Dynamic Map Platform and Mitsui Fudosan to verify Level 4 autonomous driving technology in logistics center Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. (DMP) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (basic agreement) with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Mitsui Fudosan) on the promotion of optimization in logistics centers through the use of autonomous vehicles. DMP plans to conduct field testing within Mitsui Fudosan’s logistics center during th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Bosch launches Zongheng assisted driving solution lineup Bosch launched the Zongheng assisted driving solution available in basic, upgraded, and supreme versions, which forms a complete lineup of SAE Level 2 assisted driving solutions for superior intelligent mobility experiences for users. Debuted concurrently was a next-generation multi-functional camera. The basic version supports 1V, 3R1V, and 5R1V2U to 5R1V12U (R for millimeter-wave radar, V...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

tor, a 52.7-kWh battery pack, with a range target of 150 miles. An available 84.3-kWh pack is targeted for 240 miles. Using the NACS port, it can be fast-charged to 80% at 120-kW in under 30 minutes. At only 174.6 inches long, 70.6 inches wide, and 69.3 inches high, with a 108.9 inch wheelbase, the basic truck will have steel wheels, crank windows and HVAC knobs, along with a large frunk. With no infotainment system, customers can use their own d...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

su) for development in the field of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The two companies will develop a vehicle structure that supports wireless software update systems, and connected services. They will also collaborate in the development of software human resources. Isuzu and Fujitsu have signed a basic agreement for collaboration through the fiscal year that ends in March 2028 (FY 2027). The two companies will consider development of an automot...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

April 10, the Chinese government has decided to raise the additional tariffs on all U.S. imports from 84% to 125%, starting April 12. According to the Chinese government, the U.S. imposition of excessively high tariffs on China seriously violates international economic and trade rules, goes against basic economic laws and common sense, and is nothing but unilateral bullying and coercion. China strongly condemns such actions. At the current tariff...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

on Economic and Fiscal Policy (CEFP). In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, it discussed how Japan can balance achieving domestic economic/fiscal management and economic revitalization and ensuring fiscal soundness. Based on the discussion at the council, the government will draft basic policies for Japan’s economic/fiscal management and reform, named the big-boned policy, around June, which includes specific proposals. At the...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

sion to raise the “reciprocal tariffs” on Chinese imports from 34% to 84% on April 8 as a move that severely infringes on China’s legitimate rights and interests and seriously damages the rules-based multilateral trading system. In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and the basic principles of international law, the Chinese government has decided to raise the additional tariffs on all U.S. imports from 34% to 84%, startin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

C high manganese battery, can be charged to 50% capacity in 7 minutes. -          Lingmou intelligent driving system: Based on a two-stage end-to-end architecture, an interpretable end-to-end architecture, and a generative world model, the Lingmou intelligent driving system is available in basic, standard, advanced, and flagship variants. The standard variant supports features such as FAEB (Forward Autonomous Emergency Braking), HNOA (Hi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

red at a price below JPY 3 million. With the additional grade, BYD Japan aims to improve the price competitiveness of the model and expand its share in the Japanese market. The top grade of the Dolphin is now available at JPY 3.74 million, JPY 330,000 lower than the previous price. The conventional basic grade (JPY 3.63 million) has been discontinued, and the new baseline grade, which is reasonably priced at JPY 2,992,000, has been added. The Att...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

GAC reveals specifications of GAC Empow sedan in Russia On March 24, GAC announced that GAC Empow, the first sedan in the GAC model range, will be presented in two trim levels: the basic GS and the extended GL (S-style) in Russia.   The D-segment sedan is built on the global modular GPMA platform. Its dimensions are 4700 x 1850 x 1432 mm.  GAC Empow is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that generates 170 hp power. It has a...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

role as a top independent testing and certification provider. The upgraded lab now tests car charging plugs for electrical safety, durability, and weather resistance. It also conducts crash tests on plugs and other components. A key addition is performance testing for small batteries, starting with basic function checks and expanding to full safety and performance tests later this year. Testing capacity for power tools has also increased, offerin...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

FPT, Vietnam and Subaru renew 2-year corporate partnership to boost advancements in auto tech Announced on March 21, 2025, FPT Automotive has renewed a 2-year Basic Contract with Subaru Corporation Japan at the corporate level. Expanding on the 2024 agreement originally signed with Subaru’s IT department, this enhanced partnership introduces new initiatives designed to foster collaboration and accelerate advancements in automotive technology. B...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

FAW Group, China Telecom forge partnership for V2X services On March 10, FAW Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Telecom in Beijing. Under the agreement, the two parties will launch a new round of cooperation in areas such as autonomous driving, V2X (Vehicle to Everything) services, basic Internet services, AI computing power establishment and application scenarios, international business, industrial capital, and brand suppo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

Mercedes-Benz provides upfits for Sprinter, eSprinter in Ladson, South Carolina On March 11, Mercedes-Benz USA unveilled a new business model elevating the way vocational vehicle upfits are ordered, delivered, and invoiced. In partnership with the nationwide network of dealerships, Mercedes-Benz now offers direct ordering of basic shelving solutions, eliminating the need for separate transactions with upfit providers.  The offering premieres wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

AUTOSAR classic solution with TC4x. The TRAVEO T2G Drive Core Graphics bundle allows customers to evaluate the TRAVEO T2G for cockpit applications. The bundle includes the TRAVEO T2G, Infineon’s MCAL, and QT’s graphics. Infineon introduces a bundle with Vector's product MICROSAR IO, used as the basic software. MICROSAR IO is a lightweight, secured, and efficient base layer for small mechatronic electronic control units in automotive applicati...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

(HAL) specification designed for low memory footprint microcontrollers. It simplifies integration and increases reusability of embedded software. This new HAL specification was implemented for the driver of Infineon's automotive microcontroller, the PSOC 4 HV, utilizing Vector's MICROSAR IO as the basic software. (From a press release dated March 6, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

operating system for the era of AI-defined vehicles, to DeepSeek’s large models to provide more intelligent and efficient solutions for the development of intelligent automotive software with stronger decision-making, planning, and logical reasoning capabilities. For the development of automotive basic software, Neusoft Reach introduced NeuSAR Copilot, an intelligent development assistant based on NeuSAR OS, to reshape intelligent vehicle devel...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

ment, gained access to open-source large models such as DeepSeek, Llama, and Qwen. The company also started developing new tools such as Coding Agent to improve the development efficiency of technologies such as intelligent driving, intelligent cockpits, and intelligent connectivity. In addition to basic code Q&A and generation, JAIC boasts customized features such as automation of unit testing as well as analysis and modification of static codes...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

f everyday braking needs, reducing reliance on traditional brakes and increasing efficiency by up to 25%. BMW’s future vehicles will feature four high-performance computers, combining previously separate functions. These "super-brains" manage driving dynamics, automated driving, infotainment, and basic comfort features. Based on BMW press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

proceed with merger talks with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., is likely to be forced to reconsider its plan for electrification and intelligence. Due to the delayed shift to electric vehicles (EVs) in its main U.S. market, it is unclear which company will become Honda’s partner for the costly in-vehicle basic operating system (OS). Honda wants to be flexible in its investment plans, make money from hybrid vehicles (HVs) and motorcycles, and in the fut...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12