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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
    Code in the driving seat
    The modern car still plainly wears its mechanical ancestry. Turn the wheel and shafts relay motion to the tires; press the brake and hydraulic pressure clamps discs with reassuring force. These systems are robust and familiar. Yet they sit uneasily with a broader shift: cars are increasingly engineered not as assemblies of hardware, but as rolling computing power platforms. A quieter revolution is therefore underway. Steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems dispense with continuous mechanical ...
    Autel Energy showcases ultrafast EV charging deployment in Thailand
    Autel Energy announced the deployment and live demonstration of its ultrafast electric vehicle charging solution at Beans2Cup@Ratchada, Thailand, on April 10. The showcase featured Autel MaxiCharger DS480, DT500 and DT800, which deliver up to 780 amperes (A) high-current charging and are paired with an intuitive app experience. During the event, multiple leading EV models were present to test the system, demonstrating the real-world performance of Autel's MaxiCharger lineup. With up...
    Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands
    RDW, the Netherlands Vehicle Authority, has granted Tesla a type approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system in the Netherlands, making it the first European country to officially approve this driver-assist technology. The approval falls under the UN R-171 regulation for Driver Control Assistance Systems, follows more than 18 months of testing, and is valid only in the Netherlands. Other EU member states can choose to recognize the Dutch type approval at the national lev...
    Bosch and Qualcomm expand collaboration to deliver scalable ADAS and digital cockpit platforms
    Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, moving beyond vehicle computers for cockpit solutions to include advanced driver assistance systems, with the aim of scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for automated, connected and highly personalized vehicles. The companies also marked a milestone in their collaboration, stating that Bosch has developed and delivered more than 10 million vehicle computers based on...
    Murata expands automotive MLCC lineup with mass production start of seven AEC-Q200-qualified MLCCs
    Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has started mass production of seven AEC-Q200-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that achieve the world's largest capacitance for a given rated voltage and size, supporting stable operation of in-vehicle systems and greater design flexibility. Five parts in the general-purpose/high-reliability ceramic multilayer capacitor (GCM) series are rated at 2.5 volts direct current (Vdc) to 4 Vdc for integrated circuit (IC) peripheral circuits in advanced dr...
    Purem by Eberspaecher unveils high-strength steel battery housing concept at AABC Europe 2026
    Purem by Eberspaecher will present a newly developed battery housing made of high-strength steel at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) Europe in Mainz, Germany, from May 18 to 21. The company is using a concept study to explore the potential of this housing for the European market with regard to cost, sustainability and safety. The steel battery housings are designed to protect both cell modules and passengers in electric vehicles and are intended as an alternative to aluminum,...
    Hyundai Motor launches IONIQ brand in mainland China with Venus and Earth concept EVs
    Hyundai Motor Co. has officially launched its all-electric IONIQ lineup brand in China, unveiling two design concept cars, the VENUS Concept sedan and the EARTH Concept family sport utility vehicle, at a brand launch event in Beijing ahead of Auto China 2026 on April 24. Alongside these concepts, Hyundai Motor presented a strategy to strengthen its position in the Chinese market by expanding the IONIQ brand beyond products into a broader mobility experience, emphasizing readiness for China'...
    Marelli to showcase in-cabin SDV innovations at Auto China 2026
    Marelli will showcase its latest in-cabin innovations at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. The company will demonstrate how the convergence of electronics and interiors enables a unified, software-defined cockpit that combines computing, AI, high-performance MiniLED full array local dimming (FALD), HorizonView pillar-to-pillar displays and advanced interior technologies to create smart, immersive and affordable experiences in the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs)...
    Cerence to bring AI- and LLM-powered user experiences to BYD drivers
    Cerence AI has announced an expansion of its partnership with BYD to power AI- and large language model (LLM)-powered in-car user experiences. Cerence xUI, described as an agentic AI platform purpose-built for automotive environments, will power BYD's conversational in-car AI assistant for global customers. The new in-car AI assistant will go live in the ATTO 2 DM-i and will then be introduced in other global models, following what is described as an accelerated deployment timeline. Th...
    Intel joins SpaceX and Tesla to build Texas semiconductor factory
    Intel will participate with SpaceX and Tesla in building a new US semiconductor factory in Texas, US, although the extent of its role has not been detailed. In a corporate post on X, Intel said its ability to design, fabricate and package ultrahigh-performance chips at scale will support Terafab's aim to produce 1 terawatt per year of compute to power future advances in AI and robotics. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had announced in March a collaboration between SpaceX and Tesla to develop chips for AI...
    MOIA America and Uber begin autonomous ID. Buzz testing in Los Angeles
    MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group company focused on autonomous mobility technology, and Uber Technologies announced the start of on-road validation testing of purpose-built, autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, marking the next phase of the strategic partnership they introduced in 2025. MOIA plans to scale its fleet during this testing phase to more than 100 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles, which are a core element of its turnkey autonomous mobility platform, with onboard human operators su...
    ThunderX adopts SAFERTOS for safety-critical AI domain controller platforms using Qualcomm system-on-chips
    ThunderX announced the strategic adoption of SAFERTOS from WITTENSTEIN high-integrity systems (WHIS) across its next-generation domain controller platforms powered by Qualcomm SA8775P and SA8650P. As global original equipment manufacturers transition toward centralized, AI-driven, software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, ThunderX is reinforcing the functional safety and real-time control foundation of its AI domain controllers to support scalable deployment of intelligent driving and i...
    Renault Group unifies European EV charging services under new Plug Inn brand
    Renault Group has announced that it is bringing together all of its charging activities and related services under a single name, Plug Inn, as part of its electric development strategy in Europe. The objective is to unify, clarify and strengthen its charging ecosystem to support the large-scale rollout of electric mobility across Europe. The name change will take effect from April for fast-charging stations in France and by the end of 2026 for other services. Charging activities, which were p...
