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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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, 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...

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 ...

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...

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 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 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...

On Dec. 11, Rivian held its first Autonomy & AI Day event at its Palo Alto offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, highlighting its advancements in automotive technology. The US-based electric-car maker introduced its proprietary, purpose-built silicon and outlined its road map for next-generation vehicle autonomy, featuring a new software architecture enhanced by AI. “I could not be more excited for the work our teams are driving in autonomy and AI,” said RJ Scaringe, foun...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, Sonatus will introduce a range of new products and solutions that demonstrate the transformative impact of AI on software-defined vehicle capabilities. Among the highlights is Sonatus' new development partnership with Nissan Technical Centre Europe, which will showcase advances in AI-driven vehicle development and engineering workflows using the 2026 Nissan LEAF. Sonatus will also present its collaboration with Bosch, using Sonatus C...

Volvo Car AB is seeking partners for its new centralized software stack, which will power all future electric models — an indication that the company has moved past the software troubles that previously delayed launches and triggered recalls, based on a report from Bloomberg. According to Anders Bell, Volvo’s chief engineering & technology officer, the automaker is open to collaborations, including licensing agreements, for its “superset” system built around a small set of high-...

BlackBerry division QNX will unveil major updates across its mission-critical embedded systems and automotive software portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 — including a new demo of its Foundational Vehicle Software Platform (FVSP), developed in collaboration with Vector. At the QNX Booth (#4024, West Hall), visitors can explore three interactive zones: Automotive — Showcasing next-generation cockpit and software-defined audio solutions, including QNX Cabin ...

Mercedes-Benz is rolling out its latest global software update, bringing new entertainment, productivity and convenience features to over 700,000 vehicles worldwide equipped with the third-generation MBUX system. The MBUX 3.3 update introduces enhanced spatial audio and video formats, a redesigned in-car calendar, expanded voice controls, and more. Mercedes-Benz is further enhancing the in-car entertainment experience with Dolby Atmos support across select apps, including Amazon Music, Audibl...

Wayve has announced the acquisition of Quality Match, a German startup known for its expertise in data quality assurance for computer vision datasets and AI. The acquisition underscores Wayve's commitment to data accuracy as an essential component of safe and scalable autonomous driving. Quality Match, founded in 2019, specializes in interpreting and analyzing data critical for training AI models, particularly in advanced assisted and automated driving applications. By integrating Quality Match ...

Tesla has officially launched its flagship autonomous-driving system, Full Self-Driving (FSD), in South Korea — its seventh market globally to receive the technology. The rollout began Nov. 23 through an over-the-air (OTA) update, just 11 days after Tesla announced the South Korean launch on its official social channels. The update introduces the Supervised FSD system to Model S and Model X vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 and built at Tesla’s North American plants. FSD Supervised m...

Software recalls for vehicles reached unprecedented levels for the sixth consecutive year in 2025, according to Forbes.com, primarily due to a lack of momentum in over-the-air updates, which forced cars back to dealerships for fixes. To date, 166 recalls have been reported, affecting multiple automakers. Tesla recalls impact the most vehicles with 5,777,605 affected. Ford leads in recall actions with 73, while Stellantis bears the highest cost per vehicle sold at $743.20 due to these recall...

Cartrack, a global mobility solutions provider and subsidiary of Karooooo Ltd., has announced a new partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to integrate multibrand vehicle data across Europe. Through this collaboration, real-time data from Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, ŠKODA, Seat and Cupra can now be connected directly to Cartrack’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) fleet platform without the need for additional hardware. Fleet operators ...

Elektrobit has announced it will unveil a new wave of technologies designed to make "right-sized" software-defined vehicles (SDVs) achievable and affordable at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. As vehicle complexity increases and development costs surge, automakers face a critical challenge: Delivering SDVs that combine innovation, scalability and cost-efficiency. Elektrobit’s CES showcase will demonstrate how the company is enabling this next phase of SDV maturity. At booth #3719 ...

Renault Korea has announced the release of the fourth over-the-air (OTA) software update for its Grand Koleos sport utility vehicle, highlighting a strategic shift toward post-purchase digital upgrades in the automotive industry. This update provides existing Grand Koleos owners with access to several features available in the 2026 model-year version, eliminating the need to visit a service center. It is noted as one of the most extensive cycles of OTA updates applied to an internal combust...

