BMW is relocating its Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDC) from Unterschleißheim to the company's Wackersdorf site, both in Bavaria, Germany, where it will significantly expand the facility into a technologically advanced competence center for circularity. Commissioning of the new site is scheduled for early 2029. “Our new competence center in Wackersdorf will be a core component of our circular value chain and will help make the mobility of the future more&...

E-con Systems has introduced the STURDeCAM57, a 5-megapixel global shutter RGBIR GMSL2 camera aimed at providing context-rich vision from day to night for applications such as driver monitoring systems (DMS) and occupant monitoring systems (OMS). The camera is built on an automotive-grade image sensor and streams RGB and infrared frames as independent channels, allowing AI vision systems to access both full-color imagery and high-contrast infrared data from a single camera. It supports continuou...

Geely Technology Europe, the European research and development center of Geely Auto Group, previously known as Zeekr Technology Europe, and 3SS have announced the launch of Zeekr's Entertainment Hub, a next-generation in-car media platform being rolled out across multiple Zeekr models in Europe. The platform combines Geely Technology Europe's intelligent software expertise with 3SS' 3Ready Automotive platform and is presented as a significant step in Zeekr's progress toward software-defined vehi...

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on March 31 criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to ensure drivers were not distracted before two fatal collisions in the US. In a three-hour hearing, the agency also faulted the lack of government regulations on driver assistance systems and raised questions about claims made by automakers. It said the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should issue comprehensive guidelines t...

Rheinmetall, MIRA GmbH and Rheinbahn announced at the XPONENTIAL Europe trade fair the launch of a joint pilot operation for remotely operated on-demand shuttles at Düsseldorf Airport in Germany, with operations scheduled to begin in May. The shuttle route will run entirely on public roads and will connect the airport railway station and the EUREF Campus with the airport terminal. As part of the pilot project, remote vehicle operation will be tested as a key technology for the flexible ...

WeRide and Grab have officially started public operations for the Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) service in Punggol, marking Singapore's first autonomous passenger service deployed within a residential estate. This follows a community engagement phase that began in January, during which more than 1,000 passengers, including Punggol residents and community leaders, trialed the service and provided feedback that helped improve the ride experience. The Ai.R fleet has accumulated 30,000 k...

Charge+ Cambodia and Harmony Auto have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across Cambodia by combining Charge+ Cambodia's EV charging network with Harmony Auto's role as the exclusive authorized distributor of BYD EVs in the country. The partnership aims to provide a seamless ownership experience for the growing number of EV drivers in Cambodia. As an immediate benefit, all BYD customers will receive a 15% discount on charging fees across the en...

Cosmo Advanced Materials & Technology (Cosmo AM&T) has formed a strategic technology alliance with Battery Solution to target the next-generation cathode materials market. Cosmo AM&T said that it signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement for next-generation cathode material development and commercialization with Battery Solution at its Chungju, South Korea, headquarters in March. The agreement is described as a move to secure leadership in next-generation materials amid the ra...

ROHM has expanded its lineup of complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) operational amplifiers (op amp) with the introduction of the TLRx728 and BD728x series, which are suitable for a wide range of applications, including automotive and other systems. The broad lineup is intended to make product selection easier. The demand for high-accuracy op amps has been rapidly increasing as automotive and industrial systems become more sophisticated, requiring faster speed, better precision...

Waymo held a media briefing in Tokyo to present the progress of its autonomous driving deployment in the city, where its technology is being operated by Nihon Kotsu crew members as it adapts to local road conditions. The event, which included representatives from Waymo, taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and mobility platform GO, follows supervised driving operations that began in April 2025 across a range of Tokyo road environments. Waymo's system has accumulated more than 300 million autonomous kilo...

On March 27, Nissan issued a recall in Japan for the new LEAF due to a high-voltage battery issue. In a statement, the automaker said the recall was due to improperly manufactured electrode plates used in the battery cells, which could cause fragments to adhere to the modules. If the battery is repeatedly charged, it can short-circuit, triggering a malfunction warning or, in the worst-case scenario, overheating or even catching fire. Only one fire has been reported, involv...

