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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...
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    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...
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    Schaeffler to showcase smart chassis and body technologies for future vehicle architectures at 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium
    At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, scheduled to be held in Bühl, Germany, in June 2026, Schaeffler will present its latest solutions in the Chassis and Body technology area. With a system-based approach and fully integrated components developed in-house, the Germany-based supplier aims to meet key customer requirements for modern vehicles across all powertrain types by intelligently integrating mechatronic solutions for an improved ride and user experience for all occup...
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    AISIN selects Green Hills Software for AI-powered Driver Monitoring Systems
    Green Hills Software has announced that AISIN Corporation has selected it as the software foundation provider for its next-generation Driver Monitoring System (DMS) integrated with a Driver Alcohol Detection System (DADS). The first production release of the system is expected in 2028. AISIN is developing the platform using solutions from several technology partners, including NXP Semiconductors for its i.MX 9 series applications processor and Smart Eye AB for AI-based driver monitoring techn...
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    Scania showcases early V2G through megawatt charging for heavy electric trucks
    Scania has demonstrated one of the world's first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system. The demonstration shows how battery-electric trucks can provide more than transport services by using bidirectional charging to support the power grid with flexibility services such as peak shaving, grid balancing and energy storage. As the ...
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    Hitachi and Astemo team up to build AI platform for driver-assistance systems in software-defined vehicles
    Astemo and Hitachi are jointly developing an AI development platform for driver-assistance systems in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), aiming to combine real-world driving data with digital twin simulation to train and validate vehicle AI. The two companies plan to have this development environment in place by the end of March 2027. The platform will use digital twin simulations to reproduce scenarios difficult to recreate in the physical world, such as rare driving events and component degr...
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    Stellantis and Applied Intuition expand collaboration with STLA Brain
    Stellantis NV and Applied Intuition have expanded their strategic technology partnership to support the development of the next generation of Stellantis’ STLA Brain intelligent vehicle platform, building on their existing collaboration around STLA SmartCockpit. The expanded agreement strengthens a relationship that has already focused on advancing in-vehicle software experiences through the STLA SmartCockpit platform. By extending the collaboration to STLA Brain, Stellantis is broadening th...
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    Mazda selects Codebeamer Application Lifecycle Management solution for vehicle software development
    Mazda Motor Corp. has selected the PTC Codebeamer Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution to support its software-defined vehicle development. Mazda will use Codebeamer to standardize requirements, testing and validation, with the goal of enabling end-to-end traceability and faster product development while meeting automotive standards. The solution will maintain connectivity to Mazda's advanced Model-Based Development (MBD) and is positioned as a foundation for integrated product develo...
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    Hyundai provides additional personalization options to US customers via Bluelink Store
    Hyundai Motor America announced that it has expanded the availability of its Digital Features and Services platform, allowing eligible US customers to download and activate in-car features, such as Display Themes, via over-the-air (OTA) updates. This functionality can be accessed through the Bluelink Store and is part of Hyundai's strategy to enhance long-term customer satisfaction by enabling owners to add new features over their vehicle's life cycle without visiting a dealership. Digital Fe...
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    Geotab launches new product families for European fleets at Connect Europe
    Geotab Inc. has announced at Geotab Connect Europe 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, the European launch of the GO Device Family and the GO Anywhere asset tracker family. The company framed the launch against rising European diesel prices, which have increased more than 30% since January and exceed €2 per liter in some locations, and equipment theft that is estimated to cost the European construction and rental sectors €1.5 billion annually. Geotab said that as pressure on fleet margins intensifies,...
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    Valeo Smart Safety 360 ADAS package selected by leading Indian OEM for use in commercial vehicle
    On May 13, Valeo announced that its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system has been selected by one of the leading original equipment manufacturers in India to provide advanced driving assistance functions for commercial vehicles. This new version of VSS360 is designed specifically for the Indian market and will be manufactured at Valeo's Sanand facility in Gujarat, India. “This award demonstrates how our high-end ADAS technology can perform in the world’s most demanding environments whil...
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    Ford Motor Co. reveals new model lineup, tech for Europe
    Ford Motor Co. has outlined a new vision for its future in Europe at a gathering of European dealers and partners, emphasizing a comprehensive product and technology rollout for commercial and retail customers over the next three years. The company's European strategy is anchored in its new Ready-Set-Ford global brand platform, focused on Build, Thrill and Adventure, with the first European campaigns under this banner launching in May. Ford Pro has evolved from a vehicle manufacturer ...
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    NXP collaborates with Quanta on deterministic zonal networking for software-defined vehicles
    NXP Semiconductors is collaborating with Quanta to enable a deterministic zonal networking solution for next-generation vehicle architectures as the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The solution is based on NXP's S32 automotive processing platform and the TrustMotion MotionWise middleware to provide predictable, real-time communication across zonal vehicle networks. The solution is built on NXP S32-based zonal controllers and targets a major ori...
