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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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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 ...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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 ...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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, ...
    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...
    Lucid Gravity SUVs receive Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility through software update
    Lucid has announced that Gravity sport utility vehicle owners are beginning to receive compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through a complimentary over-the-air software update. This update is being rolled out in phases, with all new Lucid Gravity SUVs now coming standard with these features. The Lucid Air sedans already include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard features. Starting March 12, the update will be available to Gravity owners in North America, with a planned relea...
    Quintauris and eSOL partner on RISC-V automotive software integration
    Quintauris, a provider of RISC-V-based solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with eSOL, a developer of real-time embedded software solutions for the automotive and mobility industry. This collaboration aims to integrate eSOL's real-time operating system technology into Quintauris' RISC-V platforms to enable next-generation automotive systems that require determinism, safety and efficient software portability. The partnership is set to enhance the availability of production-ready RISC-...
    Green Hills Software launches software development environment for new TDA5 SoC family from Texas Instruments
    Green Hills Software has announced the availability of a comprehensive, production-focused software development environment for the new Texas Instruments TDA5 system-on-chip (SoC) family, operating on its virtual development platform. Developed in close collaboration with Texas Instruments and Synopsys, the Green Hills software development kit (SDK) combines safety-certified operating systems, virtualization technology and advanced multicore development tools to support next-generation automotiv...
    From connectivity to intelligence: What did MWC 2026 bring to the automotive table?
    Organized by the GSM Association (GSMA), the Mobile World Congress (MWC) was held in the Spanish city of Barcelona from March 2-5, 2026. The event showcased major advances across 6G, AI integration, satellite connectivity, and automotive digital transformation. The automotive industry was no longer a peripheral presence at the event. Instead, it emerged as one of the event’s central themes, highlighting a profound shift: vehicles are rapidly evolving from mechanical machines into fully conn...
    Avanci launches Wi-Fi licensing platform for vehicles
    Avanci, a provider of joint licensing solutions, has announced the launch of Avanci Wi-Fi, a new licensing platform for standard essential patents (SEPs) related to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 standards. The first program under this platform, named Avanci Wi-Fi 6 Vehicle, has already signed its first sublicense agreement with Mercedes-Benz AG and includes 10 patent owners. This makes it the largest joint licensing program for Wi-Fi 6 SEPs by the number of participating patent owners and t...
    Mobilisights rebrands as Mobilisights Connect, launches fleet telematics software and data solutions
    Mobilisights has announced its rebranding to Mobilisights Connect, marking its development into the Stellantis business-to-business connected services business. This rebrand includes an expansion into offering software solutions, specifically fleet telematics software and data solutions. These new offerings are designed to assist fleet managers in enhancing vehicle support, reducing the total cost of fleet vehicle ownership, and improving fleet management experience. Stellantis fleet custom...
    Vector, Microchip partner on preintegrated embedded solution for software-defined vehicles
    Vector and Microchip Technology are expanding their partnership to deliver preintegrated solutions for resource-constrained control units. This collaboration involves supporting Vector's MICROSAR IO software layer on Microchip's dsPIC33A digital signal controllers, specifically targeting sensor and actuator nodes in software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The initiative underscores a trend in the automotive electronics sector to integrate hardware and software platforms, aiming to simplify...
    Tata Elxsi unveils DevStudio.ai for automotive software engineering
    Tata Elxsi has launched DevStudio.ai, a generative AI platform tailored for automotive software engineering, which aligns with the ASPICE quality framework and supports the complete software development life cycle. DevStudio.ai is designed to function in both cloud-based and on-premise environments, catering to the varied data-security needs of large automotive enterprises. It integrates with existing original equipment manufacturer and tier 1 supplier toolchains, allowing seamless incorporation...
    AMD and DSP Concepts enable next-generation automotive audio experiences
    DSP Concepts and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are bringing the Audio Weaver embedded audio framework to AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 Series processors, enabling a new generation of immersive in-vehicle audio and digital cockpit experiences. The collaboration allows automotive original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers to deploy high-quality, low-latency audio solutions on Ryzen AI Embedded P100A series processors using DSP Concepts’ Audio Weaver platform. By combining AMD’s high-...
