Magna, a global leader in mobility technology, has announced a program in collaboration with Nvidia to integrate the Nvidia DRIVE AGX platform within the company’s next generation of advanced technology solutions. The next-generation Nvidia DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC), which runs the safety-certified DriveOS operating system and is built on the Blackwell GPU architecture, consolidates… Continue reading Magna and Nvidia to develop AI-driven next-gen automotive technologies
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Nvidia, GM announce deal for AI, factories and next-gen vehicles
Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., speaks during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images General Motors and Nvidia have agreed to a strategic collaboration that includes the automaker using several products and artificial… Continue reading Nvidia, GM announce deal for AI, factories and next-gen vehicles
Tesla’s China rival Zeekr to roll out advanced driver assistance-system for free
The view from inside a Zeekr Mix electric vehicle at one of the company’s showrooms in Shanghai, China, on March 16, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car company Zeekr is releasing advanced driver-assistance capabilities to its local customers for free as competition heats up, Zeekr CEO Andy An told… Continue reading Tesla’s China rival Zeekr to roll out advanced driver assistance-system for free
Cadillac expects one of every three vehicle sales to be EVs in 2025
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Michael Wayland / CNBC SAN FRANCISCO — Cadillac expects roughly one of every three vehicles it sells in the U.S. this year to be all-electric models, as the automaker continues to expand its EV lineup despite industrywide slower-than-expected adoption of the vehicles. The General Motors luxury brand is expected to offer… Continue reading Cadillac expects one of every three vehicle sales to be EVs in 2025
BYD’s shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
watch now Shares of China’s BYD rallied on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that it claims can charge electric vehicles (EV) almost as quickly as it takes to fill a gasoline car. BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares jumped more than 6% shortly after the open, notching a new a 52-week high. The stock,… Continue reading BYD’s shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
Audi may no longer launch final ICE car in 2026
Audi may no longer launch its final ICE car in 2026 as originally planned and will use this year to decide a new timeline for phasing out ICE cars. Audi previously announced that it would launch its final ICE car in 2026 – expected to be the next-generation Q7 – and remove it from sale in… Continue reading Audi may no longer launch final ICE car in 2026
Mercedes-Benz begins using AI robotics to make its cars
Mercedes-Benz is planning the roll-out of humanoid robots and new artificial intelligence (AI) software across its US and European manufacturing lines to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and save money. The Apollo robots from US-based company Apptronik and AI software from Google’s DeepMind are currently being tested at the car maker’s Digital Factory Campus at its… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz begins using AI robotics to make its cars
Original TT could inspire new Audi sports coupé
“I’ve discussed that car so much with Massimo. That was an inspirational car for his whole career. When he was a young designer at Giugiaro, he took a day off when the TT was launched in Italy, went to the Audi dealer in Milan and sat in the showroom for a day just looking at the… Continue reading Original TT could inspire new Audi sports coupé
Volkswagen ID 5
The ID 5’s interior is identical to the ID 4, with a leatherette steering wheel and haptic touchpads. As we noted in that review, they’re not the best in terms of usability and take some getting used to. The climate controls are also touchpad sliders, but an update in late 2024 means they’re now backlit… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 5
Citroen e-C3 to gain £15k van variant with 200-mile range
Citroën hopes to spark a revival of the small car-based van segment by launching a £15,000 ë-C3 electric van. The commercial variant of its new entry-level electric car is due in April, with a likely starting price of £15,035 excluding VAT but inclusive of the UK’s Plug-in Van Grant. It will be built to N1… Continue reading Citroen e-C3 to gain £15k van variant with 200-mile range