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with n8n to integrate AI-powered workflows
    Mercedes-Benz has partnered with German low-code automation company n8n to deploy a global AI automation platform that will allow employees across the organization to design and implement AI-powered workflows directly within operational processes. The initiative is intended to move AI automation beyond isolated pilot projects and embed it into day-to-day business operations across key functions, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, financial services, HR, and IT. As ...
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    BMW rolls out Bosch's road hazard warning service in Europe
    Bosch has introduced a cloud-based road hazard service designed to increase road safety and driving comfort by providing early warnings of potential dangers, such as sudden fog or black ice. The service uses continuously updated data from numerous sources and is already being used in millions of cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Initial vehicles from the BMW Group are using the Bosch service, and Bosch plans to gradually roll it out in additional BMW vehicles over the next few years. Si...
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    Rivian Assistant adds context-aware voice control and messaging for in-vehicle functions
    Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners as part of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription. The assistant is notable because it can actually control a vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch. Rivian Assistant can now ...
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    Google expands Android Auto and Google built-in with next-generation features
    Google has announced a sweeping redesign of its smartphone mirroring software Android Auto, along with major updates to its deeper in-car platform, Google built-in.  Android Auto introduces a more personalized interface, glanceable widgets, immersive navigation and enhanced entertainment capabilities tailored for modern vehicle displays of all shapes and sizes. The updated experience brings Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language from smartphones into the car, adding new ty...
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    Schaeffler and ThunderSoft partner on centralized vehicle computing platforms for software-defined vehicles
    Schaeffler has formed a strategic partnership with mainland China-based ThunderSoft to jointly develop and market central vehicle computing platforms for future vehicle architectures. The collaboration aims to support original equipment manufacturers as they move toward software- and AI-based vehicles, with a focus on modular and scalable solutions that reduce development outlay and system complexity and enable centralized software and data architectures. “Central vehicle computers are deve...
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    Waymo to fix all self-driving taxis to avoid floods
    Waymo has announced that it is recalling approximately 3,800 robo-taxis in the US after identifying a potential risk involving vehicles entering flooded roadways with higher speed limits, creating possible safety concerns. The Alphabet subsidiary said the recall follows an incident on April 20 in which a Waymo autonomous vehicle entered a flooded lane in San Antonio during severe weather conditions. According to the company, the vehicle was operating without passengers, and no injuries...
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    Lexus debuts enhanced Lexus Interface multimedia experience on 2026 ES
    Lexus has announced an enhanced version of its Lexus Interface multimedia system, which will debut in the 2026 ES before being introduced in future models. According to Brian Inouye, chief engineer, Connected Experiences Division, the updated system is designed to deliver function and performance with meticulous attention to detail. This latest Lexus Interface marks Lexus' first integration of AT&T 5G network connectivity into the lineup, supporting increased speeds and expanded features usi...
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    Nissan collaborates with Red Hat to build next-generation SDV platform
    Red Hat has announced an engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Co. at the Red Hat Summit in Atlanta to build Nissan's next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The collaboration centers on using Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System as a standardized, scalable Linux foundation for the Nissan Scalable Open Software Platform (SW PF), aimed at accelerating Nissan's transition toward flexible, software-defined mobility architectures. Nissan highlighted that it chose Red Hat because o...
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    General Motors to pay $12.5M for illegally selling California driver data
    General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle claims that the automaker illegally sold location and driving data of hundreds of thousands of Californians, according to state officials. The settlement reflects increasing scrutiny of allegations that automakers share driver data with the insurance industry, potentially affecting how much people pay for coverage, even though California law bars insurers from using driving data to set rates. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said...
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    Stellantis recalls over 20,000 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona in US over instrument panel display fault
    Stellantis is recalling over 20,000 vehicles in the US to fix a software glitch that may affect the proper functioning of the instrument panel display. The recall affects model year 2024–2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona all-electric vehicles. The failure of the instrument panel display may not only limit the driver's ability to see what the vehicle is doing but also cause critical safety systems to fail to operate. To address this issue, dealers will update the instrument p...
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    Auto China 2026: Pateo and NVIDIA collaborate to debut software-hardware integrated AI box solution
    Pateo announced at the 2026 Auto China event in Shanghai that it has reached a series of deep collaborations with NVIDIA and a leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) original equipment manufacturer. The company said it is accelerating the transition of on-vehicle large models from technical verification to large-scale mass production and has achieved substantial progress in implementing in-vehicle AI large models and in applying advanced computing platforms. As automotive intelligence ent...