    Pony.ai, Verne and Uber launch commercial robo-taxi service in Zagreb, Croatia
    Pony.ai announced that its robo-taxi program in partnership with Verne and Uber has begun commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia. Members of the public can now book and pay for Pony.ai-powered robo-taxi rides through the Verne app, with access via the Uber app to follow. The initial service zone covers key districts of Zagreb, operating daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and initially spans approximately 90 square kilometers across the wider Zagreb city center area, including Zagreb Airport, with...
    WhatsApp rolls out new CarPlay features for all iPhone users
    Apple CarPlay users are receiving an improved WhatsApp experience following recent updates that also brought support for ChatGPT and Google Meet. Meta describes the latest WhatsApp changes as a major update on the App Store page. Previously, WhatsApp on the infotainment system was limited to a few Siri-powered features, but the update adds more controls, including dedicated tabs for recent calls, favorites and chat history. WhatsApp calls through CarPlay remain straightforward. Users can tap ...
    Valeo inaugurates vision camera assembly line at Sanand Facility in India
    Valeo Brain Division has inaugurated a new high-definition (HD) surround-view camera production line at the Sanand Facility in Gujarat, India. The new production line will focus on high-volume manufacturing of next-generation vision camera systems for major original equipment manufacturers in India. These systems are intended to enhance driver assistance, improve road safety and support growing demand for autonomous and semi-autonomous driving technologies in the region. The ...
    Tesla rolls out FSD v14.3 update with MLIR rewrite
    Tesla has begun rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) (FSD) v14.3 to HW4 vehicles as software version 2026.2.9.6. The main change is a complete rewrite of the AI compiler and runtime on Multi-Level Intermediate Representation (MLIR), which Tesla said delivers a 20% faster reaction time and improves model iteration speed. This release is for HW4 versions of the Model S, 3, X, Y and Cybertruck and continues the FSD v14 and v14.2 end-to-end neural-net releases on HW4, with no support for ...
    SWTCH Energy launches SWTCH Tap to enable offline NFC-based EV charging sessions
    SWTCH Energy announced the launch of SWTCH Tap, a new capability within the SWTCH Cortex platform that enables electric vehicle drivers to start a charging session with a single smartphone tap, even when a cellular signal is unavailable. The company said that underground garages, parkades and remote commercial sites often lack reliable cellular connectivity, creating a gap between arriving at a charger and initiating a charge. According to SWTCH Energy, SWTCH Tap eliminates this gap by u...
    Hanoi advances compact EV battery-swapping network to support pilot low-emission zones
    The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is accelerating the development of charging infrastructure and prioritizing a compact battery-swapping network as part of efforts to implement low-emission zones, enabling electric vehicle users to replace batteries in 2-3 minutes. Municipal authorities are finalizing charging station infrastructure while promoting the deployment of small-scale battery-swapping cabinets in suitable public spaces to enhance convenience, reduce waiting times and encourage the transit...
    Murata mass-produces seven automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors
    Murata Manufacturing has begun mass production of seven AEC-Q200-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that achieve the world's largest capacitance for a given rated voltage and size, aimed at supporting stable operation of in-vehicle systems and providing greater design flexibility. Five GCM series parts are rated at 2.5-4 Vdc for integrated circuit (IC) peripheral circuits in advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications, while two MLCCs are rated at 25 Vdc f...
    Xpeng launches 2026 MONA M03 sedan with upgraded range and intelligent driving features
    Xpeng Motors has officially launched the 2026 MONA M03, an updated version of its entry-level sedan, priced from 119,800 yuan to 151,800 yuan (approximately $16,500-$20,900) across six variants. The Ultra SE variant is scheduled to begin deliveries in August. The model targets younger buyers by combining competitive pricing with upgraded AI-driven driving capabilities, an improved maximum range of 640 km (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle [CLTC]) and enhanced smart features, alongside a s...
    Waymo expands testing to Chicago amid legislative push to legalize autonomous vehicles
    Waymo has begun testing its autonomous vehicles in Chicago, where the vehicles are currently operated by human safety drivers to map roads and collect data. Full autonomous deployment is not yet allowed, as the company awaits regulatory approval. In parallel, Illinois lawmakers are evaluating the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, introduced by Rep. Kam Buckner. The bill proposes allowing driverless commercial vehicles in densely populated counties and select regions, but it remains stalle...
    Pony.ai wins approval for by-invite autonomous rides in Singapore with ComfortDelGro
    Pony.ai announced that its autonomous mobility service in Singapore, operated in collaboration with ComfortDelGro, has received regulatory approval to enter by-invite rides, which is the final phase before public-facing services. The progress in Singapore reflects Pony.ai's ongoing collaboration with local partners and regulators to support the deployment of autonomous mobility in Singapore. The autonomous mobility service operates on a 12-kilometer route in north-east Punggol, conn...
    Excelfore delivers OTA and remote diagnostics platform for new Tata Sierra
    Excelfore has announced the deployment of a comprehensive, standards-based over-the-air (OTA) software update and remote diagnostics platform for Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), launching with the new Tata Sierra. This initiative is presented as a major step in operationalizing software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities at a production scale. The new Tata Sierra is described as reflecting a shift from static vehicle programs to continuously evolving platforms. It is engineered from in...
    U Power to launch Hong Kong taxi battery-swapping operations in Q2 2026
    U Power Ltd., a provider of specialized solutions for next-generation energy networks and intelligent transportation systems, announced that after securing an order for 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in Thailand and completing production of the first batch of vehicles, its Hong Kong taxi battery-swapping project is expected to complete station deployment and commence operations in the second quarter of 2026. This development is described as marking a new stage of full commercial rollou...
