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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
    Helm.ai announces breakthrough in Full HD standard for generative simulation for ADAS applications
    Helm.ai has unveiled GenSim-3 and VidGen-3, its latest AI-powered synthetic data foundation models designed for advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous driving and robotics applications. According to the company, the new models are the first generative world models capable of delivering native Full HD (1920x1080) resolution across a synchronized six-camera, 360-degree surround-view system. The platform generates a combined 12-megapixel synthetic environment per timestep. According to&n...
    Stellantis and Applied Intuition expand collaboration with STLA Brain
    Stellantis NV and Applied Intuition have expanded their strategic technology partnership to support the development of the next generation of Stellantis’ STLA Brain intelligent vehicle platform, building on their existing collaboration around STLA SmartCockpit. The expanded agreement strengthens a relationship that has already focused on advancing in-vehicle software experiences through the STLA SmartCockpit platform. By extending the collaboration to STLA Brain, Stellantis is broadening th...
    Volvo and Google bring Gemini to EX60's cameras
    Volvo Cars and Google are working together to deliver a new generation of context-aware driving experiences by combining their respective technologies with the latest advances in AI and Google Gemini. In a world-first demonstration at the Google I/O conference (May 19–20), the two companies showcased Google Gemini vehicle camera integration in the upcoming Volvo EX60. The technology points toward a future where, with driver permission, Gemini can view and interpret the vehicle’s surroundi...
    Hyundai debuts AI infotainment system on new Grandeur sedan
    Hyundai Motor has launched the facelifted Grandeur sedan in South Korea, describing it as a blend of the vehicle's long-standing luxury heritage with cutting-edge software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies. Grandeur is Hyundai Motor's most iconic flagship sedan, and since its debut in July 1986, the model has remained at the forefront of South Korea's premium sedan market for nearly four decades. The new Grandeur is powered by Hyundai Motor's latest AI infotainment system and a next-generati...
    Mercedes-Benz partners with n8n to integrate AI-powered workflows
    Mercedes-Benz has partnered with German low-code automation company n8n to deploy a global AI automation platform that will allow employees across the organization to design and implement AI-powered workflows directly within operational processes. The initiative is intended to move AI automation beyond isolated pilot projects and embed it into day-to-day business operations across key functions, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, financial services, HR, and IT. As ...
    Rivian Assistant adds context-aware voice control and messaging for in-vehicle functions
    Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners as part of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription. The assistant is notable because it can actually control a vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch. Rivian Assistant can now ...
    Google expands Android Auto and Google built-in with next-generation features
    Google has announced a sweeping redesign of its smartphone mirroring software Android Auto, along with major updates to its deeper in-car platform, Google built-in.  Android Auto introduces a more personalized interface, glanceable widgets, immersive navigation and enhanced entertainment capabilities tailored for modern vehicle displays of all shapes and sizes. The updated experience brings Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language from smartphones into the car, adding new ty...
    Auto China 2026: Pateo and NVIDIA collaborate to debut software-hardware integrated AI box solution
    Pateo announced at the 2026 Auto China event in Shanghai that it has reached a series of deep collaborations with NVIDIA and a leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) original equipment manufacturer. The company said it is accelerating the transition of on-vehicle large models from technical verification to large-scale mass production and has achieved substantial progress in implementing in-vehicle AI large models and in applying advanced computing platforms. As automotive intelligence ent...
    Neusoft Smart Go and Tencent Cloud form strategic partnership for AI cockpit solutions
    Neusoft Smart Go, a subsidiary of Neusoft Corp., has announced a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud at the Auto China 2026 in Beijing. In line with the AI-defined vehicles trend, the two companies will focus on intelligent cockpits, on-device AI large-model applications, ecosystem content integration, in-vehicle cybersecurity and cloud services. By integrating their technologies and resources, they plan to develop AI-powered intelligent cockpit products and solutions designed to ...
    KPIT to acquire majority stake in automotive cybersecurity specialist Cymotive
    KPIT Technologies has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cymotive, an Israel-based automotive cybersecurity specialist, as part of its strategy to strengthen software and AI-driven capabilities for the global mobility industry. Under the proposed transaction, KPIT will initially invest $10 million in preference capital, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The investment will convert into equity upon achievement of specific performance milesto...
    Netradyne expands European presence by acquiring Moove Connected Mobility
    Netradyne has announced the acquisition of Moove Connected Mobility, described as a leading European fleet intelligence and connected mobility company with deep expertise across major European markets. This acquisition is a significant milestone in Netradyne's global expansion and emphasizes the company's long-term commitment to Europe as a core strategic region. By combining Netradyne's AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions and AI-driven edge intelligence platform with Moove's stron...
    Auto China 2026: HERE and Kotei collaborate to build AI-native navigation for software-defined vehicles
    HERE Technologies and Kotei have announced a strategic co-development partnership to build the next generation of AI-native navigation and in-vehicle software solutions. The collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the global software-defined vehicle (SDV) era, aiming to enable automotive manufacturers worldwide to offer smarter, more connected and more efficient mobility solutions. The co-development reimagines navigation as a decision-driven, predictive experience that learns...
    Auto China 2026: HERE and Baidu partner to co-develop intelligent driving map solution
    HERE Technologies and Baidu Maps have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop advanced map, navigation and intelligent driving solutions for automakers worldwide. The collaboration aims to combine HERE's AI-powered live map and location services, including Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving features, with Baidu Maps' navigation capabilities and research and development expertise to create a unified global solution fo...