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    Auto China 2026: Pateo signs MOU with Aumovio to jointly develop high-computing SoC platforms for SDVs
    Pateo Connect Technology (Shanghai) signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aumovio Holding China Co. at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The cooperation focuses on the joint development of high-performance cross-domain integration and artificial general intelligence (AGI) technologies, as well as global market expansion. Under the cooperation agreement, Pateo and Aumovio will leverage their respective research capabilities in high-computing ...
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    Renesas completes acquisition of Irida Labs to boost edge vision AI solutions
    Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced that a subsidiary of Renesas has completed the acquisition of Irida Labs, a Greece-based company specializing in embedded software for AI-powered visual perception systems. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Renesas' edge AI embedded processing offerings and enable system-level solutions that integrate physical AI and software to power camera and machine vision systems across the industrial, robotics, smart city, Internet of Things (IoT), agri...
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    Auto China 2026: Geely unveils EVA Cab robo-taxi prototype
    At Auto China 2026, Geely unveiled the EVA Cab, a purpose-built robo-taxi prototype, indicating a deeper move into autonomous, electric and software-defined mobility. The vehicle was revealed by Geely Auto Group together with AFARI Technology and CaoCao Mobility, Geely's ride-hailing and shared mobility arm. Geely presents the EVA Cab as a showcase for its Full-Domain AI 2.0 framework, integrating autonomous driving hardware, in-car computing, vehicle-cloud security and software systems for futu...
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    Software-defined vehicles and multi-cycle leasing: From OTA refresh to modular vehicle renewal
    The automotive industry’s shift towards a more sustainable approach is driving the growth of multi-cycle usage models. As automakers aim to capitalize on technological innovation and changing customer usage, these strategies extend the life of vehicles, components and materials through repair, repurposing, and refurbishment.  In traditional automotive cycles, vehicles are manufactured for a single owner, before eventually being scrapped, with limited opportunities to recycle materials....
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    TÜV SÜD issues formal recommendation for Mobileye safety management system for Level 4 autonomy
    In March 2026, TÜV SÜD, an independent certification body, issued a formal recommendation for Mobileye's Safety Management System (SMS) for SAE Level 4 autonomous systems. This recommendation reflects an independent assessment of Mobileye's safety governance approach and is described as a meaningful step toward meeting the standards required for broader autonomous vehicle deployment. The article frames such independent, third-party validation as a key part of building trust in autonomous vehic...
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    P3 digital services partners with Inlogic Games to expand SPARQ OS in-car gaming
    P3 digital services GmbH, a provider of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) platform, has announced a new partnership that adds a range of games to its Android Automotive-powered infotainment solution SPARQ OS. P3 has partnered with Slovakia-headquartered Inlogic Games, a development studio specializing in Android and HTML5 games for mobile phones and other devices.  Inlogic delivers a portfolio of over 500 titles, including 250+ Android and 300+ HTML5 games, through a global distribution netw...
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    Tesla recalls nearly 219,000 vehicles in US to fix glitch in rearview camera
    Tesla has announced a recall of nearly 219,000 vehicles in the US due to a rearview camera delay that can last up to 11 seconds when shifting into reverse. The recall affects certain Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X units from 2017 to 2024, all equipped with Tesla's Hardware 3 Full Self-Driving computer and running software version 2026.8.6. The delay violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 on rear visibility and increases crash risk by impairing the driver's ability to ...
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    KPIT to acquire majority stake in automotive cybersecurity specialist Cymotive
    KPIT Technologies has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cymotive, an Israel-based automotive cybersecurity specialist, as part of its strategy to strengthen software and AI-driven capabilities for the global mobility industry. Under the proposed transaction, KPIT will initially invest $10 million in preference capital, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The investment will convert into equity upon achievement of specific performance milesto...
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    Pirelli set to begin production of connected tires featuring Cyber Tyre technology at Georgia plant in US
    Pirelli is gearing up to commence production of connected tires featuring Cyber Tyre technology at its Rome plant in Georgia, US. This initiative underscores the strategic importance of the US for Pirelli's global growth road map and strengthens the company's integrated industrial and technological presence in the country. The announcement coincides with Pirelli's participation in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, promoted by the US Commerce Department, where Cyber Tyre is being showcased as a...
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    Octo and Sedgwick announce strategic telematics partnership
    Global telematics company Octo announced a strategic partnership with Sedgwick to combine advanced telematics with claims management services and reshape the future of insurance and mobility. The collaboration aims to create a new model in which telematics and efficiency are integrated to transform the customer experience. By merging Octo's telematics insights with Sedgwick's global expertise in claims handling, the partnership is intended to deliver enhanced speed and accuracy in crash and c...
