Tier IV will showcase a software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution at Automotive World 2026 that combines its Co-MLOps autolabeling platform with a reference end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving AI model. The exhibition will be held at Makuhari Messe from Sept. 9 to 11, 2026. Tier IV said its demonstration will run the reference E2E AI model on an automotive computer, showing a process that spans data collection, data processing, AI model development and deployment on an automotive computing plat...

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has partnered with Tata Communications to add in-built 5G cellular connectivity to its newly launched Sierra.ev electric sport utility vehicle. Under the partnership, Tata Communications’ MOVE Connected Vehicle Platform will be integrated with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ proprietary software-defined vehicle platform, N.IO. The companies said the deployment will provide the digital foundation for connected capabilities and AI-enabled applications across t...

Generative AI, or GenAI, is rapidly moving from experimentation into production automotive systems. Its impact is extending across the full vehicle value chain—from engineering and software development to in-car assistants, design, manufacturing, sales and aftersales. The most important shift is that AI is no longer being treated simply as an embedded feature; it is increasingly becoming a software layer that can interpret intent, generate content, reason across data sources and orchestrate ac...

AirPro Diagnostics has merged with Revv to create an integrated advanced driver assistance system diagnostics, calibration and workflow platform, the companies said, without disclosing financial terms. AirPro, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, provides remote ADAS diagnostics and calibration services. Revv offers an AI-powered operating system for ADAS automotive repair workflows, including identifying required calibrations, accessing OEM procedures, documenting and validating com...

Embedded development tool provider IAR and Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co. have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at deepening integration between Neusoft Reach's NeuSAR OS and IAR's development tools, enabling the two companies to offer integrated software and toolchain solutions tailored to China's automotive development environment while supporting closer alignment between the AUTOSAR software ecosystem and RISC-V automotive-grade chips. The agreement c...

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Porsche AG to deploy AI services across the German automaker's mobility value chain. The collaboration is backed by a five-year strategic agreement between the two companies. As part of the partnership, TCS will establish a dedicated AI Mobility Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Porsche, focused on driving innovation across manufacturing, engineering, operations and customer experience. The AI Mobility CoE will focus...

TIER IV is collaborating with Renesas Electronics Corp. to build an open AI-native computing platform for software-defined vehicles using Renesas’ next-generation R-Car automotive system-on-chips. The platform will combine TIER IV’s autonomous driving software, including Autoware and its reference AI models, with Renesas’ R-Car technology. The work is intended to support systems ranging from Level 2+/2++ advanced driver assistance to Level 4 autonomous driving. TIER IV will adopt Ren...

Kia India has revealed the Sorento sport utility vehicle (SUV) ahead of its scheduled launch on Sept. 4, highlighting its interior and advanced lighting features. The Sorento, which will become Kia's flagship internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered model in India, has a three-row layout and is expected to be the same size as the global model, at 4,815 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,700 mm tall, with a 2,815 mm wheelbase. The SUV will be offered with both hybrid and diesel powertrains, with the hy...

Kaspersky said it has uncovered the first documented Android malware campaign tailored to infect vehicle head units through their software update chain. The cybersecurity company said the June campaign targeted Android-based head units, which combine multimedia functions and, in some cases, car controls. The malware used a stealth, multistage downloader designed to deploy further malware for ad fraud and other malicious activity. Kaspersky said the malware was distributed through firmwar...

Tier IV and Renesas Electronics are collaborating to build an open AI-native computing platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) using Autoware and Renesas’ next-generation R-Car automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The companies said the platform will combine Tier IV’s autonomous driving software technologies, including its reference AI models and Autoware, with Renesas’ R-Car processors. The effort is intended to support systems ranging from Level 2+/2++ advanced driver assista...

KPIT Technologies and Vietnam-based engineering and mobility solutions provider Vietsol have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advanced mobility software and engineering services across Southeast Asia. The partnership will focus on key markets including Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, while also exploring opportunities to support selected global automotive programs. The companies said the collaboration aims to address growing demand fr...

Momenta and Xheart have selected QNX OS for Safety from BlackBerry’s QNX division as the foundation for a Physical AI-defined autonomous driving platform. The system combines Momenta’s full-stack autonomous driving solution, Xheart’s X7 automotive-grade system-on-chip (SoC) and QNX OS for Safety, which is built on QNX SDP 8.0. The companies said the production-ready package is intended to help automakers accelerate deployment while meeting global functional safety standards. The solu...

Mahindra, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has launched the BE 6 SPORTEQ electric sport utility vehicle series with an AI agent built on Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise, making Mahindra the first Indian OEM to integrate the technology, according to the companies. The companies said the automotive agent is being added to the updated Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture (MAIA) platform. The system is designed to move beyond fixed voice commands and use Gemini models to inter...