    Xpeng and Volkswagen partner for VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system debut in China
    Xpeng has announced the global delivery of its second-generation Vision-Language-Action autonomous driving system, VLA 2.0, set for 2027, with Volkswagen as the inaugural launch partner in China. In February, Xpeng will roll out the XOS 5.8.7 over-the-air update to existing vehicle owners in Europe. At a launch event in Amsterdam, Xpeng showcased the VLA 2.0 architecture and discussed its global deployment strategy. VLA 2.0 is marked by an end-to-end vision-to-action architecture that elimina...
    Tata Technologies and Wittenstein High Integrity Systems collaborate to advance SDV development
    Tata Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Wittenstein High Integrity Systems (WHIS) to advance innovation in software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The collaboration will integrate WHIS’ flagship safety-certified real-time operating system, SAFE RTOS, into Tata Technologies’ automotive software stack. Under the agreement, SAFE RTOS — known for its certifiable safety, reliability and real-time performance — will become a foundational element of Tata Technologies...
    LG joins Qualcomm-led 6G Alliance to accelerate vehicle connectivity
    LG Electronics is stepping up its expansion into next-generation automotive connectivity by joining a Qualcomm-led global alliance focused on accelerating 6G development. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, LG announced it will participate in the newly established Global 6G Alliance, an industry consortium led by Qualcomm Technologies. The alliance brings together more than 50 companies across connected mobility, telecommunications, internet of things and mobile indust...
    Cubic3 and Skylo collaborate for seamless automotive connectivity across cellular and satellite
    Cubic3, a provider of software-defined vehicle (SDV) connectivity solutions, and Skylo Technologies, a non-terrestrial network service specialist, have introduced what they describe as the world’s first automotive-focused connectivity solution to integrate cellular and satellite networks through a single SIM, validated for commercial deployment. Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the solution combines terrestrial and satellite connectivity into one unified service. T...
    Uber to acquire parking app SpotHero
    Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire SpotHero Inc., a move that will integrate parking reservations directly into the Uber app. Founded in 2011, SpotHero has grown into a prominent digital parking marketplace, helping millions of drivers secure affordable parking at more than 13,000 garages, lots and valet locations across more than 400 cities in the US and Canada. Following the acquisition, Uber intends to introduce a seamless, native parking reservation feature within its app, powered...
    Qorix showcases Eclipse S-CORE advancements at Embedded World 2026
    At embedded world 2026, Qorix will highlight advancements in Eclipse S-CORE-based middleware, aiming for readiness in real software-defined vehicle (SDV) programs by offering efficient, deterministic behavior and an emphasis on functional safety. A key demonstration will involve a performance model on an ECARX centralized high-performance computing platform, showcasing how different vehicle domains can function on shared hardware under controlled conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing system...
    From reactive to predictive, cybersecurity continues to evolve for software-defined vehicles
    Automotive cybersecurity has shifted from a niche technical concern to a core vehicle-program requirement as vehicles have become connected, software-driven, data-rich and continuously updatable. Cybersecurity is now positioned as essential not only for safety (preventing unsafe manipulation of vehicle functions) but also for privacy (protecting driver or vehicle data); revenue and brand trust (avoiding recalls, service disruption, ransom or extortion, and reputational damage); and regulatory co...
    Apple CarPlay software update to allow in-car video streaming
    Apple CarPlay users may soon be able to watch videos — and potentially stream movies — directly on their car’s infotainment screen, following a new software update expected later in 2026. With the release of Apple’s iOS 26.4 beta, the company has enabled app developers to support video streaming via AirPlay to a vehicle’s display. Importantly, playback will only be available when the car is parked. The feature was first hinted at during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference...
    Elektrobit conducts cybersecurity threat and risk analysis on AUTOSAR-based portfolio
    Elektrobit has conducted a comprehensive project-independent Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment (TARA) for its AUTOSAR-based products — EB tresos and EB corbos. The analysis highlighted a series of protective control measures necessary to safeguard these assets, and all identified protective measures are reportedly fully supported by functions specified within the AUTOSAR standard. Elektrobit began its approach by defining the assumed context of the products, leading to the identifi...