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    Geotab integrates Polestar Fleet Telematics into MyGeotab across key global markets
    Geotab has announced the integration of Polestar vehicles into its original equipment manufacturer telematics network, enabling commercial fleet operators in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific to access Polestar vehicle data directly within MyGeotab without requiring any aftermarket hardware. This integration, which supports all Polestar models, allows fleets to connect Polestar vehicles from day one and manage them on the same platform as other makes and models. Developed in collaboratio...
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    Pirelli collaborates with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system
    Pirelli has signed an agreement with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system. As part of this agreement, Univrses' 3DAI technologies will be integrated into Pirelli's Cyber Tyre system solutions. Pirelli has also acquired a 30% stake in the Sweden-based company, with an option to reach a majority stake. The combination of technologies developed by Pirelli and Univrses aims to deliver vehicles that are sa...
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    Brembo begins production of Sensify intelligent braking platform for global vehicle program
    Brembo has commenced production of its intelligent braking platform Sensify for a leading global vehicle manufacturer. The advanced braking system will be fitted as standard on 100% of the vehicles in the program, confirming the platform's readiness for full deployment. Sensify is a scalable, adaptable solution engineered to support a wide range of advanced vehicle architectures, from next-generation driver-assistance systems to fully autonomous applications. This developm...
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    Auto China 2026: HERE and Kotei collaborate to build AI-native navigation for software-defined vehicles
    HERE Technologies and Kotei have announced a strategic co-development partnership to build the next generation of AI-native navigation and in-vehicle software solutions. The collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the global software-defined vehicle (SDV) era, aiming to enable automotive manufacturers worldwide to offer smarter, more connected and more efficient mobility solutions. The co-development reimagines navigation as a decision-driven, predictive experience that learns...
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    TrustMotion rebrands TTTech Auto after acquisition by NXP Semiconductors
    TTTech Auto, a software platform product and service provider with a focus on system, safety and security for software-defined mobility, will be operating under the new name TrustMotion. This change follows its acquisition by NXP Semiconductors. The company will remain a neutral supplier, and the renaming is stated to underscore TrustMotion's commitment to accelerating software-defined vehicle (SDV) development by simplifying software and hardware integration for smart, safe and secure mobility....
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    Onsemi and Geely expand strategic collaboration on next-generation EV platforms
    Onsemi and Geely Auto Group have expanded their strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles. The partnership focuses on deepening the system-level integration of Onsemi's silicon carbide (SiC) technologies across Geely's vehicle platforms to support faster, more efficient electric vehicle development. As part of this announcement, Geely is showcasing its Sustainable Experience Architecture-Super Hybrid (SEA-S)-based Super Electric...
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    L&T Semiconductor Technologies joins Imec Automotive Chiplet Program
    L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has announced its participation in the Imec Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP), a precompetitive research initiative that brings together stakeholders across the global automotive value chain. ACP focuses on evaluating chiplet architectures and advanced packaging technologies to address automakers' performance, functional-safety, reliability and life-cycle requirements, while enabling the f...
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    India's telecom regulator seeks stakeholder views on spectrum use for V2X networks
    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has initiated consultations on allocating dedicated spectrum for connected vehicle communications, a move aimed at improving road safety and reducing accidents in India, which recorded more than 170,000 road fatalities in 2023. In a consultation paper released on March 30, TRAI invited stakeholder feedback on the regulatory framework for spectrum allocation and frequency usage to support vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V...
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    Visteon’s Q1 earnings come under pressure despite 2.1% YOY increase in net sales to US$954M
    Visteon’s net sales increased 2.1% year over year to US$954 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The US-based company attributed the growth in sales to the ramp-up of recent product launches and robust customer demand. Despite higher sales, Visteon reported a 48.4% drop in income before income taxes to US$49 million, mainly due to higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses and restructuring costs. The company’s net income also fell by more than half to US$31...
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    Auto China 2026: Valeo and Holoride expand partnership, present expanded XR gaming portfolio
    At Auto China 2026, being held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026, Valeo announced the expansion of its partnership with Germany-based startup Holoride to accelerate the rollout of extended reality (XR)-gaming experiences for passengers in vehicles across global markets. After unveiling their collaboration at CES 2026, the two partners are now focusing on scaling a growing portfolio of in-car extended reality content by combining Valeo's advanced sensor technolog...
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    Analog Devices launches A²B 2.0 Automotive Audio Bus
    Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) has announced that its A²B 2.0 automotive audio bus solution is now fully released to production. As the next evolution of ADI's A²B technology, A²B 2.0 is designed to help automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers deliver richer in-cabin audio experiences through greater bandwidth and Ethernet integration, while preserving the low-latency, simple architecture. Over the past decade, A²B has been broadly adopted in the automotive industry, with hundreds of millions o...
