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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...
    MFG EV Power selects AMPECO platform to expand ultra-rapid charging network across the UK
    MFG EV Power, the electric vehicle (EV) charging division of Motor Fuel Group (MFG), has selected AMPECO's EV charging management platform to support the nationwide expansion of what it describes as the UK's largest ultra-rapid charging network. The partnership currently covers more than 2,800 charge points across over 550 charging locations and is intended to support a consistent, reliable charging experience for UK drivers. MFG, the UK's largest independent forecourt operator with approxima...
    Germany launches €1 billion program to expand charging network for electric heavy trucks
    Germany is launching a €1 billion, four-year funding program through the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) to boost charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles, with the aim of accelerating the electrification of road freight transport. This sector is described as important for the German economy but hindered by inadequate infrastructure. According to Transport Minister Patrick Schneider, the transition of heavy transport will only be viable if there is a high-perform...
    AiMotive launches aiWare5 automotive NPU IP with enhanced scalability and safety features
    AiMotive announced the official launch of aiWare5, its latest-generation automotive neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property (IP), following a soft launch at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and an extension of the aiWare ecosystem through a strategic relationship with Socionext to meet the demands of global tier 1 and OEM partners. AiWare5 is now available for general licensing and, while aiWare has been designed to accelerate any automotive AI workload, this release also full...
    Beijing Auto Show 2026: Raytron Automotive showcases advanced thermal imaging solutions for intelligent driving
    At Auto China 2026, Raytron Automotive, a subsidiary of Raytron Technology, presented its latest portfolio of automotive thermal cameras and perception solutions under the theme All-Weather Safety Perception. As intelligent driving moves toward Level 3 and Level 4 autonomy, the automotive industry is increasingly focusing on reliable environmental perception and proactive safety in all conditions. Infrared thermal imaging, which operates independently of ambient lighting and enhances target reco...
    Malaysia targets Level 3 autonomous driving by 2030
    Malaysia is aiming to achieve Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities by 2030, aligning with standards developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), which define five levels of autonomous driving from Level 0, with no driving automation, to Level 5, which enables fully autonomous driving in all conditions. Level 3 is a system that manages all autonomous driving functions, while the driver remains ready to assume control if the system is unable to continue operating. Investment, Trad...
    Nuro expands European presence with new Germany hub for its Level 4 AI driver
    Nuro announced that it is establishing operations in Germany, creating its first on-the-ground presence in Europe and extending the Nuro Driver, its scalable Level 4 AI driver, into another major global market. The office, located in the Munich area, will act as Nuro's European hub, supporting engineering, operations and partner engagement. This new presence is intended to strengthen Nuro's ability to validate and adapt its technology for Europe. Nuro is building a universal autonomy platform...
    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...
    Auto China 2026: Harman unveils AI-powered in-car karaoke platform
    Samsung's automotive technology subsidiary Harman has introduced Sing Drive, a new in-vehicle karaoke and sing-along platform designed to transform the car into a private, shared space for musical expression. The solution responds to consumer demand for more engaging and social in-vehicle experiences by turning music from passive listening into active participation through real-time AI vocal removal, deep integration with vehicle systems and premium audio engineering. Sing Drive is a production-...
    Pirelli develops custom P Zero tires for new BMW iX3 electric SUV
    Pirelli has developed two distinct P Zero tire families for the new BMW iX3 all-electric sport utility vehicle. One is a dedicated P Zero version focused on precise handling, while the P Zero E highlights the characteristics of electric drivetrains. These tires have been developed for the first Neue Klasse model, the German manufacturer's new platform for electric vehicle models. Both custom tires feature Pirelli Elect technology, which is designed to enhance the performance of electric and plug...
    The V-Model, recompiled: Q&A with MAHLE Powertrain
    For decades, the automotive industry has relied on the V-model as its preferred blueprint for engineering discipline. Conceived in an era when vehicle systems were largely mechanical and development cycles stretched comfortably over several years, the model offered manufacturers a reassuringly linear logic: requirements flowed downward through design and implementation before climbing back upward through validation and verification. Each stage mirrored another, and every requirement could, in pr...
