AUMOVIO officially launches in Thailand, showcases autonomous and advanced mobility solutions On April 1, 2026, AUMOVIO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially announced its launch as an independent automotive technology company. Founded in September 2025 as a spin-off from Continental’s automotive division, the European company focuses on developing intelligent, connected, and software-driven vehicle technologies. Its Thailand operations aim to streng...

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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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h and 1,655 mm in height, with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. It offers up to 615 liters of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded.  Standard equipment includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and multiple ADAS features such as autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. The model is offered in GL and GLX trims, with prices starting at CLP 17,490,000. (Suzuki Ch...

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ore they cause breakdowns or service interruptions. The platform will also allow trucks to receive new features, applications, and cabin interface updates through OTA software updates, reducing the need for workshop visits and improving vehicles over time. The platform is designed to support future autonomous driving systems. The platform is designed to bring faster software development and regular updates to the commercial vehicle industry. It ...

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Li Auto inaugurates key lab for super charging power batteries On March 30, Li Auto inaugurated a key laboratory for intelligent super charging power batteries in Beijing. With focus on the research of super charging technology, the laboratory will be committed to tackling technologies for high-density fast-charging solid-state batteries, all-state intelligent battery management, and Level 4 autonomous driving-oriented high-safety batteries to pr...

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AIC Motor and China’s automotive industry, this marks the first case where a humanoid robot is truly applied to a mass production line. Developed by SAIC-GM and AgiBot, a company invested by SAIC Motor Financial Holdings Co., Ltd., the Nengzai No. 1 robot boasts a range of human-like features for autonomous identification of incoming cells and intelligent planning of cell picking paths without the need for fixed programming or accurate position...

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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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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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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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First functional driverless logistics vehicles in Zhongshan, Guangdong start operating On March 24, the Guangdong authorities announced that Zhongshan’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. (Rin...

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d advanced evaluations. Executives including Stella Li and Tyler Li highlighted Brazil’s strategic importance, noting the facility will support the development and adaptation of technologies for tropical conditions and regional markets. The project will also prioritize innovation in areas such as autonomous driving. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with inauguration planned for 2028. (BYD Brazil on March 11, 2026)...

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Fast is now investing in a nationwide dealership network, which represents a strategic shift from its earlier direct-to-consumer approach, to provide more exposure and better service, and align itself more closely with established automotive retail practices in the U.S. VinFast is also investing in autonomous driving, evolving from advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) at Level 2+ and 2++ toward Level 4 autonomy. VinFast’s approach combines...

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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 the deployment of robotaxis across both it...

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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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ANFAC, Spain, joins European Alliance for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles On March 25, ANFAC, the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers, joined the European Alliance for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (ECAVA), an industry forum for discussion and advice promoted by the European Commission. ECAVA brings together the entire value chain of the automotive sector, technology companies, start-ups, and research centers around th...

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hat Harman International Industries, Inc. (Harman) has launched 3 investment projects in Hungary, totaling EUR 131.18 million. Supported by HIPA, the investment will create 25 new R&D jobs and includes (i) Expansion of Harman’s Budapest R&D center to focus on software and hardware development for autonomous vehicle functions, (ii) Experimental development in Szekesfehervar related to autonomous systems and information management solutions for n...

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ple BEVs to EREVs, and will introduce a next-generation battery system capable of 1,000-volt high-speed charging and electric ranges up to 621 miles. The electric Cadillac Vistiq arriving in China in late April will feature lidar and an advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) co-developed with Chinese autonomous-driving company Momenta. The overall goal of the initiative is to bring the technology level of its products to that offered by domestic r...

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of CNY 7 billion, the BYD Xixian Site comes with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and delivers an annual battery production capacity of up to 16 GWh, enough to meet the demand of around 700,000 New Energy Vehicles. Upon commissioning, the annual output value will reach CNY 8 billion, and fully autonomous production processes from electrode preparation and cell production to module and battery pack assembly to system testing will be achieved....

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ts include full LED lighting, digital instrument clusters of up to 10 inches, a 10-inch OpenR multimedia system, a panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon premium audio and 19-inch wheels. Regarding safety, Renault Boreal incorporates up to 24 ADAS features, including adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go, autonomous emergency braking, lane centering, blind-spot warning, 360-degree camera and automatic parking assist. Pricing starts at ARS 50,000,000 for...

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