• Tue, January 7, 2025

by: TechCrunch

Toyota's next-generation cars will be built with Nvidia supercomputers and operating system

Toyota announced at CES 2025 that its next-generation vehicles will have automated driving capabilities powered by Nvidia's Drive AGX Orin supercomputer

by: EDN

CES 2025: Moving toward software-defined vehicles

TI's automotive SoC releases for CES 2025 this year: a radar sensor for passenger safety, new audio processor solutions, and more.

by: MSN

Aerial tour: Snow stranglehold still strong on St. Louis-area highways

It's been two days since the thick of a fierce winter storm swept through the St. Louis area. Highways are still feeling the chill, making Tuesday commutes anything but smooth.

by: WMNF

Wildlife crossings, a safe passage, with Brent Setchell and Nicole Monies (FDOT)

Join Tanja and Grace on the Sustainable Living Show in a conversation about wildlife crossings with FDOTs Brent Setchell and Nicole Monies.

by: Yahoo

Route 113 to close for 4 months in Bucks County. Where, and when, to expect delays.

Route 113 will close between Diamond Street and Bethlehem Pike from Jan. 20 through late May, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Jan. 3. PennDOT plans to replace the bridge over a branch of Mill Creek in Hilltown Township. The condition of the bridge, built in 1922, is rated poor, PennDOT said.

by: techxplore

Who's winning the CES autonomy race? Not cars

This week's Consumer Electronics Show unveils major new autonomous transport products for farms, boating and construction sites, highlighting a yawning gap with autos, where scalable driverless technology is further away.

by: Reuters

US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the United States over reports of crashes involving a feature that allows users to move their cars remotely.

by: Forbes

Detroit's Auto Show Reinvents Itself Again By Returning To January

The Detroit Auto Show, aka the North American International Auto Show, is starting over again. After a few years with warmer dates, the show has returned to frosty January. The show's media days are scheduled for a single day on Friday, Jan. 10. The full show will extend to Jan. 20.

by: Forbes

2025 Transportation Tech Wish List: Safety, Innovation, Infrastructure

David Roberts is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Verra Mobility, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions. As we look ahead to 2025, the transportation industry stands at a crossroads where we have an opportunity to make a major impact on efficiency and improve safety.

by: TechCrunch

NXP to buy automotive safety software firm TTTech Auto for $625M

NXP is to acquire TTTech Auto, a company specializing in safety software for autonomous vehicles, in an all-cash deal valued at $625 million.

by: Yahoo

Aurora, Continental and Nvidia announce partnership at CES

Aurora, Continental and Nvidia recently announced a partnership at CES to deploy and manufacture driverless trucks at scale. The post Aurora, Continental and Nvidia announce partnership at CES appeared first on FreightWaves.

by: Reuters

US probing about 2.6 mln Tesla vehicles over 'Actually Smart Summon' feature

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened a probe into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after reports of some crashes linked to its "Actually Smart Summon" driverless feature.

by: MSN

Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX captures chaotic morning commute

The Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX had a busy Monday morning, capturing scenes of a treacherous commute across the area.

by: Reuters

Mercedes revising profit outlook downwards in sluggish car market, source says

Mercedes-Benz will lower mid-term profitability targets for its passenger car business due to prolonged weakness in the market and the switch to electric-powered vehicles, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

by: Reuters

US opens probe into about 2.6 mln Tesla vehicles over Actually Smart Summon feature

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened a probe into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over issues related to the EV maker's feature dubbed "Actually Smart Summon".

by: Reuters

US self-driving car companies seek boost under Trump

A group representing self-driving car companies on Tuesday called on the U.S. government to do more to speed the deployment of autonomous vehicles and remove barriers to adoption.
  • Wed, January 8, 2025

by: PBS

Buttigieg recaps administration's efforts to improve transportation infrastructure

The tenure of Pete Buttigieg atop the Department of Transportation is coming to an end this month at a critical juncture for many of the industries the agency oversees. Buttigieg juggled crises in the rail and airline industries and oversaw the distribution of billions of dollars in funding from Biden's infrastructure bill.

by: Forbes

Five Bold Predictions For Transportation Technology In 2025

These changes are driven by emerging trends and innovations that promise to make transportation systems smarter, more efficient, and more equitable.

by: Goodreturns

Tata Elxsi Q3 Results Preview: 36-Yr-Old Tata Company To See Uptick In Revenue, EBIT Margins; Key Focus Area

