Automotive News and Insights

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Helm.ai introduces new framework to surpass data barriers in autonomous vehicle development
Helm.ai has introduced Factored Embodied AI, a new architectural framework aimed at overcoming the Data Wall that challenges the autonomous vehicle industry. Unlike conventional end-to-end models that demand extensive data to learn driving physics, Helm.ai offers a scalable alternative. The company's AI Driver successfully navigated the streets of Torrance, California, without prior exposure to those roads, demonstrating zero-shot steering capabilities in a continuous 20-minute drive without dis...
Nokia signs Wi-Fi patent license agreements with Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz
Nokia announced that it has entered into a royalty-bearing patent license agreement with Stellantis. The agreement covers the use of Nokia’s Wireless LAN (WLAN) technologies in Stellantis vehicles. This follows Nokia’s recently announced WLAN licensing agreement with Mercedes-Benz. Together, these agreements reinforce the strength of Nokia’s intellectual property portfolio and its foundational connectivity technologies, which power modern vehicles. Nokia's extensive portfolio of pa...
BYD expands the use of its 240-kW electric motor in other mid-range EV models
BYD is extending the application of its 240-kW peak-power electric motor, called the TZ200XYAT, to several midrange electric vehicles, including the Seal 07 EV, Seal 06 GT, Seal 06 EV, Qin Max, Han EV and Ti3, as per recent regulatory filings. This motor, a permanent-magnet synchronous motor, is rated at 120 kW with a peak output of 240 kW, equivalent to approximately 326hp. It is compatible with BYD's 800-V high-voltage architecture and also supports the megawatt flash charge system, featuri...
Vector Informatik unveils CANape 24 for enhanced vehicle calibration and real-time ADAS validation
Vector Informatik is launching CANape 24, the latest version of its tool for measurement and calibration in modern vehicle architectures, enhancing functions for efficient acquisition, analysis and calibration of zonal electronic control units (ECUs) and high-performance computers (HPCs). The new version now supports the ASAM capture module protocol (CMP), extending options for precise measurements while maintaining compatibility with established standards, such as controller area network (CAN),...
Nissan introduces Personalized Sound in-vehicle audio system that adjusts to user's hearing
With the launch of Personalized Sound, Nissan and Infiniti brands are redefining in-vehicle audio personalization, becoming arguably the first automakers in the US to offer a listening experience tailored to each customer’s unique hearing profile. The Personalized Sound app, available on the Google Play Store since Dec. 15, can be downloaded at no additional cost on all Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with Google built-in, including vehicles already on the road. After downloading the ...
AMD Silo AI partners with Autoware Foundation to advance autonomous driving software
AMD Silo AI has announced a collaboration with the Autoware Foundation, focusing on enhancing open-source software for autonomous driving. Autoware, utilized by over 500 companies, supports various vehicle types and countries, aiming to support commercial-grade, safety-certifiable autonomous technologies. This partnership leverages AMD Instinct and Radeon Pro graphics processing units (GPUs) to accelerate the training and deployment of Autoware's AI models, integrating AMD's scalable compute pla...
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...
Drako Tech announces DriveOS HyperSafety single-electronic control unit automotive platform
Drako Tech has introduced DriveOS with HyperSafety, the automotive industry's first single-electronic control unit (single-ECU) hard real-time operating system. Initially launched in 2015 and tested in Drako GTE and Drako Dragon vehicles, DriveOS consolidates all vehicle subsystems, such as control systems, advanced driver assistance systems and digital cockpit, into a single standard PC. This innovation reduces costs, speeds up development, and provides cyber-secure over-the-air (OTA) updates, ...
The steel deal: lightweighting the future of EVs
This analysis summarizes insights from an Autology podcast hosted by Matthew Beecham exploring the evolving role of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) in the automotive industry. Joining him are Mengyin Tao, Principal Research Analyst for Materials at S&P Global Mobility, and Ingo Olschewski, Director of WorldAutoSteel, representing a coalition of leading steel producers. Their discussion centers on how AHSS is shaping the future of vehicle design, safety, efficiency and sustainability. ...
Interior Insight: VW Tayron
Filling the long-standing gap between the Tiguan and Touareg, the Volkswagen (VW) Tayron arrives not as a stretched derivative — as the Tiguan Allspace once was — but as a purpose-built, full-size crossover with a more upmarket feel. That matters because customers now expect seven-seat sport utility vehicles in this class to be bespoke designs with interiors that convey substance and refinement. Measured on those terms, the Tayron’s cabin is one of the clearest areas where VW’s new appro...
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...
Insights on robo-taxi technology and collaboration — Interview with Horizon Robotics
The rise of robo-taxis marks a clear shift in the mobility sector, with the industry favoring a gradual, step-by-step approach to autonomy. This method allows for real-world testing of advanced capabilities, making robo-taxis a practical extension of existing automotive technology. Collaboration across the robo-taxi ecosystem is essential. Partnerships with technology providers, operators and regulators help build the platforms needed to improve efficiency and support future growth. At the sa...
The steel deal: lightweighting the future of EVs
This analysis summarizes insights from an Autology podcast hosted by Matthew Beecham exploring the evolving role of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) in the automotive industry. Joining him are Mengyin Tao, Principal Research Analyst for Materials at S&P Global Mobility, and Ingo Olschewski, Director of WorldAutoSteel, representing a coalition of leading steel producers. Their discussion centers on how AHSS is shaping the future of vehicle design, safety, efficiency and sustainability. ...
Interior Insight: VW Tayron
Filling the long-standing gap between the Tiguan and Touareg, the Volkswagen (VW) Tayron arrives not as a stretched derivative — as the Tiguan Allspace once was — but as a purpose-built, full-size crossover with a more upmarket feel. That matters because customers now expect seven-seat sport utility vehicles in this class to be bespoke designs with interiors that convey substance and refinement. Measured on those terms, the Tayron’s cabin is one of the clearest areas where VW’s new appro...
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...
Adapting to change: The future of automotive interior trim suppliers amidst challenges
In late November, Forvia confirmed that it is conducting a comprehensive strategic review of its portfolio but did not specify the assets involved in the current evaluation process. Some media reports claimed, citing people familiar with the development, that the French supplier is considering selling part of its Interior division business. Forvia operates its diverse business across six divisions: Seating, Interior, Clean Mobility, Electronics, Lighting, and Life Cycle Solutions. The last tw...

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