    The V-Model, recompiled: Q&A with Elektrobit
    For decades, the automotive industry has relied on the reassuring geometry of the V-Model. Conceived for an era when vehicles were defined chiefly by mechanical engineering, the framework brought order to complexity: requirements cascading down one side of the “V”, implementation at the base and validation climbing methodically back upward. In an industry where failure can trigger recalls, regulatory scrutiny or safety crises, such discipline became indispensable. Yet, the rise of the sof...
    Blink Charging expands DC fast charging footprint with new sites and development pipeline
    Blink Charging Co. announced progress in expanding its DC fast charging (DCFC) infrastructure during the first quarter of 2026, emphasizing its strategy to grow owned and operated fast charging sites to support long-term, repeatable revenue growth. As of March 31, 2026, the company reported a focused pipeline of DCFC sites at various stages of development, with 27 sites approved or under construction. When completed, these sites are expected to provide a total of 136 stalls to increase access to...
    City of Darwin seeks partner to roll out public EV charging network
    In a press release dated May 12, 2026, the City of Darwin announced that it is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to deliver a network of public EV charging stations across the municipality. The Request for Proposal seeks a long-term partner to design, build, finance, install, operate, maintain and monitor EV charging infrastructure on Council land, supporting the growing uptake of EVs across the Northern Territory. Requests for Proposal opened on May 12, and close on June 2, 2...
    Wallbox partners with FreeNow by Lyft to support electrified taxi fleets in Europe
    Wallbox, a global provider of EV charging and energy management solutions, has announced a partnership with FreeNow by Lyft, described as one of Europe's leading multi-mobility apps, to support the electrification of taxi operations in key European markets. Through this agreement, FreeNow drivers and fleet operators will gain access to exclusive conditions on a selection of Wallbox charging solutions for both home and business use. The program has already launched in Germany, France, the UK, ...
    Mazda delays long-range EV to 2029 and shifts investment toward hybrids
    Mazda has postponed the launch of its first dedicated long-range EV from 2027 to at least 2029, citing minimal progress and shifting priorities. CEO Masahiro Moro stated that the decision was made before production began, which allowed the company to avoid write-downs or impairments, since no factory retooling or supplier contracts had been initiated. This situation differs from companies such as Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis, which have incurred significant losses when altering thei...
    Innoviz Technologies signs software deal to evaluate on-sensor lidar perception for InnovizTwo platform
    Innoviz Technologies announced a new software development agreement with a leading autonomous driving technology company. Under this agreement, the parties will evaluate on-sensor LiDAR perception capabilities for the InnovizTwo LiDAR platform and deliver a development plan. The collaboration extends Innoviz's LiDAR embedded software and may potentially deepen Innoviz's role within the existing LiDAR supply relationship. As autonomous vehicle programs move toward series production, original e...
    Toshiba expands 80V N-channel MOSFET lineup to support 48V automotive systems
    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has introduced two AEC-Q101 compliant 80V N-channel MOSFETs, the XPH2R608QB and XPH3R908QB, expanding its lineup to support 48V automotive systems. These are the first products from the latest-generation U-MOSX-H process to be housed in the SOP Advance (WF) package with wettable flanks. By using Toshiba's U-MOSX-H process, the new MOSFETs achieve low on-resistance (RDS(ON)), enabling designers to maximize efficiency in their 48V systems, improving per...
    TIER IV unveils MP camera series for Level 4 autonomous driving systems
    TIER IV has launched the MP camera series, an automotive-grade lineup engineered for advanced autonomous driving systems. The new series supplements TIER IV's current lineup of cameras built with hard-to-source automotive-grade components, meets the stringent quality requirements of production vehicles, and is available at scale. The MP camera series is characterized by several key features. It is Level 4 optimized, with proprietary image optimization and flexible camera control that deliver ...
    Automotive Grade Linux launches SoDeV reference platform for SDVs
    Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative project at the Linux Foundation developing the open source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform and the addition of five new members: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan and Very Good Ventures. The initial version of the AGL open-source SoDeV reference platform is accessible via the latest AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) release, codenamed "Ult...