Stellantis is recalling about 848,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in the US to fix a glitch in radio software that can prevent rearview cameras from working properly. The issue can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the media screen. The automaker is unaware of any accidents or injuries linked to the problem. Apart from the US, Stellantis is recalling 107,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and other markets. The recall covers various 2026 and 2027 model year Chrysler P...

Mahindra introduced the BE 6 SPORTEQ electric sport utility vehicle series at 1.145 million rupees (about $12,000) with battery-as-a-service (BaaS) and a battery charge of 3.75 rupees per kilometer. The company said deliveries will begin on Aug. 26. The series is offered in eight variants — ONE, TWO, THREE, THREE+, FOUR, FE, FE FOUR and Launch Edition. The BaaS option will be offered with the ONE and TWO variants, which come with a 59-kWh battery pack. The BE 6 SPORTEQ also gets a 70-k...

Tier IV has joined a Japan Science and Technology Agency program to develop a software-defined system-on-chip (SoC) for Level 4 autonomous driving. Under the Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductor Research and Development Program, a team led by Professor Yoshihiro Kawahara of the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, will study use-case-driven physical AI chip design. Tier IV will work on the logic design of an AI chip for inference processing in end-to-end autonomous drivin...

Volvo Cars is rolling out its new Safety Coach app in Sweden and Norway for Google Android-based infotainment-equipped models from model year 2020 onward, including the XC40, EX40, EC40, S60, V60, XC60, EX60, XC90, V90, EX90 and ES90. Availability will vary by model and market. The optional app delivers real-time driving insights and coaching tips through both the vehicle's infotainment system and the Volvo Cars mobile app. Recommendations are based on driving behavior in everyday traffic, in...

Connected vehicle data provider Volteras has added Hyundai vehicle data to its Connect API and Platform through a partnership with Hyundai Connected Mobility, expanding its OEM coverage to 36 brands. The integration gives fleets, leasing companies and mobility providers access to connected vehicle data from Hyundai’s eligible model range. Volteras said it delivers OEM-grade data through a single, normalized API and does not require aftermarket telematics hardware. Customers connect throu...

Nexteer Automotive has introduced a High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire Hand-Wheel Actuator (HMDD) that can reduce overall mass by up to 23% compared to legacy steering columns, depending on vehicle and packaging requirements. HMDD is designed for steer-by-wire systems, which replace the mechanical link between the steering wheel and road wheels with an electronic connection that sends driver inputs as digital commands while maintaining steering feedback. The system combines a motor...

Einride AB and DAF Trucks will integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system into DAF’s electric truck platform, with initial tests planned in 2026 and software commissioning in 2027. The joint initiative is aimed at commercializing SAE Level 4 autonomous electric freight transportation, as the industry faces driver shortages and rising operating costs. Level 4 automation allows a vehicle to handle repetitive driving tasks independently under predefined conditions, without human intervent...

Blis, T-Mobile's omnichannel advertising platform, has partnered with Mobility Global to integrate Polk Audiences' automotive data into its platform, giving advertisers direct access to source-level vehicle ownership and purchase-intent insights. Through the integration, Blis combines Polk's automotive intelligence with T-Mobile's carrier insights and third-party purchase signals, enabling advertisers to build audiences based on verified consumer behavior rather than inferred data. The platfo...

BMW Group's independent venture capital fund, BMW i Ventures, has invested in CodeRabbit as part of a $143 million Series C financing round that values the software company at $1.5 billion. The round was coled by Atomico and Smash Capital, BMW i Ventures said. CodeRabbit’s platform reviews proposed code changes before they are approved and released. It identifies potential quality, security and reliability issues using the context of existing software, relevant requirements and test re...

Tesla's robo-taxi account has posted photos of what it called the first Cybercab with a Starlink antenna integrated into the vehicle's roof. The images show a gold Cybercab at Gigafactory Texas with a low-profile satellite antenna built into the roof. One photo shows the vehicle from the front with its door raised near US and Texas flags, while another shows the rear, the roof-mounted antenna and the "Cybercab" badge. The account captioned the post, "First Cybercab with @Starlink integra...

Ford Motor Co. is broadening the rollout of a Ford and Lincoln AI assistant in its owner apps to 8 million eligible retail customers. The company said it began the rollout in the first half of 2026 and is expanding it across vehicle lines in waves. The tool is available through the Ford and Lincoln apps for eligible model year 2021 and newer vehicles equipped with an activated modem and the app. The assistant is designed to answer vehicle-specific questions because the app is already lin...