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    General Motors to update model year 2022 and newer vehicles in US with Google Gemini
    General Motors (GM) has announced that it is upgrading vehicles with Google Gemini, bringing advanced conversational AI to the road. Gemini will be rolled out soon to approximately 4 million model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles in the US with Google built-in, which the company describes as one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry. This comes ahead of a custom-built AI assistant, fine-tuned with proprietary vehicle data and shaped by OnStar intelli...
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    Polestar starts rolling out Gemini in models with Google built-in
    Polestar announced that it is starting to roll out Google Gemini to its vehicles. Starting from April 30, the advanced AI model will be available as a seamless upgrade to the current Google Assistant for customers in the US with Google accounts set to US English, with additional languages and regions to follow. Hans Bleckert, connected car manager at Polestar, said that Google Gemini represents a fundamental shift for Polestar drivers and how they interact with their vehicles. He said that to...
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    Auto China 2026: Reach showcases full-stack AI vehicle intelligence portfolio
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Reach officially unveiled its full-stack product portfolio designed to accelerate the intelligent evolution of AI vehicles. Industry leaders and experts, along with executives and representatives from Honda, Toyota, FAW, Geely, GAC, Dongfeng Voyah, FAW Jiefang, BMW, Volkswagen Cariad, Chery, Nissan, Mazda, Hitachi Astemo, Bosch, UAES, ZTE Microelectronics, and other global original equipment manufacturers and industry partners visited the booth for in-depth discuss...
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    Auto China 2026: Momenta unveils R7 reinforcement learning world model
    At Auto China 2026, Momenta CEO Cao Xudong announced the mass production debut of the company's R7 reinforcement learning world model. He described this as a major leap in intelligent driving, moving from perceiving the world to understanding it, and indicated that physical AI is advancing from concept to large-scale deployment. Momenta's senior vice president of business and marketing, Sun Huan, stated that vehicles equipped with Momenta's system have now exceeded 800,000 units in mass produ...
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    Auto China 2026: Neusoft and HERE Technologies sign strategic partnership to offer AI-driven global intelligent mobility solution
    On the sidelines of Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Neusoft Corp. and HERE Technologies have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their strategic cooperation. The new MOU will enable Neusoft to integrate its global navigation and mobility product solutions and worldwide deployment expertise with HERE's map data and location services, thereby providing global automakers with an AI-driven, one-stop intelligent mobility solution. At the event, Neusoft laun...
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    JSW Motors and Tata Elxsi launch JNEXT Technology Center in Pune, India, for software-defined mobility
    JSW Motors, the automotive arm of the JSW Group focused on new-energy passenger vehicles, and Tata Elxsi, a Tata Group company specializing in design and technology services, have formed an alliance to establish the JNEXT — JSW NextGen Technology Center in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The center will function as a strategic engineering hub to support the development of next-generation software-defined, AI-powered mobility solutions, in line with the automotive industry's shift toward connected an...
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    Foresight partners with leading European automaker to advance stereo vision AI technology
    Foresight Autonomous Holdings announced that it has entered into an agreement with a leading European car manufacturer for a proof-of-concept (POC) to validate Foresight's stereo-vision AI-based solution for off-road driving scenarios. Under the agreement, Foresight will develop and demonstrate a POC system based on its stereo vision technology to be installed on the car manufacturer's vehicle platform. The system is designed to provide real-time analysis of the surroundings ahead of the vehi...
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    CaoCao showcases robo-taxi operations and technology to international delegates in Hangzhou
    On April 22, about 1,000 international guests visited CaoCao to learn about the company's robo-taxi development path and operating model. Through test rides conducted throughout the day, they experienced the stability and safety of CaoCao's robo-taxi in real urban traffic conditions. During the rides, CaoCao's robo-taxi demonstrated precise perception of its surroundings and smooth control in scenarios such as complex intersections, pedestrian crossings, and vehicles merging or making U-turns...
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    MOIA America and Beep partner to deploy autonomous public transit fleets in US markets
    MOIA America, an autonomous mobility technology company within the Volkswagen Group, and Beep, a deployer of shared autonomous mobility services in the US, announced a strategic partnership to introduce autonomous mobility for public transit operators in multiple US markets over the next decade, beginning in Orlando, Florida. Through this partnership, MOIA America will provide the MOIA brand's turnkey autonomous mobility solution, which includes a purpose-built, autonomous-ready ID. Buzz vehicle...