This analysis summarizes insights from an Autology podcast featuring Joachim Mathes, CTO of Valeo Brain; Venkatraman V, senior practice director at KPIT; and Christoph Grote, senior vice president of Electronics and Software at BMW Group, hosted by Jeremie Bouchaud, director of Autonomy, E/E & Semiconductor, SDV at S&P Global Mobility. The discussion focuses on the transformative potential of SDVs in the automotive industry, emphasizing the integration of sophisticated software capabilit...

This analysis summarizes insights from an Autology podcast hosted by Phil Amsrud, Senior Principal Analyst at S&P Global Mobility, featuring Ali Kani, vice president of automotive at NVIDIA. The discussion centers on advancements in automotive technology and the emergence of automated driving control (ADC) solutions, marking a potential shift toward the software-defined vehicle (SDV) era. Kani shares exclusive insights on NVIDIA's role in shaping the future of mobility through strategic part...

This analysis summarizes insights from an Autology podcast hosted by Phil Amsrud, Senior Principal Analyst at S&P Global Mobility, featuring Nakul Duggal, group general manager of Automotive and Industrial IoT at Qualcomm Technologies Inc. The episode discusses advancements in automotive technology, particularly developments showcased at the 2025 IAA Mobility show, including progress in hardware and software, end-to-end solutions, and Qualcomm's road map for system-on-chip hardware aimed at ...

AUO is set to introduce its subsidiary, AUO Mobility Solutions Corp. (AMSC), to the global automotive industry at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. AMSC will debut under the theme Together, We Drive the New Era, showcasing its capabilities in smart cockpit solutions through innovative system integration. Formed by merging AUO's Mobility Solutions Business Group with BHTC GmbH, acquired by AUO in 2024, AMSC focuses on delivering human-centric mobility experiences by leve...

Traditional automotive OEMs are effectively shifting focus from simply manufacturing and selling vehicles to selling upgradeable platforms and generating recurring revenue streams, such as connected-car services subscriptions and software-as-a-service (SaaS) and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) use cases. As vehicles are getting increasingly software-defined, continuous universal connectivity enables them to communicate with their environment, collect data in real time, and send it to the cloud. ...

Siemens announced that SAICEC, a provider of chip and system design services for the automotive industry, has initiated the construction of complex digital twins of automotive architectures using Siemens' PAVE360 software. This development aids in facilitating comprehensive verification of automotive components, ranging from system-level to chip-level. The initiative aims to expedite the adoption of advanced solutions, thus addressing the challenges associated with software-defined vehicle (SDV)...

The Eclipse Safe Open Vehicle Core (S-CORE) project announced that Qualcomm Technologies has joined its open-source community. This collaboration will utilize Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions to run seamlessly on the company's high-performance hardware in developing software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Given that a significant share of current safety-critical automotive systems already rely on Qualcomm's hardware, this partnership is poised to further expand the reach of the S-CORE c...

Micron Technology announced that it has begun shipping qualification samples of its automotive-grade Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 4.1 solution to customers worldwide. The new storage platform delivers rapid data access, advanced reliability, and enhanced safety and security features for next-generation intelligent vehicles. With a bandwidth of 4.2 GB/s — twice that of the prior generation — Micron’s automotive UFS 4.1 accelerates AI workloads, powering in-cabin capabilities such as voice ...

Tesla is reportedly working on adding support for Apple's CarPlay system to its vehicles, according to sources familiar with the effort, reported Bloomberg. The company has begun internal testing, the sources said, asking not to be identified because the project remains confidential. CarPlay, widely available in most other automakers’ models, mirrors a customized version of the iPhone interface on the vehicle’s infotainment screen and is viewed by many drivers as essential. Tesl...

One year after its founding, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech) is reporting strong progress in its mission to develop a next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture. The joint venture has rapidly advanced the design of a state-of-the-art zonal electronic platform for future vehicles from both the Volkswagen Group and Rivian.  RV Tech is now preparing reference vehicles from the Volkswagen, Scout and Audi brands to begin winter testing in the first quarter ...

Location technology specialist TomTom has announced a renewed partnership with GeoInt, one of Africa’s leading provider of location-based services for industries including telematics, fleet and logistics, retail, finance, and insurance. The expanded agreement builds on more than 20 years of collaboration and will see GeoInt integrating TomTom’s latest APIs and map data to deliver resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient geospatial solutions across the continent. By leveraging TomTom’s ma...

