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BMW details AI-supported Gen6 battery production in South Carolina
BMW will start series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries at its new South Carolina Plant Woodruff in December 2026. The facility uses AI, digital twins, VR training and automated inspection to manufacture 800V battery packs for the electric BMW iX5.
Fleet data silos hinder technology adoption and operational efficiency
FleetOwner examines how fragmented telematics, maintenance and operational data limit fleet efficiency. Surveys find low levels of full technology and AI integration, while vendors are developing unified workflows, natural-language tools and edge processing to improve access and automation.
Continental Tire selects Atrium for digital roadside service platform
Continental Tire has selected Atrium Solutions as a provider for its digital emergency roadside service platform. The cloud system uses AI, workflow automation and analytics to centralise fleet-service coordination, improve response times and provide visibility into roadside performance.
IQSight launches 360-degree camera with edge-based AI analytics
IQSight has launched the Flexidome multi+ 7100i, a 360-degree multi-sensor camera with edge-based AI analytics for smart-city, transport and critical-infrastructure monitoring.
ZF discusses Eclipse SDV Hephaestus toolchain
ZF discusses Eclipse SDV Hephaestus, a modular AI-powered toolchain that standardises builds, development environments, automation and engineering workflows across automotive software-defined vehicle projects.
Audi unveils Q9 SUV in US product push amid sales struggles
Audi has unveiled the three-row Q9 and performance SQ9 SUVs for the US, priced from $89,095 and $119,395. The models feature hands-free driver assistance, a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant and adaptive-beam headlights, supporting Audi’s US product push amid falling sales.
Geotab accelerates AI plans to support small fleets
Geotab CEO Neil Cawse says rapid AI advances are accelerating the company’s plans to embed AI in its fleet-management platform. The aim is to turn vehicle and operational data into recommendations that give small fleets access to capabilities typically available to large operators.
Ammann showcases sustainable, automated asphalt plant in Taiwan
Ammann has showcased YongLi Group’s upgraded Tainan Syuejia asphalt plant in Taiwan as a model for more sustainable, automated road-material production. The project combines AI-enabled systems, patented equipment and environmental design features, with potential relevance to infrastructure development across Asia.
Tesla profits squeezed as AI spending drives cash burn
Tesla reported stronger-than-expected revenue but sharply lower earnings and negative cash flow, as heavy spending on AI, Full Self-Driving and robotaxis squeezed profits. Elon Musk also suggested Tesla and SpaceX have increasing technological overlap.
Tesla reports negative cash flow as self-driving and AI spending accelerates
Tesla reported negative second-quarter free cash flow and expects more than $25bn in 2026 capital spending, including investment in self-driving, AI, robotics and driverless Cybercab production.
Xpeng launches L03 with AI-powered ADAS across 65 markets
Xpeng has launched the L03 SUV coupe simultaneously across 65 markets in Europe and China. The model introduces the company’s latest AI-powered NGP/VLA 2.0 ADAS, three Turing AI chips and an upgraded intelligent cockpit, with Google Maps integration planned for markets outside China.
ViaPlus adds conversational AI features to Haven customer platform
ViaPlus has added conversational and agentic AI features to its Haven customer-service platform, automating routine requests while giving human agents prompts, suggested responses and quality insights.
Fleet Forward session to explore agentic AI for fleet decision-making
A Fleet Forward Conference session will examine how agentic AI can help lean fleet teams analyse telematics and operational data, prioritise maintenance and efficiency issues, and reduce total cost of ownership.
Microlise launches customer advisory board focused on AI in transport
Microlise has launched Microlise Labs, a customer advisory board for shaping transport technology. Its first 2026 session in Birmingham examined AI’s potential to improve transport management, safety, compliance and operational decision-making.
XPeng to expand Australian EV range and pursue AI mobility plans
XPeng will expand its Australian range from one to five EVs, grow its regional retail network and establish local service support. The company also outlined plans for autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, flying cars and AI-powered humanoid robots.
Fleetio reports $41.6m in rejected repair costs as AI maintenance expands
Fleetio says its customers rejected $41.6m in unnecessary repair-order line items in the first half of 2026. The fleet-maintenance platform launched an open beta of AI Service Advisor, with 57% of enterprise fleets using its AI features and $1.05bn in asset assessments completed.
Sonatus details Fastlane vehicle AI platform for engineering and fleets
Sonatus has detailed its Fastlane vehicle AI platform, combining event-driven data capture, cloud-based engineering analysis and in-vehicle edge intelligence. The company says trials cut root-cause investigation times by about 90%, while production deployments support predictive maintenance and software-defined vehicle functions.