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    Auto China 2026: Valeo showcases China Speed innovations and humanoid robotics
    Valeo is showcasing its latest innovations at Auto China 2026, which runs from April 23 to May 3 at the Capital International Exhibition Center (CIECC) in Beijing. At its booth, the French supplier is presenting a portfolio of integrated systems designed at China Speed, aimed at reducing development cycles while maintaining global safety standards. In electrification, Valeo highlights a 5-in-1 Deep Integration Module and a next-generation dual inverter that reached start of production (SOP) i...
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    HERE Technologies joins SOAFEE to accelerate AI-powered mapmaking for software-defined vehicles
    HERE Technologies announced that it has joined Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE), an industry-led initiative focused on accelerating the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). SOAFEE brings together automakers, suppliers and technology companies around a standardized, open architecture designed to simplify the development, deployment and scaling of SDVs. As part of this move, HERE will also join the SOAFEE Technical Steering Committee, contributing its expertise in A...
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    Liquid AI and Mercedes-Benz partner to scale embedded in-car intelligence
    Mercedes-Benz has announced a multiyear partnership with Liquid AI to scale embedded, on-device intelligence for Mercedes-Benz models with third- and fourth-generation MBUX in North America. The partnership is designed to advance the performance of real-time, private and local AI experiences for onboard services at scale, enabling the next generation of in-car intelligence. Embedded Liquid Foundations Models (LFM) are intended to deliver fast, private and independent AI without dependence on the...
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    Valeo and Google Cloud expand generative AI partnership with Gemini
    Valeo and Google Cloud have announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, with a new phase focused on generative AI to accelerate Valeo's productivity and research and development excellence. Building on their multiyear collaboration, the companies are emphasizing the deployment of Gemini technologies across Valeo's operations. Valeo has chosen Gemini as its large language model of choice and is deploying Gemini for Workspace to its entire global workforce of 100,000 em...
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    Volkswagen Group unveils smart mobility expansion and agentic AI road map for mainland China
    At the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, the Volkswagen Group presented a major expansion into smart mobility, unveiling a refreshed model portfolio with four global premieres. The new lineup is based on the "in China, for China" strategy, with design, digital cockpit services and advanced driver assistance systems tailored specifically for mainland Chinese customers. The group also launched its Agentic AI for All road map, built on the new, scalable China Electronic Architecture (CEA), which will int...
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    Silicon Box joins Imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program
    Silicon Box has joined the Imec Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP), marking a strategic step toward accelerating chiplet adoption for next-generation vehicles. The collaborative initiative focuses on addressing the growing compute demands of software-defined vehicles, where chiplet architectures are emerging as a practical solution to rising costs, supply constraints and performance bottlenecks. Silicon Box will contribute its end-to-end expertise in chiplet interconnection — ranging from archit...
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    Toyota builds European software capabilities with new Wroclaw hub
    Toyota Motor Europe has announced the opening of a Toyota Digital Hub in Wroclaw, Poland. The center will focus on developing applications using advanced technologies for Toyota and Lexus vehicles across Europe and is expected to employ about 200 highly qualified technical specialists. Experts at the Toyota Digital Hub will be responsible for enhancing the MyToyota and LexusLink+ applications, which are used by more than 2 million European customers to access remote vehicle functions, battery...
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    Stradvision selected by global OEM to deploy SVNet ADAS across vehicle lineup in India
    Stradvision, a South Korea-based company specializing in AI-based vision perception technology for automotive applications, announced that a global commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturer has selected its SVNet software for deployment across its India vehicle lineup. The program is aimed at fleet-scale deployment of advanced driver assistance systems in India's commercial vehicle segment, where cost-efficient, reliable perception software is critical to broad adoption. India's...
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    Ford Motor Co. restructures EV division, Doug Field to depart in May
    Ford Motor Co. announced it is setting up a new end-to-end organization, Product Creation and Industrialization, to support one of the most extensive rollouts of products, software and services in the company's history. The new structure integrates Ford's Electric Vehicle, Digital and Design teams with its global Industrial System and is described as a key lever in achieving the Ford+ objectives, including a target of an 8% adjusted earnings before interest and tax margin by 2029. Jim Farl...
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    Sonatus joins SDVerse marketplace to accelerate development of AI-defined vehicles
    Sonatus announced that it has joined SDVerse, described as the automotive industry's first business-to-business marketplace purpose-built for software. Founded by General Motors, Magna and Wipro, SDVerse allows original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers to develop, discover and evaluate software. Through this ecosystem, Sonatus' production-proven automotive AI and vehicle data platforms are now available to help automakers build AI-defined vehicles (AIDV). Son...
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    Hyundai Mobis launches large-scale simulator platform to accelerate software-defined vehicle validation
    Hyundai Mobis has established an evaluation and validation system that collects real-world driving data and replicates various driving scenarios in the lab using simulators directly connected to electronic control units (ECUs). This system automates data management and integrates it with simulators to perform large-scale validation more quickly and efficiently. It is expected to strengthen software-defined vehicle (SDV) competitiveness and gain momentum in global order acquisition through the ad...