    IBM and Dallara Group use AI and quantum computing to speed up vehicle design
    IBM and the Dallara Group have announced a collaboration to advance vehicle design and optimization using AI and explore the use of quantum computing. The work combines Dallara's experience in high-performance vehicle engineering with IBM's AI for physics and quantum computing to accelerate aerodynamic design and enable more advanced simulation workflows. One early physics-based AI foundation model was trained on Dallara's proprietary and validated aerodynamic data of a high-performance vehicle,...
    General Motors to update model year 2022 and newer vehicles in US with Google Gemini
    General Motors (GM) has announced that it is upgrading vehicles with Google Gemini, bringing advanced conversational AI to the road. Gemini will be rolled out soon to approximately 4 million model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles in the US with Google built-in, which the company describes as one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry. This comes ahead of a custom-built AI assistant, fine-tuned with proprietary vehicle data and shaped by OnStar intelli...
    Polestar starts rolling out Gemini in models with Google built-in
    Polestar announced that it is starting to roll out Google Gemini to its vehicles. Starting from April 30, the advanced AI model will be available as a seamless upgrade to the current Google Assistant for customers in the US with Google accounts set to US English, with additional languages and regions to follow. Hans Bleckert, connected car manager at Polestar, said that Google Gemini represents a fundamental shift for Polestar drivers and how they interact with their vehicles. He said that to...
    Auto China 2026: Reach showcases full-stack AI vehicle intelligence portfolio
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Reach officially unveiled its full-stack product portfolio designed to accelerate the intelligent evolution of AI vehicles. Industry leaders and experts, along with executives and representatives from Honda, Toyota, FAW, Geely, GAC, Dongfeng Voyah, FAW Jiefang, BMW, Volkswagen Cariad, Chery, Nissan, Mazda, Hitachi Astemo, Bosch, UAES, ZTE Microelectronics, and other global original equipment manufacturers and industry partners visited the booth for in-depth discuss...
    DAS Technology integrates with Tekion to enhance connectivity across the automotive ecosystem
    DAS Technology, the AI-native Customer Data and Experience Platform provider built for automotive retailers, announced an integration with Tekion, innovator of the first end-to-end, AI-native cloud platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem. This collaboration aims to expand the connected partner ecosystem within Tekion's Automotive Partner Cloud (APC), enhancing operational efficiency through improved data exchange. Through this partnership with Tekion, dealers can now conn...
    HERE Technologies joins SOAFEE to accelerate AI-powered mapmaking for software-defined vehicles
    HERE Technologies announced that it has joined Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE), an industry-led initiative focused on accelerating the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). SOAFEE brings together automakers, suppliers and technology companies around a standardized, open architecture designed to simplify the development, deployment and scaling of SDVs. As part of this move, HERE will also join the SOAFEE Technical Steering Committee, contributing its expertise in A...
    Liquid AI and Mercedes-Benz partner to scale embedded in-car intelligence
    Mercedes-Benz has announced a multiyear partnership with Liquid AI to scale embedded, on-device intelligence for Mercedes-Benz models with third- and fourth-generation MBUX in North America. The partnership is designed to advance the performance of real-time, private and local AI experiences for onboard services at scale, enabling the next generation of in-car intelligence. Embedded Liquid Foundations Models (LFM) are intended to deliver fast, private and independent AI without dependence on the...
    Valeo and Google Cloud expand generative AI partnership with Gemini
    Valeo and Google Cloud have announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, with a new phase focused on generative AI to accelerate Valeo's productivity and research and development excellence. Building on their multiyear collaboration, the companies are emphasizing the deployment of Gemini technologies across Valeo's operations. Valeo has chosen Gemini as its large language model of choice and is deploying Gemini for Workspace to its entire global workforce of 100,000 em...
    Volkswagen Group unveils smart mobility expansion and agentic AI road map for mainland China
    At the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, the Volkswagen Group presented a major expansion into smart mobility, unveiling a refreshed model portfolio with four global premieres. The new lineup is based on the "in China, for China" strategy, with design, digital cockpit services and advanced driver assistance systems tailored specifically for mainland Chinese customers. The group also launched its Agentic AI for All road map, built on the new, scalable China Electronic Architecture (CEA), which will int...
    Solera introduces cloud-native AI engine for automotive ecosystem
    Solera has announced the Solera AI Engine, described as a cloud-native intelligence layer designed to accelerate AI-powered innovation across the automotive ecosystem. Embedded directly into the Solera Cloud Platform as an infrastructure-first capability rather than an add-on to legacy systems, it connects proprietary data, orchestrates cross-product workflows and is intended to move new solutions from concept to production on significantly shortened timelines. Solera positions this announcement...
    Sonatus joins SDVerse marketplace to accelerate development of AI-defined vehicles
    Sonatus announced that it has joined SDVerse, described as the automotive industry's first business-to-business marketplace purpose-built for software. Founded by General Motors, Magna and Wipro, SDVerse allows original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers to develop, discover and evaluate software. Through this ecosystem, Sonatus' production-proven automotive AI and vehicle data platforms are now available to help automakers build AI-defined vehicles (AIDV). Son...
