applications at the Automotive Ethernet Congress 2026 (AEC 2026). It has presented the 10GBASE AU optical camera system with fiber connectivity, developed in collaboration with Leopard Imaging and Corning. Multigigabit camera demos showcased alongside Hinge; Optical Ethernet validation using Vector Testing Solution’s enhanced VN5650 platform, and the KD7251 optical receiver, compliant with IEEE 802.3cz and supporting 2.5, 5, and 10 Gb/s over au...

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Mercedes-Benz completes winter testing of AMG GT 4-Door Coupé in Sweden On April 2, Mercedes-Benz completed final winter tests of its AMG GT 4-Door Coupé model in Northern Sweden before its world premiere. Engineers tested the car on frozen lakes and snowy roads to check traction, power distribution, and control. Snow and ice testing helps engineers safely push the car to its limits and fine-tune its systems. During these tests, the AMG Race En...

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LADA Azimut completes factory safety tests On April 2, Avtovaz announced that LADA Azimut crossovers has completed the latest stage of factory passive safety validation testing, which included over 100 passive safety evaluations covering the vehicle and its components, such as frontal and side crash tests, side pole impacts, and rear-end collisions. During testing, a total force of 9 tons was applied for 2 seconds, which is ten times longer than...

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ce the 6th due to power cuts resulting from the earthquake. In response to this, Toyota decided to temporarily halt vehicle plants across Japan to determine the effects on parts supply. Following the revelation that Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries) had committed fraud in the output testing of automotive engines, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) decided to temporarily suspend shipments of vehicles equipped with the affected engin...

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it plans to bulit the E-powertrain related parts plants such as battery pack, motor, ESS, EDS and inverter in Nanjing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu Province. The total investment is CNY 3 billion. - Established in May 2015. NIO authorized for smart and connected vehicle road testing in Beijing NIO unveils 2018 financial report NIO to introduce “NIO Power Charger” to market in April 1 1 1 1 1 1 NIO announces new plan...

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primary focus is R&D for open intelligent platforms, intelligent customer relations, and intelligent automotive applications. 4) Truck Research Institute: The Truck Research Institute engages in R&D for new energy trucks and specialized vehicles, from whole-vehicle design to trial manufacturing and testing. 5) Buses Research Institute: The Bus Research Institute undertakes R&D for new energy buses and chassis, from design to trial manufacturing, ...

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ment of its automotive business. On August 2, Guangdong Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. (XPeng) announced the completion of China’s largest intelligent computing center for automated driving in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia. The center, named “Fuyao”, is to be used for autonomous driving model testing. Based on the Alibaba Cloud intelligent computing platform, Fuyao offers 600FLOPS of computing power. On October 24, the 4th “1024 XPeng Tec...

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avara at its brand-new, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Tema, outside the capital Accra. When production starts in Tema, it will be the culmination of an 18-month long process of establishing the state-of-the-art 5,000 square meters factory, which consists of four warehouses for the assembly and testing lines. The factory also has a special shower bay fed by an underground 180 cubic meter water tank and an outdoor test track with 12 noise and ...

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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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y is actively promoting the use of energy-saving motors and reducing power consumption in vehicle assembly areas. In addition, based on the characteristics of electric vehicles, the assembly workshop of the MEB platform models at the Foshan plant in Guangdong Province stopped using fans for exhaust testing and air intake and exhaust systems to reduce energy consumption. The air supply and exhaust systems at the five major sites (Changchun, Southw...

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ilored to the requirements of the automotive industry. Sono Solar is thus positioning itself as a reliable module supplier with the highest quality standards and is expanding its claim as a leading OEM system partner for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics in Europe. The solar panels undergo intensive testing for performance, product safety, and reliability, including aging and thermal tests based on actual vehicle conditions, as well as tests for c...

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future autonomous driving systems. The platform is designed to bring faster software development and regular updates to the commercial vehicle industry. It will run on high-performance computers in TRATON’s new vehicle architecture and support different hardware systems and global regulations. Testing of the first integrated hardware will start in April 2026, and the new system is planned to appear in trucks from 2028. The platform is develo...

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BMW to use real-world image data to improve driver assistance systems On March 31, BMW announced that it is testing driver assistance systems using simulations and test vehicles. Now, image data from real traffic situations in customer vehicles can help improve these systems even more. From April 1, 2026, BMW in Germany can collect image data from new vehicles that have the required sensors and software. This includes models such as BMW iX3 and i...

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Volvo Trucks begins road testing of hydrogen combustion truck On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030. These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pre...

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no Motors, Ltd. (Hino) identified past misconduct in relation to its applications for emissions and fuel economy certification of certain engines for the Japanese market. Specifically, Hino has identified misconduct concerning the falsification of engine performance data in its emissions durability testing for the A05C (HC-SCR) medium-duty engine, and in the measurement of fuel economy performance in certification tests for two heavy-duty engine ...

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ocus Vignale. The first Focus Active crossover will be available later this year. The all-new Ford Focus has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP – one of the first vehicles to be awarded the highest rating under new, more stringent Euro NCAP testing protocols. The all-new Ford Focus is manufactured at Ford’s Saarlouis assembly facility, Germany. On January 10, Ford Motor Co. officials an...

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oda Fabia 1.2 that will be sold in India in early 2010. It will soon spread to its platform-mates within the group the VW Polo, Seat Ibiza and possibly the upcoming Audi A1. Skoda Auto presented the Octavia LPG at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Skoda announced on January 11 that it has started practical testing of a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line vehicles, its first prototype EV, around Mlada Boleslav. The Green E line based on...

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a 900 meter route between the engine manufacturing building and the vehicle assembly lines. Expected to be used mostly for engine transport, the AIT was tested to see if it could practically and safely move according to the predetermined route without causing production delays or collisions. In the testing, “TractEasy” of EasyMile SAS (Headquarters: Toulouse, France and Singapore) was selected to verify its application in a truck manufacturin...

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on September 10, THACO AUTO has shipped a batch of painted bodies and components for the new Kia Carnival cars from Chu Lai port (Quang Nam), Vietnam to India, which is the first batch exported under a USD 50 million contract signed by the two parties. The samples were exported to India in June for testing. The company continued to expand to overseas market, exporting vehicles and spare parts to several countries such as the Philippines, Thailand...

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ew wing van plant in Furukawa plant Hino launches Profia Hybrid heavy-duty truck Hino to resume production of the "Dutro" light-duty truck in October Hino delays compliance with new fuel efficiency labeling requirements under new test method Four companies, including Asahi Group Japan, start field testing of FC heavy-duty trucks Hino to temporarily suspend production at Koga Plant due to parts shortage Hino resumes shipments of "Profia" with A09...

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