Uber and Wayve secure first robotaxi permit for London Uber and Wayve have secured approval to carry selected passengers in automated vehicles in London. The pilot will start with safety drivers and modified Ford Mustang Mach-E cars, marking another step towards commercial robotaxi services in the UK. Benjamin Müller
Micron and Ford team up on next-gen vehicle memory Micron and Ford are strengthening their supply base for future vehicle programmes. The long-term agreement covers automotive memory and storage solutions as data-heavy functions, local US production and long product cycles make component availability more critical. Dr. Martin Large
“ADAS is the primary domain to benefit from virtualization at scale” As SDVs push software complexity and validation demands to new levels, development speed becomes a critical bottleneck. Ford’s Cedric Armand explains how virtualization reshapes software delivery, testing and system integration. Benjamin Müller
The Unbridled Horse Although Ford offering the Mustang as an electric car causes pain for petrolheads, the powerful electric horse delivers technically. Especially hands-free driving at Level 2+ convinces in practical tests. Timo Gilgen
“Pooling resources with market leaders” In the run-up to the ChargeTec Conference, we interviewed Detlef Hell, Manager Home Charging & Energy Services at Ford. The 5th edition of this international event will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich, Hell is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
This was the 13th Conference Bordnetze im Automobil The 13th Conference Bordnetze im Automobil (Automotive Wire Harness & EDS 2025) brought the industry back to Ludwigsburg. International industry experts gathered in the tranquil town near Stuttgart to explore the latest innovations in vehicle wiring systems, E/E architectures, and Software-Defined Vehicles. Benjamin Müller