    Ituran to provide full connectivity solution for Fiat Connect in South America
    Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has been selected by Stellantis to deliver the Connect Fiat program. The agreement runs for an initial three-year term, with an option to extend for an additional two years, and builds on the companies’ collaboration first announced in early 2025. Under the agreement, Ituran will provide a fully integrated, end-to-end solution encompassing: Embedded hardware supply Connected vehicle services delivery Full backend technology operation...
    Panasonic Automotive develops VirtIO-compliant software platform for cockpit domain controller
    Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. has completed the development of a VirtIO-compliant in-vehicle software platform for the cockpit domain controller (CDC). The company has been actively promoting the global adoption and standardization of VirtIO, an open-source device virtualization technology, for automotive applications. This initiative has been endorsed by major automakers, including Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan and Toyota, as well as companies in the IT and semiconductor secto...
    Rivian rolls out latest software update to bring new performance, autonomy and accessibility features
    Rivian has launched its latest over-the-air (OTA) software updates in a bid to bring more features to its customers. These include refined software calibration for Gen 1 Quad-Motor and both Gen 1 and Gen 2 Dual-Motor Performance owners, unlocking greater power and sharper agility. These Rivian owners can now gain access to Launch Mode, which delivers faster acceleration. To activate, owners need to select Sport Mode, tap the flag icon and hold the brake and accelerator simultaneously. Al...
    Cubic3 joins 5GAA board to strengthen connected vehicle development
    Cubic3 has joined the board of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). The appointment comes at a time when automakers are accelerating their transition to software-defined platforms, resilient connectivity architectures and large-scale digital services. Cubic3’s board seat will be held by Gerry McQuaid, supported by André Schlufter, both of whom bring extensive experience supporting original equipment manufacturers in the large-scale deployment of connected vehicle solutions.  5GA...
    Human Machine Interface technologies: What consumers value
    As vehicles become increasingly digital, the in-cabin experience has emerged as a key battleground for automakers competing for consumer loyalty. From expansive touchscreens to intelligent voice assistants, in-vehicle human machine interface (HMI) technologies now shape how drivers interact with their cars—and how they perceive brand value. With consumers expecting seamless, intuitive and personalized interfaces, OEMs face rising pressure to understand what t...
    CES 2026: Software-defined vehicles continue to evolve and gain momentum and scale
    The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026) marked a clear inflection point: software-defined vehicles (SDVs) have entered their industrialization phase. Original equipment manufacturers and suppliers shifted decisively away from exploratory demos and concepts toward scalable, production-ready SDV platforms, with most architectures, toolchains and compute strategies aligned to 2026–28 SOPs. The focus has clearly moved from what SDVs could do, to how they can ...
    Ericsson unveils in-vehicle 5G router with dual-SIM failover and edge AI
    Ericsson has launched the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 router and the extensible RC1250 modem. It is built for vehicles and mobile field teams, combining ultrafast failover, high-precision location services and advanced edge computing to help organizations operate more safely, efficiently and reliably. Designed for first responders, transit operators and private fleets, the R2400 supports mission-critical applications ranging from lifesaving emergency coordination to route...
    Tesla teams up with Tencent to integrate WeChat-linked in-car features in mainland China
    Tesla has formed a new partnership with Tencent to integrate WeChat-connected services into its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in mainland China. In an announcement on Wednesday (Feb. 11), Tencent Cloud said the collaboration will enable drivers to send locations directly from WeChat to their Tesla, along with receiving intelligent, destination-based recommendations. The new capabilities will be delivered via an over-the-air (OTA) update to existing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in mainland China a...
    Aurora Innovation expands driverless network with new AI-powered software release
    Aurora Innovation has announced a significant expansion of its driverless network with a new software release that will triple its capacity and facilitate expansion across the Southern US by 2026. This is Aurora's fourth software release since it began deploying driverless trucks in April 2025. Previous releases enabled initial operations between Dallas and Houston, enabled night operations, and validated routes to El Paso, Texas. The latest software utilizes generalized AI to navigate the va...
    Eye-Net, Renault Group and Orange collaborate on live public transportation project in France
    Foresight Autonomous Holdings, a developer of advanced 3D perception systems, announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile, has successfully completed a previously announced large-scale live trial of the SafeCycloMove “Collision Prevention” project in Bordeaux, France. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with Renault Group, Orange SA and additional partners, as part of Eye-Net’s ongoing work with Software République to advance smart mobility solutions and promote...
