Nvidia DRIVE AGX Thor kit advances autonomous vehicle development

DRIVE AGX Thor and DriveOS are integral components of Nvidia Halos, a comprehensive safety system. Credit: gguy/Shutterstock.com. Nvidia has introduced the DRIVE AGX Thor developer kit for the acceleration of autonomous vehicle (AV) development. The developer kit is designed to meet the growing complexity of AV systems, which now incorporate reasoning vision language action models,… Continue reading Nvidia DRIVE AGX Thor kit advances autonomous vehicle development

There is a need for standardising EV charging systems: Gadkari to OEMs

Nitin Gadkari New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday urged automakers to collaborate on standardising charger designs to ensure interoperability across electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Drawing a parallel with the standardisation of mobile phone chargers, he noted that without such uniformity, both manufacturers and consumers could face challenges… Continue reading There is a need for standardising EV charging systems: Gadkari to OEMs

First look at Hyundai’s Renault 4 rival before September debut

Hyundai will reveal a concept at next month’s Munich motor show that is set to preview an electric alternative to the Bayon. It has been described as a “forward-thinking vision” of the future of the brand, said Hyundai, and will likely showcase the next stage of the brand’s ‘Art of Steel’ design language as seen on the Santa… Continue reading First look at Hyundai’s Renault 4 rival before September debut

Take It for a Spin: NVIDIA Rolls Out DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit to World’s Automotive Developers

As autonomous vehicle systems rapidly grow in complexity, equipped with reasoning vision language action models, generative AI and advanced sensor technologies, developers need tools that are powerful, efficient and built to meet automotive-grade safety requirements. The NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor developer kit — now available for preorder today, with delivery in September — provides developers… Continue reading Take It for a Spin: NVIDIA Rolls Out DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit to World’s Automotive Developers

Geely Riddara Ships RD6 PHEV Pickups to the Middle East in Global Expansion

SHANGHAI, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Geely Riddara, the new energy pickup brand under Geely Auto Group, announces the official shipment of its RD6 PHEV plug-in hybrid pickup series, with the Middle East as its first destination. Continue Reading image The RD6 PHEV is equipped with the globally leading Geely EM-P Hybrid System, built on… Continue reading Geely Riddara Ships RD6 PHEV Pickups to the Middle East in Global Expansion

German FAZ: Daimler Trucks take care of the fuel cell009834

Electricity instead of diesel – the electrification of truck traffic on the street is a challenge for commercial vehicle manufacturers. The pressure of success is correspondingly high. But the manufacturer Daimler Truck is now dampening the hopes of a quick series production of hydrogen-powered trucks. A statement by Daimler-Truck development chief Andreas Gorbach On the… Continue reading German FAZ: Daimler Trucks take care of the fuel cell009834

German Manager Magazin: Stellantis, Volvo, Valeo: Shortseller Betting against European Auto Industrie004378

The increasing competition China And the US tariffs put the European automotive industry under great pressure. More and more shortsellers are now betting on falling courses: Since Donald Trumps (79) Return to the White House in January, short positions have increased significantly against some of the largest European companies in the industry,, reports the “Financial… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Stellantis, Volvo, Valeo: Shortseller Betting against European Auto Industrie004378

Macquarie raises $405 mn for Indian EV platform Vertelo

Abhishek Poddar said, “We’re pleased to have closed this $405 million fundraising for Vertelo, MAM’s largest investment commitment in the electric vehicle space in Asia.” Macquarie Asset Management, leading infrastructure asset manager, raised $405 million for Vertelo, a fleet electrification solutions platform in India. The funding includes $205 million from institutional investors, and $200 million… Continue reading Macquarie raises $405 mn for Indian EV platform Vertelo

LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global LiDAR simulation market is projected to reach USD 4.01 billion by 2032, growing from USD 0.93 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23.1%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Rapid advancements in autonomous driving technologies are driving strong demand for automotive LiDAR simulation, a critical… Continue reading LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets

German FAZ: Daimler Trucks with the fuel cell009822

Electricity instead of diesel – the electrification of truck traffic on the street is a challenge for commercial vehicle manufacturers. The pressure of success is correspondingly high. But the manufacturer Daimler Truck is now dampening the hopes of a quick series production of hydrogen-powered trucks. A statement by Daimler-Truck development chief Andreas Gorbach On the… Continue reading German FAZ: Daimler Trucks with the fuel cell009822