The new Geely EX5, set to launch in the UK, serves as a testament to how Arm technology seamlessly combines performance, safety and connectivity on a single platform. The SiEngine StarEagle (SE1000) system-on-chip (SoC), at the core of the EX5, is built on Arm's Automotive Enhanced technologies, showing the benefits of close silicon partnerships in automotive innovation. This SoC houses Arm Cortex-A CPUs for application processing, Arm Cortex-R CPUs for real-time control, Arm Mali GPUs for high-...

The Volkswagen group is going hard on software, which is now considered a core competency for the German automaker. The company is shifting from hardware-first development to “vehicle development starting from software”—meaning that the software stack drives hardware architecture, features and lifecycle of vehicles. The company places strong emphasis on in-house software development and governance—increasing the share of software developed internally to strengthen IP, reduce supplier rel...

VI-grade, a provider of human-centric, simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Italy's TUC.technology, a provider of patented modular connection systems for mobility. The collaboration will integrate TUC’s TUC.micro technology into VI-grade’s driving simulator platforms to deliver new levels of flexibility and realism for in-vehicle human-machine interface (HMI) development and evaluation. By combining VI-grade’s high-fidelity simulati...

Cubic3 has unveiled FleetWallet3, its next-generation AI-enabled in-vehicle payments platform designed to revolutionize how commercial fleets, car-sharing operators and automakers manage mobility and fuel payments. FleetWallet3 replaces physical fuel cards with a fully digital, secure and automated payment solution. It prevents fraud, ensures regulatory compliance and streamlines transactions — combining real-time vehicle data with intelligent payment automation, all without requiring add...

The SDV market is laying the groundwork for vehicles that are not only smarter but more responsive to the demands of today’s consumers. However, this shift is not just about keeping pace with consumer demands, it is also about fundamentally changing how automakers approach vehicle design and functionality, and consequently, their software strategies. SDVs are also rewriting the rules for how automakers and suppliers work together. The old original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-supplier model...

Toyota Motor North America is enhancing in-vehicle connectivity with the introduction of AT&T 5G in select model year 2026 Toyota vehicles. AT&T 5G will power Toyota Connected Services, supporting features such as navigation, remote operations, vehicle maintenance alerts, and safety and convenience functions. The upgrade will also enable over-the-air software updates, ensuring vehicles remain current with the latest features and system enhancements. With 5G, drivers can expect faste...

Toyota has announced its exploration into developing a small drone system to support vehicle operations on unpaved roads and trails. The Japanese automaker detailed the potential system in a filing with the Federal Aviation Administration, suggesting that it aims to enhance situational awareness in areas where exiting the vehicle might be unsafe. The company highlighted that this system could provide drivers with views of their surroundings, including potential hazards around and beneath the veh...

Mainland China’s state-run automakers have pinned hopes on their partnerships with Huawei to gain a solid foothold in the country’s highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market. Under Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), mainland Chinese automakers have introduced a diverse range of EVs featuring Huawei’s smart vehicle technologies over the past three years. In late September, SAIC became the fifth automaker to join the auto alliance, following the footsteps of Se...

AutoSonix has announced the launch of its next-generation automotive intelligence platform, engineered to revolutionize how dealerships, auctions and warranty providers evaluate vehicles, manage risk and drive profitability. The platform introduces a data-driven approach to trade-ins, claims processing and inventory decisions — ushering in a new era of intelligence for the automotive ecosystem.  Harnessing the power of advanced AI, edge-based audio diagnostics, live OBD-II connect...

TomTom has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Hyundai AutoEver, the mobility software arm of Hyundai Motor Group. Under the renewed agreement, TomTom will continue to supply maps and integrate live services — including real-time traffic information and TomTom’s newly launched speed camera alerts — into Hyundai AutoEver’s navigation platforms. The services will support all Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles in Europe for years to come. TomTom’s speed camera al...

Rivian has introduced several updates to enhance the autonomy system and ride comfort of its vehicles. Key improvements include advanced lane centering and expanded hands-free capabilities on highways. Alongside these updates, Rivian is rolling out a Schedule Recommendation feature to optimize charging times for Gen 1 and 2 vehicles. This feature allows vehicles to charge during off-peak hours, potentially reducing annual charging costs by up to 20% or more, with savings reaching up to $900 for ...