Toyota is recalling 508,354 vehicles in the US to fix a glitch in the instrument cluster display, which could raise the risk of a crash or injury, Car and Driver reported on Aug. 11, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers certain 2025–2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with a 7.0-inch instrument cluster. According to the US auto safety agency, a failure in the instrument cluster display during vehicle start up may deactivate the hazard light...

Findings of Mobility Global’s 2026 Connected Car Consumer Sentiment Study, conducted among 6,590 recent vehicle owners across the US, reveal a market that is becoming increasingly sophisticated in its assessment of automotive technology. The study provides a comprehensive assessment of feature desirability, willingness to pay, and purchase motivations across 67 automotive technologies and vehicle features. While the industry continues to emphasize automation, artificial intelligence, connectiv...

Torc Robotics has joined the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center to collaborate on cybersecurity practices for connected and autonomous vehicle systems. The company said its membership in Auto-ISAC will allow it to work with automakers, suppliers and commercial vehicle organizations on cyberthreat intelligence, emerging best practices and resilience for connected vehicle technologies. Torc is developing autonomous trucks for long-haul freight operations in the US. As autonom...

MediaTek has qualified Infineon Technologies’ 512-Mb Quad serial peripheral interface (SPI) NOR Flash for use in its Dimensity Auto Cockpit platform C-X1, making it an approved memory option for future smart cockpit systems. The qualification allows automotive OEMs, tier 1 suppliers and design partners using MediaTek’s cockpit platform to adopt Infineon’s automotive-grade NOR Flash memory in vehicle designs. The memory is intended to store firmware and boot code needed to support AI-...

Tier IV and Astemo signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop an autonomous driving software development platform, with commercialization targeted around 2030. The companies will use Tier IV’s Co-MLOps collaborative data-sharing technology to build Astemo’s next-generation platform to develop production-quality, end-to-end autonomous driving AI models. Astemo aims to deploy those models in passenger vehicles in the early 2030s. End-to-end autonomous-driving AI models integra...

Innoviz Technologies announced that it will develop and validate a lidar-based perception stack with a top-10 global automotive OEM for a highway operational design domain (ODD). The collaboration will explore the potential use of the stack in the OEM’s future programs. The project will use the company’s InnovizTwo lidar solution and perception capabilities powered by Nvidia hardware. Innoviz said the highway ODD perception stack will include Physical AI core functions such as Point Cl...

Visteon’s net sales declined 0.9% year over year to $960 million in the second quarter ended June 30, as weaker customer vehicle production and the wind-down of legacy programs offset growth from new product launches. Despite these challenges, the US-based supplier achieved 4% growth above the broader vehicle market, driven by strong program execution across key regions. The company recorded operating income of $76 million, down 21.6% from $97 million in the second quarter of 2025. Visteon ...

Waymo is adding Google’s Gemini AI assistant and a redesigned rider interface to its Ojai purpose-built robo-taxi as it prepares to expand public access to the vehicle. The Gemini in Waymo feature, launching in beta, lets riders press a Gemini icon on the cabin screen to start a voice conversation. Waymo said the assistant can handle cabin controls, trip information, “Waymo education” and general questions during a ride. Riders can ask Gemini to adjust climate settings, such as say...

General Motors (GM) has begun rolling out over-the-air (OTA) software updates for four eligible Cadillac vehicle lines, adding changes to the brand’s freeform infotainment interface. The updates apply to eligible 2025–26 Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq and CT5 vehicles. GM said some enhancements are already being deployed, with additional improvements due over the next few months as the latest software becomes available for each vehicle. The changes cover the home screen, media controls, digital ...

Soracom Inc. has launched Soracom Automotive Suite, a new platform designed to simplify management of vehicle connectivity throughout the vehicle life cycle.  As modern vehicles increasingly rely on multiple connectivity services, including telematics, infotainment and safety-critical functions such as emergency calling, automakers face growing challenges in managing connectivity across different markets and over long vehicle lifespans. Regulatory requirements, carrier relationships and ...

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is accelerating its transition to becoming a software-defined mobility company, but customers waiting for a unified software experience across all the group's brands will need to be patient. While Hyundai is actively rolling out its next-generation infotainment platform, Pleos Connect, across key models, Kia is not expected to adopt the system until next year. Pleos Connect was developed by 42dot, HMG’s dedicated software subsidiary, and marks a significant departu...

Dynamic Map Platform has joined the Esri Partner Network (EPN) as a map and data provider, expanding ArcGIS access to datasets from about 975,000 miles of mapping coverage in the US and Canada. The company said it will publish high-precision 3D map data and infrastructure asset data for global customers using Esri’s ArcGIS. The intended users include state departments of transportation, municipalities and private sector companies. The datasets include high-precision 3D map data, l...

