Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Vision Iconic show car, a concept that bridges the past and future, delivering an “opulent yet timeless presence”.

“Vision Iconic embodies our vision for the future of mobility. With groundbreaking innovations such as neuromorphic computing, steer-by-wire, solar paint and Level 4 highly automated driving, along with state-of-the-art technology, we are setting new standards for the electric and digital age. This beautiful vehicle is a testament to our commitment to making the mobility of tomorrow a reality today,” said Markus Schäfer, member of the board of management and chief technology officer, development and procurement, at Mercedes‑Benz Group.

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Qualification for the second season of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has concluded with TUM in pole position — and Italy’s Unimore team setting a new autonomous lap record that outstrips the benchmark set by a human racing driver. Six teams qualified for the grand final, which is to take place on November 15.

A2RL showcases cutting-edge autonomous technology, advancing AI development through high-speed competition in extreme conditions. Eleven international teams gathered in Abu Dhabi to qualify for the second season of the autonomous racing championship, with six teams – TUM, Unimore, Kinetiz, TII Racing, PoliMOVE and Constructor  – qualifying for the grand final on November 15.

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Tier IV has launched a starter kit for developing autonomous technologies and vehicles. Featuring a drivable test vehicle, the DTV Kit is designed to lower the barrier to entry in the autonomous driving sector, offering a ready-to-use platform for development and validation. Developed in collaboration with Whale Dynamic, the kit is compatible with Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving.

Training on the development of autonomous driving technologies and vehicles is available through the Tier IV Autoware Partner Program. Developers that complete the program can use the DTV Kit and Web.Auto, Tier IV’s cloud-native DevOps platform. This reduces the time, effort and resources required for vehicle preparation and complex system setup, enabling partners to efficiently build and deploy development and testing environments, Tier IV says.

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The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has conducted a world-first demonstration showcasing connected vehicle technologies, at a showcase in Paris, France. This included the use of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) for transmitting emergency messages and 5G-V2X Direct communication for detecting vulnerable road users (VRUs) in real traffic conditions. Additionally, 5GAA members highlighted the current capabilities of vehicle-to-network (V2N) services.

“Today, we saw real vehicles on real roads, connected through cutting-edge technologies such as satellite, 5G -V2X Direct and commercial networks. This is the future of automotive connectivity, and it’s closer than you think,” said 5GAA chairman Christoph Voigt.

NTN satellite connectivity

The 5GAA members involved in the demonstrations were vehicle manufacturers BMW Group and Stellantis, and technology partners Anritsu, Cubic³, Deutsche Telekom, Harman, Jember, LG Electronics, Qualcomm Technologies, Rohde & Schwarz, Rolling Wireless, Skylo, Vedecom Institute and Viasat.

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Aspire, part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has confirmed the return of its flagship event, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). The 2025 edition will take place on November 15 at Yas Marina Circuit with a US$2.25m prize pool and the launch of a pioneering global virtual racing series. 

Following its debut in April 2024, which drew over 10,000 spectators and more than one million global streaming views, A2RL Season 2 will see expanded international participation, and a bold new platform to advance autonomous mobility. 

The Emirates Autonomous Vehicle (EAV 24), A2RL’s upgraded autonomous race car, represents a significant leap in performance and engineering.

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Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan’s largest steelmaker and one of the world’s leading steel manufacturers, and Tier IV, which offers open-source software for autonomous driving, are working together to automate steel transportation with heavy-duty autonomous vehicles, aiming to deploy the technology at the steelmaker’s Nagoya plant in fiscal year 2025.

The companies have been collaborating to tackle challenges linked to labor shortages with autonomous driving technology since fiscal year 2023. To optimize logistics and enhance plant safety, Nippon Steel is driving efforts to automate vehicles such as the specialized transporters that carry pallets loaded with steel plates.

Tier IV offers reference designs to streamline the development and deployment of autonomous driving systems.

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Tier IV, which provides open-source software for autonomous driving, has unveiled its latest prototype, a robotaxi designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals. The prototype was first presented at an event organized by Kanagawa Prefecture, Sagamihara and Central Japan Railway on March 22.

Tier IV is sharing the design of the autonomous driving system – including vehicle specifications and software architecture – making it easier for companies in the automotive industry to enter the robotaxi market. Part of efforts to encourage a Japan-led standard for robotaxis, this prototype is poised to strengthen the nation’s position in the global robotaxi sector.

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An Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20 Coupe, guided by AI from Politecnico di Milano and modified to run autonomously, has clocked a top speed of 197.7mph (318km/h) with no human driver on board.

Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s largest scientific-technological university, recently joined forces with Maserati and 1000 Miglia Experience Florida to carry out an ambitious high-tech initiative during the renowned competition’s stop in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The activity is part of MOST – Italy’s National Center for Sustainable Mobility, which drives research, innovation and infrastructure development to create scalable solutions for eco-friendly transportation.

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AI company DeepRoute.ai is to collaborate with Smart on the development of cars and applications in the field of intelligent driving.

The vehicles will be capable of handling complex scenarios, including parking, traffic circles, missing lane markings, and more. Powered by an advanced end-to-end model, vehicles equipped with this solution “promise to deliver smarter, safer and more reliable autonomous driving experiences for passengers”, the companies said.

DeepRoute.ai’s technology is gaining traction, with over 30,000 vehicles already equipped with its DeepRoute IO intelligent driving platform in four months. This number is expected to rise to 200,000 this year, as more than 10 vehicle models are in progress.

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The second season of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has been announced, with race day set for April 26, 2025, at Yas Marina Circuit. The next season of the autonomous racing series will host four new international teams as well as an upgraded Super Formula Emirates Autonomous Vehicle (EAV24).

Like the first season, competitors will race for a share of the US$2.25m prize pool. The inaugural race took place in April 2024 featuring teams from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Singapore, China, and the UAE.

The four new teams for season two are: AiPEX Racing from the USA, Aladin Innovation from France, SEVRUS Japan (TGM Grand Prix) from Japan, and a team from the UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII).

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