Daily Motor News – Tuesday 29 April 2025    

Volkswagen and Uber to deploy “thousands” of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs 

Nearly two years after German automotive giant Volkswagen began its first autonomous vehicle test program in the United States with a batch of 10 ID. Buzz electric vans, the company has partnered with Uber to deploy “a fleet of thousands” of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country. Read more

Insurance Development Forum Launches Suite of Free, Open Access Risk Modelling Tools for Climate and Disaster Risk Analysis 

The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) Risk Modelling Steering Group (RMSG)  has launched a new IDF web page housing a powerful suite of free, open-access risk modelling tools. Designed to advance climate and disaster risk understanding and quantification of disaster risk globally, open access to these tools responds to the needs expressed by private sector and vulnerable nations alike, for greater open access to risk information. Read more

Jeep, Dodge maker validates ‘breakthrough’ solid-state EV batteries coming in 2026 

After hitting another major milestone, Stellantis is preparing to bring the next-gen battery tech from the lab to reality. The electric Dodge Charger will be the first EV to launch with Factorial’s “breakthrough” solid-state batteries in 2026. Read more

NHTSA unveils new autonomous vehicle regulations to ‘prevent patchwork of state laws’ 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will implement a new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulation framework that it says will maintain key safety standards and prevent a patchwork of state laws and regulations, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Read more

Ctrack and Artura launch integrated accident and repair solution for fleets 

Ctrack has partnered with Artura to create a telematics-enabled accident and repair solution, offering fleets an integrated approach to claims management that aims to reduce insurance costs, speed up incident response and minimise vehicle downtime. Read more

Toyota Launches New, Commercially Focused Hydrogen Business Website 

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced the launch of a new commercially focused Toyota Hydrogen Solutions webpage as a business hub for those interested in Toyota’s hydrogen-related products, services and solutions. The new site will offer product information, provide case study examples, and offer contact information to help customers find products that offer them a pathway to reduce their emissions using Toyota’s proven hydrogen-powered fuel cell technologies. Read more

Nissan’s new N7 EV launches in China with +380 miles range and it starts at under $17,000 

Nissan’s new EV, the N7, is here and it’s surprisingly affordable. Launched in China, the electric sedan starts at under $17,000 and has a driving range of over 388 miles (625 km). Read more

Bezos-funded electric truck startup could fill a hole in the automotive market 

Meet the Amazon Basics pickup. 

Slate Auto, a new Michigan-based startup partly funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has launched a compact electric truck with a target price under $20,000 (after federal EV incentives). Read more

Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June 

Mercedes-AMG’s first dedicated electric car, a mega-powered super saloon to rival the Porsche Taycan, is just weeks away from being unwrapped. Equipped with innovative drivetrain technology that is likely to make it the firm’s most powerful road car yet, the new super-saloon will in effect be a replacement for the V8-engined GT 4-Door Coupé. Read more

Is NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Among the Best Self-Driving Car Stocks to Buy According to Analysts? 

We recently compiled a list of the 11 Best Self-Driving Car Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) stands against the other self-driving car stocks. Read more

Global and China Intelligent Vehicle Emerging Technology Applications Report 2024-2025: Smart Cockpits, Smart Driving, Body and Chassis, & Energy and Power 

This report studies the corporate trends and new products of smart cockpit, smart driving, body & chassis and energy & power in 2024-2025, summarizes the representative emerging technologies and innovative applications, and discovers more than 50 industrial characteristics. Read more

CIECA Adds 5 New Board Members 

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the expansion of its Board of Trustees, welcoming Creighton Warren, chief information officer of Boyd Group; Andre Shervanian, CEO of Claim Leader; Mark Miller, chief information officer of Crash Champions; Pete Tagliapietra, managing director of DataTouch LLC; and Mark Santefort, vice president of operations at Snapsheet. Read more