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    Volkswagen unveils ID.3 Neo electric compact car with extended range and upgraded design
    Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3 Neo as the successor to the ID.3, presented with a new name and extensive enhancements. The exterior features a new vehicle front design based on Volkswagen's Pure Positive design language and a new light design. The new efficient drive system, combined with the largest of three available batteries, enables a range of up to 630 kilometers, as per Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). Presales of the electric compact model will begin in German...
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    Geely Auto unveils i-HEV hybrid system with AI-led architecture and excellent thermal efficiency
    Geely Auto has launched its i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid technology, positioning it as a system that redefines hybrid capabilities by offering exceptional intelligence, fuel efficiency, electric vehicle-like refinement, and enhanced safety and reliability. The technology goes into mass production immediately and will first be equipped on new iterations of several top-selling models in 2026, including the Preface (Xingrui), Monjaro (Xingyue L), Starray (Boyue L) and the fifth-generation Emgrand (Diha...
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    Renault to launch first software-defined vehicle in South Korea in 2027
    Renault Korea has announced that it will launch its first software-defined vehicle (SDV) in South Korea in 2027 and begin manufacturing electric vehicles at its Busan, South Korea, plant in 2028. These moves are part of a broader plan to transform the South Korean unit into a hub for Renault Group's premium vehicles and future mobility. At his first press conference since taking office in September 2025, Renault Korea CEO Nicolas Paris said the company will introduce one new model every year thr...
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    Lucid expands robo-taxi partnership with Uber, receives investments from Uber and Public Investment Fund affiliate
    On April 14, electric-car maker Lucid announced a significant expansion of its partnership with ride-hailing service provider Uber, supported by an additional long-term investment from Ayar Third Investment Co., an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Under the new agreement, Uber will increase its purchase commitment to at least 35,000 Lucid vehicles that are designed exclusively for use as part of Uber's future global robo-taxi service. Uber has also committed an additional $200 m...
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    Microchip partners with Sunny Smartlead for ASA-ML-based ADAS camera modules
    Microchip Technology and Sunny Smartlead, a subsidiary of Sunny Optical Technology Group, have announced a strategic collaboration to expand the Automotive SerDes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) ecosystem. As part of the partnership, Sunny Smartlead will introduce new advanced driver assistance system camera modules based on Microchip’s VS700 family of ASA-ML devices, aimed at simplifying and accelerating camera development for the automotive industry. The collaboration combines Microchip’s...
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    NIRA Dynamics and HAAS Alert partner to deliver road condition warnings to connected vehicles
    NIRA Dynamics and HAAS Alert have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate NIRA Dynamics' Road Surface Alerts into HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud platform. The collaboration combines NIRA Dynamics' capabilities in detecting road surface conditions such as slipperiness, hydroplaning and friction levels with HAAS Alert's digital alerting platform, which already serves millions of connected vehicles from Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo), ŠKODA, Fleetworthy and Kodiak. Thro...
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    Auto China 2026: HERE showcases AI-powered mapping technology
    HERE Technologies announced its participation in Auto China 2026 as it continues to support the international growth of mainland Chinese automakers and strengthen its role as a trusted partner for automotive brands and mobility innovators expanding into global markets.  Deon Newman, senior vice president and general manager, Asia-Pacific, said that mainland Chinese automakers are among the most innovative and dynamic companies in the global automotive industry and that HERE's strategy of...
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    Tesla launches Spring Update 2026 software with ‘Hey Grok’ and more
    Tesla is rolling out its Spring Update 2026 software with over a dozen new features, including a redesigned Self-Driving subscription app, voice-activated Grok and an auto-install option for software updates. The update also introduces a new Cyberhog Pet Mode character and virtual custom wraps for Model S and X owners. The main functional change is a redesigned Self-Driving app for vehicles with Tesla's AI4 (HW4) hardware. The new interface allows one-tap subscription to Full Self-Driving (Su...
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    Nissan's long-term vision to focus on AI-defined vehicles
    Nissan Motor Co. has unveiled its long-term vision, Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life, setting a clear, customer-centric direction for the company’s future. The strategy centers on integrating advanced mobility intelligence into daily life through a new generation of AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDVs), while offering a flexible mix of electrification technologies to meet diverse customer and regional needs. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa emphasized that the vision marks a pivotal step beyon...
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    Dekra Group to open two new testing centers in mainland China
    Dekra Group, a Germany-based company specializing in testing, inspection and certification, will launch two new testing centers in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, and Chongqing in mainland China in the second half of 2026 to expand its services for automotive components, consumer electronics and other industries. The announcement follows recent upgrades to its testing infrastructure in mainland China, including a major 2024 expansion of its facility in Shanghai's Jiading district. ...