    Hyundai Mobis launches large-scale simulator platform to accelerate software-defined vehicle validation
    Hyundai Mobis has established an evaluation and validation system that collects real-world driving data and replicates various driving scenarios in the lab using simulators directly connected to electronic control units (ECUs). This system automates data management and integrates it with simulators to perform large-scale validation more quickly and efficiently. It is expected to strengthen software-defined vehicle (SDV) competitiveness and gain momentum in global order acquisition through the ad...
    Stellantis collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate AI-led strategy and digital transformation
    Stellantis and Microsoft Corp. have announced a five-year strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating Stellantis' digital transformation through the co-development of advanced AI, cybersecurity and engineering capabilities. Building on a long-standing alliance, the collaboration combines Stellantis' automotive engineering expertise, multibrand scale and global operations with Microsoft's cloud, AI and security capabilities to create stronger, more agile and more connected digital processes acr...
    Nissan's long-term vision to focus on AI-defined vehicles
    Nissan Motor Co. has unveiled its long-term vision, Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life, setting a clear, customer-centric direction for the company’s future. The strategy centers on integrating advanced mobility intelligence into daily life through a new generation of AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDVs), while offering a flexible mix of electrification technologies to meet diverse customer and regional needs. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa emphasized that the vision marks a pivotal step beyon...
    Kia reveals execution road map for SDVs, autonomous driving and robotics
    Kia Corp. has outlined its mid- to long-term strategy and financial targets at its 2026 CEO Investor Day in Seoul, South Korea, highlighting progress on its five-year “Total Transformation” journey since its 2021 brand relaunch and setting the stage for its next phase of growth. Kia is targeting global sales of 4.13 million units by 2030, aiming for a 4.5% market share, up from its 2026 target of 3.35 million units and 3.8% share. Central to this growth strategy is a customer-first approa...
    TomTom launches Unified Speed Restrictions for higher-precision speed data for ISA, ADAS applications
    TomTom has introduced Unified Speed Restrictions, a new service aimed at delivering more accurate and up-to-date speed limit information for modern vehicles. Designed to support global regulations and the next generation of advanced driver assistance systems, the solution helps automakers go beyond basic Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) compliance to achieve higher levels of speed accuracy. While ISA plays an important role in improving road safety and driver comfort by keeping vehicles ali...
    Cerence to bring AI- and LLM-powered user experiences to BYD drivers
    Cerence AI has announced an expansion of its partnership with BYD to power AI- and large language model (LLM)-powered in-car user experiences. Cerence xUI, described as an agentic AI platform purpose-built for automotive environments, will power BYD's conversational in-car AI assistant for global customers. The new in-car AI assistant will go live in the ATTO 2 DM-i and will then be introduced in other global models, following what is described as an accelerated deployment timeline. Th...
    Drive EV launches AI-powered buyer intelligence platform for EVs in the UAE
    Drive EV, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based platform aimed at simplifying one of the most complex decisions in today’s automotive market — buying an electric vehicle — has officially launched. Drive EV leverages AI and structured decision logic to match prospective buyers with the most suitable electric or hybrid vehicles, based on factors such as housing, lifestyle, location and driving habits. Positioned as a decision platform rather than a marketplace, Drive EV differs from tra...
    Marelli partners with AWS to automate system test generation for software-defined vehicles
    Marelli has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a next-generation, AI-driven System Test Generation (STG) Agent. This advancement automates the generation of system test cases from engineering system requirements, a critical and labor-intensive step in the validation process. As vehicle platforms become increasingly software-defined, engineering teams face the challenge of managing large volumes of requirements and data while ensuring consistency and traceability. The STG Agent, ...
    Qualcomm and Wayve collaborate on end-to-end AI-driven autonomous driving systems
    Qualcomm Technologies and Wayve have announced a technical collaboration to provide automakers with an advanced production-ready advanced driver assistance system and autonomous driving (AD) system. The collaboration integrates Wayve AI Driver with Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Ride platform, featuring system-on-chips (SoCs) and Active Safety software. This pre-integrated system enables regulatory and hands-off ADAS deployment, extending to broader driving environments with hands-off, eyes-o...
    From connectivity to intelligence: What did MWC 2026 bring to the automotive table?
    Organized by the GSM Association (GSMA), the Mobile World Congress (MWC) was held in the Spanish city of Barcelona from March 2-5, 2026. The event showcased major advances across 6G, AI integration, satellite connectivity, and automotive digital transformation. The automotive industry was no longer a peripheral presence at the event. Instead, it emerged as one of the event’s central themes, highlighting a profound shift: vehicles are rapidly evolving from mechanical machines into fully conn...
    Tata Elxsi unveils DevStudio.ai for automotive software engineering
    Tata Elxsi has launched DevStudio.ai, a generative AI platform tailored for automotive software engineering, which aligns with the ASPICE quality framework and supports the complete software development life cycle. DevStudio.ai is designed to function in both cloud-based and on-premise environments, catering to the varied data-security needs of large automotive enterprises. It integrates with existing original equipment manufacturer and tier 1 supplier toolchains, allowing seamless incorporation...
    Cubic3 and Skylo collaborate for seamless automotive connectivity across cellular and satellite
    Cubic3, a provider of software-defined vehicle (SDV) connectivity solutions, and Skylo Technologies, a non-terrestrial network service specialist, have introduced what they describe as the world’s first automotive-focused connectivity solution to integrate cellular and satellite networks through a single SIM, validated for commercial deployment. Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the solution combines terrestrial and satellite connectivity into one unified service. T...
