o a defect in the power steering system that could increase the risk of fire. In the affected vehicles, the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and potentially cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition switched off, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  The supplier of the faulty electric hydraulic power steering pump is Dare Auto Inc. in the U.S. Custo...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

5 bodies and feature a rear steering axle, enabling a tighter turning radius despite the longer wheelbase. The design also increases luggage compartment volume by up to 10%, creating additional capacity for baggage and parcel transportation. The Volvo B420R belongs to the latest generation of Volvo highway coach chassis and uses a powertrain derived from the same technological platform as the Volvo FH heavy-duty truck. Regarding safety, the coach...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

portion of the tolls on the bridge that Canada had paid for entirely, and possibly other unspecified payments, or he would not allow it to open. Automakers and suppliers are waiting for the opening of the bridge, which will reduce waiting times and transit costs, while providing a direct link from Highway 401 on the Canadian side to Interstate 75 in the U.S. (CBC News/Radio Canada release on June 9, 2026) (Trump post on February 9, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

T2 and Toray begin regular autonomous truck transportation utilizing low-carbon fuels T2 Inc. (T2, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), which develops autonomous driving technology, and Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray) announced that they have begun regular transportation of chemical products using an autonomous truck. Commercial operations will be conducted on a section of a highway between Kanto and Kansai regions. Toray has worked on the demonstration test of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

nd a 15-inch intelligent 2K floating display. Some variants also feature AR real-scene navigation and a head-up display (HUD). In terms of intelligent driving, top variants are equipped with SAIC-VW's Xingyun intelligent driving assistance system jointly developed with Zhuoyu Technology, supporting Highway Navigate on Autopilot (NOA), urban intelligent driving, and cross-floor memory parking. From a SAIC-VW press release and information on the SA...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

ight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard, and Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is available across the lineup. A hybrid variant is planned to arrive with the midcycle refresh. Front-wheel-drive Atlas models have an EPA-estimated rating of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, while those with the optional 4Motion all-wheel drive system have an EPA-estimated rating of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/06

forms, including advanced battery management systems (BMS) and controller architectures. They also signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a preferred supplier relationship for next-generation battery disconnect units, BMS, and charge box controllers across light-duty, commercial, and off-highway applications. They are advancing high-power charging technologies, including the Combined Megawatt Charging System. This solution supports meg...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

les in the U.S., including 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The issue in the affected vehicles is that the seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the propellant in the retractor pretensioner may degrade in high-heat environments, whi...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

ca 2026 in Detroit, June 10-12. The demonstration highlights how AEye’s OPTIS solution, which combines AEye’s software-defined lidar and real-time infrastructure integration, can improve roadway safety, and traffic operations, as well as situational awareness across both urban intersections and highway corridors.  The OPTIS platform deployment incorporates AEye’s software-defined Apollo lidar, Flasheye's lidar perception software, and Blue...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

es as an AI-powered intelligent assistant and a phone-car connectivity system. The top variant further adds a 26-inch windshield head-up display. Some variants are also available with the God’s Eye C (DiPilot 100) intelligent driving solution that supports driver assistance features such as HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot) and RPA (Remote Parking Assist). The DiPilot 300 laser-assisted intelligent driving solution is offered as an upgrade o...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

real-scene navigation and a head-up display (HUD). In terms of intelligent driving, top variants are equipped with SAIC-VW’s Xingyun intelligent driving assistance system jointly developed with Zhuoyu Technology, featuring Zhuoyu inertial navigation binocular stereo vision sensors and supporting Highway Navigate on Autopilot (NOA), urban intelligent driving, and cross-floor memory parking. From a SAIC-VW press release and information on the SA...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

ving, both models are equipped with 27 driver assistance hardware units, including 1 LiDAR and 3 millimeter-wave radars. The top variant of the Lynk & Co 10+ is powered by the G-ASD H7 advanced driver assistance system and an NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor chip, supporting driver assistance features such as Highway/City Navigate on Autopilot (NOA), Door to Door (D2D), and SOS pull-over assist. From Lynk & Co press releases 1/2 and information on the Lynk ...

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tion. Regarding driving assist, the model is equipped with the AUDI 360 Driving Assist System across the entire lineup, powered by an Nvidia Orin-X chip and equipped with intelligent sensing hardware units including 1 LiDAR and 3 millimeter-wave radars, supporting driver assistance features such as Highway/City Navigate on Autopilot, autonomous lane change, ETC toll gate passage, and multi-scenario parking assistance. From SAIC Audi press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Regarding intelligent driving, some variants are powered by the Horizon Robotics Journey 6e (J6e) chip and equipped with intelligent sensing hardware units including front and rear dual parking radars, 3 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, supporting driver assistance features such as Highway Navigate on Autopilot (NOA), autonomous lane change assist, and multi-scenario intelligent parking. From SAIC-MG press releases 1/2 and inform...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

U.S. NHTSA opens investigation into 114,922 Rivian EVs over toe link issues On May 26, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it has opened a preliminary probe into 114,922 ‌Rivian vehicles over an issue with the rear toe link. The issue relates to the company's 2022-2025 R1S SUVs and R1T pickups.  The agency's Office of Defects Investigation received two vehicle owner questionnaires reporting that the left rear t...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

.85L/100km or 6.88L/100km. The Wendao V9 cockpit comes standard with a 15.6-inch HD central control screen. Selected variants are equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 cockpit-driving integrated solution and the Yuanjing intelligent driving assistance system, supporting features such as City and Highway Navigate on Autopilot (NOA), Lane Change Assist (LCA), memory parking assist, and reverse assist. From Arcfox press releases 1/2 and informati...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

current expectations. Many OEMs are optimizing, rather than replacing, magnet-based systems. Some European manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, are improving vehicle efficiency by pairing PMSM with multi-speed (notably two-speed) transmissions, extending high-efficiency operation across city and highway driving. In parallel, the industry is exploring reduced-neodymium magnets, alternative materials, and new motor architectures such as reluctan...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

ls with wheelbases ranging from 2.7m to 3.75m, and are compatible with Choco-SEB No. 25 and No. 35 battery blocks. In terms of operational planning, the three parties plan to deploy 5,000 standardized battery-swappable light-duty trucks in the Greater Bay Area by the end of 2026, primarily covering highway trunk routes and logistics distribution hubs. The first batch of vehicles has already been put into urban delivery logistics operations. CATL ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/30

ect in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which will fundamentally improve vehicle logistics, safety and efficiency. The new bridge creates a direct connection between the Plant Marshalling Yard (PMY), located adjacent to the Tuscaloosa Plant, and the Domestic Marshalling Yard (DMY), previously separated by U.S. Highway 11 and active Norfolk Southern rail tracks. The two facilities are now linked by a newly constructed land bridge offering approximately one mi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/30

ving, certain variants feature a J6B driving assistance chip, while the ULTRA+ high-end variant is equipped with a J6M chip. It also comes with a sensor suite including one 192-line LiDAR unit, one millimeter-wave radar, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 HD cameras, supporting features such as City and Highway NOA, Highway Assist (HWA), and Lane Change Assist (LCA). From BAIC Arcfox press releases 1/2 and information on the BAIC Arcfox official websi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29