On March 31, 2026, DENSO Corp.'s board of directors approved a new mid-term management plan, called CORE 2030, covering the fiscal years 2026/27 through 2030/31. Under the new management plan, the Japan-based leading automotive supplier aims to achieve sales of over ¥8 trillion, an operating profit margin exceeding 10%, and a return on equity (ROE) exceeding 11%. For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, DENSO is expecting sales of ¥7.4 trillion, an operating profit margin of 7.2%, and an R...

Hanon Systems, a global automotive thermal management supplier and subsidiary of Hankook & Co. Group, has announced that it is supplying its highly integrated cooling entity for electric vehicles. The compact and multifunctional thermal management module is designed to integrate several components, including the innovative eCompressor, electronic expansion valve block, a combined water-cooled condenser, internal heat exchanger, chiller, A/C lines, and pressure and temperature sensors, into a...

Turkey has launched its first 5G-supported smart road, marking a significant step toward next-generation mobility through a pilot project aimed at improving traffic safety, efficiency and driver awareness via real-time data integration. The Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) project has been deployed along a 40-kilometer corridor from Hasdal Junction to Istanbul Airport, constituting the country's first comprehensive, real-world application of intelligent transport systems under l...

Patents licensing platform Avanci Vehicle has announced that seven automakers headquartered in mainland China have concluded a total of 10 license agreements across its 4G Vehicle and 5G Vehicle licensing programs. The company said that these agreements demonstrate continued momentum in an important and fast-growing segment of the global automotive industry and described this development as an important step forward, with additional announcements expected in the coming months. Laurie Fit...

Magna announced the introduction of DHD REX, a dedicated hybrid drive for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), as an expansion of its dedicated hybrid portfolio. The system is designed to provide an electric-like driving experience characterized by instant torque response, smooth and quiet operation, and seamless range extension. It is a ready-to-integrate solution built on a modular, single-motor architecture that allows automakers to adapt it to diverse regulatory, infrastructure and cust...

Seat & Cupra has begun series production of battery systems at its Martorell, Spain, plant, marking the final step before the series production of the Cupra Raval, which is described as the first model of the Brand Group Core's Electric Urban Car Family and is scheduled to hit the streets this summer. The same battery systems will also power the Volkswagen (VW) ID. Polo, the other electric model to be manufactured at this facility. According to Markus Haupt, CEO of Seat & Cupra, this ...

In the automotive industry’s grand parade of innovations — from electrification to autonomy — lighting rarely draws the loudest applause. Yet it is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations in the modern vehicle. What was once little more than a bulb cutting through the dark is becoming something far more sophisticated: a programmable interface for safety, communication and brand identity. The slender LED signatures that trace the outline of today’s SUVs may appear deco...

Basemark and Lucid Motors have announced a strategic cooperation to bring an augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) to the Lucid Gravity electric sport utility vehicle's user experience. The Gravity's AR-HUD hardware, feature set, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design were developed in-house by Lucid. Basemark engineers worked closely with Lucid, using Basemark Rocksolid human-machine interface (HMI) tools to implement Lucid's feature specifications. Rocksolid Stud...

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) announced a $350 million strategic investment on March 24, led by TPG and Allianz X, with participation from State Farm. The investment is intended to accelerate CMT's expansion in scaling its global road safety platform, advancing AI models for real-time driving risk assessment and crash detection, and increasing adoption of its Universal Driving Score. The transaction includes long-term commercial agreements with various Allianz Group operating entities, inclu...

Geotab has announced the launch of its integrated solution for Hyundai vehicles across Europe, using original equipment manufacturer-embedded telematics already built into supported Hyundai models to transmit data directly to the MyGeotab platform. This removes the need for retrofitting additional hardware and eliminates aftermarket equipment and installation expenses, providing a cost advantage for fleets. The collaboration enables fleets to manage their Hyundai vehicles, including internal ...

