Rivian R2 zonal architecture to underpin VW Group’s future EVs On June 2, Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s chief software officer and co-head of the Rivian-VW joint venture since November 2024, commented on usage of Rivian-initiated technology in future VW Group products. The partnership is limited to the software stack and the network interconnect, specifically Rivian's zonal architecture, which Bensaid’s team is responsible for, including softwar...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

cantly impact other automakers’ transition timelines. Impact Industry Restructuring The industry structure will undergo a reshaping, particularly in the supply chain and in the competition for technology standards. Established automakers might collaborate on “smart ICE” standards to challenge Tesla’s EV-centric intelligent framework. Competitive Differentiation Before fully committing to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), smart ICE vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

: faster R&D cycles, lower hardware (e.g., LiDAR) costs. Rapid Updates: Full-stack optimization enables 2-3x faster OTA iterations. Car Brands Face a Tough Choice Use Huawei’s full package (fast but lose independence, 11+ brands such as AITO, AVATR, BAIC). Self-develop (slow and expensive, like Tesla, NIO, XPeng). Mix both (e.g., BYD, Geely use Huawei as component supply for Harmony OS, ADS etc.) Analyst View Huawei’s “Wintel of Autos”...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Tesla recalls 376,241 vehicles in U.S. over power steering defect On February 21, Tesla said it will recall 376,241 U.S. vehicles due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, raising the risk of a crash. Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an ov...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

Rivian adopts AI-powered, sensor-rich strategy for self-driving tech Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says his company is leveraging its second-generation vehicle platform, along with software gains from artificial intelligence, to rapidly improve driver-assist features on the R1T pickup and R1S crossover. Rivian’s first-generation system covers its 2022-24 model vehicles. Scaringe said “Gen two is going to be wildly better a year from now versus what ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Tesla deploys in-cabin radar software update for Model Y On February 15, Tesla began deploying its software update 2025.2.6, featuring the activation of its in-cabin radar located just above the passenger dome light. The company lists the feature in its owner’s manuals, noting that the cabin radar is currently only available for 2022 model-year Model Y units and later, although it is also expected to roll out to refreshed Model 3 and Cybertruck...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

Tesla recalls a total of over 1.2 million locally produced cars and imported ones in China On January 24, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that Tesla Shanghai and Tesla Beijing recently filed a plan to recall the following vehicles immediately. Tesla recalled 335,716 vehicles, a mix of locally produced Model 3 and Model Y and imported Model S and Model X cars with production dates between July 16, 2023 and Dec...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

VW-Rivian joint venture could supply technology to other OEMs On January 24, Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who is also co-CEO of the new VW-Rivian joint venture concentrated on electrical architecture and Rivian’s software technology, said that other OEMs have been approaching them.  “There is demand,” said Bensaid, adding “Any other OEM who wants to make a leap from a technology standpoint, the joint venture today become...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

Tesla recalls 239,382 vehicles in U.S. over loss of rearview camera image On January 6, Tesla issued a recall on certain 239,382 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving Computer 4.0 and running a software release version from 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6, or 2023.44.100, saying that the computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.  Upon vehicle power up, insufficient i...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

U.S. NHSTA opens probe of 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over summoning feature On January 7, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has opened a probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the U.S. over reports of crashes involving Tesla's Actually Smart Summon feature over reports of four crashes. The probe covers 2016-2025 Model S and X vehicles, 2017-2025 Model 3 and 2020-2025 Model Y with the optional Full Self...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

Tesla’s Cybercabs to be teleoperator-assisted upon launch On December 10, following a meeting with Tesla’s Investor Relations Head Travis Axelrod, Deutsche Bank wrote that the company expects to need teleoperations, at least at first, as an additional safety measure to back the Cybercab’s camera-based self-driving system.  “Tesla believes it would be reasonable to assume some type of teleoperator would be needed at least initially for sa...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/27

700,000 Tesla vehicles affected by tire pressure monitoring system recall On December 20, 2024, Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. The affected models include certain 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-2025 Model 3s, and 2020-2025 Model Ys. The issue is that the warning light for low tire pressure may not stay illuminated between driving cycles, failing to alert drivers when their tires are u...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

Ford releases EV routing software update for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Through a post on LinkedIn on October 28, 2024, Ford Motor Company announced that it had launched a software update for the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles that enables EV routing for Google Maps through Android Auto. Ford had originally announced this feature at CES 2024 in January. The EV routing update provides drivers with information on the e...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

Opening of Automotive World Nagoya 2024 On October 23, the 7th Automotive World Nagoya 2024 (Advanced Automotive Technology Expo organized by RX Japan K.K.) opened at Portmesse Nagoya (Minato Ward, Nagoya City). About 640 companies are exhibiting at the 7th Expo and another concurrently held exposition. Parts supplies, software vendors, as well as companies in the central region of Japan are showcasingd state-of-the-art technologies. They have  ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

Tesla’s FSD faces new U.S. NHTSA probe of 2.4 million vehicles after four crashes On October 18, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it has opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s partial-automation system known as Full Self-Driving is defective after four crashes, one of them involving a pedestrian who was killed in Rimrock, Arizona, in which FSD was engaged. The investigation covers roughly 2.4 million ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/19

Tesla recalls 27,185 Cybertrucks to fix rear-view camera image delay On October 3, Tesla announced it would recall 27,185 2024 Cybertrucks due to delayed rear-view camera images that could impair driver visibility and increase crash risks, adding that a software update would resolve the issue. Tesla said that the Cybertruck's system in the affected vehicles might not complete a shutdown process before it is commanded to boot up, resulting in a de...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

Tesla AI team publishes launch schedule for global FSD features On September 5, Tesla’s AI team announced an upcoming schedule of software releases:  September 2024- v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions- v12.5.2 on AI3 computer (unified models for AI3 and AI4)- Actually Smart Summon- Cybertruck Autopark - Eye-tracking with sunglasses - End-to-End network on highway - Cybertruck FSD  October 2024- Unpark, Park and...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

ago in July 2023. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR) were 15.8 million units/year (15.9 million units/year in the same month last year). There were 25 selling days in July 2024, same as in July 2023. Many dealers recovered new vehicle sales that were disrupted by the cyber attack on dealer software provider CDK Global in late June.  July’s passenger car sales decreased 11.3% to 245,506 units, while SUV and truck sales decreased 0.6% t...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/02

Tesla issues software fix for 1.85 million U.S. vehicles over hood latch issue On July 29, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Tesla is issuing a software fix to the vast majority of its U.S. vehicles over the risk that the car’s software could fail to detect an unlatched hood, which could fly open and obstruct the driver’s view, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31

Rivian CEO Scaringe highlights technology, partnerships on Investor Day On June 27, in his Investor Day presentation, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe highlighted recent developments. Scaringe said that the company’s vertical integration means Rivian owns the electronics in the vehicle and the software stack. The company’s focus on autonomy will see the company control the full stack including camera sets, radar sets. Rivian showed a slide containing t...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/29