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    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...
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    Nio chairman urges standardization of EV batteries and chips in mainland China
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio's founder, chairman and CEO, William Li, has urged that mainland China's electric vehicle industry needs to unify battery cell specifications and reduce semiconductor varieties to curb significant capital waste in the supply chain.  Speaking at the China EV 100 forum, Li said that such standards would help the industry amid rising margin pressures in the world's largest car market. Li further said that the extremely fast p...
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    Kia reveals execution road map for SDVs, autonomous driving and robotics
    Kia Corp. has outlined its mid- to long-term strategy and financial targets at its 2026 CEO Investor Day in Seoul, South Korea, highlighting progress on its five-year “Total Transformation” journey since its 2021 brand relaunch and setting the stage for its next phase of growth. Kia is targeting global sales of 4.13 million units by 2030, aiming for a 4.5% market share, up from its 2026 target of 3.35 million units and 3.8% share. Central to this growth strategy is a customer-first approa...
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    TomTom launches Unified Speed Restrictions for higher-precision speed data for ISA, ADAS applications
    TomTom has introduced Unified Speed Restrictions, a new service aimed at delivering more accurate and up-to-date speed limit information for modern vehicles. Designed to support global regulations and the next generation of advanced driver assistance systems, the solution helps automakers go beyond basic Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) compliance to achieve higher levels of speed accuracy. While ISA plays an important role in improving road safety and driver comfort by keeping vehicles ali...
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    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)...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Forvia Appning and Radioplayer partner to integrate branded radio apps into vehicle infotainment systems
    Forvia's Appning platform has partnered with Radioplayer to simplify how broadcasters bring their services into connected vehicles — enabling fully branded radio apps to be launched directly within car infotainment systems without the need to build or manage automotive software. Leveraging Radioplayer’s content framework, Appning handles the full automotive deployment process, including testing, certification and distribution across more than 40 vehicle brands, ensuring compliance with or...
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    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...
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    Jaguar Land Rover, Chery revive Freelander as independent EV brand in mainland China
    The joint venture between Chery Automobile and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced the revival of the Freelander brand, unveiling an aggressive product road map aimed at mainland China's luxury electric vehicle market. At an event in Shanghai on March 31, Freelander was elevated to an independent brand that will roll out six EV models over the next five years, averaging one new vehicle every six months, with the first model slated to debut in mainland China in the second half of 2026. To suppor...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Joyson Electronics FY 2025 net profit rises 40% year over year to $200 million
    Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp., a mainland China-based supplier of cockpit electronics and intelligent driving solutions, reported a nearly 40% year-over-year increase in net profit of 1.5 billion yuan (nearly $200 million) in the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The company recorded total revenue of 61.2 billion yuan. Joyson Electronics attributed cost-efficiency initiatives to improved profitability.  Joyson reported new orders of 97 billion yuan, driven by a breakthrough in autonom...
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Rivian and Volkswagen JV successfully completes winter endurance testing of SDV architecture
    The joint venture Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech) has successfully completed winter testing of its production-intent zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Conducted over several months in Phoenix, US, and Arjeplog, Sweden, the program brought together engineering teams from Volkswagen, Audi, Scout and RV Tech to validate the performance and functionality of both hardware and software — marking a key milestone in the venture’s deve...
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    Ford recalls 254,640 vehicles in US over software issues affecting certain ADAS functions
    Ford Motor is recalling 254,640 vehicles in the US due to software issues that may lead to the loss of rearview camera images and some advanced driver assistance systems features. The recall, as reported by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on March 24, affects certain 2022–2025 model year Lincoln Navigator, 2024–2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicles. According to the NHTSA, an unexpected reset in the im...
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    Marelli partners with AWS to automate system test generation for software-defined vehicles
    Marelli has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a next-generation, AI-driven System Test Generation (STG) Agent. This advancement automates the generation of system test cases from engineering system requirements, a critical and labor-intensive step in the validation process. As vehicle platforms become increasingly software-defined, engineering teams face the challenge of managing large volumes of requirements and data while ensuring consistency and traceability. The STG Agent, ...
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    NVIDIA to launch Level 4 robo-taxis on Uber across 28 cities by 2028
    Uber Technologies and NVIDIA have announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the rollout of autonomous vehicles. Backed by a growing ecosystem of automaker partners, the companies aim to deploy a global fleet powered entirely by NVIDIA software, beginning in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first half of 2027, with plans to scale to 28 cities worldwide by 2028. At the core of the initiative is the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform, alongside NVIDIA Alpamayo — a next-generation, reason...
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