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Sensors/Data Acquisition

WCX 2026: Honda’s Crowdsourced PRMS Can Improve Roads, Drivers

The leader for Honda's project that allows cars and drivers to self-report problems with roads will speak at WCX 2026.

News

Unmanned Systems

AVL Develops ‘Generic’ Automation for Off-Highway Vehicles

AVL’s Generic Off-Road Automation System demonstrates that scalable autonomy is achievable through modular design, simulation‑driven development, and a phased integration approach.

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Power

First Drive: 2026 Audi A6

Audi's 2026 A6 delivers refined sport luxury.

Technology Report

Transportation

Riding Along With Mercedes and Its in-city Driver Assistance System

The NVIDIA-powered vehicle shows impressive promise. Read on to learn more details.

Road Ready

Transportation

First Drive: 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid

The 2027 CLA hybrid uses one of two powertrains coming to the German sedan, alongside an electric version. Both will be available in the second half of 2026, according to Mercedes, and both are built on the new MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform. Read on to learn more.

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Transportation

Sony Honda Afeela Prototype 2026 Was the Easier Engineering Challenge

Sony Honda Mobility will add a larger, SUV-like EV to the Afeela family, previewed by the Prototype 2026.

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Energy

2026 Nissan Leaf First Drive: Fun and More Efficient

By law, you have to mention that at one time, the Nissan Leaf (actually, LEAF, which stands for Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) was the number one selling EV in the...

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Transportation

AI Influence on ICE Design

Experts offer their outlook on the future of heavy-duty internal combustion engines, and of course AI will play a role.

Technology Report

Connectivity

Mercedes Brings Music Production Into the Backseat

Mercedes program helps musicians, producers work on the go from the back seat of a vehicle.

Technology Report

Connectivity

GM Announces SAE Level 3 Autonomy and SDV Technology

While full autonomy continues to be a work-in-progress, automakers have been rolling out various degrees of SAE Level 2 driver assistance, including hands-off, eyes-on systems from BMW,...

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Automotive

2026 Nissan Sentra Review: Putting the Pieces Together

The Nissan Sentra has provided straightforward behavior and performance for sedan shoppers in the U.S. for over forty years. For 2026, Nissan took the solid 2025 model and made enough mechanical tweaks and visual changes to call it an all-new vehicle. Read on to learn more about it.

Original Equipment

Transportation

CONEXPO 2026: Volvo CE to Reveal New Articulated Hauler and Short-swing, Compact and Wheeled Excavators

Volvo CE set to reveal new articulated hauler and short-swing, compact and wheeled excavators.

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Transportation

CES 2026: Qualcomm Expands Partnerships For More Snapdragons

Qualcomm used CES 2026 to announce new or expanded partnerships with companies including Google, VW, and Hyundai Mobis.

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Transportation

Accelerating Down the Road to Autonomy

Commercial success of the autonomous truck may be closer than we think.

Technical Innovation

Mechanical & Fluid Systems

A Proactive Approach to Hydraulic Health in Class 8 Trucks

Doubling the life of hydraulic oil and components is an achievable outcome of a well-executed program.

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Transportation

CES 2026: Bosch is Ready to Bring AI to Your (Likely ICE-powered) Vehicle

Bosch’s efforts to connect the digital and physical worlds can be seen in a meaningful update to its Vehicle Motion Management system.

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Design

DarkSky One Wants to Make the World a Darker Place

A Q&A with the CEO and executive director of DarkSky International, Ruskin Hartley, about the DarkSky One concept car.

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AR/AI

Digital Tech a Las Vegas Headliner

SAE Media interviewed Erik Neandross, president of the Clean Transportation Solutions group at TRC, about the upcoming ACT Expo.

Technical Innovation

Transportation

Reshaping the Mobile-hydraulic Ecosystem

The industry is steadily shifting away from piecemeal systems and toward integrated, intelligent power architectures.

News

Energy

Donut Lab and Verge Unveil Solid-state Battery-powered Motorcycle

Verge Motorcycles and Donut Lab have announced that a solid-state battery will be the centerpiece of the new TS PRO electric motorcycle, expected in the first quarter of 2026.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Hybrid, All the Time

The RAV4 remains a people-mover worth considering. It’s got the looks and performance to keep families happy, and it can come with some nice bonuses. The off-roading capabilities of the Woodland trim certainly stand out. Read on to learn more about it.

Technical Innovation

Transportation

Komatsu Augments Intelligent Machine Control in New Excavator

The IMC 3.0 platform is currently only available on the PC220LCi-12. Komatsu plans to expand IMC 3.0 into its new excavators and dozers for future launches, Matthew Moen, Komatsu product manager for excavators, and Darrell Binnion, Komatsu digital products training manager, said.

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Power

FEV Simplifies Off-Highway Electrification

One presentation at the IVT Expo detailed an EPGS (electrified planetary gearset) off-highway drivetrain architecture that is modular and scalable for a variety of powertrain configurations.

Technical Innovation

Transportation

Stoneridge Innovation Truck Envisions a Digital-vision Future

Stoneridge displayed its vision for the future of commercial vehicle technology on the SAE COMVEC 2025 exhibit floor. The Innovation Truck showcases the Tier 1 supplier’s next-generation vision and driver-assistance technologies designed to enhance driver safety and fleet optimization. Read on to learn more.

Original Equipment

Transportation

Trebro’s Automated Sod Harvester Deploys Motion Control on Multiple Levels

Trebro’s AutoStack 3 harvester is an automated combine for turf that steers itself while an operator monitors and performs quality control actions when needed. The harvesting process combines several automated control processes. Read on to learn more.

Editorial

Manufacturing & Prototyping

Off-highway Innovators to Demo Digital Prowess at CES 2026

JLG and Caterpillar are among the equipment manufacturers demonstrating their intelligent systems.

Original Equipment

Power

Thor Lets Campers Go Further Off Grid With Electric Embark RV

The Embark Class A RV offers less range anxiety thanks to an onboard range extender.

Supplier Eye

Transportation

OEM Growth in China

The growth of the Chinese automotive sector is going to alter the industry globally.