    Nio recalls 246,229 cars in China over software problem
    Nio is recalling 246,229 of its electric vehicles in China due to software issues that may impact driving safety. The affected models are the ES8, ES6 and EC6 EVs based on the NT 1.0 platform produced between March 16, 2018, and Jan. 16, 2023. These vehicles may experience temporary blackouts of the dashboard and center display under specific conditions, potentially preventing drivers from accessing essential vehicle information and functions, such as speed data, fault alerts, and defrost/demist...
    Lucid releases software version 3.4 for Gravity owners
    With software version 3.4, Lucid Motors has introduced a broad set of refinements across vehicle access, comfort, driving intelligence and the digital experience — each designed to make every interaction with Lucid Gravity feel more intuitive, responsive and connected. Version 3.4 improves reliability and consistency across all entry and startup interactions, including: more reliable key fob detection; extended key fob battery life, with earlier and clearer low-battery alerts; and...
    BMW partners with BlackBerry to integrate QNX software into next-generation vehicle platform
    BMW is partnering with BlackBerry to integrate QNX software into its next-generation vehicle platform. This agreement involves embedding BlackBerry's real-time operating system and AI capabilities into BMW's foundational vehicle architecture, enhancing BlackBerry's role in the automotive software sector and strengthening its relationship with a major automaker. This partnership underlines BlackBerry's shift from consumer hardware to a focus on safety-critical software for vehicles, leveraging fe...
    Kapsch TrafficCom launches EcoTrafiX mobility management platform for cities
    Kapsch TrafficCom has announced the launch of its next-generation EcoTrafiX Platform, a future-ready mobility management solution designed to modernize and unify urban traffic operations worldwide.  The EcoTrafiX Platform brings together Kapsch TrafficCom’s established technologies — including connected vehicle solutions, AI-driven insights and predictive capabilities — into a single, integrated system. By consolidating functionalities that previously spanned multiple products...
    Sibros joins SOAFEE to accelerate software-defined vehicle innovation
    Sibros, a company specializing in software-defined vehicle (SDV) management solutions, has announced its membership in the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) Special Interest Group. This group, composed of over 120 industry leaders, collaborates to set cloud-native standards for future SDVs. SOAFEE is an initiative led by Arm that unites automakers, semiconductor suppliers, cloud providers and software vendors. It aims to address key challenges in the automotive industry, such...
    Saesol Tech and Unex collaborate to strengthen SCMS-V2X security interoperability
    Saesol Tech Inc., a company specializing in connected vehicle security solutions, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Unex Technology Corp. to collaborate on the validation, demonstration and advancement of the Security Credential Management System (SCMS) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) security interoperability. This partnership aims to validate interoperability between Saesol Tech's SCMS platform and Unex Technology's V2X communication devices, including roadside units ...
    Volkswagen Group China starts producing vehicles based on locally developed zonal electronic architecture
    Volkswagen Group China has delivered its China Electronic Architecture (CEA) on schedule, laying the foundation for the successful start of production of its first CEA-based model, the VW ID. UNYX 07. The product marks Volkswagen Group’s entry into full-cycle software-defined vehicle (SDV) production in China, for China. In 2026, the Group will present four additional models across all Volkswagen brand joint ventures in China, built on the new architecture. With the delivery of the CEA, Vol...
    VESA releases DisplayPort Automotive Extension v1.1 specification for automotive display safety and security
    The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced the release of version 1.1 of its DisplayPort Automotive Extension (DP AE) specification at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. This represents the first open industry standard focused on functional safety and security in automotive display systems. The updated specification includes a normative C-model software emulator that allows for the design and validation of devices based on DisplayPort and Embedded DisplayPort (eDP), adhe...
    Gako Technologies launches Vehicle Identification Number-level vehicle intelligence platform
    Gako Technologies has unveiled what it calls the automotive industry’s most comprehensive Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)-level intelligence platform for new vehicles. Built over two years and designed for enterprise decision-making, the platform delivers real-time, vehicle-specific visibility into pricing, incentives, payments, specifications and inventory, along with the clean, structured, machine-learning-ready data required to power AI initiatives across the automotive ecosystem. Un...