During Q2FY25, the company posted revenue growth of 3.1% QoQ to Rs 955.1 crore, while PAT was at Rs 229.4 crore higher by 24.6% QoQ. Transportation grew strongly at 8.8% QoQ, aided by large deals and growth in SDV and OEM business.

by: MSN

HERE and AWS collaborate on software-defined vehicles

HERE CEO Mike Nefkens said; "Location technology is at the heart of the automotive industry's software-defined vehicle revolution, and HERE's collaboration with AWS is boosting

by: Reuters

Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory ongoing despite US tariff threat

Sweden's Volvo Group is proceeding with its planned $700-million heavy-truck factory in Monterrey, Mexico, CEO Martin Lundstedt told Reuters on Wednesday, even as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose U.

by: Cars

10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Subaru Solterra Outshines Ford Super Duty, Lincoln Nautilus

by: Oneindia

WATCH VIDEO: BYD's Jumping Car And Xpeng's Flying Vehicle Go Viral In India

BYD's 'jumping suspension' supercar and Xpeng's flying car sparked viral reactions, with Indian users humorously speculating that the tech might be tailor-made for the country's notorious pothole-filled roads.

by: WTEN

Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear raise worries about aviation security

What is going on with aviation security? People have been found dead hiding in the wheel wells of planes twice in the past month. Two stowaways were arrested on different flights in November and

by: MSN

Startup Spotlight: How Sulmi Contributes to the UAE's Sustainability Goals

And for Sulmi, making the first e-motorcycle to be designed and manufactured in the UAE has come with an added sense of responsibility because -through its electric motorcycles and smart mobility solutions- the automotive technology and mobility startup is also inadvertently contributing to the nation's sustainability goals.

by: Forbes

Top Four Clean Mobility Startups Shaping 2025

2025 will be a crucial year for the mobility industry, with sustainability, digital transformation and shared mobility services shaping business strategies
  • Mon, January 6, 2025

by: SFGate

Top Automotive Stories Of 2024

Each year, I look back on the previous 12 months and recall the biggest stories in the world of automobiles. As a whole, 2024 was fairly calm compared to the prior few where we dealt with the changes from Covid-19, followed up by a severe microchip shortage that resulted in empty dealer lots and premium prices for new car shoppers.

by: Forbes

Aurora, Continental, And NVIDIA Partner To Scale Up Driverless Trucks

Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA announced a strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by the next-gen NVIDIA DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chip.
  • Fri, January 10, 2025

by: Forbes

How Technology Can Transform Payment Processing In Auto Transportation

There are ways technology solutions can tame payment chaos in the movement of cars. Here's how these solutions can provide benefits, along with challenges to be aware of.

by: Axios

Autonomous trucking company sues over 1970s safety rules

On Dec. 26, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the DOT agency that oversees trucking safety, rejected the request. In its decision, FMCSA said the companies hadn't showed that a national, industry-wide exemption for AV trucks would provide an equivalent level of safety in such situations.

by: CNBC

Best Auto Loans and Financing of January 2025

A car is an expensive purchase, but choosing the right lender can save you thousands of dollars in interest charges and fees. Plus, you want your car shopping experience to be easy and transparent ...

by: Yahoo

6 automotive innovations from CES 2025 that could shape future of driving

Here's a look at six advanced automotive technologies that could disrupt industries ... Aeroht revealed its Land Aircraft Carrier at CES 2025. The flying car concept transportation, with its modular architecture, features a detachable eVTOL air module ...

by: MSN

U.S. auto industry bracing for new trade and regulatory landscape

The U.S. auto industry is bracing for a shifting landscape, marked by the economic policies and global trade strategies of a Trump White House, as it sets itself apart from the outgoing administration.