    V-Green partners with Vikki Bank to expand EV charging and battery-swapping network in Vietnam
    V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC and Vikki Digital Bank have formed a strategic partnership to develop electric vehicle charging stations and battery-swapping infrastructure to support the growth of Vietnam's EV ecosystem. As part of the agreement, Vikki will provide land at its locations for V-Green to install and operate EV charging stations and battery-swapping cabinets and will offer financial solutions to support V-Green's investment and operations. The collaboration is...
    Gotion and partners launch heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France
    Gotion, Green Power Morocco (GPM) and Chery Heavy Trucks have signed an agreement in Rabat, Morocco, to develop a heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France to advance lower-emission cross-continental freight. The 2,000-km route will connect Agadir in southern Morocco through the Port of Tangier to Perpignan in southern France, a corridor that is served by about 2,000 heavy trucks daily. The partners plan to phase in electric trucks and supporting infrastructure to reduce ...
    Suffolk County Council to deploy EV charge points in conservation areas with Urban Fox
    Suffolk County Council will provide over 1,000 electric vehicle public charge points to residents in conservation areas across the county, in partnership with supplier Urban Fox. The units are designed to blend into historic streetscapes in sensitive areas that are subject to planning considerations. This is intended to ensure that those living in conservation areas are not at a disadvantage, alongside the thousands of other charge points being installed across Suffolk on streets and in communit...
    NHTSA closes probe into Tesla Actually Smart Summon feature after software updates
    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it closed a probe into nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over the Actually Smart Summon feature after determining it was linked only to low-speed incidents. The probe, opened in early 2025 following reports of several crashes, examined the feature that allows users to move vehicles over short distances in parking areas or on private property using a smartphone app. The agency found the feature was primarily associated with low-sp...
    Tesla opens largest Supercharger project on expressways in Chongqing, mainland China
    Tesla has launched 55 Supercharger stations across expressways in Chongqing, mainland China. The US-based electric-car maker opened these advanced charging stations simultaneously across highways in Chongqing in Southwest China on March 28. At a launch ceremony at the Dazu Rock Carvings express service area, Huang Lei, general manager of Tesla Western China, said the new sites are equipped with Tesla’s V4 Supercharger technology. The stations are strategically positioned along key tran...
    XCharge North America and JOJO Superfast expand ultrafast EV charging network across Illinois
    XCharge North America, the North American subsidiary of XCHG Ltd., and JOJO Superfast EV Charging announced a strategic partnership to deploy a high-power electric vehicle charging network across Illinois, US. XCharge North America, a provider of high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions designed to strengthen the North American electrical grid, will not only manufacture the chargers but also oversee every site from concept to completion through its comprehensive turnkey solut...
    Emobi and DIMO partner to launch fleet-ready universal Plug & Charge solution
    Emobi announced a partnership with DIMO to combine Emobi's JustPlug technology with DIMO's session infrastructure platform to provide secure, seamless charging to fleets. The collaboration has launched what is described as the first fleet-ready device to enable secure Plug & Charge using Emobi's JustPlug solution, built on ISO 15118 standards. Unlike existing Plug & Charge implementations that rely on automaker-issued certificates, this solution enables ISO 15118 digital cer...
    International and Ryder begin autonomous truck pilot on Texas long-haul freight route
    International Motors (International) announced the launch of a joint autonomous truck pilot with Ryder System, placing a factory-integrated autonomous vehicle into a live freight operation. Ryder is International's inaugural customer participating in the truck manufacturer's previously announced autonomous fleet trial program. As part of the pilot, Ryder is operating a daily 600-mile route along the I-35 corridor between Ryder locations in Laredo and Temple, Texas. The pilot is designed to demon...
    Novelic enters India with ASPER radar platform for ADAS applications
    Novelic, a Serbia-based supplier of millimeter-wave radar solutions, has entered the Indian market through its newly incorporated entity, Novelic India Private Ltd., which is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expansion will allow Novelic, in which the Indian supplier Sona Comstar acquired a 54% equity stake in 2023, to target the growing demand for advanced driver assistance systems across India's rapidly expanding mobility sector. Earlier in 2026, Novelic, together wit...
    Chanani Group launches CM EV Services to build charging hubs across Southern California
    Chanani Group has announced the launch of CM EV Services LLC, a new venture focused on developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Southern California. This initiative is described as an important step in supporting the region's transition to clean transportation. CM EV Services has entered into a partnership with Motive Energy, described as one of the largest solar and energy infrastructure providers in the United States. Motive Energy's sustainable solutions division will act...
    Silicon Austria Labs and partners develop redundant electrical architecture for next-gen EVs
    An Austrian collaborative project involving Silicon Austria Labs, Infi­neon Tech­nolo­gies Austria, and AVL List has developed innovative solutions for modern high-voltage and low-voltage vehicle electrical systems, enabling more compact, reliable and fault-tolerant electrical systems for future electric vehicles. After a two-year run, the REDSEL research project was successfully completed, focusing on developing a redundant high-voltage/low-voltage electrical system architecture that enables...
    STMicroelectronics launches low‑resistance MOSFETs to boost efficiency in power distribution
    STMicroelectronics (ST) has introduced a series of low-RDS(on) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFETs) based on new Smart STripFET F8 technology, designed for optimum conduction performance and small die size. These devices are aimed at space-constrained applications such as power distribution and battery management in automotive products. The first device in the series, the STL059N4S8AG, is a 40V/420A N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET with RDS(on) of 0.59 milliohm, suppli...
    Auto China 2026: Marelli to showcase software-defined automotive lighting innovations
    Marelli will present its latest advanced automotive lighting technologies at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, from April 24 to May 3. At the event, the company will demonstrate how lighting is evolving into a software‑defined platform that enables design differentiation and brand expression, intelligent interaction and digital communication, and safety. Frank Huber, president of Marelli's Lighting business, said that in future vehicle generations, lighting will drive intelligent interaction and ...