    Uber to acquire parking app SpotHero
    Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire SpotHero Inc., a move that will integrate parking reservations directly into the Uber app. Founded in 2011, SpotHero has grown into a prominent digital parking marketplace, helping millions of drivers secure affordable parking at more than 13,000 garages, lots and valet locations across more than 400 cities in the US and Canada. Following the acquisition, Uber intends to introduce a seamless, native parking reservation feature within its app, powered...
    Thyssenkrupp joins Innovation Park AI to accelerate the development of smart manufacturing solutions
    Thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions, a subsidiary of the thyssenkrupp Group specializing in integrated body-in-white (BIW) solutions, has become a member of Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) to accelerate the development of smart manufacturing solutions. Falk Nüßle, CEO of the company, emphasized that integrating AI into manufacturing processes is crucial for the future, envisioning factories that can perceive, learn and continuously improve. As a member of IPAI, the company...
    Antolin partners with Neural Concept to innovate automotive interior design using AI
    Antolin has announced a strategic partnership with Neural Concept, an AI-first engineering platform, to enhance innovation in automotive interior design using AI-driven engineering. This collaboration is intended to integrate AI-native workflows into the engineering process, thereby accelerating design and validation cycles, improving efficiency and fostering innovation within Antolin's global engineering teams. After a successful pilot in 2024, Antolin plans to expand the use of Neural Conce...
    Bharat Forge and VVDN Technologies sign memorandum of understanding for strategic collaboration
    Bharat Forge and VVDN Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore strategic collaboration in various technology-driven sectors. The two companies plan to pursue opportunities in sectors such as automotive systems, defense applications, AI infrastructure and data center platforms.  The partnership leverages VVDN's expertise in electronics design, software development and system integration alongside Bharat Forge's capabilities in advanced manufacturing and prec...
    Tesla adding Grok AI chatbot in Europe amid regulatory probes
    Tesla Europe has announced plans to incorporate xAI's AI chatbot, Grok, into its vehicle infotainment systems across the UK and eight other European markets. This move comes amid a 27% decline in Tesla's electric vehicle sales in Europe, as reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. Despite strong overall adoption of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe, Tesla faces competition from China's BYD, which has increased its market share with more affordable models. Analysts...
    Shift Car Rental collaborates with Amber Connect for AI-driven telematics in the UAE
    Shift Car Rental, under AWR Mobility, has partnered with Amber Connect to integrate AI-powered vehicle telematics and internet of things solutions into its entire fleet in the United Arab Emirates. This initiative aims to enhance Shift's offerings by providing real-time insights into vehicle performance, driving behaviors, fuel consumption and predictive maintenance, thus improving operational efficiency and the rental experience for customers. The collaboration supports Shift's sustainability g...
    CES 2026: Software-defined vehicles continue to evolve and gain momentum and scale
    The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026) marked a clear inflection point: software-defined vehicles (SDVs) have entered their industrialization phase. Original equipment manufacturers and suppliers shifted decisively away from exploratory demos and concepts toward scalable, production-ready SDV platforms, with most architectures, toolchains and compute strategies aligned to 2026–28 SOPs. The focus has clearly moved from what SDVs could do, to how they can ...
    Eye-Net, Renault Group and Orange collaborate on live public transportation project in France
    Foresight Autonomous Holdings, a developer of advanced 3D perception systems, announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile, has successfully completed a previously announced large-scale live trial of the SafeCycloMove “Collision Prevention” project in Bordeaux, France. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with Renault Group, Orange SA and additional partners, as part of Eye-Net’s ongoing work with Software République to advance smart mobility solutions and promote...
    Geotab collaborates with MapUp's TollTally to enhance real-time fleet toll management
    Fuel and toll intelligence solutions provider MapUp has announced that its TollTally solution is now available on the Geotab Marketplace Order Now program. This strategic integration enables fleets of all sizes and vehicle classes — from rental cars to Class 8 heavy trucks — to access accurate, GPS-based toll intelligence directly within the MyGeotab platform.  The collaboration between Geotab and MapUp's TollTally addresses the toll billing "lag" problem prevalent in ...
    AI in automotive manufacturing: Promise, payoff and the problem of scale
    Artificial intelligence has become one of the automotive industry’s buzzwords. It appears in earnings calls, factory tours and investor decks with near-compulsive frequency. Automakers promise smarter factories, fewer defects and lower costs, all delivered by algorithms quietly optimizing production in the background. The reality, however, is more prosaic. AI has proved very useful in specific, tightly bound applications. What it has not yet delivered is the sweeping transformation often impli...
    Cox Automotive and UVeye launch AI vehicle inspection technology for dealers
    Cox Automotive's vAuto has integrated with AI inspection specialist UVeye to enhance vehicle inspections within dealership workflows. This integration, operational at select dealerships such as Brickell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Miami, utilizes UVeye's high-speed scanners to quickly gather data on a vehicle's exterior, underbody and tire conditions. The data is then seamlessly integrated into vAuto's appraisal and inventory systems, allowing dealers to assess trade-ins more efficiently whi...
    WeRide unveils GENESIS simulation platform to boost autonomous vehicle development
    WeRide has launched WeRide GENESIS, a proprietary simulation model designed to enhance the development, training and validation of autonomous vehicles through the integration of physical AI and generative AI. The platform can rapidly create realistic virtual environments, enabling large-scale training and validation of autonomous vehicles by simulating complex real-world driving scenarios, which accelerates iteration cycles and reduces costs associated with traditional road testing. WeRide GENES...
