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Aurora launches second-generation automated driver

Aurora launches second-generation automated driver Deploying first on International and then Volvo trucks, the Aurora Driver 2 can complete 1000-mi hauls up to 40% faster than a solo human driver, while doubling revenue per truck and cutting fuel and insurance costs, and uses Nvidia-powered hardware that is 40% smaller and built for a million-mile service life.

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Range Rover previews electric GT and Sport models

Range Rover previews electric GT and Sport models This week’s reveal of the GT marks the fifth member and the most-car-like of the big Range Rovers and it follows last week’s confirmation during the Goodwood Festival of Speed of the forthcoming Sport Electric, both of which are joining the range-topping Electric on the EMA platform.

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IIHS finds that Waymo Drivers are involved in fewer crashes than humans

IIHS finds that Waymo Drivers are involved in fewer crashes than humans A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that Waymo vehicles were involved in 68% fewer crashes than cars driven by humans, and the leading autonomous vehicle technology company hopes to improve safety with a new Ojai vehicle and the sixth-generation Waymo Driver.

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Volkswagen pitches electric ID. Cross as premium class in a compact format

Volkswagen pitches electric ID. Cross as premium class in a compact format At about €28,000 and available to order in Germany, the brand’s cheapest electric SUV in the new VW style includes luxury-level features and technologies such as a high-quality five-seat interior and an optional premium sound system, massage seats, Connected Travel Assist, and adaptive suspension.

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BYD sets supercar and charging performance standards with Denza Z

BYD sets supercar and charging performance standards with Denza Z Denza took the wraps off its comprehensively equipped electric supercar at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which has three motors, a second-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging, and DiSus-M intelligent damping for its e3 Sports Car platform, and is available for ordering this summer in select markets.

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Nvidia expands partnership with Toyota to advance physical AI

Nvidia expands partnership with Toyota to advance physical AI Adding to Toyota’s plans to build vehicles with Nvidia Drive AGX and DriveOS, the automaker will create production-line digital twins with Nvidia Omniverse and Isaac Sim, accelerate software development with Nvidia Nemotron, and develop urban mobility systems using Nvidia platforms.

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MG shows two electric concept cars at Goodwood

MG shows two electric concept cars at Goodwood The storied British car brand owned by SAIC revealed the GO! concept of a future new B-segment electric hatchback to broaden its electric mainstream offerings and a second new more dramatic step with a Cyber concept flagship previewing a future model in the large SUV, D-segment.

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Alpine A110 Future makes global dynamic debut at Goodwood

Alpine A110 Future makes global dynamic debut at Goodwood The showing of the electric development mule comes with new technical details about the Alpine Performance Platform that will underpin the third-generation A110 two-seater, which runs a dual battery pack, split front and rear for a low driving position, paired with dual rear e-motors.

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Bcomp delivers biocomposites for BMW M Concept Neue Klasse

Bcomp delivers biocomposites for BMW M Concept Neue Klasse The Swiss sustainable materials company’s AmpliTex flax-derived material technology is featured prominently in the concept, representing the first public unveiling of a car with components made through the partnership involving the extensive use of AmpliTex in BMW Group series production cars.

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McMurtry today revealed its production electric hyper track car

McMurtry today revealed its production electric hyper track car With 95% new components compared to prototype models, the automaker says the Spéirling Pure enables any driver to experience F1-level performance, with up to 2000 kg of downforce from 0 mph, 3 g acceleration in corners and under braking, a 0-60 mph time in 1.55 s, and a 190-mph top speed.

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Oilstainlab and Delphi kick off the Half-11 Euro-Vision summer tour

Oilstainlab and Delphi kick off the Half-11 Euro-Vision summer tour The supercar prototype designed as a tribute to the golden era of 1960s European motorsport will spawn the production HF-11 coupe coming in 2027, which features a unique powertrain approach that gives owners the ability to swap between ICE and electric powertrains in their own garages.

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New EV company Amble launches first vehicle ‘for a world beyond cars’

New EV company Amble launches first vehicle ‘for a world beyond cars’ The company says its first vehicle, a street-legal electric buggy called Amble One, creates a new category of lightweight EVs purpose-built for short-range mobility, with first deliveries in 2027 to leading hospitality destinations and consumer deliveries starting in 2028 from $25,000.

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Watt EV and Avant Design offer joint capabilities for vehicle development

Watt EV and Avant Design offer joint capabilities for vehicle development The partnership brings together advanced vehicle design, engineering, and low-volume manufacturing capabilities under a single program, from initial concept to a fully functional prototype, as illustrated by a concept the partners created for a Lotus 2+2 EV daily driver commissioned by Autocar magazine.

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Canyon AR helmet concept could be a safety gamechanger for road riding

Canyon AR helmet concept could be a safety gamechanger for road riding With its drop-down visor and connection to on-bike AI safety systems, the Stingr headup smart helmet prototype steps up the rider experience with safety and performance information displayed by visual, audio, and haptic communication that allows riders to receive warnings before they see them.

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Canyon Predict prototype debuts at Eurobike to define the future of rider safety

Canyon Predict prototype debuts at Eurobike to define the future of rider safety The cutting-edge concept making its debut at this week’s Frankfurt show features integrated edge artificial intelligence, a sensor suite of radars and cameras, an in-handlebar display, and a companion helmet system to revolutionize cycling safety and performance riding.

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Stellantis collaborates with Wayve and Uber on L4 driverless robotaxi service

Stellantis collaborates with Wayve and Uber on L4 driverless robotaxi service The automaker’s latest partnership will combine its L4-Ready Platforms, Wayve’s AI Driver system, and Uber’s mobility network for global robotaxi services, as it promotes its pursuit of innovative technologies for autonomous ecosystems that include others like Bolt, Nvidia, and Pony.ai.

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PwC reports automotive industry M&A deal value falls 60% in Q1 2026

PwC reports automotive industry M&A deal value falls 60% in Q1 2026 A new report from the company reveals a cautious deal environment due to economic uncertainty and volatility, but private equity acquisitions gain ground, and OEMs and suppliers are shifting capital toward technologies that support software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.