    LG Energy Solution joins SDVerse marketplace with battery software for software-defined vehicles
    LG Energy Solution announced that it has joined SDVerse, becoming the first battery company to enter the business-to-business (B2B) automotive software marketplace. The move reflects the company's expansion beyond battery manufacturing into software and services for next-generation vehicles. SDVerse, co-founded in 2024 by General Motors, Magna and Wipro, is described as the automotive industry's first B2B marketplace for automotive software, where sellers list software solution...
    Yokohama Rubber supplies GEOLANDAR X-CV tires for Toyota C-HR electric SUV
    Yokohama Rubber is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment to Toyota Motor for use on the all-new C-HR battery-electric sport utility vehicle, which was launched in North America in March. The electric SUV is fitted with tires in 235/50R20 100V size. The GEOLANDAR X-CV focuses on high-speed performance and drivability while achieving a high level of balance among safety, comfort, durability and fuel efficiency. It represents a new generation in highway terrain tires meeting t...
    PeakAmp and Chargeup partner to create data-driven life-cycle management for EV batteries in India
    PeakAmp has announced a partnership with Chargeup to jointly manage the life cycle of electric vehicle battery packs in India by combining Chargeup's battery data platform with PeakAmp's end-of-life management capabilities. Announced on March 23 from Gurugram, India, the partnership is described as a step toward building a more structured supply chain for used EV batteries in the country. Under the arrangement, PeakAmp will act as a technical partner to Chargeup, overseeing the procurement, t...
    Chargefox app adds BP Pulse network to expand EV charging access in Australia
    Chargefox has announced a collaboration with BP Pulse that will enable access to BP Pulse's network of over 300 electric vehicle charging bays through the Chargefox app. Under this arrangement, BP Pulse's network of EV charging sites will be available to Chargefox app users and radio-frequency identification (RFID) card holders, who will be able to start and pay for charging sessions at these locations. This integration combines BP Pulse's charging infrastructure with what...
    Geely Tech EU and 3SS launch entertainment hub for Zeekr across Europe
    Geely Technology Europe, the European research and development center of Geely Auto Group, previously known as Zeekr Technology Europe, and 3SS have announced the launch of Zeekr's Entertainment Hub, a next-generation in-car media platform being rolled out across multiple Zeekr models in Europe. The platform combines Geely Technology Europe's intelligent software expertise with 3SS' 3Ready Automotive platform and is presented as a significant step in Zeekr's progress toward software-defined vehi...
    Rheinmetall, MIRA and Rheinbahn launch remotely operated on-demand shuttle pilot at Düsseldorf Airport
    Rheinmetall, MIRA GmbH and Rheinbahn announced at the XPONENTIAL Europe trade fair the launch of a joint pilot operation for remotely operated on-demand shuttles at Düsseldorf Airport in Germany, with operations scheduled to begin in May. The shuttle route will run entirely on public roads and will connect the airport railway station and the EUREF Campus with the airport terminal. As part of the pilot project, remote vehicle operation will be tested as a key technology for the flexible ...
    Weride and Grab launch Ai.R autonomous ride service in Punggol residential estate
    WeRide and Grab have officially started public operations for the Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) service in Punggol, marking Singapore's first autonomous passenger service deployed within a residential estate. This follows a community engagement phase that began in January, during which more than 1,000 passengers, including Punggol residents and community leaders, trialed the service and provided feedback that helped improve the ride experience. The Ai.R fleet has accumulated 30,000 k...
    E-con Systems launches STURDeCAM57 5-MP global shutter RGBIR camera for in-cabin monitoring systems
    E-con Systems has introduced the STURDeCAM57, a 5-megapixel global shutter RGBIR GMSL2 camera aimed at providing context-rich vision from day to night for applications such as driver monitoring systems (DMS) and occupant monitoring systems (OMS). The camera is built on an automotive-grade image sensor and streams RGB and infrared frames as independent channels, allowing AI vision systems to access both full-color imagery and high-contrast infrared data from a single camera. It supports continuou...
    NTSB faults Ford Bluecruise driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
    The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on March 31 criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to ensure drivers were not distracted before two fatal collisions in the US. In a three-hour hearing, the agency also faulted the lack of government regulations on driver assistance systems and raised questions about claims made by automakers. It said the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should issue comprehensive guidelines t...
    BMW plans to relocate recycling center to Wackersdorf site in Germany
    BMW is relocating its Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDC) from Unterschleißheim to the company's Wackersdorf site, both in Bavaria, Germany, where it will significantly expand the facility into a technologically advanced competence center for circularity. Commissioning of the new site is scheduled for early 2029. “Our new competence center in Wackersdorf will be a core component of our circular value chain and will help make the mobility of the future more&...
    Charge+ Cambodia and Harmony Auto sign MOU to boost BYD EV ecosystem
    Charge+ Cambodia and Harmony Auto have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across Cambodia by combining Charge+ Cambodia's EV charging network with Harmony Auto's role as the exclusive authorized distributor of BYD EVs in the country. The partnership aims to provide a seamless ownership experience for the growing number of EV drivers in Cambodia. As an immediate benefit, all BYD customers will receive a 15% discount on charging fees across the en...
    Cosmo Advanced Materials & Technology forms strategic alliance with Battery Solution for next-generation cathode materials
    Cosmo Advanced Materials & Technology (Cosmo AM&T) has formed a strategic technology alliance with Battery Solution to target the next-generation cathode materials market. Cosmo AM&T said that it signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement for next-generation cathode material development and commercialization with Battery Solution at its Chungju, South Korea, headquarters in March. The agreement is described as a move to secure leadership in next-generation materials amid the ra...