    Audi scales up deployment of AI in production
    Audi is transforming its production process by incorporating AI and digitalization, turning its plants into smart factories. AI acts as a partner in these factories, assisting employees by performing strenuous, ergonomically demanding tasks with AI-controlled robots and providing chatbots for additional support. Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) is the foundational technology for this transformation, enabling the integration of traditional automation with cloud flexibility, reducing on-site hardwar...
    UpdatePromise and UVeye bring AI-powered vehicle inspection intelligence to dealerships
    UpdatePromise, a provider of dealership customer experience and fixed-operations technology, has announced an integration with UVeye, a leading provider of automated vehicle inspection systems. The integration brings AI-powered inspection intelligence directly into dealership service workflows, enabling faster decisions, greater transparency and improved service efficiency. With the new integration, vehicles are automatically scanned during service check-in, and inspection findings are instan...
    Gako Technologies launches Vehicle Identification Number-level vehicle intelligence platform
    Gako Technologies has unveiled what it calls the automotive industry’s most comprehensive Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)-level intelligence platform for new vehicles. Built over two years and designed for enterprise decision-making, the platform delivers real-time, vehicle-specific visibility into pricing, incentives, payments, specifications and inventory, along with the clean, structured, machine-learning-ready data required to power AI initiatives across the automotive ecosystem. Un...
    Neusoft and Cerence partner to deliver AI-powered automotive cockpit platform
    Neusoft Corp. has entered into a partnership with Cerence AI, which focuses on conversational AI-powered user experiences. On Jan. 22, both companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Shenyang, China, to collaborate in the field of large-language-model-based voice AI. The collaboration aims to deliver pre-integrated, scenario-driven intelligent interaction solutions to automotive partners globally. As automotive technology evolves to include more intelligent and natural engagement, the ...
    OToBrite showcases Vision-AI-based ADAS and autonomous driving solutions
    OToBrite is showcasing its Vision-AI-based automotive solutions at Automotive World Tokyo 2026. The company highlights intelligent perception technologies that support advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications, aiming to enhance passenger safety. At the exhibition, oToBrite will present its 1-8MP automotive-grade GMSL2 camera module portfolio, which is designed to meet imaging requirements for various applications, including commercial vehicles, passenger cars, unman...
    Volkswagen Group launches Europe-wide road safety initiative using sensor and image data
    Volkswagen Group is leveraging its large, connected vehicle fleet to improve road safety. Using anonymized swarm data, the vehicles generate high-resolution maps that support functions such as reliable lane guidance on roads without clear markings. The same data enables precise driving recommendations and hazard warnings, which can be further enhanced using local weather and environmental conditions. This collective “wisdom of the crowd” is already making everyday traffic safer for all road ...
    Volvo to introduce Google Gemini with new all-electric EX60
    Volvo Cars is preparing to unveil the fully electric EX60 — a midsize sport utility vehicle that introduces a new era of human-centric, AI-powered mobility. The EX60 is the first Volvo designed to launch with Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, enabling truly natural, conversational interaction with the car. Set to make its global debut on Jan. 21, the EX60 combines cutting-edge AI, advanced computing and seamless software integration to make driving safer, easier and more intuitive. Every e...
    CES 2026 Spotlights Automotive Technology, from AI to Software-Defined Vehicles
    CES 2026 marked a clear shift in the automotive industry’s priorities. With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) softening and regulatory and cost pressures mounting, automakers and suppliers used the CES tech conference to emphasize automotive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) rather than electrification. Their focus moved to so-called physical and context-aware AI—systems that interpret real-world conditions in real time—positioning cars as software-defined vehicles rather than ...
    SK Telecom introduces in-car AI agent in new Renault Filante
    SK Telecom has launched its in-car AI agent, A. Auto, in partnership with Renault Korea for its new Filante model. This AI agent surpasses basic voice commands by analyzing driver behaviors and real-time driving conditions, integrated into the vehicle's infotainment system for safe, hands-free access. Kim Ji-hoon, who leads SK Telecom's A.(A-DoT) Business, emphasized the potential of A. Auto as South Korea's flagship AI, accessible not only in vehicles but across various touchpoints. The AI agen...
    Qualcomm to drive infotainment capabilities for RV Tech's SDV architecture
    Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a letter of intent (LOI) for a long-term supply agreement to deliver next-generation infotainment and connectivity capabilities powered by the latter's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. Under the intended agreement, Qualcomm Technologies would become Volkswagen Group’s primary technology provider for infotainment system-on-chips (SoCs) supporting the Group’s zonal software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, developed fo...
    CES 2026: Visteon showcases production-ready HPC solution on Snapdragon Cockpit Elite Platform
    Visteon Corp. has showcased the production specifications and original equipment manufacturer implementations of its High-Performance Compute (HPC) solution built on the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform. Building on the technology collaboration announced with Qualcomm Technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025, Visteon is now demonstrating the solution’s capabilities with leading automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide. As the industry transitions toward centralized and zonal archite...
    CES 2026: ThunderSoft announces AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre AI-native vehicle operating system
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, ThunderSoft announced AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre, the latest evolution of its AI-native vehicle operating system designed to accelerate the industry’s transition toward AI-defined vehicles. Unveiled under the theme AI-Native. Road-Ready, AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre is built around three core pillars: A unified in-vehicle experience, AI-native intelligence by design, and faster readiness for mass production. The platform establishes a new foun...