Apple Maps will be built into Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform in 2027 through Apple’s new MapKit for Automotive SDK, the companies have said. The integration will place Apple Maps navigation directly on vehicle displays for Ford’s upcoming electric vehicle architecture. Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley said the company’s new midsize EV will be priced at about $30,000. Ford vehicles on the platform will offer Apple Maps turn-by-turn directions using natural language, rea...

BYD has selected Xperi's DTS AutoStage as its exclusive in-car media platform for future vehicles sold across major international markets, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The agreement will bring integrated audio and video entertainment capabilities to upcoming BYD models, with feature availability varying by vehicle, region and product configuration. DTS AutoStage combines broadcast radio, internet-delivered audio services and in-vehicle video en...

Tesla has confirmed its Cybercab robo-taxi will be the first vehicle in its lineup to feature built-in Starlink V5 satellite internet, using a SpaceX terminal with download speeds up to 375 Mbps. The system integrates SpaceX’s compact next-generation Starlink hardware into the vehicle structure rather than relying on an external antenna. Tesla disclosed the setup through a hardware diagram at its renovated Santana Row showroom in San Jose, California, which now focuses on Cybercab and rob...

Automotive audio has evolved from a basic entertainment feature into a strategic differentiator for vehicle manufacturers. Modern vehicles increasingly function as connected digital environments where audio supports entertainment, navigation, communication, safety, personalization, and even revenue-generating software services. The transition toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), centralized computing, electric vehicles (EVs), and advanced human-machine interfaces is reshaping the automotive ...

Mercedes-Benz is seeking to raise a proposed US Senate bill’s Chinese-ownership limit for connected vehicle sales to 25% from 15%, according to sources familiar with the matter. The bipartisan measure, introduced in April by Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio, would prohibit automakers from selling connected vehicles if more than 15% of their ownership is held by Chinese entities. The threshold would affect Mercedes-Benz, which is nearly 20% owned by Chinese enti...

NXP Semiconductors has announced the launch of SAF9800, a single-chip automotive audio and radio processor that integrates AM/FM reception and AI/ML-enabled audio processing. The chip is designed to simplify vehicle infotainment architectures by combining analog radio reception and audio processing in one device. NXP said the product allows automakers to reduce system complexity and scale radio and audio features across global vehicle platforms. The SAF9800 includes AI-driven acoustic sour...

Ford has expanded a FordPass remote engine-start inhibitor to the 2026 Expedition, Bronco Sport and Mustang Mach-E after offering it on some 2024 and newer F-Series trucks.  The feature is included in the Ford Security Package and lets owners block their vehicle from being started through the FordPass app. Users access it through the “Monitoring” section of the app’s home screen and activate it with a slider. The system is designed to prevent the vehicle from starting even if th...

Goer Dynamics has entered into a strategic partnership with IMAX and IMAX China to develop what the companies call the world's first IMAX-branded in-vehicle entertainment system. Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate exclusively in the in-vehicle entertainment category, combining Goer's automotive technology expertise with IMAX's entertainment and imaging capabilities. The new system will feature a multidimensional audio architecture and a professionally calibrated high-definiti...

Cinemo has said it is collaborating with boutique gaming technology company SmashLabs to bring music-based games to vehicles through an in-car system that synchronizes gameplay with cabin features. The two companies said the integrated offering combines SmashLabs’ games with Cinemo’s scalable software, linking lighting, haptics, audio and climate elements to gameplay. The system is designed for low-latency performance across vehicle displays and audio systems. The in-vehicle gaming exp...

Hyundai has expanded its Digital Features & Services portfolio with the introduction of new Entertainment Packages, available through the Bluelink Store for compatible vehicles. The new offerings provide customers with enhanced connectivity and in-car entertainment options, enabling greater personalization throughout the vehicle ownership experience. The Entertainment Package brings a wide range of digital content directly to the vehicle, including streaming services, video platforms, new...

BMW has expanded its digital customer engagement by integrating its vehicle configurator with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Through the BMW plugin, users can configure a vehicle using natural language conversations rather than traditional website navigation. Available on both desktop and mobile devices, the tool combines generative AI capabilities with BMW’s product and configuration database to deliver personalized vehicle recommendations. As GenAI increasingly reshapes how consumers search for info...

FocalPoint signed a commercial agreement with STMicroelectronics to offer its S-GNSS Auto software on STMicroelectronics’ Teseo devices. The agreement advances a collaboration first announced in May 2025 into a full commercial offering. The joint S-GNSS Auto and Teseo solution is aimed at improving GNSS reliability in difficult environments such as urban canyons and tree-lined roads. The solution is provided as a firmware upgrade for Teseo devices, which enables automotive OEMs and tier ...