    BMW rolls out Bosch's road hazard warning service in Europe
    Bosch has introduced a cloud-based road hazard service designed to increase road safety and driving comfort by providing early warnings of potential dangers, such as sudden fog or black ice. The service uses continuously updated data from numerous sources and is already being used in millions of cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Initial vehicles from the BMW Group are using the Bosch service, and Bosch plans to gradually roll it out in additional BMW vehicles over the next few years. Si...
    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...
    Ambilight debuts EC smart dimming panoramic roof integrated with ambient lighting on all-new AUDI E7X
    Ambilight, a mainland China-based company specializing in electrochromic (EC) products for various markets, including automotive, is expanding its partnership with Audi following the debut of the German carmaker’s first all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026 in Beijing in April. In 2024, Audi established a strategic partnership with SAIC to form a joint venture to produce electric vehicles for the mainland Chinese market. These vehicle...
    Stradvision launches integrated AI perception platform for automotive OEM deployment
    Stradvision announced the commercial launch of an integrated perception platform engineered for automotive original equipment manufacturer deployment. This move unites Stradvision's vision stack with a leading Physical AI systems developer to provide a unified, execution-ready architecture for the global automotive industry. The partnership, established through a comprehensive multiyear collaboration agreement, bridges the gap between advanced software development and large-scale series produ...
    Ouster Rev8 OS lidar qualified for NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform
    Ouster announced that its new Rev8 OS family of digital lidar sensors has been qualified to run on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform, which is used to accelerate the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles. As a vendor within the open NVIDIA DRIVE ecosystem, Ouster's Rev8 OS has met the requirements of the DRIVE Hyperion sensor qualification process. The company combines hardware readiness with full-stack software compatibility through optimized plugins for its entire sensor p...
    Aptiv Gen 8 radar platform selected by Volvo Cars for future vehicle safety features
    Aptiv announced that Volvo Cars has awarded Aptiv's Gen 8 radar platform for deployment in future cars, beginning in 2028. The platform is expected to support a range of safety and driver-assistance functions as both brands continue to evolve their vehicle portfolios around software‑defined architectures. “Volvo Cars has always been guided by a belief that safety should be designed around people and real-world driving conditions. Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platform helps us deliver even m...
    Audi unveils interior details of Q9 full-size SUV ahead of full reveal in summer 2026
    Audi has unveiled the interior of its forthcoming Q9 full-size sport utility vehicle, two months ahead of its world premiere in July. Designed as a versatile sanctuary for families, business travelers and long journeys, the spacious SUV offers up to seven seats, with easy access to the third row and a business-class six-seat layout option. Second-row individual seats feature electric adjustment and active ventilation, while all seats are at least partially power-adjustable. The third-row seats f...
    Schaeffler and ThunderSoft partner on centralized vehicle computing platforms for software-defined vehicles
    Schaeffler has formed a strategic partnership with mainland China-based ThunderSoft to jointly develop and market central vehicle computing platforms for future vehicle architectures. The collaboration aims to support original equipment manufacturers as they move toward software- and AI-based vehicles, with a focus on modular and scalable solutions that reduce development outlay and system complexity and enable centralized software and data architectures. “Central vehicle computers are deve...
    WorldAutoSteel study says advanced high-strength steels can help OEMs simplify vehicle architectures
    WorldAutoSteel has published a new steel industry feasibility study indicating that advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) can help vehicle manufacturers simplify complex vehicle architectures, achieve significant cost savings, and maintain performance and safety standards. The study focuses on the growing need for streamlined vehicle design, especially for battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platforms and concludes that parts consolidation at scale is feasible. Conducted in collaboration with automoti...
    Lexus debuts enhanced Lexus Interface multimedia experience on 2026 ES
    Lexus has announced an enhanced version of its Lexus Interface multimedia system, which will debut in the 2026 ES before being introduced in future models. According to Brian Inouye, chief engineer, Connected Experiences Division, the updated system is designed to deliver function and performance with meticulous attention to detail. This latest Lexus Interface marks Lexus' first integration of AT&T 5G network connectivity into the lineup, supporting increased speeds and expanded features usi...
