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China’s Hesai will double production as lidar sensor industry shakes out

Chinese lidar-maker Hesai announced plans on Monday to double its production capacity from 2 million units to 4 million units this year, as it looks to corner the global market for the laser-based sensors. That would be well up from the 1 million-plus unit mark that Hesai hit in 2025. Hesai’s push to grab more… Continue reading China’s Hesai will double production as lidar sensor industry shakes out

BENTELER acquires Deutsche Bahn company ioki, creating first European full-service provider for autonomous mobility

Unique group of companies accelerating the mobility transition: Autonomous vehicles, operational services and software-based mobility solutions “made in Europe” from a single source Integrated approach simplifies the rollout and operation of autonomous fleets for cities and transport operators New growth opportunities for all companies involved SALZBURG, Austria and FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —… Continue reading BENTELER acquires Deutsche Bahn company ioki, creating first European full-service provider for autonomous mobility

Autoliv and Tensor Introduce World’s First Foldable Steering Wheel for autonomous driving

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) and (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and Tensor, a leading innovator in personal autonomous vehicles, have co-developed the world’s first foldable steering wheel for the Tensor Robocar. With dual functionality, it can be used for conventional manual control or retracted for… Continue reading Autoliv and Tensor Introduce World’s First Foldable Steering Wheel for autonomous driving

ProLogium and Darfon Energy Tech Announce Strategic Partnership Ahead of CES 2026

Superfluidized All-Inorganic Solid-State Battery Solutions to Upgrade Safety for E-Bikes and Smart Mobility LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the eve of CES 2026, ProLogium, a global leader in next-generation lithium-ceramic battery technology, and Darfon Energy Tech, a provider of smart mobility and energy storage solutions, today announced a strategic partnership. Together, the two… Continue reading ProLogium and Darfon Energy Tech Announce Strategic Partnership Ahead of CES 2026

ProLogium and Darfon Energy Tech Announce Strategic Partnership Ahead of CES 2026

STRADVISION Demonstrates FrontVision and SurroundVision on TI Gen 5 Automotive Platforms at CES 2026

SVNet Showcased Across TDA4VH and TDA5 Platforms as a Scalable Reference for FrontVision and SurroundVision LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STRADVISION, a global leader in AI-based vision perception technology for autonomous driving, today announced it will demonstrate its SVNet FrontVision and SurroundVision software on Texas Instruments’ Gen 5 automotive platforms at CES 2026. The… Continue reading STRADVISION Demonstrates FrontVision and SurroundVision on TI Gen 5 Automotive Platforms at CES 2026

MorpheusTEK introduces its first All Solid-State LiDAR and a new partnership with SINTRONES technology, a global innovator in rugged industrial and edge AI computing solutions.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MorpheusTEK (www.morpheustek.com), a leading distributor of robotic LiDAR perception sensors in North America, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with SINTRONES Technology, global innovator in rugged industrial and edge AI computing solutions. MorpheusTEK’s partnership with SINTRONES Technology will enable customers access to modular, certified computing platforms that… Continue reading MorpheusTEK introduces its first All Solid-State LiDAR and a new partnership with SINTRONES technology, a global innovator in rugged industrial and edge AI computing solutions.

Tesla hits trademark roadblock for ‘Cybercab’ due to squatter (and its own incompetence)

Tesla’s naming strategy for its autonomous vehicles has been, frankly, a bit of a mess since the “We, Robot” event back in October 2024, but now it is running into another issue trying to secure the ‘Cybercab’ trademark. We previously reported on the USPTO shutting down Tesla’s attempt to trademark “Robotaxi” because the term was… Continue reading Tesla hits trademark roadblock for ‘Cybercab’ due to squatter (and its own incompetence)

@FCA: FCA US Q4 Total Sales Increase 4% Year Over Year; Reports Full-year 2025 US Sales Results

January 5, 2026 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC reports sales of 332,321 vehicles in the fourth quarter, the second consecutive quarter in 2025 of sales increases in the U.S. Overall, total fourth-quarter U.S. sales increased 4% versus the same period in 2024. In December 2025, the company sold 121,170 total vehicles, growing 4%… Continue reading @FCA: FCA US Q4 Total Sales Increase 4% Year Over Year; Reports Full-year 2025 US Sales Results

Sunseeker Spotlights the Breakthrough Sunseeker Elite X9 Series During CES 2026 Week, Powered by a 16-Sensor Full-Scene Perception System

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Las Vegas enters CES 2026 week, Sunseeker will meet media at Pepcom Digital Experience to showcase its next-generation flagship—the Sunseeker Elite X9 Series robotic mowers. Designed for high-demand mowing environments, it signals Sunseeker’s expansion into commercial applications, supporting 3-6 acres of mowing coverage within 48 hours, with… Continue reading Sunseeker Spotlights the Breakthrough Sunseeker Elite X9 Series During CES 2026 Week, Powered by a 16-Sensor Full-Scene Perception System