WeRide said its Level 2++ intelligent driving system has begun on-road testing and localization validation in Germany, France, Japan and other markets with Bosch. The program uses its proprietary one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving algorithm integrated with Bosch's automotive-grade domain controller platform and global validation capabilities. WeRide and Bosch are conducting road testing and adaptation programs in markets including Germany, France and Japan. The work is aimed at bui...

Hyundai Motor America is partnering with Chamberlain Group to bring myQ Connected Garage technology to select 2024–2026 Hyundai models, enabling garage door control from vehicle touchscreens. The companies said Hyundai owners will be able to check whether a garage door has been left open and close it remotely from the vehicle display. The service is available depending on model and trim and can be checked through the MyHyundai with Bluelink mobile app. Hyundai Connected Garage will be of...

Volvo Cars is rolling out Apple Music to more than 2 million vehicles through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, expanding access to the music streaming service across its lineup. The newly launched Volvo EX60 will also feature native Apple Music integration when customer deliveries begin soon. As part of the rollout, eligible Volvo customers will receive up to three months of Apple Music at no additional cost, allowing drivers to explore the platform’s catalog of more than 100 million ...

AiDEN Automotive has secured three patents covering core technologies for in-vehicle consent management, data sharing and payments. The patents have been granted in the US and Japan, while the data-sharing patent has also been approved in India. The consent-management and payment patents remain pending in Europe. The patents underscore AiDEN’s efforts to develop the software infrastructure required for the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). As vehicles become more connecte...

VI-grade has released version 2026.2 of its simulation software suite, introducing enhancements across its VI-CarRealTime, VI-DriveSim, VI-NVHSim and VI-WorldSim platforms to improve simulation accuracy, engineering efficiency and virtual vehicle development workflows. The latest release expands capabilities in real-time vehicle dynamics simulation, driver-in-the-loop (DiL) testing, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) engineering, and virtual environment development. The software is now av...

Google Cloud and Valtech have partnered to develop Nexus SDV, a scalable, AI-enabled connected-vehicle platform built on Google Cloud infrastructure. The open-source, modular platform is designed to support up to 100 million connected devices and features deep integration with Android Automotive OS (AAOS), enabling streamlined data management and enhanced in-vehicle experiences. The companies have announced the first release of the Nexus SDV open-source core, highlighting its ability to reduc...

AutoCore and STMicroelectronics have showcased a production-ready distributed amplifier over an Automotive Ethernet pilot that cuts per-vehicle audio harness and transceiver costs by about $30. The companies presented the joint project at the STARTUP AUTOBAHN Expo 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany, under the theme Next-Gen Car Audio: Distributed Amps on Central Zonal & TSN. The system is intended for software-defined vehicles using central computing and zonal control architectures. The pilo...

Pirelli has strengthened its presence in connected mobility by partnering with Italian mobility technology startup RIDEsense and acquiring a 24.99% stake in the company, with an option to eventually take full ownership. Under the agreement, Pirelli gains access to RIDEsense’s virtual sensor technology, which uses advanced algorithms to generate vehicle and tire performance data from existing onboard sensors. The technology will be integrated into Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre ecosystem, the comp...

Real-world intelligence platform Nexar and Nauto, which provides AI-powered safety and vehicle intelligence, have agreed to merge in a deal with undisclosed financial terms, combining driving-intelligence datasets covering more than 10 billion miles of history.  The companies said the combined business will use AI models, datasets, technologies and customer relationships from both firms. Zach Greenberger, Nexar's CEO, will become CEO of the combined company. Stefan Heck, Nauto'...

Renault began rolling out Google's Gemini as a free opt-in upgrade on June 15 to vehicles already equipped with its openR link system, with Google built-in. The update is being pushed over the air in all countries where Renault is present and is available to customers who are signed in to a Google Account in a compatible language. Drivers can enable Gemini from the central display and can switch back to Google Assistant at any time. Gemini will be added gradually to compatible vehicles a...

Finland-based Basemark has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hella Ignite GmbH, a Germany-based wholly owned subsidiary of Forvia Hella, to expand Hella Ignite’s augmented reality (AR) solutions for automotive manufacturers by integrating Basemark’s Rocksolid software platform into its offering. The collaboration combines Hella Ignite’s expertise in automotive software development, vehicle integration and series-production delivery with Basemark’s end-to-end AR technolog...