    GlobalLogic expands partnership with Elektrobit to advance software-defined vehicle platforms
    GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group company, has announced a strategic expansion of its partnership with Elektrobit to accelerate the development and adoption of software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms. The two companies have a 15-year history of collaboration, working on products such as Adaptive and Classic AUTOSAR middleware, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and connectivity solutions. This expanded partnership aims to enhance software development in the automotive industry by delivering ...
    Eye-Net and SoftBank Corp. advance strategic collaboration in Japan
    Foresight Autonomous Holdings has announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., has expanded its strategic collaboration with SoftBank Corp. in Japan to further validate Eye-Net’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) collision prediction and prevention technology. The initiative focuses on enhancing road safety and operational efficiency through the real-time exchange of location data among nearby road users. The expanded engagement builds on the positive results of a previously...
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches DriveWell Fleet for automotive insurers
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) has launched DriveWell Fleet, a new telematics solution aimed at helping commercial auto insurers improve pricing precision, strengthen fleet safety and enhance operational efficiency. The platform extends CMT’s established telematics capabilities from the personal auto segment into commercial insurance, combining AI-driven analytics with broad telematics coverage to enable more informed underwriting and safer mobility outcomes. DriveWell Fleet addresses th...
    Volkswagen Group launches Europe-wide road safety initiative using sensor and image data
    Volkswagen Group is leveraging its large, connected vehicle fleet to improve road safety. Using anonymized swarm data, the vehicles generate high-resolution maps that support functions such as reliable lane guidance on roads without clear markings. The same data enables precise driving recommendations and hazard warnings, which can be further enhanced using local weather and environmental conditions. This collective “wisdom of the crowd” is already making everyday traffic safer for all road ...
    Volvo to introduce Google Gemini with new all-electric EX60
    Volvo Cars is preparing to unveil the fully electric EX60 — a midsize sport utility vehicle that introduces a new era of human-centric, AI-powered mobility. The EX60 is the first Volvo designed to launch with Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, enabling truly natural, conversational interaction with the car. Set to make its global debut on Jan. 21, the EX60 combines cutting-edge AI, advanced computing and seamless software integration to make driving safer, easier and more intuitive. Every e...
    CES 2026 Spotlights Automotive Technology, from AI to Software-Defined Vehicles
    CES 2026 marked a clear shift in the automotive industry’s priorities. With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) softening and regulatory and cost pressures mounting, automakers and suppliers used the CES tech conference to emphasize automotive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) rather than electrification. Their focus moved to so-called physical and context-aware AI—systems that interpret real-world conditions in real time—positioning cars as software-defined vehicles rather than ...
    Visteon partners with TomTom for AI-driven in-car conversational navigation
    Visteon Corp. has announced a strategic collaboration with TomTom to introduce the first in-car local AI conversational navigation assistant. The partnership integrates Visteon's cognitoAI platform with TomTom's Automotive Navigation Application to deliver a privacy-centric navigation experience. The integration utilizes Visteon's vision language model (VLM) for local processing, ensuring speed, privacy and reliability without cloud dependency and is paired with TomTom's hybrid connectivity...
    Ecarx secures $45.6 million investment from Geely Holding for global expansion
    Mobility technology provider Ecarx Holdings has announced a subscription agreement with Geely Investment Holding Ltd. Under the agreement, Geely Holding will subscribe for 27,297,002 newly issued Class A ordinary shares of Ecarx at $1.67 per share, totaling $45.6 million, through a private placement. The share price is based on the volume-weighted average of Ecarx shares on the Nasdaq for the 20 trading days preceding the agreement's date. The private placement's closing is contingent upon ...
    Qualcomm to drive infotainment capabilities for RV Tech's SDV architecture
    Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a letter of intent (LOI) for a long-term supply agreement to deliver next-generation infotainment and connectivity capabilities powered by the latter's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. Under the intended agreement, Qualcomm Technologies would become Volkswagen Group’s primary technology provider for infotainment system-on-chips (SoCs) supporting the Group’s zonal software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, developed fo...
    CES 2026: Visteon showcases production-ready HPC solution on Snapdragon Cockpit Elite Platform
    Visteon Corp. has showcased the production specifications and original equipment manufacturer implementations of its High-Performance Compute (HPC) solution built on the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform. Building on the technology collaboration announced with Qualcomm Technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025, Visteon is now demonstrating the solution’s capabilities with leading automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide. As the industry transitions toward centralized and zonal archite...
