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  • A vehicle infotainment screen showing the Android Auto driver interface with the AI-powered Gemini voice assistant built-in.
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    Google is adding its AI-powered Gemini voice assistant to Android Auto

    The technology will be available for other vehicles with Google built-in later this year, including the new Lincoln Nautilus and Honda Passport.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

    Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Kia joins Tesla’s Supercharger network after months-long delay

    Recharging options for Kia EV owners grew by more than 80% through the partnership. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 16, 2025
  • A white car on a platform in front of a building with signs reading "Austin," "Texas" and "Uber."
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    Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others

    Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025
  • A driver wearing a grey turtleneck sweater interacts with the infotainment screen in a luxury Lincoln vehicle.
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    Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer shares the automaker’s software vision

    “In today’s automobiles, software is the single biggest lever in advancing a customer’s ownership experience,” said Doug Field in a blog post.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis

    The companies plan to launch self-driving ID. Buzz service on the Uber app in 2026.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 12, 2025
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    Sponsored by Snowflake

    Where data meets the road: How Snowflake is driving the future of automotive innovation

    Discover how data, AI and cloud technology are transforming the automotive industry.

    By Tim Long, Global Head of Manufacturing, Snowflake Pugal Janakiraman, Industry Field CTO—Manufacturing, Snowflake • May 12, 2025
  • The Honda logo is displayed at the Howdy Honda dealership on March 18, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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    American Honda steers AI efforts with data governance, quality focus

    The generative AI early adopter has worked to improve data management as it aims for better model accuracy and performance to bolster decision-making. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 9, 2025
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    Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks

    The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 8, 2025
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    Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

    The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

    By • May 6, 2025
  • A cutaway view of Hyundai's new hybrid powertrain and chassis showing the engine, battery, and drivetrain components.
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    Hyundai unveils its next-generation hybrid powertrain system

    The new technology offers a 45% increase in fuel efficiency and 19% more power compared to ICE powertrains of the same class, according to the automaker.

    By • May 5, 2025
  • A blue Waymo autonomous passenger van designed in partnership with China-based electric automaker Zeekr.
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    Toyota, Waymo to collaborate on autonomous driving platform

    The two companies aim to install advanced self-driving technology in personally owned Toyota vehicles.

    By • May 5, 2025
  • A driver's hands on the steering wheel of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle equipped with steer-by-wire technology.
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    Mercedes-Benz unveils steer-by-wire system

    The automaker says it will be the first German OEM to offer the electronic steering technology in a production vehicle when it launches in 2026.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • A man at the wheel of a car holds a phone in his right hand and a coffee cup in his left hand.
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    How smartphones can reduce distracted driving

    The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety encourages education and use of cellphones’ do-not-disturb feature to reduce distracted driving.

    By Dan Zukowski • April 30, 2025
  • The Origin autonomous robotaxi co-developed by General Motors and Honda for a commercial ride-hailing service.
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    NHTSA seeks to fast-track AV deployment

    The agency’s streamlined process is meant to aid developers and get autonomous driving technology on U.S. roads faster.

    By • April 28, 2025
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    Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June

    Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxis will “be in many other cities in the U.S. by the end of this year.”

    By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2025
  • An illustration showing a wheel and electronically controlled brake caliper in a brake-by-wire system.
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    Nexteer launches brake-by-wire system for OEMs

    Electro-mechanical braking technology replaces a vehicle’s hydraulic and mechanical components and applies the optimal stopping force to each wheel individually.

    By • April 21, 2025
  • The digital instrument cluster in a 2021 Audi A7.
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    Audi recalls 44K vehicles for blank instrument panel displays

    The speedometer and RPM gauges may turn off while driving due to a software error.

    By • April 21, 2025
  • The interior of a Kia EV3 showing the dashboard and front seats.
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    Kia’s generative AI voice assistant debuts on the EV3 in Europe

    The company joins other automakers, including Hyundai, Volkswagen and Stellantis, aiming to add generative AI technology to their model lineups.

    By • April 18, 2025
  • A light gray Chevrolet Bolt EV parked outside at a charging station at a Chevrolet dealer in Colma, California.
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    EnergyHub partners with General Motors to utilize EVs as grid resources

    The energy management firm says its managed charging programs can help utilities maintain grid stability.

    By Robert Walton • April 16, 2025
  • A Ford Mach E SUV parked in front of a Tesla Supercharger.
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    Honda gains access to Tesla Supercharger network

    The automaker joins a growing list of companies tapping the EV segment leader’s fast-charging technology.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 15, 2025
  • A Foxconn employee walks outside the factory complex holding a smartphone in one hand and a work ID badge in the other, with the manufacturing facility visible in the background, on April 12, 2025 in Shenzhen, China.
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    Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

    Flat panel display modules and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption  — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

    By • Updated April 14, 2025
  • Chang Song, president and head of Hyundai and Kia’s advanced vehicle platform division speaks on a stage. Behind him arm the words "HMG Developer Conference Pleos 25."
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    Hyundai accelerates self-driving technology development

    The automaker plans to incorporate Level 2+ autonomous driving technology in an incremental step toward full automation.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 11, 2025
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    How AI is transforming automotive design

    “If the designer stays in the equation, we will get the most expressive, radical, crazy designs that we've ever seen before,” one expert said.

    By • April 10, 2025
  • Greenlane's EV truck charging facility in Colton, California.
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    Volvo to partner with Greenlane on EV truck charging

    The heavy-duty truck manufacturer is expanding access to charging stations through its Volvo Open Charge services.

    By Alejandra Carranza • April 10, 2025