Exeed launches 2027 Exlantix ES with Falcon 700 driver assistance
Chery’s Exeed has launched the 2027 Exlantix ES sedan in EREV and BEV versions, with Falcon 700 driver assistance standard across the range. The system uses Nvidia Orin-Y, 27 sensors and lidar to support urban and motorway Navigate on Autopilot, alongside Qualcomm’s 8295P cockpit chip and Carmind AI.
Summit demonstrates AI tool for faster fleet analysis
Summit Fleet Leasing and Management demonstrates AI Fleet Insights, using natural-language queries to analyse utilisation, replacement timing, fuel economy and accident risk. The tool identified fleet-specific exceptions and generated actionable reports for managers.
DingGo launches AI repair-estimating platform for dealerships
DingGo has launched Crash Intelligence, an AI platform that estimates minor vehicle repair costs from photographs using data from hundreds of thousands of completed Australian repairs. The tool targets dealerships, repairers and fleet operators.
Targa Telematics reports fleet managers’ growing confidence in AI
At Global Fleet Summit 2026 in Portugal, Targa Telematics reported that 71% of fleet managers expect AI to become an operational assistant within three to five years, while 76% identified predictive maintenance as its highest-impact use case.
Geotab targets smaller fleets as telematics adoption grows in Mexico
Geotab says Mexico is its largest Latin American market as telematics adoption spreads to smaller transport operators. The company highlights fleet-efficiency gains and introduces its AI-enabled GO Focus Plus camera and cold-chain monitoring devices.
TfL expands Lane Rental to Camden and Merton, funds AI, smart barriers and drones
TfL has extended its Lane Rental scheme to Camden and Merton and approved eight more boroughs for rollout from autumn 2026. Revenue funds trials of smart barriers, camera-based AI on buses, drone inspections and coordination programmes (Dig Once, BusSense) to reduce streetworks disruption and improve bus journey reliability.
NuPort Robotics reports commercial traction for autonomous trucking platform
Canadian autonomous-trucking developer NuPort Robotics says its commercial deployments across retail, ports, forestry and mining have generated more revenue than the capital raised. Its retrofit NuDrive platform is operating with customers and the company is seeking further North American deployments.
Here and Esri partner to add AI-ready geospatial analytics to ArcGIS
Here Technologies and Esri agreed a three-year partnership to integrate HERE map, traffic and mobility data with Esri’s ArcGIS, creating AI-ready visualisation and analytics tools for live and historical location data. Target sectors include transport, logistics, automotive and public-sector planning.
Eaigle expands AI gate and yard automation deployment with PortCity
Eaigle is expanding its partnership with PortCity to deploy AI-powered gate and yard automation across the logistics provider’s distribution network. The platform uses existing security cameras to automate access checks, identify trailers and containers, and provide real-time yard visibility.
VUE AI Cameras Deployed by Co-op to Reduce Theft in Transit
Co-op has deployed VUE AI human-detection cameras on about 300 vehicles, integrated with VUEhub, and has recorded an 80% year-on-year reduction in theft in transit while improving real-time alerts and driver safety.
SureCam integrates AI video with TruckerCloud telematics data
SureCam has integrated its AI-powered video and event data with TruckerCloud’s aggregated ELD, GPS and telematics feeds, giving fleets and insurers a combined view to support safety coaching, claims handling and risk assessment.
FEV and Microsoft deploy in-vehicle small language models
FEV and Microsoft have integrated Nvidia‑accelerated small language models into vehicles, enabling offline multimodal voice, text and gesture interfaces and providing local backup for cloud systems to reduce connectivity reliance and back-end costs.
Emovis launches AccelerAIte AI adoption initiative
Emovis has launched AccelerAIte and has committed resources to accelerate AI adoption, has established governance, applied learning and a global AI champions network, and has partnered with a consultancy to integrate AI across operations and enhance productivity.
Corgi enters trucking insurance with AI-enabled platform
Corgi has entered the trucking insurance market with an AI-enabled platform using real-time operational data to streamline underwriting, claims and policy access. It is integrating the offering with AtoB’s factoring, payments, telematics and brokerage services.
Xpeng tests L03 electric SUV in Australia ahead of planned launch
Xpeng is testing its L03 electric SUV in Sydney ahead of a planned Australian release. The model offers supervised self-driving supported by an AI chip, plus 56kWh and 69kWh LFP battery options with claimed ranges of up to 650km.