    CES 2026: ThunderSoft announces AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre AI-native vehicle operating system
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, ThunderSoft announced AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre, the latest evolution of its AI-native vehicle operating system designed to accelerate the industry’s transition toward AI-defined vehicles. Unveiled under the theme AI-Native. Road-Ready, AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre is built around three core pillars: A unified in-vehicle experience, AI-native intelligence by design, and faster readiness for mass production. The platform establishes a new foun...
    CES 2026: KPIT’s vision for the software-defined vehicle
    As the automotive industry accelerates toward software-defined, electrified and connected mobility, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 has become a critical forum for technology-led transformation. In this interview from CES 2026, Omkar Panse, chief technology officer of KPIT Technologies, outlines how the company is refining its strategic focus — both in how it engages at global events and in the solutions it brings to market. Panse explains that KPIT’s participation at CES is not ...
    CES 2026: Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm collaborate on software-defined vehicle and ADAS solutions
    Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. have signed a comprehensive agreement at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 to co-develop next-generation solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and advanced driver assistance systems. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed Jan. 7 at the Hyundai Mobis booth, with key executives from both companies in attendance. This collaboration aims to enhance the performance, efficiency and stability of ADAS by utilizing Qualcomm's Sna...
    CES 2026: TomTom enhances maps and navigation with Microsoft Azure integration
    TomTom has announced the continued expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft to enhance its maps and navigation portfolio for the software-defined vehicle era. As part of this collaboration, TomTom is advancing its automotive navigation solutions, including the TomTom Automotive Navigation Application and TomTom AI Agent by integrating Azure OpenAI in Microsoft Foundry Models, Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Kubernetes Service. As vehicles evolve into digital platforms, drivers increasingly exp...
    TomTom and Visteon integrate on-device agentic AI voice with automotive navigation
    TomTom has announced the successful integration of its Automotive Navigation Application with cognitoAI, Visteon’s onboard AI platform. Developed in collaboration with Visteon, the solution delivers a deeply integrated, AI-powered voice and navigation experience, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to a high-performance, secure, reliable and intuitive in-vehicle experience. The cognitoAI platform is built on a hybrid architecture powered by Visteon’s custom fine-tuned multimodal visi...
    TomTom and Uber collaborate to enhance on-demand travel experiences
    TomTom and Uber Technologies have renewed their partnership to integrate TomTom’s maps, Maps APIs and live services across Uber’s global mobility and delivery platform. By embedding TomTom’s mapping technology, Uber is enhancing routing accuracy, fare calculations, and pick-up and drop-off precision, particularly in complex locations such as airports, transit hubs and stadiums. These improvements are designed to reduce travel time and uncertainty, enabling Uber to deliver a more reliabl...
    CES 2026: Zeekr and Intellias to showcase AI-driven automated visual testing of in-vehicle infotainment systems
    Intellias and Zeekr Technology Europe, the European research and development center of Zeekr, are set to showcase an AI-powered innovation for visual testing of in-vehicle infotainment systems at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. This solution, which combines vision-language models and computer vision, automates the entire user interface testing process by creating and running test cases based on written requirements and user experience design guidelines. It comprehends screen layou...
    Appning by Forvia to accelerate Microsoft AI integration into its Apps Market ecosystem
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Appning by Forvia has announced it will build on the Microsoft Teams integration that was revealed at CES 2025, marking a significant advancement in creating AI-driven digital experiences. The new phase of this partnership is focused on incorporating Microsoft Foundry Tools throughout Appning's platform, aimed at enhancing voice-enabled interactions, intelligent content discovery and personalized user experiences. Both companies are committed to accel...
    CES 2026: TomTom collaborates with SoundHound and Amazon
    TomTom and Amazon have announced a major milestone in their collaboration with the successful integration of TomTom’s Automotive Navigation Application and the Alexa Custom Assistant. The result is a next-generation, AI-powered in-vehicle navigation experience built on the Alexa+ architecture, enabling natural, conversational interactions that go far beyond traditional voice command-based systems. By replacing rigid, predefined commands with intelligent dialogue, the solution allows drivers...