Volvo Cars has announced significant hardware and software upgrades to its EX90 model, including enhanced safety features and increased electrical capacity for the 2026 model year (MY) cars. The electric sport utility vehicle will benefit from an additional NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin processor, replacing the older NVIDIA Xavier chip, increasing its computational power to 500 trillion operations per second. This upgrade enables advanced safety capabilities through the car's lidar sensor, including ...

Volkswagen Group will invest up to €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030, strengthening its position in the global technology race. Announced at the IAA Mobility 2025, the initiative focuses on AI-driven vehicle development, industrial applications, and expanding high-performance IT infrastructures. The goal: faster innovation cycles, greater efficiency, and enhanced competitiveness. “AI ignites the next stage of our journey to become the world’s leading auto...

At the 4th Semiconductor Summit during IAA Mobility in Munich, Volkswagen Group brought together industry leaders to outline its semiconductor procurement strategy, strengthen partnerships and foster deeper collaboration between the automotive and semiconductor sectors. A key highlight was the introduction of the group’s new-level procurement model with Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, covering more than 50 semiconductor categories, including core components such as microcontroller...

Synopsys Inc.'s Silver virtual prototyping environment, which supports early software development and testing using virtual electronic control units (vECUs) across all unit types (electronic control units [ECUs], zonal control units [ZCUs] and central compute units [CCUs]), allows suppliers and original equipment manufacturers to integrate, test and debug software independently of hardware availability. By running embedded stacks on virtual hardware, Silver supports application, m...

The automotive industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and this trend is manifested nowhere more visibly than in the vehicle cockpit. Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) deploy dashboards with more digital instrumentation and fewer analogue gauges, thanks to their varied information requirements driven by higher levels of connectivity and autonomy, as well as a concerted push for a clean and minimalistic interior design. With the rise in connectivity and shared mobility use cases com...

Astemo Americas, a subsidiary of Japan-based automotive supplier Astemo Ltd., has announced a $95 million investment to establish a new regional headquarters complex in Wixom, Michigan. This development aims to address the growing software demands linked to advancements in autonomous driving and electrification within the automotive industry. Astemo plans to enhance its competitiveness in software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies in both the US and Japan. The new headquarters is set to...

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), connected car technologies, and the integration of artificial intelligence. DevOps practices are at the forefront of this evolution, enabling manufacturers to accelerate development cycles, enhance software quality and ensure compliance with stringent safety standards. The term DevOps is a combination of software development and operations. It is defined as a softwar...

Polestar has introduced a special edition of the globally popular geolocation game GeoGuessr, reimagined with a Polestar twist. GeoGuessr challenges millions of players to identify real-world locations using only visual clues. In the GeoGuessr Polestar Edition, players can explore Europe’s most scenic driving routes with a distinctive feature: Polestar 4’s digital rearview mirror, integrated at the top of the screen to show the world in reverse. “By incorporating Polestar...

Self-driving truck technology provider Aurora and McLeod Software have announced a strategic partnership to deliver the industry’s first Transportation Management System (TMS) designed for autonomous trucks. The collaboration is set to streamline how carriers adopt and operate self-driving freight, laying the groundwork for a seamless customer experience. Self-driving trucks promise to move freight safely, efficiently and continuously, enabling carriers to maximize asset utilization and rev...

Most vehicles are static past their first manufacture, aside from occasional map, infotainment or telematics updates. Additionally, most of the available software updates need to be performed by a service center or through a home computer with a USB drive or SD card, reducing the success rate of the update across fleets. This is where over-the-air (OTA) updates come into play. OTA updates allow automakers to remotely deliver software patches, new features, performance upgrades and security fi...

Kapsch TrafficCom and Audi of America have jointly unveiled a new report outlining how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can transform tolling and help close the funding gap for North American transportation infrastructure. With the US Highway Trust Fund projected to face a $280 billion shortfall by 2035, V2X-enabled tolling offers a scalable path to improve funding, safety and efficiency across road networks. The report also emphasized support from the US Federal Communications Commission ...