    CES 2026: BOE unveils HERO 2.0 Smart Cockpit
    Mainland Chinese internet of things innovation company BOE and its subsidiary are showcasing more than 60 advanced display technologies and IoT solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The world premiere of BOE's HERO 2.0 Smart Cockpit was a notable feature, with the company collaborating with over 40 global partners to foster a cooperative ecosystem in smart mobility and technology-driven green development. Following its HERO initiative launch in 2025, BOE presented the HERO 2.0 S...
    CES 2026: KPIT’s vision for the software-defined vehicle
    As the automotive industry accelerates toward software-defined, electrified and connected mobility, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 has become a critical forum for technology-led transformation. In this interview from CES 2026, Omkar Panse, chief technology officer of KPIT Technologies, outlines how the company is refining its strategic focus — both in how it engages at global events and in the solutions it brings to market. Panse explains that KPIT’s participation at CES is not ...
    CES 2026: TomTom enhances maps and navigation with Microsoft Azure integration
    TomTom has announced the continued expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft to enhance its maps and navigation portfolio for the software-defined vehicle era. As part of this collaboration, TomTom is advancing its automotive navigation solutions, including the TomTom Automotive Navigation Application and TomTom AI Agent by integrating Azure OpenAI in Microsoft Foundry Models, Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Kubernetes Service. As vehicles evolve into digital platforms, drivers increasingly exp...
    TomTom and Visteon integrate on-device agentic AI voice with automotive navigation
    TomTom has announced the successful integration of its Automotive Navigation Application with cognitoAI, Visteon’s onboard AI platform. Developed in collaboration with Visteon, the solution delivers a deeply integrated, AI-powered voice and navigation experience, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to a high-performance, secure, reliable and intuitive in-vehicle experience. The cognitoAI platform is built on a hybrid architecture powered by Visteon’s custom fine-tuned multimodal visi...
    TomTom and Uber collaborate to enhance on-demand travel experiences
    TomTom and Uber Technologies have renewed their partnership to integrate TomTom’s maps, Maps APIs and live services across Uber’s global mobility and delivery platform. By embedding TomTom’s mapping technology, Uber is enhancing routing accuracy, fare calculations, and pick-up and drop-off precision, particularly in complex locations such as airports, transit hubs and stadiums. These improvements are designed to reduce travel time and uncertainty, enabling Uber to deliver a more reliabl...
    Appning by Forvia to accelerate Microsoft AI integration into its Apps Market ecosystem
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Appning by Forvia has announced it will build on the Microsoft Teams integration that was revealed at CES 2025, marking a significant advancement in creating AI-driven digital experiences. The new phase of this partnership is focused on incorporating Microsoft Foundry Tools throughout Appning's platform, aimed at enhancing voice-enabled interactions, intelligent content discovery and personalized user experiences. Both companies are committed to accel...
    CES 2026: TomTom collaborates with SoundHound and Amazon
    TomTom and Amazon have announced a major milestone in their collaboration with the successful integration of TomTom’s Automotive Navigation Application and the Alexa Custom Assistant. The result is a next-generation, AI-powered in-vehicle navigation experience built on the Alexa+ architecture, enabling natural, conversational interactions that go far beyond traditional voice command-based systems. By replacing rigid, predefined commands with intelligent dialogue, the solution allows drivers...
    CES 2026: HERE Technologies unveils AI-powered portfolio for SDVs
    HERE Technologies unveiled a new portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 aimed at enhancing the capabilities of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This new offering is designed to improve navigation, advanced driver assistance systems, Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) and automated driving by merging these typically disparate systems into a cohesive platform. The portfolio's key components include an AI-powered live map and customizable software applications that reduce complexity...
    CES 2026: KPIT showcases agentic AI solutions on Microsoft AI infrastructure for mobility applications
    KPIT Technologies has showcased its next-generation agentic AI solution suite at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, marking a major advancement in how vehicle software is designed, developed, validated and integrated across the mobility ecosystem. KPIT’s Mobility Agentic AI solution suite — a modular, cloud-ready ecosystem designed to address the full complexity of modern automotive software — introduces a set of intelligent AI agents capable of reimagining the entire softwa...
    CES 2026: Qualcomm extends automotive partnerships for Snapdragon Digital Chassis and agentic AI
    Qualcomm Technologies has successfully expanded global adoption of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions to more automakers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, while showcasing how agentic AI and high-performance compute are transforming vehicles in the software-defined era. Through new and expanded collaborations across its automotive portfolio, Qualcomm Technologies continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for automakers worldwide, enabling intelligent, immersive a...
    Geely selects Cerence xUI to power its LLM-based in-car AI experience
    Cerence Inc. has announced a collaboration with Geely Auto to enhance the automaker's overseas in-vehicle voice interaction experience using Cerence xUI, a hybrid, agentic AI platform. The partnership aims to improve driving safety and convenience by focusing on Geely Auto's AI technology foundation and overseas market presence alongside Cerence AI's expertise. Geely Auto will leverage Cerence xUI to introduce voice interaction methods that align with regional linguistic and cultural habits, fea...
    CES 2026: TomTom to showcase AI Agent and Orbis Maps for automated driving
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, TomTom is introducing a novel approach to its exhibition by organizing its demos into thematic zones to enhance visitor understanding of its technology and its applications. In the Experience zone, TomTom is showcasing Automotive Navigation and Context-aware Automated Driving solutions, which are pivotal in redefining the driving experience. Giovanni Giancaspro, market segment manager, emphasized the importance of public trust in automated driving ...