    Nissan collaborates with Red Hat to build next-generation SDV platform
    Red Hat has announced an engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Co. at the Red Hat Summit in Atlanta to build Nissan's next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The collaboration centers on using Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System as a standardized, scalable Linux foundation for the Nissan Scalable Open Software Platform (SW PF), aimed at accelerating Nissan's transition toward flexible, software-defined mobility architectures. Nissan highlighted that it chose Red Hat because o...
    Camber Charging to deploy on-route charging systems for LA metro zero-emission bus fleet
    Camber Charging has been selected by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) to deliver, install and maintain 73 on-route charging systems across 20 locations in support of LA Metro's growing zero-emission bus fleet. The contract is valued at $58 million, with first deliveries scheduled for late 2026, and is intended to support LA Metro's transition to a fully electric transit network that will carry spectators and venue staff during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympi...
    Driivz to power Duracell E-Charge ultrafast EV charging network across the UK
    Driivz, a Vontier company and global software supplier to electric vehicle charging operators and service providers, announced a partnership to power and scale the Duracell E-Charge ultrafast EV charging network across the UK. The Driivz software platform is intended to optimize the Duracell E-Charge network by removing common points of friction for charge-point operators through robust session data, accurate billing and transparent settlements. With mature, reliable OCPI capabilities, the EV Ne...
    Source, Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging partner on maintenance of EV charging infrastructure in the UK
    Source has announced a collaboration with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to deliver a unified operational and maintenance model across its growing UK and Ireland charging network. Under this collaboration, Siemens eMobility will supply high-performance charging hardware for an increasing number of Source sites, while Evolt Charging will provide the field engineering capability to install, commission and maintain that hardware at scale, with engineers deployed across Scotland, England, W...
    Indie Semiconductor to acquire ams OSRAM CMOS image sensor group for €40M
    Indie Semiconductor has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ams OSRAM's fabless CMOS image sensor group for €40 million, in a transaction aimed at strengthening its automotive advanced driver assistance system multimodal sensing portfolio. The carve-out, which has primary operations in Belgium and Portugal, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and to be immediately accretive. The consideration consists of a €35 million cash payment at closing and a €5 million vendor debt ...
    Microchip Technology introduces LAN878x and LAN888x single pair Ethernet PHY families
    Microchip Technology announced the LAN878x and LAN888x families of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) PHY transceivers, available in 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1 and dual-speed 100/1000BASE-T1 variants, to address growing demand for secure, reliable and scalable Ethernet connectivity in automotive applications as designers adopt Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and all-Ethernet architectures for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The LAN878x and LAN888x PHYs integrate hardware-based MACsec security compliant wit...
    MINI details advanced safety technologies across model range including ADAS
    MINI has outlined the active and passive safety technologies fitted across its model range, highlighting repeated five-star European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) ratings. The BMW Group brand said that all current models are equipped as standard with up to 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras and five radar systems, which support a range of driver-assistance functions. Standard active safety equipment across the range includes lane-departure warning with steering intervention, front-co...
    Yokohama Rubber opens new R&D center at Hangzhou passenger car tire plant in mainland China
    Yokohama Rubber has established a research and development center in Hangzhou, mainland China. The new center is located inside Yokohama Rubber's new passenger car tire plant in Hangzhou, which commenced operations in November 2025. With the establishment of this new center, the Japanese tiremaker aims to build a system that can initiate and complete the R&D of new products locally for the mainland Chinese market. The R&D center commenced operations in May 2026. Yokohama Rubber's busi...
    Hankook Tire Q1 consolidated revenue rises 7% year over year to $3.5 billion
    Hankook Tire & Technology reported its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, recording 7% year-over-year growth in revenue to 5.3 trillion won (about $3.5 billion). Higher revenue helped the South Korean company achieve a 42.9% year-over-year increase in operating profit to 506.9 billion won. In the Tire business, sales grew 9.3% year over year to 2.6 trillion, while operating profit rose 31.1% year over year to 437.5 billion, resulting ...