At the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich (Sept. 9–14), Elektrobit will present its growing portfolio of open-source and virtual development solutions designed to accelerate the journey toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs). From human-machine interface (HMI) and virtual prototyping to over-the-air (OTA) updates, cloud-native workflows, and safety-critical systems, Elektrobit is deeply involved in automotive software.  At the AUMOVIO booth, Hall B1.B01, Elektrobit will spotlight its ap...

The architectural shift driven by implementation of the SDV is one of the most transformative changes in automotive engineering in recent times. It involves moving from a distributed, hardware-centric system to a centralized, software-defined and upgradable vehicle architecture. One of the key promises of SDVs is the ability to deliver over-the-air (OTA) software updates, introduce new functions and enable faster vehicle improvements and fixes throughout the vehicle’s life cycle via central...

iNavi Systems, a South Korean provider of map platforms for mobility and autonomous driving, entered into a global solution provider agreement with TomTom. Under the partnership, iNavi will integrate TomTom’s global map and traffic data into its own solutions, building on TomTom’s advanced location technologies and routing capabilities. The collaboration aims to power a range of mobile and web-based applications. iNavi plans to use this partnership to expand globally, offering customized ...

Private equity firm Genstar Capital is considering a sale of OEConnection (OEC), the automotive software company co-owned by Ford and General Motors (GM), in a deal that could value the business at up to $5 billion, including debt, according to sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported Aug. 4. Genstar Capital has engaged Evercore as its financial adviser for the potential sale, which is expected to officially launch later in 2025. The sources, who requested anonymity due to th...

Qorix, a provider of safety-critical middleware for software-defined vehicles, has achieved TÜV SÜD certification for its Adaptive AUTOSAR stack, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 up to Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL B). This certification, applicable to Qorix Developer tooling, is crucial for configuring, validating and deploying safety-related software components in Adaptive AUTOSAR environments. The TÜV certification positions Qorix among the few companies in the automotive ind...

Sibros, a company specializing in software-defined vehicle data management solutions, appointed Rolf Zoeller to its advisory board. Zoeller held leadership roles at major companies such as Porsche AG, Volkswagen and Continental. Previously, he was the managing director of Porsche Digital, where he was responsible for the company's global digital vehicle strategy and smart mobility innovations. Zoeller also held positions as chief architect Car-IT and director of smart connected vehicle electric/...

BYD has announced the rollout of a new smartphone-car connectivity feature across its entire vehicle portfolio, Reuters reported. The system is compatible with major mainland Chinese smartphone brands, including Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, signaling BYD’s deepening integration of consumer technology into its vehicles. This move underscores BYD’s commitment to enhancing the digital in-car experience and reflects a broader shift in the global automotive industry, where connectivity is fa...

Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are in advanced discussions to standardize core vehicle software, The Nikkei reported. The move aims to close the gap with US-based Tesla and leading mainland Chinese electric vehicle players. The two Japanese automakers plan to launch vehicles equipped with the jointly developed software by the late 2020s. The collaboration follows alliance talks in December 2024 to form the world’s third-largest auto group. While those talks fell through due to disagreements o...

With the support of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie [VDA]), 11 Europe-based automotive companies have entered a pre-competitive cooperation for open-source software development, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the 29th International Automotive Electronics Congress (AEK). These companies are BMW, Bosch, Continental, ETAS, Forvia, Mercedes-Benz, Qorix, Valeo, Vector Informatik, Volkswagen and ZF. The collaboration involves open-so...

Rinf Tech, a global technology provider specializing in software engineering, embedded systems and automotive solutions, has joined the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA). This move strengthens Rinf Tech’s dedication to fostering open standards and industry-wide collaboration in the rapidly evolving world of connected and software-defined vehicles. COVESA is a member-driven global alliance focused on accelerating the development of shared technologies and frameworks for connected m...

Xperi has highlighted the transformative potential of its HD Radio technology for terrestrial broadcasting in India during the Broadcast Engineering Society (BES) Expo 2025 in New Delhi. Drawing on over 20 years of successful deployment in North America, HD Radio offers an efficient, scalable, high-quality digital broadcasting solution suited to India's evolving media and automotive landscape. A vehicle equipped with HD Radio was showcased at the expo, highlighting adoption by leading global aut...

Business communications management provider 46 Labs has announced a strategic partnership with Mozee, a provider of modular agile transit (MAT) services. Through this collaboration, 46 Labs will provide mobile communications infrastructure to help expand Mozee’s fleet of driverless, electric multi-passenger vehicles.  46 Labs’ dedicated, secure and custom infrastructure is designed to minimize risk and ensure continuity even during broader industry outages. The platform also enables ...