    AMD collaborates with Microsoft and Siemens to support shift-left SDV development
    AMD has announced new capabilities that support shift-left automotive software development through cloud-based simulation and digital twin technologies on the Microsoft Azure platform. By enabling early validation in the cloud, these capabilities help original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers improve development efficiency, reduce program risk and accelerate time-to-market for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). As part of this initiative, AMD has introduced its...
    CES 2026: AMD to showcase next-generation automotive innovations
    AMD is returning to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with a new lineup of automotive demonstrations that push the boundaries of perception, digital cockpits, cloud-based development and in-vehicle computing. The 2026 showcases highlight how AMD brings together high-performance compute, adaptive architectures and AI acceleration to enable the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). AMD held live technology and partner demonstrations around advanced driver assistance systems at ...
    CES 2026: Samsung Display showcases automotive OLED innovations
    Samsung Display is set to unveil an array of next-generation organic light-emitting diode (next-generation display technology OLED) products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, focusing on how OLED can enhance AI-driven lifestyles. The exhibition, themed A New Era of Experience, Powered by AI & Display, will showcase innovations such as the AI OLED Bot, which serves as a communication platform between humans and AI, and new automotive solutions enhancing interior luxury through flex...
    CES 2026: New BMW iX3 debuts Intelligent Personal Assistant built on Amazon Alexa+ technology
    In 2026, BMW plans to enhance its Intelligent Personal Assistant by integrating it with Amazon's AI Alexa+ architecture, starting with the iX3 model. This probably marks BMW as the first automaker to utilize this AI assistant technology in vehicles, enabling more intuitive and intelligent interactions between passengers and the vehicle. For the first time, users will be able to ask multiple questions in a single sentence, addressing both vehicle features and general knowledge topics. The integra...
    FPT joins SDVerse automotive software marketplace to advance AI-defined mobility
    FPT, a Vietnamese provider of automotive engineering and IT services, has announced its membership in SDVerse, a global business-to-business marketplace for automotive software established by General Motors, Magna and Wipro in 2024. The membership signals FPT's commitment to propel the industry's transition from software-defined vehicles (SDV) to AI-defined mobility (AIDM). By joining SDVerse, FPT is able to offer its AIDM solutions and services, aiming to support automakers and s...
    CES 2026: Intellias to showcase AI-enabled and software-defined mobility solutions
    Intellias, a global software engineering and digital consulting company, plans to showcase its AI-enabled Engineering Maturity Model, chip-to-cloud Automotive Technology Platform, and partner-driven solutions that aim to accelerate the future of intelligent mobility at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. Intellias will be located at Meeting Space #3377 in the LVCC West Hall, Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility Area, where it will present next-generation solutions for software-defined mobility...
    CES 2026: Cinemo to showcase intelligent in-car experiences
    Cinemo, a provider of integrated digital media products, will showcase its latest AI-driven in-vehicle innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. From Jan. 6 to 9, 2026, the company plans to present live demos of new in-car experiences that offer personalized entertainment and seamless onboarding features, transforming vehicle rides for drivers and passengers. This marks Cinemo's first live demonstration of its breakthrough solutions that aim to redefine in-vehicle int...
    CES 2026: LG Innotek to showcase autonomous and electric mobility solutions
    LG Innotek has announced its participation in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, which will be held from Jan. 6 to 9 in Las Vegas. The company will present a portfolio of future mobility solutions focused on autonomous driving and electric vehicles. LG Innotek will showcase 35 products at the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall under the theme of future mobility. The exhibition aims to highlight integrated solutions that combine hardware with AI-based software, positioning LG Inn...
    2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook
    S&P Global Mobility’s 2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook presents a comprehensive collection of insights, reflections and forward-looking perspectives from our team of analysts. Drawing on a year marked by volatility, innovation and adaptation, our experts examine how the global automotive industry navigated the challenges and opportunities of 2025 — from supply chain disruptions and regulatory shifts to the evolving landscape of electrification, connectivity and consumer preferences. Throu...
    CES 2026: Cerence AI to introduce new conversational AI agents for dealerships and OEMs
    Cerence AI has expanded its offerings within the automotive ecosystem by introducing two new conversational AI agents aimed at dealerships and original equipment manufacturers. These agents are designed to enhance operations beyond the traditional in-vehicle experience. The dealer assist agent is intended to revolutionize how automotive dealerships interact with customers via intelligent sales and service automation. This initiative aligns with Cerence's strategy to bring agentic AI solutions to...
    Pioneer develops AI Agent for in-vehicle infotainment with Microsoft Foundry
    Pioneer Corp. has been collaborating with Microsoft since 2023 to leverage generative AI technologies and advance next-generation mobility experiences. Through this partnership, Pioneer utilizes Microsoft Foundry to enhance the user experience (UX) across its products and services. The collaboration has now culminated in the development of an advanced AI agent designed to power next-level in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. By integrating Pioneer’s AI management software with Azure ...
    Octo Telematics launches AI-driven anti-theft system for proactive vehicle protection
    Octo Telematics has introduced a new predictive anti-theft system in Rome, aimed at proactively preventing vehicle theft. This system, developed by the global leader in telematics and data analytics solutions for connected mobility, employs AI, machine learning and advanced sensors to offer real-time, personalized vehicle protection. Its design focuses on identifying risk signals before a theft event takes place, transforming the approach to vehicle security from reactive to proactive. Octo's...