    ROHM launches new CMOS op amps series for automotive applications
    ROHM has expanded its lineup of complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) operational amplifiers (op amp) with the introduction of the TLRx728 and BD728x series, which are suitable for a wide range of applications, including automotive and other systems. The broad lineup is intended to make product selection easier. The demand for high-accuracy op amps has been rapidly increasing as automotive and industrial systems become more sophisticated, requiring faster speed, better precision...
    Waymo details supervised autonomous robo-taxi trials in Tokyo with Nihon Kotsu and GO
    Waymo held a media briefing in Tokyo to present the progress of its autonomous driving deployment in the city, where its technology is being operated by Nihon Kotsu crew members as it adapts to local road conditions. The event, which included representatives from Waymo, taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and mobility platform GO, follows supervised driving operations that began in April 2025 across a range of Tokyo road environments. Waymo's system has accumulated more than 300 million autonomous kilo...
    Nissan recalls new LEAF in Japan over high-voltage battery safety risk
    On March 27, Nissan issued a recall in Japan for the new LEAF due to a high-voltage battery issue. In a statement, the automaker said the recall was due to improperly manufactured electrode plates used in the battery cells, which could cause fragments to adhere to the modules. If the battery is repeatedly charged, it can short-circuit, triggering a malfunction warning or, in the worst-case scenario, overheating or even catching fire. Only one fire has been reported, involv...
    DENSO adopts new mid-term management plan CORE 2030, targeting sales of $50 billion, operating margin of over 10%
    On March 31, 2026, DENSO Corp.'s board of directors approved a new mid-term management plan, called CORE 2030, covering the fiscal years 2026/27 through 2030/31. Under the new management plan, the Japan-based leading automotive supplier aims to achieve sales of over ¥8 trillion, an operating profit margin exceeding 10%, and a return on equity (ROE) exceeding 11%. For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, DENSO is expecting sales of ¥7.4 trillion, an operating profit margin of 7.2%, and an R...
    Hanon Systems launches highly integrated cooling entity for EVs
    Hanon Systems, a global automotive thermal management supplier and subsidiary of Hankook & Co. Group, has announced that it is supplying its highly integrated cooling entity for electric vehicles. The compact and multifunctional thermal management module is designed to integrate several components, including the innovative eCompressor, electronic expansion valve block, a combined water-cooled condenser, internal heat exchanger, chiller, A/C lines, and pressure and temperature sensors, into a...
    Turkey launches first 5G-powered smart road in Istanbul
    Turkey has launched its first 5G-supported smart road, marking a significant step toward next-generation mobility through a pilot project aimed at improving traffic safety, efficiency and driver awareness via real-time data integration. The Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) project has been deployed along a 40-kilometer corridor from Hasdal Junction to Istanbul Airport, constituting the country's first comprehensive, real-world application of intelligent transport systems under l...
    Avanci Vehicle signs new 4G and 5G licensing deals with mainland Chinese automakers
    Patents licensing platform Avanci Vehicle has announced that seven automakers headquartered in mainland China have concluded a total of 10 license agreements across its 4G Vehicle and 5G Vehicle licensing programs. The company said that these agreements demonstrate continued momentum in an important and fast-growing segment of the global automotive industry and described this development as an important step forward, with additional announcements expected in the coming months. Laurie Fit...
    Magna unveils DHD REX hybrid drive to enhance range-extended EVs
    Magna announced the introduction of DHD REX, a dedicated hybrid drive for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), as an expansion of its dedicated hybrid portfolio. The system is designed to provide an electric-like driving experience characterized by instant torque response, smooth and quiet operation, and seamless range extension. It is a ready-to-integrate solution built on a modular, single-motor architecture that allows automakers to adapt it to diverse regulatory, infrastructure and cust...
    Seat & Cupra starts battery system series production at Martorell for electric urban models
    Seat & Cupra has begun series production of battery systems at its Martorell, Spain, plant, marking the final step before the series production of the Cupra Raval, which is described as the first model of the Brand Group Core's Electric Urban Car Family and is scheduled to hit the streets this summer. The same battery systems will also power the Volkswagen (VW) ID. Polo, the other electric model to be manufactured at this facility. According to Markus Haupt, CEO of Seat & Cupra, this ...
    Intelligent lighting: the car’s new language
    In the automotive industry’s grand parade of innovations — from electrification to autonomy — lighting rarely draws the loudest applause. Yet it is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations in the modern vehicle. What was once little more than a bulb cutting through the dark is becoming something far more sophisticated: a programmable interface for safety, communication and brand identity. The slender LED signatures that trace the outline of today’s SUVs may appear deco...
    Lucid Motors collaborates with Basemark for augmented reality head-up display
    Basemark and Lucid Motors have announced a strategic cooperation to bring an augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) to the Lucid Gravity electric sport utility vehicle's user experience. The Gravity's AR-HUD hardware, feature set, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design were developed in-house by Lucid. Basemark engineers worked closely with Lucid, using Basemark Rocksolid human-machine interface (HMI) tools to implement Lucid's feature specifications. Rocksolid Stud...
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics lands $350 million investment led by TPG and Allianz
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) announced a $350 million strategic investment on March 24, led by TPG and Allianz X, with participation from State Farm. The investment is intended to accelerate CMT's expansion in scaling its global road safety platform, advancing AI models for real-time driving risk assessment and crash detection, and increasing adoption of its Universal Driving Score. The transaction includes long-term commercial agreements with various Allianz Group operating entities, inclu...
    Geotab launches hardware-free, native telematics solution for Hyundai in Europe
    Geotab has announced the launch of its integrated solution for Hyundai vehicles across Europe, using original equipment manufacturer-embedded telematics already built into supported Hyundai models to transmit data directly to the MyGeotab platform. This removes the need for retrofitting additional hardware and eliminates aftermarket equipment and installation expenses, providing a cost advantage for fleets. The collaboration enables fleets to manage their Hyundai vehicles, including internal ...
