Waymo's autonomous sedan safely navigated a Denver farmers market, using sensors to reroute and avoid pedestrians, showcasing advanced self-driving safety.
Waymo's driverless sedan safely navigated a farmers market that set up around its planned route in Denver on Tuesday, avoiding pedestrians and stalls without human intervention.
The company said its sensors detected the unexpected crowd and the vehicle rerouted within seconds, completing the trip without incident. Waymo confirmed that the incident will be reviewed to refine its mapping algorithms for dynamic urban environments.
Honda unveiled a new hybrid powertrain that it claims will improve fuel economy by 10 percent and reduce production costs by 30 percent. The automaker highlighted a 48‑inch display and a yoke‑style steering wheel featured in its concept Exobot, noting that the design retains the stock electric motor's 8 horsepower output.
GAC announced plans to expand its Austrian plant capacity as it prepares to introduce 12 new models to the French market. The Chinese manufacturer aims to meet rising demand for compact SUVs and electric vehicles in Europe.
A Japanese automaker disclosed a target of producing up to 400,000 extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) by 2028, focusing on a specific market segment that it believes will benefit from longer electric ranges.
Hyundai reported that its Ioniq 9 models require a fix for power‑folding middle‑row seats, which can close with excess force. The company said a software update will be rolled out to address the issue before the next production run.
Porsche is reportedly developing a manual‑dual‑clutch transmission that combines a traditional clutch with an H‑pattern shifter, aiming to offer drivers a more engaging experience without sacrificing shift speed.
Stellantis said a spokesperson is willing to restart labor‑deal negotiations with Unifor, signalling openness to dialogue after recent bargaining rounds.
Subaru confirmed that limited‑production WRX and BRZ models will be revealed at Boxerfest, with Japan expected to provide hints about future performance upgrades.
These developments illustrate a broader push among automakers to blend advanced technology, cost efficiency and market‑specific strategies as the industry adapts to evolving consumer expectations.
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