Mercedes prepares point-to-point driving for Germany Mercedes wants to bring assisted urban driving to Germany after launches in China and the US. From late 2026, point-to-point navigation should help cars handle dense city traffic with the driver still responsible. Benjamin Müller
Live Blog from the AUTOMOBIL-ELEKTRONIK Kongress 2026 After a first day dominated by SDVs, AI and semiconductor strategies, the second day of AEK 2026 in Ludwigsburg continued the discussions around vehicle architectures, automation and the next steps towards series production. Dr. Martin Large
“Lidar sensors are too expensive for mass adoption” SDVs, AI and LiDAR are set to transform the car. However, the path to scalable platforms is still full of challenges. In this interview, MicroVision CEO Glen De Vos explains where the architecture, value creation and lidar technologies still fall short. Benjamin Müller
Nvidia unveils its first reasoning AI for AVs Nvidia has introduced Alpamayo-R1, an open reasoning model designed for autonomous vehicles. It aims to give AV systems greater transparency and predictability, paving the way for safer and more accountable Level-4 automation. ADT editorial team
Lidar Sensors in Autonomous Driving As vehicles become more automated, they must sense and interpret the world with extraordinary precision. Lidar has emerged as one of the most capable tools for this task. This article explores the technology and its growing importance. ADT editorial team
Nissan unveils new AI-supported driver assistance system Nissan demonstrates the next generation of its ProPilot ADAS system for the first time in Tokyo. With new AI software and state-of-the-art LiDAR technology, the Japanese aim to make autonomous driving functions even safer and more human-like in the future. automotiveIT editorial team
“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
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
With LiDAR and InGaAs to Fully Autonomous Driving Light-detection and ranging (LiDAR) instruments have become key components of automotive designs that implement advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that range from level three control all the way to full autonomy. Ben White
How does a Lidar sensor work? Lidar is considered a key component for autonomous driving. However, the sensor has yet to become widespread. In this overview, you will learn everything about its functionality, different designs, and measurement methods. Werner Beutnagel
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