    Diodes expands PowerDI8080-5 MOSFETs for high‑efficiency 48-V automotive systems
    Diodes has expanded its PowerDI8080-5 automotive-compliant N-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) portfolio with the introduction of an ultralow RDS(ON), 100-volt MOSFET, along with new 40-V to 80-V MOSFETs. All of the 8 millimeter (mm) by 8 mm gullwing-leaded devices are designed to minimize conduction losses, reduce heat generation and maximize overall efficiency in applications such as brushless DC (BLDC) motors and direct current-direct current (D...
    Schaeffler develops centralized electrical/electronic architecture for software-defined vehicles
    Schaeffler has detailed its software-defined vehicle (SDV) and electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture development ahead of the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, which is scheduled for June in Bühl, Germany. The supplier is highlighting its Vehicle Control technology cluster as a central element of its SDV approach, emphasizing centralized architectures that reduce the number of control units and shorten development timelines across vehicle generations. The Vehicle Control cluster encom...
    Toshiba launches compact automotive MOSFETs with wettable flank package
    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has announced the launch of five new automotive metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) products that are designed to combine space-saving benefits with easy mounting. The new lineup consists of four N-channel MOSFETs (XSM6K361NW, XSM6K519NW, XSM6K376NW and XSM6K336NW) and one P-channel MOSFET (XSM6J372NW), all housed in the DFN2020B(WF) package, which incorporates a wettable flank structure. The DFN2020B(WF) package is presented as...
    Tenneco Clean Air India plans new plant to expand DaVinci DCx suspension capacity
    Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd. is planning to set up a new plant to expand its manufacturing capacity for advanced ride technologies, driven by strong demand for its DaVinci DCx suspension systems, Autocar Professional reported, citing the company’s CEO Arvind Chandra. The patented suspension technology was first introduced in Mahindra & Mahindra's XUV 7XO sport utility vehicle and has since attracted significant interest from other original equipment manufacturers, with most automakers want...
    Posco Future M partners with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI for anode-free lithium batteries
    Posco Holdings Inc. recently announced that its battery materials subsidiary, Posco Future M, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI to develop next-generation anode-free lithium metal batteries. This collaboration focuses on a battery architecture that eliminates the traditional graphite anode, depositing lithium directly onto the current collector during charging. This design increases the usable space within the cell, potentially offering 30% to 50% highe...
    Digital vehicle key: Unlocking the fully connected, software-defined vehicle experience
    Digital vehicle access is shifting from a convenience feature to a critical digital identity infrastructure for vehicles. Physical key fobs are increasingly complemented—and in some cases replaced—by smartphone-based digital keys. Integration with mobile wallets (Apple, Google, Samsung) is accelerating consumer acceptance. Strictly speaking, digital vehicle access refers to replacing physical keys/fobs with software-based authentication, including: Smartphone-based digital keys (App...
    Forvia Hella reports 6.3% year-over-year growth in FY 2025 operating income to €474 million despite marginal decline in sales
    Forvia Hella released its comprehensive financial results for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Full-year sales declined 2.1% year over year to €7.9 billion. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, sales remained stable at €8 billion, matching the figure reported in 2024. During this period, global vehicle production increased by 3.9%, largely driven by the Asian market, while production in Europe and the Americas decreased. Operating income increased 6.3% year over yea...
    Tata Power installs ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway
    Tata Power has installed a 180 kW ultra-fast EV charging station on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway at Vithal Kamat Restaurant in Durves, Manor, along NH-48. This installation offers electric vehicle users travelling between Mumbai and Ahmedabad a faster and more convenient charging option, enhancing the ease and efficiency of long-distance journeys. The charger is part of Tata Power's EZ Charge network, supporting CCS 2 fast-charging compatibility, allowing it to work with various electric vehic...
    Keysight Technologies starts manufacturing in India
    Keysight Technologies has commenced manufacturing in India, marking a significant shift from a research and development hub to a high-precision manufacturing base with direct implications for sectors such as semiconductors, telecom, and automotive electronics. The US-based company has begun production at its Chennai facility, positioning it as the first test and measurement company to manufacture hardware products within India, catering both to domestic needs and global markets. According to ...
    CLEPA survey shows automotive suppliers face higher profitability challenges in 2026
    Nearly one in four automotive suppliers in Europe expects to report losses in 2026, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) reported in its Spring 2026 Pulse Check survey. According to the survey, 76% of automotive suppliers anticipate profitability below the sustainable level of 5%, a slight decline from the 70% noted in the previous survey in autumn 2025. Additionally, the percentage of suppliers expecting negative profitability has risen to 24%, up from 15%.  To manag...
    Kodiak AI partners with Nvidia to enhance autonomous driving technology
    Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), focused on AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, has announced that it will utilize Nvidia technology to power its next-generation autonomous-driving solution. The partnership will leverage the Nvidia Drive Hyperion architecture, deploying two Nvidia Drive AGX Thor centralized computers, which are built on Blackwell architecture. These computers provide extensive AI compute capacity optimized for the latest generative AI, transformer models, and Vision Language...
    Keysight introduces new automotive Ethernet test solutions at Automotive Ethernet Congress 2026
    Keysight Technologies will present new automotive Ethernet receiver compliance test solutions at the Automotive Ethernet Congress in Germany. These solutions support validation from 10BASE-T1S to 10GBASE-T1, aiding automakers and suppliers in the shift toward high-speed zonal architecture and software-defined vehicles. As vehicles increasingly become software-driven and data-heavy, automotive Ethernet is advancing to support higher bandwidth and more reliable, scalable network architectures, nec...