    CES 2026: Synopsys showcases AI-driven and software-defined vehicle engineering solutions
    Synopsys is demonstrating its AI-driven, software-defined automotive engineering solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. Synopsys is collaborating with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile to advance single-seater safety standards in motorsport, and it has partnered with Ansys to include the Samsung ISOCELL Auto 1H1 automotive image sensor in its AVxcelerate Sensors software to simulate performance under real-life conditions. Synopsys' Virtualizer Developer Kits faci...
    The quest for organizational SDV readiness—EV startups calling the shots?
    As stakeholders across the mobility and industrial ecosystem rewire to become software-enabled enterprises, the concept of software-defined vehicles or SDVs and its readiness has gained much attention. SDV readiness is required both at the vehicle as well as the organizational level. Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) readiness is an organization’s ability to design, build, deploy, update, and monetize software-centric vehicle platforms in a scalable, safe, secure, and continuous manner. SDV re...
    CES 2026: HERE Technologies unveils AI-powered portfolio for SDVs
    HERE Technologies unveiled a new portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 aimed at enhancing the capabilities of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This new offering is designed to improve navigation, advanced driver assistance systems, Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) and automated driving by merging these typically disparate systems into a cohesive platform. The portfolio's key components include an AI-powered live map and customizable software applications that reduce complexity...
    CES 2026: KPIT showcases agentic AI solutions on Microsoft AI infrastructure for mobility applications
    KPIT Technologies has showcased its next-generation agentic AI solution suite at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, marking a major advancement in how vehicle software is designed, developed, validated and integrated across the mobility ecosystem. KPIT’s Mobility Agentic AI solution suite — a modular, cloud-ready ecosystem designed to address the full complexity of modern automotive software — introduces a set of intelligent AI agents capable of reimagining the entire softwa...
    CES 2026: Qualcomm extends automotive partnerships for Snapdragon Digital Chassis and agentic AI
    Qualcomm Technologies has successfully expanded global adoption of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions to more automakers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, while showcasing how agentic AI and high-performance compute are transforming vehicles in the software-defined era. Through new and expanded collaborations across its automotive portfolio, Qualcomm Technologies continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for automakers worldwide, enabling intelligent, immersive a...
    AMD collaborates with Microsoft and Siemens to support shift-left SDV development
    AMD has announced new capabilities that support shift-left automotive software development through cloud-based simulation and digital twin technologies on the Microsoft Azure platform. By enabling early validation in the cloud, these capabilities help original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers improve development efficiency, reduce program risk and accelerate time-to-market for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). As part of this initiative, AMD has introduced its...
    CES 2026: AMD to showcase next-generation automotive innovations
    AMD is returning to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with a new lineup of automotive demonstrations that push the boundaries of perception, digital cockpits, cloud-based development and in-vehicle computing. The 2026 showcases highlight how AMD brings together high-performance compute, adaptive architectures and AI acceleration to enable the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). AMD held live technology and partner demonstrations around advanced driver assistance systems at ...
    CES 2026: Aptiv to showcase intelligent edge solutions and AI-powered ADAS platform
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, Aptiv is presenting its intelligent edge solutions, showcasing how these solutions enable real-time data processing and decision-making. By bringing advanced computing and AI closer to where data is generated, Aptiv's approach facilitates AI-driven solutions across transportation, robotics, aerospace and other sectors. This method enhances response times and system optimization by processing data locally rather than relying solely on...
    Blue Cloud and ConnectM partner to enhance automotive cybersecurity with EdgeAI platform
    In a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing automotive cybersecurity, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions and ConnectM Technology Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding valued at approximately $50 million. This partnership is focused on co-developing a cutting-edge semiconductor platform tailored for connected and electric vehicles. The collaboration will result in an EdgeAI system-on-chip (SoC) embedded with advanced security capabilities, including real-time threat detection, intru...
    CES 2026: Vector Informatik to showcase software-defined vehicle innovations
    Vector Informatik is set to showcase practical solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) from Jan. 6 to 9, 2026, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. The event will feature live demonstrations at the booths of leading technology partners, highlighting how Vector enhances the development of complex vehicle architectures from design through deployment. Vector's presentations will be in collaboration with technology partners and customers, including Infineon, Kiekert, Math...