Diodes has expanded its PowerDI8080-5 automotive-compliant N-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) portfolio with the introduction of an ultralow RDS(ON), 100-volt MOSFET, along with new 40-V to 80-V MOSFETs. All of the 8 millimeter (mm) by 8 mm gullwing-leaded devices are designed to minimize conduction losses, reduce heat generation and maximize overall efficiency in applications such as brushless DC (BLDC) motors and direct current-direct current (D...

Schaeffler has detailed its software-defined vehicle (SDV) and electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture development ahead of the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, which is scheduled for June in Bühl, Germany. The supplier is highlighting its Vehicle Control technology cluster as a central element of its SDV approach, emphasizing centralized architectures that reduce the number of control units and shorten development timelines across vehicle generations. The Vehicle Control cluster encom...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has announced the launch of five new automotive metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) products that are designed to combine space-saving benefits with easy mounting. The new lineup consists of four N-channel MOSFETs (XSM6K361NW, XSM6K519NW, XSM6K376NW and XSM6K336NW) and one P-channel MOSFET (XSM6J372NW), all housed in the DFN2020B(WF) package, which incorporates a wettable flank structure. The DFN2020B(WF) package is presented as...

Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd. is planning to set up a new plant to expand its manufacturing capacity for advanced ride technologies, driven by strong demand for its DaVinci DCx suspension systems, Autocar Professional reported, citing the company’s CEO Arvind Chandra. The patented suspension technology was first introduced in Mahindra & Mahindra's XUV 7XO sport utility vehicle and has since attracted significant interest from other original equipment manufacturers, with most automakers want...

Posco Holdings Inc. recently announced that its battery materials subsidiary, Posco Future M, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI to develop next-generation anode-free lithium metal batteries. This collaboration focuses on a battery architecture that eliminates the traditional graphite anode, depositing lithium directly onto the current collector during charging. This design increases the usable space within the cell, potentially offering 30% to 50% highe...

Digital vehicle access is shifting from a convenience feature to a critical digital identity infrastructure for vehicles. Physical key fobs are increasingly complemented—and in some cases replaced—by smartphone-based digital keys. Integration with mobile wallets (Apple, Google, Samsung) is accelerating consumer acceptance. Strictly speaking, digital vehicle access refers to replacing physical keys/fobs with software-based authentication, including: Smartphone-based digital keys (App...

Forvia Hella released its comprehensive financial results for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Full-year sales declined 2.1% year over year to €7.9 billion. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, sales remained stable at €8 billion, matching the figure reported in 2024. During this period, global vehicle production increased by 3.9%, largely driven by the Asian market, while production in Europe and the Americas decreased. Operating income increased 6.3% year over yea...

Tata Power has installed a 180 kW ultra-fast EV charging station on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway at Vithal Kamat Restaurant in Durves, Manor, along NH-48. This installation offers electric vehicle users travelling between Mumbai and Ahmedabad a faster and more convenient charging option, enhancing the ease and efficiency of long-distance journeys. The charger is part of Tata Power's EZ Charge network, supporting CCS 2 fast-charging compatibility, allowing it to work with various electric vehic...

Keysight Technologies has commenced manufacturing in India, marking a significant shift from a research and development hub to a high-precision manufacturing base with direct implications for sectors such as semiconductors, telecom, and automotive electronics. The US-based company has begun production at its Chennai facility, positioning it as the first test and measurement company to manufacture hardware products within India, catering both to domestic needs and global markets. According to ...

Nearly one in four automotive suppliers in Europe expects to report losses in 2026, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) reported in its Spring 2026 Pulse Check survey. According to the survey, 76% of automotive suppliers anticipate profitability below the sustainable level of 5%, a slight decline from the 70% noted in the previous survey in autumn 2025. Additionally, the percentage of suppliers expecting negative profitability has risen to 24%, up from 15%.  To manag...

Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), focused on AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, has announced that it will utilize Nvidia technology to power its next-generation autonomous-driving solution. The partnership will leverage the Nvidia Drive Hyperion architecture, deploying two Nvidia Drive AGX Thor centralized computers, which are built on Blackwell architecture. These computers provide extensive AI compute capacity optimized for the latest generative AI, transformer models, and Vision Language...