    Auto China 2026: Marelli plans to unveil over 20 innovations and 6 new product launches
    Marelli will unveil a wide array of new technologies at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in mainland China from April 24 to May 3. The exhibition will take place at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, where Marelli's booth will feature over 20 innovations and six new product launches. These offerings utilize Marelli's combination of local expertise and global reach to offer scalable, affordable solutions that expedite customers' time-to-market in mainland Chi...
    Autobrains introduces agentic AI to enhance ADAS and automated driving
    Autobrains has introduced the Agentic AI to enhance advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving. Traditionally, as ADAS and automated driving systems evolve, they have become more complex and expensive due to the reliance on larger models and increased data requirements. Autobrains has adopted a different strategy by utilizing Agentic AI, which organizes driving intelligence into specialized agents that focus on specific scenarios rather than a single, generalized driving model. ...
    Microchip launches new automotive chip to power smarter vehicle displays
    Microchip Technology has announced the release of the SAM9X75D5M system-in-package (SiP), which is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified and designed for automotive and e-mobility applications, specifically for human-machine interfaces (HMIs). This new SiP includes an Arm926EJ-S processor and 512 Mbit DDR2 SDRAM, supporting display sizes up to 10 inches with XGA resolution. The SAM9X75D5M is part of Microchip's hybrid microcontroller unit (MCU) family that combines the processing power of a microprocessor ...
    Tesla and SpaceX to build advanced chip facility Terafab in Austin
    Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans for Tesla and SpaceX to develop an advanced chip facility in Austin, Texas, known as Terafab, in response to the growing need for computing power amid a global chip shortage. Terafab will consist of two facilities, each producing a specific chip design. One will focus on AI chips for Tesla's electric vehicles and Optimus humanoid robots, and the other on AI chips for SpaceX's space-based data centers. Musk emphasized the necessity of Terafab by stating that wi...
    ŠKODA Auto updates Elroq and Enyaq with new features and enhanced technology for 2026
    ŠKODA Auto is introducing updates to its popular electric models, the Elroq and Enyaq, which ranked among Europe's best-selling electric vehicles in 2025. The updates, set for mid-2026, include new Simply Clever elements, improved digital functions and enhanced assist systems. The Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60 will feature lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, offering benefits such as cost-effectiveness and long cycle lifespan suitable for urban mobility. The LFP battery production line ...
    MG unveils SolidCore Battery and Hybrid+ technology at European Engineering Centre opening
    SAIC's MG brand has introduced a new SolidCore Battery and announced it as the first to mass-produce semisolid-state batteries. These batteries promise improved range, faster charging, enhanced performance in low temperatures and increased safety. The SolidCore Battery, specifically designed for the European market, is set to be integrated into MG electric vehicles by the end of 2026. The battery's solid-state electrolytes create a protective barrier that extends battery life and ensures...
    Ampeco unveils CoOperator for enhanced EV charging network management in the US
    Ampeco has introduced CoOperator, an AI-powered operations agent designed for electric vehicle charging network operators utilizing the Ampeco platform. Launched at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, CoOperator aims to assist operators by automating root cause diagnostics, offering a conversational interface for network management, and executing operational tasks using plain language. This tool is tailored for expanding US charging networks, enabling more efficient managemen...
    Google to open-source Android Automotive OS for software-defined vehicles
    Google is committed to supporting the automotive industry not only as a technology provider but also as a partner in its transformation. It emphasizes the importance of choice, flexibility and open platforms. For over 10 years, Google has offered Android Automotive OS (AAOS) as an open platform for infotainment to foster innovation in the digital vehicle experience. As vehicles evolve, new challenges have arisen, such as fragmented software across components and limited update capabilities....
    Octo partners with Volkswagen Group Info Services for fleet data integration
    Octo and Volkswagen Group Info Services AG have announced a partnership aimed at integrating vehicle data from six Volkswagen Group brands into Octo's platform. This collaboration is designed to enhance fleet data services across the EU by allowing secure integration of data from Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, Seat, Cupra and Audi. This integration supports usage cases such as utilization, maintenance and geo-location without the need for additional hardware. ...
    General Motors begins highway testing of eyes-off self-driving system
    General Motors' (GM) next-generation automated technology, which has been trained on millions of real-world miles and thoroughly tested in simulated scenarios, begins supervised public-road testing on highways across California, US, and Michigan, US. The testing will involve over 200 manual and supervised development vehicles operating in live traffic environments, each with a trained test driver at the wheel to take manual control if needed. This phase marks an important transition from manual ...
    Bolt partners with NVIDIA to enhance autonomous vehicle technology in Europe
    Bolt announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to develop the AI foundation for advancing autonomous vehicle technology in Europe. This effort aims to merge Bolt's ride-hailing and car-sharing fleet data with NVIDIA's technological assets, including Omniverse libraries, Cosmos world foundation models, Alpamayo autonomous vehicle foundation models and AI infrastructure. The unified platform is intended to enhance autonomous vehicle development speed and safety on European roads, meeting stringent s...
    Zoox expands robo-taxi service to San Francisco and Las Vegas
    Zoox announced that it will expand its robo-taxi service in San Francisco and Las Vegas, and begin testing its purpose-built robo-taxis in Austin and Miami. This move represents Zoox's most extensive effort to date in the US autonomous ride-hailing market. Alphabet's Waymo currently leads the robo-taxi market, while Tesla has the financial capability and manufacturing scale to expand its limited service in Austin, and plans to increase its presence across the US in 2026. Zoox plans to signifi...
    WeRide's 2025 revenue surges by 90% YOY with robo-taxi expansion
    WeRide released its unaudited financial results for the full year of 2025, revealing revenue of approximately $96 million, which marks an 89.6% increase from the previous year. The fourth quarter alone yielded about $43 million in revenue, representing a 123% year-over-year growth. The company achieved a gross margin of 30.2%, with gross profit of approximately $29 million, up 86.8%. Furthermore, WeRide managed to reduce its net losses by 34.2% to approximately $236 million. A significant con...
