Ecosystem’s camera module and development tools are based on Microchip’s VS700 family of serializers and deserializers and will help Japanese OEMs speed ASA-ML adoption in ADAS applicationsCHANDLER, Ariz., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An automotive industry transition is underway to replace proprietary camera connectivity with solutions based on the open and interoperable Automotive Serdes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) standard driven by over 150 member companies worldwide. To simplify and accelerate t ...

The top federal vehicle safety regulator has sent Ford an exhaustive list of questions about its hands-free driver-assistance system known as BlueCruise. It’s the latest development in an investigation that started more than one year ago following two fatal crashes involving the software.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) sent a letter to Ford on June 18 that contains 25 questions. Many of them are basic, such as asking Ford for a detailed list ...

Core Insights - XPeng Inc. reported a significant increase in vehicle deliveries, with 35,045 Smart EVs delivered in April 2025, representing a 273% year-over-year growth [2][6] - The company has maintained a delivery rate exceeding 30,000 units for six consecutive months, and cumulative deliveries of the XPENG MONA M03 have surpassed 100,000 units [2][6] - For the first four months of 2025, XPeng delivered a total of 129,053 Smart EVs, marking a 313% increase compared to the same period last year [2] Delivery Performance - In April 2025, XPeng achieved a delivery milestone of 35,045 Smart EVs, which is a 273% increase from April 2024 [2] - The XPENG P7+ reached its 50,000th vehicle production milestone within five months of its launch [2] User Engagement and Services - XPeng's advanced driver-assistance system, XNGP, achieved a monthly active user penetration rate of 84% in urban driving as of April 2025 [3] - The company launched its ADAS Insurance Service in China on April 28, 2025, priced at RMB 239 per year, providing additional coverage during NGP operation [3] Company Overview - XPeng is a leading Chinese Smart EV company focused on designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing Smart EVs for technology-savvy middle-class consumers [4] - The company develops its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system in-house, along with core vehicle systems [4] - XPeng is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with manufacturing plants located in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province [4]