Cellcard, Cambodia’s wholly owned telecommunications operator, has partnered with ZDG (Cambodia) Co. Ltd. to introduce the Lynk & Co Z20 electric vehicle in the country, highlighting the growing role of mobile connectivity in next-generation mobility solutions. The Lynk & Co Z20 is powered by Cellcard’s 5G and 4G networks, enabling a connected driving experience that integrates entertainment, communications and intelligent vehicle services. The collaboration underscores the evolut...

Honda Motor has extended the timeline for making automotive supplier Astemo Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary, citing delays in securing regulatory approvals in several countries. The Japanese automaker now expects to complete the transaction before the end of the third quarter (Dec. 31, 2026) of fiscal year 2026/27, instead of during the first quarter (June 30, 2026) as originally planned. In December 2025, Honda announced that it would acquire an additional 21% stake in Astemo from Hitachi Ltd...

BYD Auto will add Parkopedia's ParkPay in-car parking data and payment service to production vehicles in Europe at the start of 2027. ParkPay will be showcased in the near future before its planned rollout. The service, developed with Parkopedia, the Automotive & Data brand of mobility platform Arrive, will run on Android Automotive OS with Google built in. It is intended to let BYD drivers search for parking and pay from the vehicle. The initial service will cover parking data ...

BMW Group Middle East has integrated Starzplay, a leading regional streaming platform, into BMW and MINI infotainment systems, giving customers access to premium sports and entertainment content directly from their vehicles. The service is now available in BMW and MINI models equipped with ConnectedDrive across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Jordan. Through the integration, customers can access Starzplay’s portfolio of live sports, movies, TV s...

Autocrypt has signed a strategic partnership with German automotive software company Elektrobit, becoming its exclusive business partner for key software solutions in South Korea, as both companies seek to tap into the growing demand for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and automotive cybersecurity. The agreement combines Elektrobit’s vehicle software portfolio with Autocrypt’s cybersecurity expertise, enabling the two companies to jointly offer integrated solutions to automakers and mobi...

Maruti Suzuki India has partnered with five startups under the latest edition of its incubation program to develop technology-driven solutions aimed at improving business operations, customer experience and sustainability. The automaker has selected MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI as winners of the fifth cohort of the Maruti Suzuki Incubation Program (MSIP), run in collaboration with NSRCEL at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore. According to the compa...

The US administration is considering regulatory changes that could support faster deployment of purpose-built robo-taxis, including vehicles without traditional controls such as steering wheels or brake pedals. The US Transportation Department has proposed updating safety standards to remove the requirement for brake pedals in vehicles designed to operate solely with automated driving systems. The proposal, now open for a 30-day public consultation, could ease deployment for companies such as...

KPIT Technologies has expanded its footprint in Vietnam by opening a new technology center in Hanoi and entering into strategic partnerships with two prominent universities. As the global mobility industry works to lower vehicle costs, enhance manufacturing efficiency, accelerate product launches and deliver differentiated user experiences, Southeast Asia is increasingly becoming a key regional hub. Within this context, Vietnam offers both a strong domestic growth opportunity and a strategic ...

Ecarx Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire mainland Chinese firm Flyme's entire software business portfolio for 1.8 billion yuan (approximately $266 million). The purchase covers Flyme Auto, an in-vehicle cockpit operating system, and the cross-device Flyme operating system through the acquisition of 100% of equity interest in Hubei Qiguang Technology Co. Ltd., a new entity carved out from DreamSmart Group. The selling shareholders are Wuhan Xingji Meizu Technology Co. Ltd....

Google Meet is moving into a full Android Auto release starting in June. The feature brings Meet calls to supported Android Auto head units after signs almost two months ago that the integration was coming. Google's announcement indicates that no manual activation is required. The service is on by default and should start functioning automatically when a phone connects to a compatible Android Auto in-car unit. Users who do not yet see it in their vehicles are expected to receive it as the r...

Renesas Electronics announced that it has completed the acquisition of US-based software company Pictorus through one of its subsidiaries. The deal adds a cloud-based behavioral modeling platform to Renesas’ portfolio, aimed at improving embedded system development by enabling model-based design through a connected platform. The technology will be integrated into Renesas 365, the company’s development platform that supports system design, development and life-cycle management. It allows e...

Applied Intuition announced that it is expanding its Self-Driving System (SDS) platform to Japan, adding to its deployments in North America and Europe, less than a year after the automotive launch. The expansion targets Japan’s driving conditions, including dense urban roads, complex intersections, left-hand traffic and varied environments. The company previously operated in Japan through Level 4 trucking programs with partners such as Isuzu. The current rollout introduces its broader SDS ...

HCLTech has announced a multiyear strategic partnership with e.solutions, an automotive software specialist owned by the Volkswagen Group, to develop next-generation software-defined infotainment and connectivity solutions. Under the agreement, the companies will focus on scaling AI-enabled infotainment and connectivity platforms built on Android Automotive, addressing rising demand for connected and digital in-vehicle experiences. HCLTech will support the development, integration and validat...

