a program promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Turing will advance the development of a physical foundation model for fully autonomous driving and the implementation of an in-vehicle end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving system. This marks the company’s fourth time being selected for the program. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

9 and designated it as an R&D center in 2023. As part of Schaeffler's global R&D network, the Changsha Center focuses on electric drive systems, intelligent chassis technology, and autonomous driving solutions, including steer-by-wire systems and high-performance electro-hydraulic steering systems (e2HPS). (From a press release dated April 29, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

Geely Auto and AutoWallis announce distribution agreement for Austria On April 23, AutoWallis signed a distribution agreement with Geely Auto. The agreement covers the Austrian distribution rights of the Geely brand. AutoWallis will start distributing Geely’s fully electric E2 and EX5 models, as well as the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i model, in Austria in the second half of 2026. With this step, AutoWallis further expands its portfolio in terms...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Japanese government to raise global autonomous vehicle share to about 25% in 2030s The Japanese government aims to achieve a global share of about 25% in the sales volume of autonomous vehicle sales by the 2030s. End-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving systems, in which artificial intelligence (AI) controls autonomous driving, are gaining momentum in practical applications because they do not require high-precision 3D maps and can handle diverse driv...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

Geely Auto launches E2 electric hatchback in South Africa On April 14, Geely Auto announced the introduction of the E2 (known as the Galaxy Xingyuan in China), a compact all-electric hatchback, in South Africa. The model will be offered in two variants, with prices starting from ZAR 339,900. The Geely E2 measures 4,135 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width, 1,580 mm in height, and has a 2,650 mm wheelbase. It is powered by an integrated electric drive ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

y with Autonomous a2z Inc., an autonomous driving demonstration company in South Korea. They will combine HL Klemove’s recognition sensor, high-performance controller (HPC), and software technology with Autonomous a2z’s demonstration data and know-how, and focus on securing AI-based end-to-end (E2E) technology. HL Klemove plans to expand its business from Level 2+ to Level 4 robotaxis to create new growth opportunities. (From a press release ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

driving system developer, announced its plan to utilize human judgment for its “advice function” to support unfamiliar scenarios, as part of its activities for “Level 4+”, a level higher than “Level 4” (fully autonomous driving under certain conditions). While adopting an “end-to-end (E2E)” autonomous driving method, in which artificial intelligence (AI) provides situational judgment, Tier IV intends to further improve the safety ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

ture development is “open source,” in which source code (the equivalent of software design blueprints) is made publicly available. The “Alpamayo” announced by NVIDIA Corporation includes an open-source autonomous driving AI model, and a simulation tool. In the era of open-source end-to-end (E2E) technology, where does Tier IV find a winning path? Tier IV, which has started to offer free access to its “Autoware” autonomous driving soft...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

026, providing comprehensive charging services across all core UAE national highways. The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has set an ambitious target for 2050, stipulating that 50% of all vehicles on UAE roads be battery-electric. ADNOC Distribution is accelerating this vision through its E2GO network, one of the country’s largest charge point operators (CPOs) with more than 400 charging points installed and a target of up to 750 by 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Chawla Green Motors launches Dongfeng VIGO electric SUV in Pakistan On January 15, 2026, Chawla Green Motors launched the Dongfeng VIGO compact electric SUV in Pakistan with two variants priced at PKR 6.99 million for the E1 and PKR 7.5 million for the E2, with bookings open nationwide and deliveries scheduled from the second week of February 2026. The five-seat, five-door, front‑wheel‑drive SUV is built on an LFP battery platform with two op...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

plans to start trial operations in Las Vegas, the U.S., as early as possible in 2026, and commercialize an unattended robotaxi service at “Level 4” autonomous driving (fully autonomous driving under specific conditions) by the end of 2026. It has also announced its plan to shift to end-to-end (E2E) technology, in which artificial intelligence (AI) handles situational judgment. Hyundai Motor group seems to be considering ways to utilize colle...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

CES 2026: NXP integrates Ceva’s SensPro AI DSP into S32Z2 and S32E2 processors for SDVs Ceva, Inc. announced at CES 2026 that NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has integrated Ceva’s SensPro AI DSP into its S32Z2 and S32E2 processors for the next generation of real-time domain and zonal control modules in software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The integration enables real-time AI inference, predictive analytics, energy management, and intelligent contr...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

which Hyundai Motor Company and Kia provide manufacturing infrastructure, Hyundai Glovis optimizes supply chain management, and Hyundai Mobis standardizes key components and optimizes designs for manufacturability, with Boston Dynamics to develop high-performance actuators and build an end-to-end (E2E) AI Robotics value chain, that spans training, validation, mass production, and services.     • Developing partnerships with AI leaders, inclu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Two new GWM vehicle models to employ Momenta one-stage E2E solution According to multiple press releases dated December 23, Momenta was designated as a supplier by Great Wall Motor (GWM) for two new vehicle models, one of which is the Haval Raptor expected to be launched in early 2026. The new GWM vehicle models will employ Momenta’s latest one-stage end-to-end (E2E) solution, which adopts the same Flywheel R6 large AI model as the Buick Electr...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/30

CES 2026: BrightDrive, UAE, to present demo of validation of Autoware End-to-End AI models On December 18, the Autoware Foundation announced that BrightDrive will present how Autoware End-to-End (E2E) AI models can be validated on production-oriented autonomous vehicle platforms, operating in public road environments, at the TIER IV booth, at CES 2026. BrightDrive focuses on the development and deployment of Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

0 percent of internal combustion engine (ICE) parts companies into future mobility suppliers. (3) As for readiness for the AI autonomous era, Korea will develop standard platforms for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) with the leadership of LG Electronics Inc. and Hyundai Mobis Ltd. and establish an E2E (End-to-End) autonomous driving model by 2027. Aiming to mass-produce autonomous driving vehicles by 2028, the government will finalize all relate...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

bal Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) providing the geospatial positioning of the vehicle, and inertial measurement unit (IMU) detecting the behavior of the vehicle to secure the level of safety performance for Level 4 autonomous driving. To cope with more complex traffic environments, end-to-end (E2E) driving currently under development will be introduced in Step 2. A total of 30 autonomous vehicles will be introduced to measure data and analyz...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Honda CR‑V e:HEV facelift launch in Thailand set for Motor Expo 2025; e:HEV-only lineup Announced on November 7, 2025, Honda Thailand will officially launch the mid-life facelift of the CR-V e:HEV at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025. The updated model drops all 1.5L turbo gasoline versions, offering only five-seat variants powered by the e:HEV hybrid system.  Pre-bookings for the new Honda CR V e:HEV facelift are now open. Estimated ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

Honda announces additional investment in Helm.ai, US for next-generation AD/ADAS October 15, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will make an additional investment in Helm.ai to further enhance its development of next-generation end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). By leveraging the Deep Teaching technology and generative AI of Helm.ai, Honda will speed up development of next-generation ADAS,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

ch research project focused on more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy storage and conversion. Real-world testing has already begun. The first working car with IBIS technology is the Peugeot E-3008, built on the STLA Medium platform. It follows years of research with partners such as E2-CAD, Sherpa Engineering, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, and Institut Lafayette. IBIS changes how electric powertrains work by putting the inverter...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22