Ford Pro launches AI fleet-management assistant in Europe
Ford Pro has launched an AI fleet assistant in Europe that has been designed to analyse connected-vehicle data and has been positioned to reduce administration, improve vehicle uptime and support faster, data-led operational decisions for commercial fleets.
365 Assistance sponsors inaugural Fleet News Group Awards
365 Assistance has joined the Fleet News Group Awards as Foundation Sponsor and has said fleet management has evolved to include risk, compliance, sustainability and data analytics; it has invested in AI and positioned roadside assistance as a continuity tool.
Horizon Europe opens 2026 calls for connected and automated mobility
Horizon Europe’s 2026 CCAM calls are open until 8 October, supporting real-world demonstrations and research into connected, cooperative and automated mobility, including AI for automated driving, simulation and traffic management.
Michelin launches generative AI assistant for MyConnectedFleet
Michelin Connected Fleet has launched a generative AI assistant in MyConnectedFleet, enabling fleet managers to query live operational data, generate reports and identify trends on fuel use, vehicle status, driver performance and maintenance.
Lytx expands LytxOne fleet platform with AI and compliance tools
Lytx has expanded its LytxOne fleet-management platform with an AI assistant, asset tracking, safety and privacy controls, compliance tools, route comparison and integration of its Driver Safety Programme.
COVESA updates vehicle-data platform with AI knowledge layer
COVESA’s Central Data Service Playground has added layered information and knowledge architecture, AI semantic reasoning, updated vehicle-data APIs and CAN integration. The open platform supports storing, analysing and deriving insights from connected-vehicle data.
Fleet survey highlights disconnected systems and early AI adoption
A Truck News reader survey finds fleets are hindered by disconnected systems, information overload and poor integration. Findings also cover technology’s impact on paperwork, early AI adoption and rising privacy concerns around telematics, cameras and AI tools.
First Hydrogen advances AI-powered unmanned ground vehicle
First Hydrogen is developing AI capabilities for an unmanned ground vehicle platform targeting autonomous navigation, situational awareness, threat detection and counter-drone operations in defence, security and critical-infrastructure environments.
Nexar and Nauto agree merger to expand AI-powered fleet safety intelligence
Nexar and Nauto have agreed to merge, combining more than 10 billion miles of driving data with AI-powered fleet safety expertise. The companies say the enlarged dataset will improve risk, roadway and operational intelligence for fleets, insurers, automakers and autonomous-vehicle developers.
Technology Innovation Institute Joins Autoware Foundation
Technology Innovation Institute has joined the Autoware Foundation as an industry member and has committed to contributing to open-source autonomous driving and Physical AI development, strengthening international collaboration to advance safe, reliable and scalable autonomous systems.
REWIRE project advances smart remanufacturing
The Horizon Europe-funded REWIRE project has brought together industry and research partners across three demonstrators to deploy robotics, AI and digital twin technologies, and has established a Triage, Plan, Simulate and Assure framework to improve remanufacturing traceability, compliance and scalability.
Geely Galaxy A7 EM PHEV sets 2,608.360 km record
Geely has set a Guinness World Record after its Galaxy A7 EM PHEV has covered 2,608.360 km on a single tank of fuel and full charge, and has used a Thor EM Hybrid 2.0 powertrain with 47.26% thermal efficiency.
Zonar launches reimagined Bus Suite web portal
Zonar has launched a reimagined Bus Suite web portal that has unified routing, dispatch, GPS tracking, student ridership and field-trip management into a single platform, and has introduced AI-assisted schedule adjustments and enhanced real-time route visibility for K–12 districts.
Targa Telematics launches Agentic AI for fleet maintenance
Targa Telematics has launched Maintenance Excellence, an Agentic AI solution that has integrated telematics, OEM and external data into an interoperable ecosystem and has automated routine maintenance workflows to improve operational efficiency.
Refreshed Tank 300 L opens pre-sales in China with new hybrid powertrain
Great Wall Motor’s refreshed Tank 300 L has opened for pre-sales in China ahead of its 19 July launch. The SUV introduces the Hi4-Z hybrid powertrain, extended wheelbase and a LiDAR-enabled driver-assistance system with full-scenario navigation.
Best Fleets findings highlight trust and AI route planning in driver retention
Findings from CarriersEdge’s Best Fleets to Drive For programme show that open communication and trust remain central to truck-driver retention. Leonard’s Express is testing AI route planning based on driver preferences to make dispatch decisions appear fairer.