Aeris, a provider of wireless connectivity management platforms and connected vehicle solutions, has announced the successful completion of its internet of things (IoT) connectivity management services agreement with KDDI Corp. KDDI has used the platform — now branded as the Aeris IoT Accelerator — since 2017, when it was originally offered by Ericsson before being acquired by Aeris in early 2023. The renewed agreement underscores sustained demand for the IoT Accelerator platform, ...

Nio has started updating more than 700,000 cars in mainland China with a new Nio World Model (NWM) assisted-driving release. The update also reaches owners who purchased vehicles up to four years ago, giving them access to what the automaker described as its most advanced technology. Synchronized delivery applies to vehicles using four Nvidia Orin-X chips as well as models built around Nio's own Shenji NX9031 processor. Nio claimed it is the first automaker to co-develop driver-assistance sof...

Stellantis plans to showcase satellite-enabled 5G connectivity on the new Jeep Compass and its driverless L4-Ready Platform robo-taxi at the MOVE 2026 event in London. The display is intended to highlight how Stellantis can support more connected, intelligent and scalable transport, alongside the broader move toward advanced networking and autonomy-based ecosystems. On the new Jeep Compass, a narrow-band satellite 5G setup will be shown as a way to reach beyond conventional ground-based ...

At WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, Inntot Technologies demonstrated its field-proven and production-validated digital radio solutions, which are intended to support lower-cost, scalable radio architectures for next-generation vehicles.  The demonstration centered on an optimized, field-tested DAB receiver built around software-defined radio (SDR). Rather than relying on purpose-built hardware chips, the system moves all functions into software hosted by conventional autom...

Teradar, a US-based developer of terahertz sensing technology, announced it has entered a paid technical evaluation with a leading German automaker. The OEM is assessing Teradar’s Summit sensor for use in next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving systems, focusing on performance in challenging conditions where traditional sensors often struggle. As automakers prepare future ADAS and autonomous platforms, they need sensors that work reliably in adverse environments such as fog, rain, dust,...

The car industry once liked its development models the way it liked its assembly lines: orderly, sequential and reassuringly physical. Requirements went in at one end; validated machines rolled out at the other. The V-Model — its descending left side of specification and design, matched by an ascending right side of integration and testing — fit an age when vehicles were chiefly mechanical products with electronics bolted on later. But today’s cars are increasingly software-defined vehi...

The automotive industry is moving beyond the software-defined vehicle — toward the AI-defined vehicle (AIDV) — where software is no longer a mere mechanism for updating features but a foundation for autonomous reasoning, adaptation and execution. While generative AI “thinks” by producing insights, text and recommendations, agentic AI “does” by acting autonomously, making decisions and executing tasks. A major conceptual shift is that agentic AI not only enhances the vehicle but ch...

Automakers are racing to secure US government approval to continue selling certain vehicles that have been on American roads for years but are now affected by new restrictions targeting Chinese software and technology in connected vehicles.  Among them is Ford Motor, which has confirmed it is seeking authorization from the US Commerce Department to continue importing its China-built Lincoln Nautilus sport utility vehicle. Although the vehicle's software is developed in the US, it is inst...

ISOFT Infrastructure Software Co. presented its intelligent driving operating system as the global code baseline for AUTOSAR's Common Adaptive Platform Implementation (CAPI) at the 17th AUTOSAR Open Conference (AOC) in Shanghai. The system, deployed in more than 25 million units across over 300 vehicle models, aims to support software-defined vehicle development through a shared, open framework. The approach marks a shift from a “standard-first” to a “code-first” model, Liu Hongqian, ...

QCraft and Qualcomm showcased the urban Navigate-on-Autopilot (NOA) system in SA8650P-equipped production vehicles at the 2026 Qualcomm Automotive Technology and Cooperation Summit. The event followed the strategic partnership the two companies established in September 2025. Since then, QCraft has finished development work and road testing for highway and urban NOA using Qualcomm's SA8775P and SA8650P platforms, with global delivery targeted for 2026. The companies are also jointly developing...

Under a strategic collaboration, PrePass Safety Alliance and HAAS Alert have joined hands to integrate HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud Alert solution into PrePass Safety Alerts, expanding the product's capabilities to include live digital warnings for approaching emergency vehicles, incident responders and active work zones across the lower 48 US states.  PrePass Safety Alliance is a nonprofit public-private partnership focused on commercial vehicle safety and efficiency. Driver...