    Pioneer's car navigation system factory-installed in new Suzuki XBEE SUV
    Pioneer Corp. has announced that its car navigation system is now available as a factory-installed option on the all-new Suzuki XBEE (pronounced “Crosby”), which has been on sale in Japan since October. The redesigned XBEE combines a distinctive exterior with a spacious interior carried over from its predecessor, while introducing enhanced safety and comfort features, improved driving performance, and better fuel efficiency. Complementing these upgrades, Pioneer’s in-vehicle navigatio...
    CES 2026: Innoviz Technologies to showcase latest lidar sensor platforms
    Innoviz Technologies announced its participation in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, scheduled from Jan. 6 to 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. Innoviz will showcase live demonstrations of its lidar technology, including the new InnovizThree lidar, the Innoviz lidar platform and the InnovizSMART lidar sensor. The InnovizThree is designed for behind-the-windshield placement, facilitating seamless integration into vehicle design. Innoviz will demonstrate its advanced capabilities, catering t...
    Altia to enhance automotive human-machine interface development with Qualcomm chips and QNX Cabin
    Altia, a developer of automotive user interfaces, has announced support for a virtual Qualcomm SA8195P electronic control unit (ECU) running on AWS Graviton2 instances within QNX Cabin, BlackBerry’s cloud-first digital cockpit software environment. The new DeepScreen target allows automotive original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers to design, test and scale advanced human-machine interfaces (HMIs) entirely in the cloud — well before physical hardware becomes available. B...
    Nissan introduces Personalized Sound in-vehicle audio system that adjusts to user's hearing
    With the launch of Personalized Sound, Nissan and Infiniti brands are redefining in-vehicle audio personalization, becoming arguably the first automakers in the US to offer a listening experience tailored to each customer’s unique hearing profile. The Personalized Sound app, available on the Google Play Store since Dec. 15, can be downloaded at no additional cost on all Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with Google built-in, including vehicles already on the road. After downloading the ...
    CES 2026: Renesas to showcase R-Car Gen 5 SoC-based multidomain solution platform
    Renesas Electronics Corp. is expanding its software-defined vehicle (SDV) portfolio with new offerings built around its fifth-generation (Gen 5) R-Car family. The newest member of the lineup, the R-Car X5H, is the industry’s first multidomain automotive system-on-chip (SoC) manufactured using advanced 3-nanometer (nm) process technology. Designed for next-generation vehicle architectures, the R-Car X5H can concurrently support advanced driver assistance systems, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI)&n...
    2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook
    S&P Global Mobility’s 2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook presents a comprehensive collection of insights, reflections and forward-looking perspectives from our team of analysts. Drawing on a year marked by volatility, innovation and adaptation, our experts examine how the global automotive industry navigated the challenges and opportunities of 2025 — from supply chain disruptions and regulatory shifts to the evolving landscape of electrification, connectivity and consumer preferences. Throu...
    Pioneer develops AI Agent for in-vehicle infotainment with Microsoft Foundry
    Pioneer Corp. has been collaborating with Microsoft since 2023 to leverage generative AI technologies and advance next-generation mobility experiences. Through this partnership, Pioneer utilizes Microsoft Foundry to enhance the user experience (UX) across its products and services. The collaboration has now culminated in the development of an advanced AI agent designed to power next-level in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. By integrating Pioneer’s AI management software with Azure ...
    Lucid Motors updates Gravity SUV software to address critical performance issues
    Lucid Motors has started implementing a software update, version OTA 3.3.20, for its Gravity sport utility vehicle, following acknowledgment from Vice President of Communications Nick Twork regarding bugs noted by automotive reviewers. The update, which began deployment last Friday (Dec. 12), addresses issues such as system startup, key fob detection, navigation reliability and climate control behavior. The update includes improvements such as allowing drivers to begin driving without reauthenti...
    LG Display achieves cybersecurity certification for automotive OLED displays
    LG Display announced that it has become the first automotive-display maker to obtain cybersecurity certification, marking its leadership in the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The certification was issued by UL Solutions under the Cybersecurity Assurance Program for ISO-SAE 21434:2021, specifically for LG Display's latest Automotive organic light-emitting diode products, which are anticipated to begin mass production in 2026. The ISO/SAE 21434:2021 standard ensures that automotive ma...
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