    The V-Model, recompiled: Q&A with Aptiv
    In automotive development, the V-Model has long served as the backbone of the engineering discipline, mapping requirements to verification in a mirrored structure that ensures traceability from concept to production. For decades, it provided the industry with a predictable rhythm: define, design, implement, test — then validate back up the chain. But the model was born in an era of hardware-dominated vehicles, when software changes were infrequent and tightly controlled. Each electronic con...
    Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s eight-point ADAS test
    The US Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the later-release 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to meet the agency's new benchmark for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems. These new pass/fail tests have recently been added to NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) to ensure that consumers have the information they need to assess the safety benefits of new technologies. By including ADAS in these tests, the a...
    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...
    Auto China 2026: Pateo signs MOU with Aumovio to jointly develop high-computing SoC platforms for SDVs
    Pateo Connect Technology (Shanghai) signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aumovio Holding China Co. at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The cooperation focuses on the joint development of high-performance cross-domain integration and artificial general intelligence (AGI) technologies, as well as global market expansion. Under the cooperation agreement, Pateo and Aumovio will leverage their respective research capabilities in high-computing ...
    Pony.ai sees 544% surge in Labor Day robo-taxi demand amid fleet expansion
    Pony.ai reported a sharp increase in robo-taxi demand during China's Labor Day holiday from May 1 to May 5, with average daily paid robo-taxi orders rising 544% year over year. This growth was attributed to fleet expansion and growing consumer adoption of autonomous mobility as a daily transportation option. Compared to the New Year holiday period earlier in 2026, Pony.ai's average daily paid orders during the Labor Day holiday increased 155%, which the company said is due to accelerating d...
    Kodiak AI advances Bosch hardware integration for production-ready autonomous trucking platform
    Kodiak AI announced that Bosch has begun delivering critical hardware components to Kodiak as part of the companies' strategic collaboration on autonomous driving technology. Kodiak is actively testing and validating camera samples from Bosch and has completed early prototype sensor integrations into Kodiak SensorPods, the company's proprietary hardware modules that house its autonomous driving sensors. Kodiak is also actively evaluating vehicle actuation components from Bosch. Since announci...
    Quantinuum and BMW Group extend quantum computing partnership for advanced materials and mobility
    Quantinuum has expanded its collaboration with BMW Group into a multiyear partnership focused on applying quantum computing to advanced materials science to unlock future mobility. The two companies have been working together since 2021 on joint research aimed at addressing complex challenges in industrial chemistry to support the advancement of next-generation mobility. Their work has progressed from foundational algorithm development to advanced simulations of molecular systems, e...
    MN8 Energy and San Jose Clean Energy sign tolling deal for 40 DC fast chargers
    MN8 Energy LLC (MN8) has announced a new tolling agreement with San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE) to design, build, own and operate 40 direct-current fast-charging (DCFC) ports across five city-owned sites in San Jose, California. The agreement is intended to bring 40 affordable DCFC ports to underserved communities. Under the terms of the agreement, MN8 will fund project costs and support operational performance, while SJCE will retain control over branding and retail pricing. Revenue will be col...
    Renesas completes acquisition of Irida Labs to boost edge vision AI solutions
    Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced that a subsidiary of Renesas has completed the acquisition of Irida Labs, a Greece-based company specializing in embedded software for AI-powered visual perception systems. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Renesas' edge AI embedded processing offerings and enable system-level solutions that integrate physical AI and software to power camera and machine vision systems across the industrial, robotics, smart city, Internet of Things (IoT), agri...
    Innoviz Technologies and LOXO sign letter of intent to power next-generation autonomous delivery vehicles
    Innoviz Technologies announced that Switzerland-based LOXO has signed a letter of intent to integrate Innoviz's InnovizTwo Long-Range LiDAR into LOXO's Level 4 autonomous driving solution, Digital Driver. InnovizTwo is a core layer enabling Physical AI systems that must perceive, reason, and act in the real world under the laws of physics, supporting high-fidelity 3D understanding required for autonomous operation. Innoviz and LOXO are in advanced stages of testing and evaluation of InnovizTw...
