Cadillac, Audi in F1 | Qualcomm, VW experiences | Caterpillar AI & autonomy | Volvo EX60 preview | Hesai lidar

Volume 6, Issue 2

Cadillac and Audi get closer to Formula 1 launch

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveiled special test livery, and the Audi Revolut F1 Team announced its first power unit fire-up, as both new competitors look to succeed in the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, which sees its biggest regulation overhaul in history including more electrification.

Qualcomm signs big deal to power next-generation Volkswagen SDV driving experiences

The partners have signed a Letter of Intent to deploy advanced infotainment and connectivity capabilities powered by Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions within Volkswagen Group’s software-defined vehicle architecture developed through its RV Tech joint venture with Rivian Automotive.

Caterpillar unveils AI-powered future and what’s next in construction autonomy

At CES 2026, the construction machine giant showed its new Cat AI Assistant and an expanded collaboration with Nvidia aimed at accelerating an AI-enabled future as the company previewed five autonomous machine categories for safe and reliable operations in complex construction environments.

Volvo previews all-electric EX60 tech ahead of next week’s launch

The automaker says its new electric mid-size SUV will be its most intelligent and technologically advanced car to date, featuring AI-powered technology with help from Google, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, as well as best-in-class range aided by Breathe Battery Technologies.

Hesai plans to double lidar production capacity this year

At CES 2026, the company said its annual production capacity will reach over 4 million units in 2026, driven by accelerating demand for automotive ADAS and robotics and enabled by what it claims is the world’s first fully developed in-house digital single-photon platform.