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For Honda to make its new 2026 Passport more off-road capable, it adopted some software-defined vehicle ideas with existing hardware

Caterpillar was one of the first companies to commercialize automated driving systems when it brought the technology to its massive mining trucks in 2013. Now Cat is replacing its old rotating lidars with new units from Luminar

Electric pickups never took off the way automakers hoped because they couldn't tow far enough and they were too expensive. Towing range is still a problem until we get EREVs, but at least brands like GMC are trying to bring the price down with new variants.

President Donald Trump has for the 3rd time announced tariffs on imported vehicles, this time on all vehicles from outside the US, not just Mexico and Canada

Aurora Innovation has nearly completed its safety case assessment and hopes to start driverless long-haul truck operations between Dallas and Houston Texas in April 2025.

Volkswagen Group will be the first automaker to adopt Mobileye's new Surround ADAS with Valeo handling system integration. The lower cost Surround ADAS provides enhanced capabilities like automatic emergency braking while also enabling hands-off, eyes-on highway drive assist.

REE Automotive has an MOU with an automated driving systems developer to utilize its software defined chassis technology for upcoming automated vehicles

Battery swapping isn't a new concept for EVs but now may be the time to revisit the concept beyond China where it has already gained a foothold with Nio.

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BYD has launched its new Super E-Platform in China which will enable 1MW DC fast charging.

At Nvidia GTC 2025, CEO Jensen Huang made several new transportation related announcements including GM's decision to transition to using the Drive Thor chip for next generation automated vehicles along with Omniverse to simulate its factories.