Cadillac is set to enhance the driving and ownership experience for its customers in Australia and New Zealand with the introduction of Cadillac Connected Services. This initiative, launched on 25 June 2025, will offer a suite of digital capabilities including connected infotainment and over-the-air updates, all accessible via the Cadillac Mobile App. These features will be rolled out in the region from late 2025, starting with the Cadillac LYRIQ, which is currently available for sale. Additiona...

To understand consumer sentiment toward S&P Global Mobility’s technology forecasts, the Connected Car and Consumer Insights research teams conduct an annual consumer survey that serves as a quantitative input to these forecasts. By asking vehicle owners of certain model years a series of questions to gauge activation decisions, subscription lengths and costs, feature desirability and willingness to pay, analysts are able to develop the ‘Feature Desirability & Willingness to Pay’...

Faraday Future has announced FF AI 2.0, an upgrade to its AI-powered in-car operating system (OS), for its flagship FF 91 EV that was launched in 2023. FF AI 2.0 is deeply integrated with OpenAI and is scheduled to be available on the FF 91 via an upcoming over-the-air (OTA) update, with a planned rollout for the FX line in the future. This release of the FF AI 2.0 system can switch between over 50 languages in real time, remembers conversational context, and understands complex comman...

In a press release on June 19, Helm.ai announced the launch of Helm.ai Vision, a production-grade urban perception system intended for Level 2+ and Level 3 autonomous driving in mass-market vehicles. This system provides automakers with a scalable and cost-effective solution tailored for urban driving. The company has met notable standards as assessed by UL Solutions, achieving ASPICE Capability Level 2 for its engineering processes and certification to ISO 26262 ASIL-B(D) requirements for ce...

Software-defined vehicles are reshaping the automotive landscape, merging technology with connectivity and security. This analysis originally debuted on the Fuel for Thought podcast, where Manuel Tagliavini, Principal Analyst for SDV and Software, engaged in a compelling discussion with moderator Guido Vildozo, Associate Director of Automotive Consulting at S&P Global. Click the link above to download the whole article.

Indian automaker Mahindra has chosen Cinemo as its infotainment solutions technology provider. Cinemo is set to power bring-your-own-device (BYOD) infotainment capabilities for Mahindra’s range of electric sport utility vehicles. For its modular INGLO platform and intelligence suite (Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture [MAIA]), Mahindra selected Cinemo's CARS Connect suite to enable premium digital media experiences on brought-in devices. The project advanced from kick-off to product...

Mainland Chinese automaker Xpeng said it has developed chips for autonomous driving that are more powerful than NVIDIA’s products, and it expects Volkswagen (VW) and other rivals to be customers, Financial Times reported June 12. He Xiaopeng, Xpeng’s co-founder and CEO, said it was working to integrate its self-designed Turing AI chip into select Volkswagen car models slated for launch in mainland China in 2026. He added that talks with Volkswagen and other companies about using the chips...

The automotive sector is experiencing a seismic shift, with software-defined vehicles (SDVs) leading the charge. These vehicles use advanced software to improve functionality, enabling features such as over-the-air updates and real-time data analytics. While this shift aims to enhance user experience, it also presents challenges, especially in integrating new technologies into existing organizational frameworks. In this interview with S&P Global Mobility, Henry Bzeih, chief software offic...

Applied Intuition, a provider of vehicle intelligence services, and OpenAI are collaborating to advance next-generation, AI-powered vehicle experiences. With nearly 100 million new vehicles produced globally each year, this collaboration aims to transform and elevate the driving experience globally by integrating intelligence into every vehicle. The collaboration between Applied Intuition and OpenAI will focus on transforming the modern vehicle into an intelligent companion integrated with th...

LDRA, a provider of automated software verification, traceability and standards compliance, announced it has joined both the Renesas Ready Partner Network and the R-Car Consortium. This collaboration expands LDRA's support to include system development using Renesas R-Car system-on-a-chip (SoCs), microprocessors (MPUs) and microcontrollers (MCUs) that must comply with industrywide functional safety and cybersecurity standards. The Renesas Ready Partner Network curates trusted technology partn...