    Auto China 2026: Geely unveils EVA Cab robo-taxi prototype
    At Auto China 2026, Geely unveiled the EVA Cab, a purpose-built robo-taxi prototype, indicating a deeper move into autonomous, electric and software-defined mobility. The vehicle was revealed by Geely Auto Group together with AFARI Technology and CaoCao Mobility, Geely's ride-hailing and shared mobility arm. Geely presents the EVA Cab as a showcase for its Full-Domain AI 2.0 framework, integrating autonomous driving hardware, in-car computing, vehicle-cloud security and software systems for futu...
    Software-defined vehicles and multi-cycle leasing: From OTA refresh to modular vehicle renewal
    The automotive industry’s shift towards a more sustainable approach is driving the growth of multi-cycle usage models. As automakers aim to capitalize on technological innovation and changing customer usage, these strategies extend the life of vehicles, components and materials through repair, repurposing, and refurbishment.  In traditional automotive cycles, vehicles are manufactured for a single owner, before eventually being scrapped, with limited opportunities to recycle materials....
    TÜV SÜD issues formal recommendation for Mobileye safety management system for Level 4 autonomy
    In March 2026, TÜV SÜD, an independent certification body, issued a formal recommendation for Mobileye's Safety Management System (SMS) for SAE Level 4 autonomous systems. This recommendation reflects an independent assessment of Mobileye's safety governance approach and is described as a meaningful step toward meeting the standards required for broader autonomous vehicle deployment. The article frames such independent, third-party validation as a key part of building trust in autonomous vehic...
    Danish carsharing company GoMore acquires Getaround Europe
    Danish carsharing company GoMore has acquired the European operations of US-based carsharing company Getaround, an event described as significant for the Nordic circular economy and the European shared mobility sector. With this acquisition, GoMore stated that it has become the continent's largest carsharing service. The company emphasizes that its Finnish users and local team have played a major role in making the deal happen, highlighting that since its launch in 2020, GoMore has grown rapidly...
    P3 digital services partners with Inlogic Games to expand SPARQ OS in-car gaming
    P3 digital services GmbH, a provider of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) platform, has announced a new partnership that adds a range of games to its Android Automotive-powered infotainment solution SPARQ OS. P3 has partnered with Slovakia-headquartered Inlogic Games, a development studio specializing in Android and HTML5 games for mobile phones and other devices.  Inlogic delivers a portfolio of over 500 titles, including 250+ Android and 300+ HTML5 games, through a global distribution netw...
    Blink Charging teams up with Emobi to integrate EV charging networks for seamless roaming and automation
    Blink Charging Co. announced that it is teaming up with Emobi to integrate Blink's nationwide charging network into Emobi's unified roaming and JustPlug ecosystem. The collaboration connects Blink's extensive portfolio of fleet and public charging infrastructure with Emobi's roaming and JustPlug infrastructure, aiming to deliver seamless roaming and automated charging experiences across one of North America's most widely deployed electric vehicle charging networks. The companies said that as ...
    India and EU launch coordinated call on recycling of EV batteries
    India and the EU announced the launch of a third coordinated call for proposals focused on the recycling of electric vehicle batteries on May 5, under the framework of the India-EU Trade & Technology Council (TTC) — Working Group 2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies. The initiative aims to secure critical raw materials, accelerate the global transition to a circular economy and strengthen bilateral relations between India and the EU. It has a combined funding pool of €15.2 mi...
    Plugged in, switched off
    For much of the past decade, the electric-vehicle industry measured progress in plugs. Governments set targets for charger numbers; companies raced to install ever-faster hardware; maps filled with reassuring clusters of pins. The logic was straightforward: Build enough infrastructure and adoption would follow. By 2025 that premise had begun to fray. In many developed markets, chargers are no longer scarce. Yet drivers still report failed sessions, opaque pricing and unreliable equipment. The...
    Aeva delivers Atlas 4D lidar C-samples to Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics
    Aeva announced that it has delivered initial C-sample units of its Aeva Atlas 4D lidar sensors to Daimler Truck North America and Torc Robotics, marking a major milestone in their collaboration for the future series production of SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semitrucks. This C-samples delivery is a critical step toward the deployment of autonomous Freightliner Cascadia trucks in North America, where Aeva is the exclusive long-range lidar supplier. Atlas serves as a critical perception sensor i...
