

ch will manufacture the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, could be used for Audi production, suggesting Audi could shift some e-tron manufacturing to the U.S. VW's existing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee is also a possible site for Audi and Porsche production. Current production there includes the VW Atlas models and electric ID.4, which is still not selling in volumes as previously planned.  (multiple sources on January 29, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

icles On January 6, Wideye and Aeva, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced a joint demonstration of the industry’s first functional FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) in-cabin 4D LiDAR solution for passenger vehicles at CES 2025. The integration of the Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR sensor behind the windshield offers a high mounting position for better long-range sensing while preserving vehicle design and aerodyna...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

signed to accelerate the industry’s transition to autonomous driving at highway speeds. A live point cloud will showcase its unique ability to detect position and velocity simultaneously at high resolution. •    The company will present an innovative behind-the-windshield integration of Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR technology into a passenger vehicle developed in collaboration with an industry leader in cutting-edge automotive solutions. •    ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20

ips by Volkswagen-Certified Technicians. The subscription will launch with month-to-month terms and will feature minimum commitment of only a single month for customers. Starting on October 30, customers can begin vehicle subscription memberships and choose between a variety of models including the Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan, Golf GTI, and Jetta. Customers can choose and reserve their vehicle online, and then pick up the requested vehicle f...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced that they will join forces as two of the world’s leaders in artificial intelligence and robotics. The research partnership aims to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoid robots utilizing TRI’s Large Behavior Models and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot. The latest generation of Atlas is the result of years of hardware/software co-design aimed at building the most capable humanoid platform...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

on’s 20-person elected bargaining committee passed more than 800 demands to the automaker, addressing issues from wage and benefit concerns to health and safety issues.  This will be the first contract the union and company negotiate for more than 4,000 workers at the Chattanooga plant where the Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and electric ID.4 are built. Workers there in April overwhelmingly voted to be represented by the UAW after the union achieve...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

Geely introduces new urban crossover Geely Cityray in Russia On September 24, Geely presented a new urban crossover called Cityray on the Russian market. The car belongs to the C-SUV segment and will take its place in the model range between the compact youth Geely Coolray and the ultra-modern crossover Geely Atlas.  The car's dimensions are 4,510 x 1,865 x 1,650 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2,701 mm. It is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.5-liter gasolin...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

arning capabilities and expertise from Google Cloud Consulting, to power Volkswagen’s new myVW Virtual Assistant and provide vehicle owners with intuitive access to critical vehicle information. The new generative AI-powered Virtual Assistant within the myVW app is currently available to all MY24 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicle owners. Most MY20 and newer Volkswagen vehicle owners will be able to use the new Volkswagen Virtual Assistant in ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

. Customized solutions from a single source help improve performance values and reduce production costs at the customers’ plants that manufacture both low- and high-voltage components, essential for alternative drive systems and increasingly automated functions. Leoni is also participating in the ATLAS-L4 project (Automated Transport between Logistics Centers on Level 4 Expressways) by developing the redundant wiring system and the intelligent ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12