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Friday 23 May 2025
XPeng rewrites mobility script with AI chips, robot pilots, and LiDAR-free autonomy
As AI foundation models embed deeper into vehicle system architecture, China's XPeng Motors is shifting from conventional car manufacturing to a full-stack AI mobility platform. Its...
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Trump's auto tariff blitz is really a national security play
US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign-made cars and auto parts to drive supply chain reshoring. The move aims to reduce import dependency, boost domestic...
Wednesday 21 May 2025
TÜV Rheinland highlights compliance challenges in the age of intelligent vehicles

As smart vehicles shift from mechanical machines to software-defined platforms, the global auto industry is confronting structural challenges...

Tuesday 20 May 2025
As Nissan falters, Toyota may offer lifeline in quiet, government-backed move
Once a pillar of Japan's automotive might, Nissan now finds itself in financial peril, with talks of potential mergers or alliances repeatedly falling through. After a failed merger...
Friday 16 May 2025
Tesla's centralized 'vehicle brain' strategy loses traction as rivals embrace domain-zonal architectures
As the global automotive industry rapidly advances toward next-generation electronic and electrical (E/E) architectures, the combined use of domain controllers and zonal controllers...
Thursday 15 May 2025
L3 may be late, but automotive revolution rolls on

It's unclear how many still recall the optimism with which 2025 was once hailed—by automakers across Europe, the US, and even China—as...

Tuesday 13 May 2025
Tesla's futuristic trademarks 'Robotaxi' and 'Cybercab' hit snags amid legal and tech hurdles
Tesla has long been at the forefront of promoting the vision of high-level autonomous vehicles and driverless taxi services. However, its recent efforts to trademark the names "Robotaxi"...
Friday 9 May 2025
Japan's Denso, Rohm forge chip alliance targeting EVs and autonomous driving
On May 8, Japanese automotive parts supplier Denso and chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership aimed at deepening collaboration in semiconductor development...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Tesla debuts LiDAR-free self-driving system in China as FSD awaits approval
Tesla has rolled out a new camera-based driver-assistance system in China while awaiting government approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Unlike most Chinese EV makers...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
China EV makers hit the brakes on autonomy after fatal Xiaomi crash
The fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 and three students has sparked nationwide backlash and triggered a fundamental shift in how Chinese automakers market self-driving technology...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
China's Pony AI is Uber's latest robotaxi partner in Middle East
Robotaxi company Pony AI will partner with ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. to launch in the Middle East this year, as the auto industry's push into autonomous driving gathers...
Monday 5 May 2025
Semco and Daeduck poised to power Tesla's autonomous Cybercab with key substrate supply

South Korea's leading substrate manufacturers, Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) and Daeduck Electronics, are preparing to supply crucial...

Friday 2 May 2025
Powertech Technology sees revenue decline as expected in 1Q25
Powertech Technology (PTI), a Taiwanese memory packaging and testing vendor, experienced a decrease in solid-state drive (SSD) and NAND flash shipments in the first quarter of 2025,...
Friday 2 May 2025
Huawei mobilizes 11 top carmakers to forge China's smart driving safety agenda
China's booming auto industry is moving beyond product competition as automakers increasingly prioritize unified safety standards for intelligent driving systems. The sector is transitioning...
Friday 2 May 2025
US, China sharply diverged in regulatory paths for high-level autonomous driving
Advanced L3–L5 autonomous driving has long been a critical battleground in the technological rivalry between the US and China. Recently, as both nations aim for L5 fully autonomous...