    Google begins to integrate Gemini AI in Android Auto
    Google has announced an update to Android Auto that integrates Gemini software, an AI chatbot, which will be available to drivers in 45 countries. This update allows drivers to engage in hands-free conversations through Google Assistant, providing functionalities such as activity recommendations at a destination, sorting emails, and composing or editing texts while driving. The rollout aims to reach approximately 250 million cars equipped with Android Auto, contingent on users upgrading Google A...
    How VW leverages next-generation software stacks to converge group platforms and E/E architecture
    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...
    Cubic3 launches AI-enabled in-vehicle payments platform for fleets
    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...
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches AI-based Telematics Foundation Models for mobility
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) has announced the launch of DriveWell Atlas, a suite of Telematics Foundation Models. Building on CMT's extensive experience of applying AI to driving data, DriveWell Atlas mirrors the transformation seen in industries such as language and robotics due to foundation models. CMT has been at the forefront of AI in telematics, leveraging sensor data since the advent of smartphones and the internet of things. The new DriveWell Atlas signifies a departure from sin...
    Pateo and SenseTime collaborate to integrate large AI model into vehicle cockpit
    Automotive intelligence company Pateo and SenseTime, specializing in AI, have announced a comprehensive strategic partnership focused on integrating large AI models into intelligent cockpits. This collaboration will involve concurrent investment commitments and planning in emerging fields such as humanoid robots and cockpit-driving integration, marking a significant development for mainland China's intelligent connected vehicle industry in its transition to an AI-driven phase. Intelligent cockpi...
    AutoSonix launches advanced AI platform for automotive trade-in and diagnostics
    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...
    Perseus and SODA.Auto to co-develop advanced AI-powered HMI for vehicles
    Perseus Motor Corp., Europe’s first AI-native electric vehicle brand, has announced a landmark alliance with SODA.Auto, to co-develop what they call the world’s most advanced AI-powered human-machine interface (HMI). The partnership represents a pivotal step in redefining the relationship between humans and vehicles in the age of intelligent mobility. “Perseus was born from the belief that today’s car is passive and disconnected, while I envisioned a vehicle that could seamlessly inte...
    IAA Mobility 2025: Key vehicle human-machine interface (HMI) trends
    The automotive industry is seeing a paradigm shift where software is the defining factor for innovation and user experience. At the recently concluded biennial event IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (Germany), there was an unmistakable focus on blending the driver’s physical and digital worlds as industry stakeholders converged to showcase technologies and innovations to enhance the entire mobility journey, making vehicles more integrated into the broader digital ecosystem. Multimodal inter...
    IAA Mobility 2025: Cerence showcases next-generation in-car agentic AI assistant platform
    At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Cerence has introduced expanded capabilities in its in-vehicle AI assistant platform, Cerence xUI. These advancements are designed to enhance the transition of in-car AI from reactive systems to proactive partners, offering deeper contextual understanding for more personalized interactions. As demand for AI-powered automotive experiences grows, Cerence provides a solution with xUI, a hybrid platform powered by its CaLLM language models, which integrates third-...
    IAA Mobility 2025: Qualcomm and Harman collaborate to advance GenAI in automotive
    Qualcomm Technologies and Harman have announced a collaboration to enhance automotive cockpit solutions using Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platforms integrated into Harman's Ready product lineup. This partnership aims to advance the consumer-tech transformation in the automotive industry by using AI-enabled cockpit solutions and advanced driver assistance systems. The strategic initiative focuses on providing intelligent, contextual and empathetic in-cabin experiences through advanced AI ...
    IAA Mobility 2025: Qualcomm deepens collaboration with Google Cloud to bring agentic AI experiences to vehicles
    Qualcomm Technologies and Google Cloud have announced an expanded collaboration to help automakers deliver next-generation in-car experiences powered by agentic AI. The partnership integrates Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent, built on Google’s Gemini models, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, enabling the development of multimodal, hybrid edge-to-cloud AI agents for vehicles. As consumer expectations for connected and intelligent vehicles accelerate, automakers are ...
    AWS and Qualcomm work with Sony Honda Mobility to accelerate development of AI-powered AFEELA EV
    Amazon Web Services (AWS), Qualcomm Technologies and Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) have revealed significant advancements in expediting the development of SHM's upcoming electric vehicle, the AFEELA. This collaboration aims to integrate AI-powered autonomous features and intelligent entertainment systems into the next-generation smart vehicle. By leveraging AWS' cloud infrastructure and Qualcomm AI100 accelerators, the companies are enhancing SHM's advanced driver assistance system development ...
    IAA Mobility 2025: Volkswagen Group to invest up to €1 billion on AI by 2030
    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...
    Highlights from the 2025 Volcano Engine AI FORCE Conference
    ByteDance’s Volcano Engine held its FORCE annual conference in Beijing during June 11–12. As an industry event focusing on cutting-edge fields including AI, machine learning (ML), big data and cloud-native technologies, the conference explored how these core technologies can drive industrial innovation and development. The conference brought together many leading technology companies, experts and scholars, jointly building an open and shared platform aimed at promoting technical exchanges an...
    Faraday Future launches OpenAI-driven FF AI 2.0 upgrade
    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...
    OpenAI and Applied Intuition team up to advance intelligent vehicles
    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...
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