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automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
Four AT128 sensors will be deployed in each of the JV’s robotaxis. By Stewart Burnett Fast-growing Chinese LiDAR manufacturer Hesai has secured its latest contract. The company’s AT128 LiDAR model will be used in the SAE Level 4 robotaxis deployed by Guangzhou Andi Technology, the new joint venture between GAC and autonomous driving firm Didi.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
Volvo Trucks is recalling 5,257 VN trucks from model years 2023 through 2026 in North Americadue to a defect in the hazard switch backlight. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue causes the backlighting of the hazard switch to become inoperative, thereby violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101, “Controls and Displays.”
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
ChatGPT integration has now been expanded to over three million Mercedes-Benz vehicles. By Stewart Burnett Mercedes-Benz has begun rolling out its MBUX 2.6 over-the-air software update to over two million vehicles globally. The update introduces several new features, including enhanced navigation for electric vehicles (EVs) and deeper integration of ChatGPT into the onboard voice assistant.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales surged to 1.7 million units in March 2025, bringing the total for the first quarter to 4.1 million units, according to newly-released data from Rho Motion. This marked a 29% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and a 40% rise from the month prior, indicating that the market has emerged fully from its lull period.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
The rollout is expected to continue into May as Tesla refines the features and expands availability to vehicles globally. By Stewart Burnett Tesla has begun rolling out its 2025 Spring Update globally, introducing several new software features and improvements across its vehicle lineup. The update is currently being deployed gradually, with fewer than 1% of Tesla vehicles receiving it so far, most of which are in Europe.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
President Trump has hinted at the possibility of a temporary reprieve on auto tariffs to provide automakers additional time to shift production and supply chains to the US. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump stated that certain car companies, currently reliant on parts made in Canada, Mexico, and other countries, simply weren’t ready to meet his demands.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, reported a 32.9% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, reaching CN¥13.96bn (US$1.91 billion). Revenue also grew by 6.2% to CN¥84.7bn during the same period, marking the company’s fastest profit growth in nearly two years and ending five consecutive quarters of revenue declines.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
While Nissan is weighing production cuts to accommodate anticipated changes in demand, Trump is signalling a pause on tariffs. By Stewart Burnett Nissan plans to cut production of its top-selling US model, the Rogue SUV, between May and June 2025, according to a 15 April 2025 report by Reuters. The plans would affect production in Kyushu, Japan, and would therefore be affected by the US’ recently-implemented 25% tariffs on automotive imports.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
Software-Defined Vehicle Magazine – April / May 2025 The success of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) will be defined by the efficacy of the platforms on which they’re built. Many automakers have struggled to get the foundations for software development right, which has subsequently inspired partnerships. Most notably, Volkswagen-Rivian announced a joint venture (JV) in August 2024 to build a common SDV platform.
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1 week ago | 
automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett
Hyundai Mobis announced on 15 April 2025 that it has developed a new fire suppression system for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, which it will integrate into its battery system assembly. The supplier claims the fire suppression technology is five times more powerful than a standard 3.3 kg household extinguisher, and can detect and respond to ignition at the cell level almost instantly.
