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Global auto sales in the first half of 2026 show Toyota still firmly in first place, while the gap between No. 2 Volkswagen and No. 3 Hyundai Motor Group has narrowed sharply. Volkswagen's heavy dependence on China has dragged sales lower, while Hyundai Motor Group has held up through diversified geopolitical exposure, local production, and a flexible product mix. Market attention is now turning …

Koenigsegg is paying tribute to one of its cars from over a decade ago, which never got the chance to tear up racetracks like it was designed to do. That show of respect comes in the form of the incredible CCGT1. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Hypercar , Koenigsegg , track car , Road

Mitsubishi makes only a handful of EVs across its global markets, but it's finally getting around to expanding its lineup with a beauty. Australia will get this handsome crossover later this year. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Electric Vehicles , Mitsubishi , Pininfarina

This is why we drive a 14-year-old car and we’ll keep driving it as long as we can: [ https://youtu.be/_FfIx2cOEYs?si=8Wq0biyGETqw-nZp](https://youtu.be/_FfIx2cOEYs?si=8Wq0biyGETqw-nZp) Software defined vehicles offer advantages their analog rivals can‘t compete with. But the hardware and software in them needs to be maintained, and some owners have found their cars suddenly obsolete or without k…

Acura is commemorating its 40th anniversary with the introduction of a new design direction for its upcoming cars, showcased in this striking two-door concept vehicle. Be careful not to take your eye out while you stare at its pointy bits. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Acura , Concept Vehicle , Monterey Car Week 2026

Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, which have been discussing areas of cooperation, are considering jointly developing an operating system for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) based on Nissan’s technology, informed sources said Sunday. Functionality such as autonomous driving an be added or improved in SDVs through software updates. As the vehicle’s operating system (OS) is a core […]

Ford is the first automaker to use a new set of developer tools that will let it embed Apple Maps navigation and mapping directly into its vehicles' infotainment systems.

Centralized compute platforms and OTA updates change a vehicle's risk profile in fundamental ways. The post Securing The Software-Defined Vehicle Starts With Re-Architecting Trust appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .

BackgroundWith the rise of industrial modernization, autonomous vehicle steering technology is becoming increasingly vital for safety and precision control. However, the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system commonly used in autonomous driving faces challenges such as insufficient steering angle accuracy and large response delays.MethodsThis study proposes a system model based on a column EPS syst…

I built this to understand how autonomous vehicle teams validate safety-critical decisions against regulatory standards like MISRA C:2012, CERT C, and ISO 26262. Most AV test frameworks focus on functional behavior ("does it stop?"), but compliance validation — mapping each decision to specific safety rules — seems to be done manually. This framework automates that. Key features: AI-biased scenar…

NIO’s smart EV brand, ONVO, has unveiled the L60 flagship mid-size family SUV, built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip. Earlier this year, the automaker introduced the ONVO brand — which stands for On Voyage — to reinforce its commitment to bringing safer, smarter, and more enjoyable and affordable mobility solutions for the mainstream family […]

Volvo Cars’ new, fully electric EX90 is making its way from the automaker’s assembly line in Charleston, South Carolina, to dealerships around the U.S. To ensure its customers benefit from future improvements and advanced safety features and capabilities, the Volvo EX90 is built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC), capable of more than 250 […]

Introduction All traditional car manufacturers are currently focused on making the switch to electric vehicles, and the same is happening…

The fusion of the physical and digital worlds is reshaping the automotive industry. NVIDIA’s automotive partners are using digitalization to transform every phase of the product lifecycle — evolving primarily physical, manual processes into software-driven, AI-enhanced digital systems. Watch the video to learn more. Digitalization: A Game Changer From End to End Kaivan Karimi, global […]

Tesla is recalling 356,309 Model 3 sedans to fix a cable that may separate from the rearview camera due to wear and tear, affecting the camera’s feed. It is also recalling 119,009 Model S vehicles to fix a faulty trunk latch in the front trunk. Following standard procedure, Tesla filed both recalls with the NHTSA. … Continue reading "Tesla Recalls 475,000 Vehicles to Fix Camera, Front Trunk Issue…