Pateo has signed a tripartite strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xunce Technology and Saimo Technology, intended to create a token-based commercial model for in-vehicle AI services. The three companies will combine vehicle terminals, simulation testing, data settlement and AI large-model capabilities to develop a token-based AI model for physical-world vehicle scenarios. The three partners plan to broaden a world-model alliance built around tokens and form an industrial close...

Nature Communications has published joint research by Waymo and TU Delft, an active inference framework designed to model human crash-avoidance behavior, which Waymo uses as a benchmark to assess the Waymo Driver's ability to avoid collisions. The ReD (Reference Driver) model is intended to provide a careful and competent human driver reference for collision avoidance by simulating how such a driver updates beliefs as situations evolve, handles uncertainty about other road users' intentions...

General Motors (GM) is introducing Energy Pass, a public-charging feature integrated into its MyChevrolet, MyCadillac and MyGMC mobile apps, intended to let drivers locate chargers, start sessions and pay through a single interface rather than multiple apps and accounts. At launch, Energy Pass will work with Tesla Supercharger, Ionna, Electrify America, and soon, ChargePoint, which GM said together represent approximately 60% of all direct current (DC) fast chargers in the US, alo...

Schaeffler has entered into a global partnership with Sonatus, a provider of intelligence-driven software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies, to bring Edge AI capabilities into vehicle motion control systems. The collaboration combines Schaeffler’s advanced control units with Sonatus’ AI infrastructure software, enabling intelligence to operate directly at the vehicle edge and helping automakers accelerate development, reduce system complexity, and continuously enhance vehicle functiona...

Astemo Americas is working with Nvidia as a Hyperion tier 1 partner to develop dual Nvidia Drive AGX Thor electronic control units (ECUs) for automotive original equipment manufacturers, a move that expands its participation in the Nvidia Drive Hyperion ecosystem as automakers seek to progress from Level 2 systems toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) intended to be ready for Level 4 capability. Nvidia Drive Hyperion is a reference architecture and ecosystem designed to support th...

Steer Tech LLC has signed a technology supply agreement with Pliyt under which Steer Tech will provide autonomous vehicle and sensor technology for Pliyt's privacy-focused autonomous ride-sharing platform. Steer Tech is to deliver its full autonomy stack and sensor integration layer, including navigation, perception and multisensor hardware, while Pliyt will keep ownership of the passenger experience and platform architecture. The companies are targeting a working Alpha prototype for lat...

The MIPI Alliance announced the automotive industry's first four-company interoperability demonstration of a high-speed SerDes system based on the MIPI A-PHY standard at AutoSens USA in Booth #317 from June 9–11. The showcase will include offerings from Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Southchip Semiconductor Technology, Valens Semiconductor and Velinktech. In the setup, the four A-PHY suppliers will each provide transmitters that carry nearly 8 gigabits per second of data from 8-megapixel&nbs...

Forvia Hella has fully localized development and series production of its Solid-State Lighting | Highly Digital (SSL | HD) high-resolution digital headlamps in mainland China. The company supplies these intelligent headlamps to the Zeekr 8X full-size luxury plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle, launched in mainland China in May. “The successful start of series launch for our high-resolution SSL | HD headlamp marks another important step in our product strategy to continuously roll out this ...

Lucid has begun rolling out its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update for the Gravity sport utility vehicle in North America. The update introduces several improvements to navigation, charging and overall vehicle usability. The automaker has detailed several driver-assistance and navigation updates, including Hands-Free Drive Assist for compatible highways in North America and new lane-change functions. The company said Hands-Free Drive Assist provides steering, acceleration and...

On May 5, Aumovio signed an agreement with a leading European vehicle manufacturer to deploy its CoSmA digital vehicle access system, marking a shift toward fully integrated, cloud-connected entry solutions in next-generation vehicles. The deal represents the first time the company will supply its access technology as a complete end-to-end package, covering everything from in-vehicle components to back-end infrastructure. The rollout is scheduled to begin with a new vehicle series in 2028, wi...

Point One Navigation is highlighting its ongoing collaboration with STMicroelectronics to make its RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and Positioning Engine solutions available to ST customers building autonomous vehicles, robotics and precision navigation applications. The companies said Point One Navigation's software platform integrates with ST's new Teseo6 family of GNSS receiver chipsets and module solutions to provide an off-the-shelf precise positioning system. They said the combination of ST's...

Varroc Engineering Ltd. has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Suzhou Tolyy Optronics, a specialist in display technologies. The partnership aims to support the localization and supply of next-generation digital cockpit solutions for passenger and commercial vehicle programs across global markets. Under the agreement, Tolyy will provide Varroc with a flexible supply and localization framework designed to support a wide range of vehicle applications. This includes ...