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AUMOVIO and Leapmotor Partnership: China's Move in Smart Security

13/02/2026
Continental subsidiary AUMOVIO has launched a new era in safety technologies by signing a strategic supply agreement with Chinese electric vehicle giant Leapmotor. The collaboration covers Leapmotor's B and C platforms and integrates a wide range of technologies into the vehicles, from long-range radar systems to advanced braking modules. This move marks AUMOVIO's entry into the market. [...]
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VinFast and Autobrains are developing autonomous driving.

28/01/2026
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has signed a strategic partnership with Israeli company Autobrains to accelerate autonomous driving technologies. This collaboration aims to usher in an era of "accessible autonomous driving" by reducing reliance on expensive hardware. VinFast will implement the L2++ system, based on an updated ADAS architecture, in its flagship models VF 8 and VF 2 Production Models. [...]
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Mercedes-Benz ushers in a new era in autonomous driving.

07/01/2026
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will launch its advanced driver assistance system, MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO, in the US in 2026, marking a new era in autonomous driving technologies. Details reported by editor Michael Powers indicate the brand is making a determined entry into the complex urban landscape, moving away from highways. The Transition from Highway to City Streets system guides the vehicle from parking to destination, navigates intersections, and... [...]
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Volkswagen Gen.Urban: Seeking Safety in Driving Without a Steering Wheel

13/12/2025
Volkswagen brought the autonomous driving experience to real city traffic in Wolfsburg with the Gen.Urban research project. The main goal of the project was to explore how passengers feel in a vehicle without a steering wheel and pedals, and to discover the “human layer” needed for Level 5 autonomy to inspire confidence rather than anxiety. Passenger Experience and Interface Design In Gen.Urban, passengers control features such as lighting, climate control, and seat position. [...]
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Germany's Domestically Produced and Autonomous 8-Seat Electric Shuttle Unveiled

02/12/2025
Germany is opening a new chapter in public transport: The autonomous electric shuttle called SUE, which had its world premiere in Gaimersheim, is designed to be integrated into the country's local transport networks. This eight-seater minibus stands out with its speed of up to 50 km/h (faster than most current autonomous shuttles), and this feature allows it to adapt more effectively to traffic flow. [...]
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Tesla Robotaxi Service in the Spotlight Due to Accidents

19/11/2025
Tesla's autonomous Robotaxi fleets have been involved in three more accidents since launching in Austin, Texas. These latest incidents bring the total number of accidents involving Robotaxis to seven. The fact that these accidents are occurring despite the vehicles having relatively low mileage and each vehicle having a human controller raises concerns about technology and safety. [...]
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Karsan's Autonomous e-JEST Model Introduced in the US

08/11/2025
Karsan, one of the world's leading public transportation vehicle brands, launched its Autonomous e-JEST in Europe at Busworld Europe 2025 in early October, and then launched it in America in Orlando in early November. Presented to the North American market for the first time at a special event, the Autonomous e-JEST was viewed by customers, distributors, and members of the press from various regions of America. [...]
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Tesla Semi Redesigned

08/11/2025
Tesla has announced updates to the design and technical infrastructure of its long-awaited electric truck model, the Tesla Semi. These updates, including a redesigned chassis, new headlights, and aerodynamic improvements, aim to increase the vehicle's overall efficiency and prepare it for future autonomous capabilities. The updated design and increased efficiency goals were announced at yesterday's Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting. [...]
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Tesla Makes Autonomous Caravan Move

01/11/2025
Electric vehicle giant Tesla is reportedly seriously considering adding a fully autonomous camper van or motorhome to its future product lineup. Ashok Elluswamy, vice president of AI and Autopilot software, confirmed the project is being investigated by the company's senior teams in a social media statement. The Autopilot team is reviewing the project. [...]
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Tesla Unveils AI5 Chip: Performance Boost Coming in Autonomous Driving

23/10/2025
Tesla has officially announced AI5, its next-generation chip that takes its claims in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving (FSD) technology to the next level. Details of this chip, shared during the company's third-quarter financial presentation, will support fully autonomous driving in Tesla vehicles and will also serve as the brain of the company's humanoid robot, Optimus. With AI5, Tesla surpasses its predecessor... [...]
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Tesla FSD v12 Urban Autonomous Driving Coming to Türkiye

22/10/2025
Details of Tesla's long-awaited FSD (Full Self-Driving) feature, representing the biggest step forward in autonomous driving technology, have been revealed. The company announced that with the release of FSD v12, it has made significant progress in bringing the sophisticated Tesla urban autonomous driving capability to users in Europe, and therefore in Türkiye. Tesla Urban Self-Driving Europe [...]
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Nvidia Enters the Autonomous Vehicle Market with Robotaxi Technology

23/09/2025
Graphics processor giant Nvidia is preparing to shift the balance in the autonomous vehicle market with its robotaxi project. According to information from sources close to the company, Nvidia will soon announce this new technology built on its latest driving platform, DRIVE AGX Thor. This move has worried its competitors, especially Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. [...]
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Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK Enters Service in Switzerland

15/08/2025
Karsan will begin operating the Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK, Switzerland's first autonomous public transport vehicle, under the umbrella of Eurobus Ostschweiz AG, the public transport operator of the city of Arbon, starting this autumn. Karsan continues to introduce autonomous driving to important countries around the world. Bringing the comfort of autonomous travel to public transport with its superior technologies, Karsan is located on the shores of Lake Constance in Switzerland. [...]
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Otokar's Autonomous e-Centro Successfully Passes TÜV Rheinland Tests

08/08/2025
Otokar, a Koç Group company, has successfully completed extensive testing of its Autonomous e-Centro, developed entirely with its own engineering and software capabilities, by TÜV Rheinland in Hungary. Tested in 148 different scenarios over 30 days, the Otokar Autonomous e-Centro successfully passed more than 600 autonomous driving tests. It is the first Turkish autonomous vehicle to be tested by TÜV Rheinland. [...]
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Autonomous Driving: ZF Further Strengthens ADAS Solutions

20/06/2025
In the European Union, it has become mandatory from July 2024 for all newly registered vehicles to be equipped with assistance systems for emergency braking, lane keeping, or intelligent cruise control. These features make driving safer and more comfortable, and these support functions are increasingly being transferred from sensors to central computers. ZF, with a 30% global market share, [...]
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Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK to be Showcased in Germany!

22/05/2025
Karsan, a global brand in public transportation, has achieved another success by bringing autonomous driving technology to the heart of Europe. Its highly successful model, the Autonomous e-ATAK, has become the first autonomous public transport vehicle to receive approval from the KBA (Kraftfahrt Bundesamt - Federal Motor Transport Authority), Germany's official authority responsible for road traffic regulations. [...]
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Domestic Autonomous Vehicle Production Begins

09/05/2025
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced the start of a new era in domestic automobile production during his speech at the opening of the "Climate and Economy Sustainable Mobility Vehicles and Technologies Summit." Minister Kacır stated that production of Level 3 domestic autonomous vehicles will begin. The target for domestic autonomous vehicles is production by 2030. Togg CEO Gürcan Karakaş also commented on this. [...]