KATHMANDU: Volkswagen Group has started a new phase of autonomous driving tests in Wolfsburg, Germany, using its research vehicle Gen.Urban1, according to an official press release. The test does not focus only on self-driving technology. Instead, it studies user experience…

KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker BYD has maintained its lead in global electric vehicle (EV) sales for the third straight quarter, surpassing U.S. rival Tesla according to global news agencies. Between April and June, BYD sold 606,993 EVs, a 42.5% increase from…

KATHMANDU: In a major step forward for autonomous driving technology, Tesla has successfully delivered a brand-new Model Y without a driver onboard. The electric vehicle drove itself for nearly 30 minutes from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas to the owner’s home…

KATHMANDU: China has officially launched the world’s largest fleet of fully driverless electric mining trucks. This marks a major milestone in mining automation and green energy transport. On Thursday, 100 unmanned trucks were deployed at the Yimin coal mine in…

KATHMANDU: China has banned automakers from advertising driver assistance features as ‘smart driving’ or ‘autonomous driving’ following a deadly accident involving Xiaomi’s new SU7 electric sedan. The move comes after the crash in March, where the vehicle hit a cement…