MCE, Nanjing Chuhang Technology sign JV to produce driver assistance radar
KUALA LUMPUR: MCE Holdings Bhd has signed a joint venture (JV) with Nanjing Chuhang Technology Co Ltd (NCT) to produce driver assistance radar.
China is reining in smart driving tech weeks after fatal crash
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology held a meeting last week with at least a dozen automakers to issue tightened rules over driver assistance technology, in a move that may slow the deployment of such systems by manufacturers.
China sets ‘critical’ rules to corral safe self-driving EVs after Xiaomi’s fatal crash
Caution came as China's level 2 driving automation system 'has entered a critical period of large-scale application'.
Xiaomi denies report of YU7 SUV launch delay, Lei Jun to skip Shanghai auto show
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Xiaomi on Wednesday denied a report that the launch of its highly-anticipated YU7 had been delayed and said the electric SUV would still go on the market in June or July, as CEO Lei Jun had earlier announced.
GM to use Nvidia AI chips, software to automate vehicles, factories
(Reuters) - General Motors will use artificial intelligence chips and software from Nvidia to develop autonomous vehicle technology for its vehicles and improve workflow at its factories, the companies said on Tuesday.
AI wave reshaping job market landscape in China
BEIJING: As more Chinese industry titans enter the realm of AI, their intensified scramble for talent by offering generous salary packages may prove the predictions by experts and industry insiders correct, that AI is reshaping the domestic employment landscape over the spring recruitment sason while also incubating more new job opportunities.
At China auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-tech crackdown, launch Tesla 'killers'
BYD, Geely, Volkswagen among brands to showcase models even as Chinese regulators tighten scrutiny on automated driving features.
US agency probes driver assistance system use in fatal Ford crash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into a recent Ford Mustang Mach-E fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, where authorities suspect an advanced driver assistance system was in use.
Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving driver assistance systems
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tesla Inc told U.S. auto safety regulators it has reports of two new crash fatalities in Model 3 cars tied to advanced driver assistance systems in the month ending October 15, data released Tuesday by the government shows. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in June began releasing data provided by automakers on reports of crashes tied to driver assistance systems like Tesla's Autopilot. "NHTSA has reviewed these crashes and is conducting appropriate follow-up. NHTSA uses many data sources in its enforcement processes," the agency said Tuesday. NHTSA issued an order in June 2021 requiring automakers and tech companies to immediately report all crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicles equipped with automated driving systems tested on public roads. The safety regulator said Tuesday it uses data submitted by automakers under its 2021 order as part of its investigations. Of the 18 fatal crashes reported since July 2021 that had to do with driver assistance systems, nearly all involved Tesla vehicles. The agency has emphasized crashes are tracked by individual automakers in different ways and discouraged comparisons of performance among automakers partly due to lack of comprehensive metrics to track how widely each system is used or how crashes are reported. Separately, since 2016, NHTSA has opened 38 special investigations of crashes involving Tesla vehicles where advanced driver assistance systems such as Autopilot were suspected of being used. Overall, 19 crash deaths have been reported in those Tesla-related investigations.
Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Transportation Department said he would allow an ongoing government probe into Tesla's advanced driver assistance system to continue.
Waabi ties up with Volvo to roll out self-driving trucks
(Reuters) - Self-driving technology company Waabi said on Tuesday it has partnered with truckmaker Volvo's driverless systems unit to develop and deploy big rigs that drive themselves.
Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows
(Reuters) - Drivers are more likely to engage in non-driving activities, such as checking their phones or eating a sandwich, when using partial automation systems, with some easily skirting rules set to limit distractions, new research showed on Tuesday.
Xpeng, Geely shares fall after BYD offers free smart driving features
SHANGHAI: Shares in Chinese automakers Xpeng and Geely Auto tumbled on Tuesday on worries they will struggle to compete against BYD's move to offer free smart driving features on almost all of its models.
China calls for smart driving vigilance after fatal Xiaomi crash
Chinese authorities warned drivers to stay vigilant and reduce the use of advanced driver-assistance technology during the Qing Ming Festival holiday.
Economic Watch: Hong Kong stocks rally on AI-spurred tech firm boom
HONG KONG, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market rallied on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 3.69 percent to 22,620.33 points, capping the fifth consecutive week of gains as investors gravitate towards Hong Kong-listed mainland tech firms.
Xpeng expands autonomous driving system across China, in nation’s answer to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving
The new version of Xpeng’s X NGP software rolled out to compatible cars on Tuesday, while Tesla’s competitor awaits testing late in 2024
Chipmaker NXP forecasts downbeat first-quarter revenue on soft demand
(Reuters) - NXP Semiconductors forecast its first-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Monday, in a sign of sluggish demand for its chips from industrial and automotive customers.
Two lawmakers ask U.S. regulator about Tesla crashes, safety probes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. lawmakers who chair subcommittees overseeing auto safety asked the federal auto safety regulator for a briefing on its probes into crashes involving Tesla Inc electric vehicles using Autopilot and advanced driver assistance systems, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Showcase of high-tech SUVs
Chery lines up exciting display, promotions at car showcase in Bandar Sunway mall.
Sleeping China driver in self-driving car sparks public road safety backlash
Viral online video shows driver and passenger watching a movie while falling asleep under blankets inside speeding vehicle.
