Latest Automotive News
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Euro NCAP Rewards Cars That Bring Back Physical Buttons
Euro NCAP’s latest vehicle safety assessments highlight the benefits of vehicles that use physical buttons for essential driving controls.
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Auve Tech Operates Autonomous Airport Shuttle at Tallinn Airport
Auve Tech has begun operating its MiCa passenger shuttle at Tallinn Airport without an onboard safety operator.
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XPENG Opens Public Registration for YOYO Robotaxi in China
XPENG has named its robotaxi service XPENG YOYO and opened online registration to the public in China by invitation code.
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XPENG to Launch AI-Defined G9L SUV at Paris Motor Show
XPENG will launch its next-generation G9L flagship SUV at the 2026 Paris Motor Show alongside its wider range of AI-focused vehicles.
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Portugal, Slovakia and Norway Join Initiative on Autonomous Vehicle Testbeds
Portugal, Slovakia and Norway have signed the Joint Declaration of Intent on large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous vehicles.
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Nissan to Launch Autonomous Driving Project in Cambridge
Nissan has announced that it will bring self-driving cars to Cambridge in order to serve real life people in real life communities.
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From Hanover to the Four Corners of the Globe: Electric Lorry Driver Tobias Wagner Sets Off on Global eActros 600 Expedition
Elektrotrucker Tobias Wagner has begun a year-long, 45,000km global expedition in a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric lorry.
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XPENG Launches G9L AI Flagship SUV in China Ahead of Paris Motor Show Debut
XPENG launches its G9L AI flagship SUV in China, with a global debut to take place at the Paris Motor Show on 12 October.
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Waymo to Launch Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Singapore in 2028
Waymo is set to become Singapore’s newest autonomous vehicle operator, aiming to offer ride-hailing services from 2028.
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Pony.ai Unveils Gen-4 Autonomous Robotruck with GAC
Pony.ai has unveiled a new Level 4 autonomous heavy-duty truck developed with GAC Commercial Vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor Group Outlines Autonomous Driving Roadmap
Hyundai Motor Group has outlined its autonomous driving roadmap, including plans to introduce new Level 2+ and Level 2++ systems.
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Ford Urged to Reduce China Ties and Increase US Manufacturing
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has urged Ford to reduce its reliance on Chinese technology, citing national security concerns.
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Croatia: Pony.ai and Verne Begin Driverless Robotaxi Tests in Zagreb
Pony.ai and Verne have begun fully driverless Robotaxi test rides with passengers on public roads in Zagreb.
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Euro NCAP Tests New Cars Under Tougher 2026 Safety Protocols
Euro NCAP has published safety ratings for four new cars assessed under its 2026 testing protocols.
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Uber & Wayve Launch Autonomous Rides in London in UK First
Uber Technologies and Wayve have announced the official launch of supervised autonomous rides in London – a first for the country.
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Waymo to Introduce Autonomous Ride Hailing in Munich
Waymo has announced that it has begun laying the groundwork to introduce its fully autonomous ride hailing service in Munich, Germany.
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Hong Kong: MTR Begins Autonomous Vehicle Trials for High-Speed Rail–Airport Connections
MTR is trialling an autonomous vehicle connection service from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, which serves high-speed rail.
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Study Examines Impact of Head Injuries on Automated Vehicle Takeovers
A study at Binghamton University has examined how people with a history of head injuries take control of a partially automated vehicle.
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UK: Government Launches Consultation on ZEV Mandate
A new consultation on the ZEV Mandate seeks views on the Government's pathway to ending sales of new petrol & diesel cars.
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ÖBB & Otokar to Conduct Autonomous Bus Trials in Austria
ÖBB Postbus has partnered with Otokar to introduce an electrically powered, fully autonomous bus into Austria for pilot operation.
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Pony.ai and Uber Plan to Deploy More than 2,000 Robotaxis in Europe
Pony.ai and Uber are expanding their partnership with plans to deploy more than 2,000 autonomous robotaxis across Europe.
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Eniride Driver to be Integrated into DAF Trucks Vehicle Platform
Einride AB and DAF Trucks have partnered to integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system into DAF’s premium vehicle platform.
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Hong Kong Transport Department Issues License for West Kowloon AV Trial
The Hong Kong Transport Department has issued a pilot licence for autonomous vehicles to operate on a new route in Kowloon.
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Aurrigo SENTRY Project Awarded Funding from CAM Pathfinder Programme
A number of projects will receive a share of funding as part of the UK Government's CAM Pathfinder programme.