by: TechCrunch

Live Updates CES 2025: The final reveals and analysis as the event nears its end

CES 2025, the annual consumer tech conference held in Las Vegas, is upon us — and this is where you can find all of our live updates. Over the next few days, TechCrunch reporters will be on the ground giving you the latest announcements and product reveals from Samsung,

by: Yahoo

Chinese auto giant wants to make flying cars your next commute option

An automotive maker in China has developed a flying car that is setting the stage for a new era in how we think about commuting and connectivity in cities.
  • Mon, January 13, 2025

by: Forbes

Global Automotive Outlook: Predictions For 2025

The article predicts key trends in 2025 in the Automotive Industry from slow down in EV sales to growth of new business models like EV multi year leasing

by: Forbes

Beyond ADAS: Building A Data-Driven Fleet Culture For Long-Term Safety Success

Recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows a steady rise in large truck crashes since 2009. Despite this, there are signs of progress. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a 3.6% decrease in vehicle-related fatalities from 2022 to the most recent data compiled for 2023.
  • Sun, January 12, 2025

by: TechCrunch

CES 2025: Self-driving cars were everywhere, plus other transportation tech trends

Even before CES 2025 kicked off a few trends began to emerge — or more accurately, some gaps appeared. All U.S. and some European automakers that
  • Thu, January 9, 2025

by: MSN

Will Automotive Innovation Drive Keysight's Share Performance?

Keysight Technologies, Inc. KEYS recently introduced Novus mini automotive, a compact solutions design to address the complex requirements of automotive network engineers. The latest addition to Keysight's comprehensive Novus portfolio combines traffic generation and protocol testing capabilities into a single platform and empowers network engineers to evaluate the performance and conformance of various network components before

by: CompositesWorld

Composite pressure vessels enable future energy storage

A 37-kilogram HGV2/EC79 bus system using 350-bar COPVs (far left) and an aerospace hydrogen tank (bottom right) by Hexagon Purus, as well as some tank examples (top right) from Infinite Composites. Sources | Hexagon Purus and Infinite Composites

by: Reuters

CES Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans

Global auto suppliers are working out how much of their production can be moved to the United States, or closer to it, as a defense against tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump, according to industry executives at CES in Las Vegas.

by: Yahoo

Motorcyclist, 59, critically injured in Waikiki crash

A 59-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured Wednesday morning in a collision with a sedan on Ala Wai Boulevard near McCully Street in Waikiki, according to Honolulu police. The crash occurred at about 9 :41 a.

by: Reuters

US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says

The outgoing Biden administration plans to finalize rules next week cracking down on Chinese vehicle software and hardware, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Reuters.

by: Reuters

Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans

Global auto suppliers are working out how much of their production can be moved to the United States, or closer to it, as a defense against tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump, according to industry executives at CES in Las Vegas.
  • Sat, January 11, 2025

by: MSN

Tata Elxsi share price down 8%. Why did it hit 52-week low after Q3 results?

At 10:40 a.m., Tata Elxsi's share price was down 7% at Rs 5992.95. In early trade, the stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 5,924.

by: Yahoo

Best smart plugs in 2025

Feit Electric's WiFi model provides no-nonsense usability with either of the most popular smart home platforms. It's been a long-running favorite for turning dumb appliances smart, because it's easy to manage, schedule, and assign to groups. It takes up less space than most, and allows for streamlined control from wherever you have internet access.

by: Gizmodo

The Best Automotive Tech at CES 2025

There were a lot of electric bikes and scooters at CES this year, but this electric motorcycle from Royal Enfield caught my attention. Royal Enfield is one of a handful of old British brands that have found new life under Indian ownership.
  • Tue, January 14, 2025

by: Reuters

Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles

President Joe Biden's outgoing administration is finalizing rules on Tuesday that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market, as part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China.

Top Automotive Stories Of 2024

Each year, I look back on the previous 12 months and recall the biggest stories in the world of automobiles. As a whole, 2024 was fairly calm compared to the prior few where we dealt with the changes from Covid-19, followed up by a severe microchip shortage that resulted in empty dealer lots and premium prices for new car shoppers.
The article from SFGate highlights the top automotive stories of 2024, focusing on several key trends and events in the industry. It discusses the continued rise of electric vehicles (EVs), with major manufacturers like Tesla, Ford, and General Motors expanding their EV lineups and investing heavily in battery technology and charging infrastructure. The piece also covers the impact of new regulations aimed at reducing emissions, pushing for more sustainable automotive solutions. Additionally, there's mention of the ongoing chip shortage affecting production, the increasing popularity of autonomous driving technology, and the introduction of innovative vehicle designs and features. The article also touches on significant mergers and acquisitions within the automotive sector, as well as the growing market for luxury and performance electric cars, signaling a shift in consumer preferences towards eco-friendly and high-tech vehicles.

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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/top-automotive-stories-of-2024-20018952.php

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