ZF has acquired a 6% stake in StradVision, whose main product, SVNet, is an AI-driven vision processing technology which allows vehicles to perceive and identify objects around it.

The new 'I-Torque' option combines Volvo's latest diesel engine, transmission and cruise control technologies for greater fuel efficiency.

Traxen claims that its smart-adaptive cruise control for Class 8 trucks can reduce annual fuel consumption by 10%.

Already an option for MAN coaches, the mirror replacement system will now be available for all new models in the Lion's City bus ranges.

New Anthem and Pinnacle trucks will now come with Mack Predictive Cruise Control with Econo-Roll to promote greater efficiency and fuel savings.

Faurecia of Nanterre, France has acquired a controlling interest (79.5%) in family-owned automotive electrical lighting specialist, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA of Lippstadt, Germany.

Renault S.A.S, based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, has entered a partnership with San Diego, California-based telecommunications giant Qualcomm Inc. Under the agreement, the two firms will work to develop next-generation telematics and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The two companies will collaborate in the development of automated yard logistics and intelligent predictive cruise control.

Autonomous vehicle specialist EasyMile has been granted permission to operate Level 4 autonomous vehicles on French public roads.

MAN presented its new truck generation at Solutrans which features a range of new ADAS features and changes to the transmissions and fuel options. In addition, the company announced its plans for autonomous trucks.

Autonomous truck solutions firm Kodiak Robotics has received USD125 million in Series B funding to double its team and add 15 new trucks to its fleet.

Munich-based braking systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse AG has announced it has acquired a 5% minority shareholding in Israeli start-up Autobrains Technologies Ltd based in Tel Aviv-Yafo. Autobrains supplies video perception technology and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).