Firefly relies on map data and services from Here Nio's more affordable sub-brand Firefly will soon be supplied by Here with map data and location-based services for electric vehicles and driver assistance systems. Here aims to strengthen its presence in China, while Nio aims to strengthen its presence in Europe. Benjamin Müller
“God’s Eye” by BYD in Practical Test BYD aims to revolutionise autonomous driving with its God’s Eye technology. Three performance levels, AI-supported scenario recognition, and impressive driving performance in the test show: The Chinese system is convincing - but when will it be available in Europe? Wolfgang Gomoll
“The industry is trending toward deeper hardware and software integration” Ahead of the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 25, we talked to Dr. Liming Chen, President at Horizon Robotics, about the latest trends in the field of advanced driver-assistance systems. Benjamin Müller
Valeo Receives First Order for Imaging Radar A global OEM has commissioned Valeo to equip its vehicles with the company’s imaging radar system, enabling hands-free and eyes-off driving. Production of the imaging radar system is scheduled to begin in 2028. Götz Fuchslocher
How serious is Friedrich Merz about Autonomous Driving? Autonomous Driving is set to soon commence regular operations in Germany - this is promised by the coalition agreement of CDU and SPD. But how? An analysis of the opportunities, legal hurdles, and the status quo. Timo Gilgen
Pioneers for Autonomous Driving in Europe Discover the core aspects of the AI-Assurance-in-Mobility Europe 2025 conference. Experts in Berlin highlighted the crucial questions surrounding AI-supported driver assistance systems and autonomous driving at the intersection of technology and legislation. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
Optical Multi-Gigabit Ethernet: ZF relies on fibre optics For extreme data rates in vehicle communication, ZF has further developed its high-performance computer ProAI for optical multi-gigabit Ethernet. The German supplier sees this as a key technology and announces series production from 2026. Dr. Martin Large
"Autonomous Driving Should Not Remain a Premium Feature" Following BMW, Stellantis also wants to combine Level 2+ and Level 3 in one vehicle. Heiko Schilling, Senior Vice President Software and AI Engineering, explains how the ADAS system was developed and why it is not yet going into series production. Timo Gilgen
Hyundai Launches Software Brand Pleos At its in-house developer conference in Seoul, the Hyundai Group introduced its new mobility and software brand 'Pleos'. The Koreans also explained how they plan to improve the in-vehicle app network in collaboration with partners in the future. Benjamin Müller
Nvidia Delivers New Computing Power for Autonomous Driving When it comes to the advancement of autonomous driving functions, no one has been able to bypass Nvidia's supercomputing platforms for a long time. At this year's GTC, the tech player announced a series of new and deepened partnerships. Yannick Tiedemann
"Our solution fits very well with software-defined cars" When thinking of autonomous driving and Israeli companies, most people probably think of Mobileye first. In addition, there is a second company, Autobrains, whose CEO reveals in an interview how his technology stands out from the competition. Timo Gilgen
New IAMTS Chairman Aims for Global Harmony Mr. Quernheim discusses his mission to unify global standards in autonomous driving and enhance safety through collaboration. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
Are Robotaxis on the Brink of a Breakthrough? Autonomous driving is no longer an exclusive domain of car manufacturers—or was it ever? In our overview, you’ll find out which tech and big data companies are pushing the auto industry forward in the race for robotaxis. Yannick Tiedemann
Which Car Manufacturer is Leading in Autonomous Driving? Car manufacturers are technologically inching closer to fully autonomous vehicles. In our overview, you will learn which functions are already available in series and what the current state of development is. Timo Gilgen
Which Sensors Do Autonomous Cars Need? For new assistance systems and automated driving functions, the number, arrangement, type, and quality of sensors are crucial. In particular, radar, lidar, and video systems are currently making significant progress. Götz Fuchslocher
Everything About the Drive Pilot from Mercedes-Benz The introduction of the Drive Pilot was a milestone for autonomous driving. The Level 3 system is currently available in Germany and two US states. From 2025, the Drive Pilot is approved by the KBA for speeds up to 95 km/h. Timo Gilgen