    SK Signet launches 400-kW ultrafast EV charger for North American market
    SK Signet, a South Korean global manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging solutions, has launched a new 400-kilowatt All-in-One ultrafast EV charger to enhance energy and space efficiency in charging networks. This model uses high-density silicon carbide (SiC)-based power modules, improving power efficiency to 96.5% and reducing the footprint by 54% compared to its previous version with the same capacity. This innovation aims to strengthen SK Signet's presence in the North Am...
    Everged teams up with World4Solar to deliver integrated EV charging, solar and battery solutions
    In a press release dated March 16, Everged announced that it has partnered with World4Solar, a manufacturer of unified electric vehicle charging, solar and battery systems, for an all-in-one turnkey solution that allows businesses to implement fully-integrated energy ecosystems that maximize financial and operational value for businesses, municipalities and drivers. Installing EV chargers serves as a strategic business tool across various industries, attracting and retaining valuable patrons....
    QCraft secures $100 million funding for AI research and autonomous driving expansion
    QCraft has announced the completion of a $100 million Series D funding round, with participation from investors such as Ningbo Ninghai Xingtaihe Fund, Wonderland Capital, and Liangxi Science and Innovation Industry Investment Fund Partnership, along with strategic investors from a notable original equipment manufacturer and automotive electronics components supplier. The raised funds will be used to advance physical AI research, focusing on world models and reinforcement learning, as well a...
    Tensor showcases Level 4 autonomous vehicle at European AV Summit in UK
    Tensor, a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in agentic and physical AI, introduced the Tensor Robocar to the UK at the 5th annual European AV Summit. The company showcased its Level 4 autonomous vehicle designed for personal ownership. Building upon its global launch announcement in August 2025, the showcase emphasized Tensor's advancements in safety, sensing, AI and user experience, including a foldable steering wheel developed in collaboration with Autoliv. Tensor's strategy focuses...
    Mobileye secures driver monitoring system production program with leading US automaker
    Mobileye has announced that a prominent US automaker will integrate the Mobileye Driver Monitoring System (Mobileye DMS) into future vehicles equipped with Mobileye's EyeQ6L system-on-chip, with production set to begin in 2027. This development enhances an existing advanced driver assistance systems program and is projected to be implemented across millions of vehicles over multiple models and years. Mobileye's platform, which includes both driver monitoring system (DMS) and occupant monitoring ...
    NXP unveils TEF8388 imaging radar for ADAS
    NXP Semiconductors has unveiled its third-generation RFCMOS automotive radar transceiver, the TEF8388, designed as an 8-transmit/8-receive device to enhance the potential of imaging radar for advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving technologies. In modern software-defined vehicles, advanced perception systems are critical, with high-resolution radar sensing forming a core technology. These sensors must balance high resolution, dynamic range and long detection ranges, while still...
    Dai Nippon Printing to open R&D center in India's Telangana to conduct mobility research
    Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (DNP) has announced plans to establish a new research and development center in Telangana, India, in April 2026 to bolster its international R&D strategy. This will be the second overseas location for the Japanese supplier, following the establishment of a facility in the Netherlands in September 2025. DNP will conduct joint research with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), focusing on mobility and healthcare. The facility will be located...
    Scalvy and Valeo evaluate battery-integrated architecture for enhanced automotive systems
    Scalvy, a company focused on developing distributed power delivery systems for AI data centers, energy storage and electric mobility, has announced the successful concept evaluation of its battery-integrated architecture within an automotive system in collaboration with Valeo, a global automotive technology company. Scalvy's innovative approach replaces traditional large inverters and converters with distributed Power Neurons, which are compact, software-coordinated modules that manage power ...
    Samsung SDI CEO focuses on partnerships with Stellantis and GM amid strategic shifts
    Samsung SDI CEO Choi Joo-sun has reaffirmed the company's strong partnerships with Stellantis and General Motors (GM) while addressing strategic shifts toward more cost-competitive products and expanding energy storage systems. During a shareholders meeting in Gangnam, South Korea, Choi discussed speculation about Stellantis potentially withdrawing from their joint venture, stating it was exploring various options. Choi mentioned a strategic move at the Indiana, US, battery plant due to the slow...
    ComEd's EV EMS pilot explores cost-effective domestic charging solutions without panel upgrades
    ComEd's Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EV EMS) Pilot, in partnership with WeaveGrid, Emporia, and Treehouse, has developed a cost-effective solution for more accessible electric vehicle charging that does not require home electrical panel upgrades. The pilot addresses a challenge faced by about 2.2 million households in ComEd's service area with electrical service of 100 amperes or less, which is insufficient to support Level 2 EV chargers. EMS tested in the pilot use hardwar...
    BMW launches the new all-electric i3 with up to 900-km range
    In a press release dated March 18, BMW announced the launch of the new BMW i3, the second model of the Neue Klasse. The BMW i350 xDrive, the first all-electric BMW 3 Series, features electric motors on both front and rear axles. With a combined system power output of 345 kilowatts/469hp, it boasts a maximum torque of 645 Newton meters (N.m). The BMW i3 has a range of up to 900 kilometers in the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle and offers rapid charging capab...
    Toshiba introduces new photovoltaic-output photocoupler for solid state relays in automotive equipment
    Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corp. has introduced a new photovoltaic-output photocoupler, the TLX9920, designed for solid-state relays in automotive equipment. The product is encased in a thin, long-creepage-distance SO6L package, and its volume shipments have commenced. Demand for relay units in automotive equipment with extended life is increasing, leading to a preference for solid-state relays over mechanical ones. The TLX9920 is intended to function as a gate driver for high-v...
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