    Diodes introduces automotive 32-Gbps linear ReDriver for high-speed smart cockpit architectures
    Diodes Inc. (Diodes) has introduced the PI3EQX32904Q, an automotive-compliant, 32-Gbps, four-channel linear ReDriver designed to optimize signal integrity for high-speed protocols such as PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 specification, SAS4 and CXL. The device targets smart cockpit architectures that integrate advanced driver assistance systems, infotainment systems and instrument clusters into a single unit, addressing the growing signal-integrity challenges posed by these AI-driven computing platforms. ...
    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 ...
    Yokohama Rubber unveils AI-based tire mold design support system
    Yokohama Rubber has announced that it has developed a proprietary tire mold design support system using simulations (finite element method [FEM]) and the company's AI technology. The system supplements the knowledge and experience of the company's development staff and provides information obtained by conducting many virtual experiments, such as changes in tire characteristics due to different mold design factors. According to the Japanese tiremaker, the new system makes it easier even for le...
    AmpUp introduces KlooBot AI engine to boost EV charger uptime and diagnostics
    AmpUp announced the launch of KlooBot, a native AI-powered diagnostic engine integrated directly into the AmpUp EV Cloud, designed to provide 24/7 charger uptime intelligence for site hosts and technicians. Unlike stand-alone AI tools or chat interfaces that require manual intervention, KlooBot functions as an automated intelligence layer aimed at maximizing charger uptime and offering operational insight across any mix of electric vehicle charging hardware. The KlooBot intelligence layer is ...
    LG Electronics showcases hybrid emergency call solution and telematics capabilities
    LG Electronics has showcased its Hybrid Emergency Call (Hybrid eCall) solution at the 37th Meeting Week of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 23. The presentation highlighted LG's telematics control unit (TCU) capabilities and its continued focus on vehicle connectivity technologies aligned with evolving European safety regulations. ECall is an in-vehicle emergency communication system that automatically transmits information such as vehicle location, vehic...
    Geotab integrates Polestar Fleet Telematics into MyGeotab across key global markets
    Geotab has announced the integration of Polestar vehicles into its original equipment manufacturer telematics network, enabling commercial fleet operators in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific to access Polestar vehicle data directly within MyGeotab without requiring any aftermarket hardware. This integration, which supports all Polestar models, allows fleets to connect Polestar vehicles from day one and manage them on the same platform as other makes and models. Developed in collaboratio...
    Pirelli collaborates with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system
    Pirelli has signed an agreement with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system. As part of this agreement, Univrses' 3DAI technologies will be integrated into Pirelli's Cyber Tyre system solutions. Pirelli has also acquired a 30% stake in the Sweden-based company, with an option to reach a majority stake. The combination of technologies developed by Pirelli and Univrses aims to deliver vehicles that are sa...
    Brembo begins production of Sensify intelligent braking platform for global vehicle program
    Brembo has commenced production of its intelligent braking platform Sensify for a leading global vehicle manufacturer. The advanced braking system will be fitted as standard on 100% of the vehicles in the program, confirming the platform's readiness for full deployment. Sensify is a scalable, adaptable solution engineered to support a wide range of advanced vehicle architectures, from next-generation driver-assistance systems to fully autonomous applications. This developm...
    Toyoda Gosei develops unobtrusive air conditioner vent to enhance vehicle cabin appearance
    Toyoda Gosei has developed a register (vent) for automotive air conditioners with an unobtrusive aperture, aimed at improving the designability of vehicle cabins. These registers are used on the Toyota bZ7 battery-electric car, launched in mainland China in March. With the advances of electrified and autonomous vehicles, automotive interiors have shifted conceptually from simple movement spaces to more comfortable, relaxing spaces akin to living rooms, leading to a rising demand for inst...
    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...
    Tellus Power launches Nexus Megawatt Charging System for high-power fleet applications
    Tellus Power Global Holding Ltd. announced the launch of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), referred to as the Nexus MCS, as the first system under its Nexus platform. The company describes itself as a deep-tech company building bidirectional energy-transfer systems to power the physical AI economy. The Nexus platform is designed to support a range of high-power charging solutions for fleet and commercial applications. The modular Nexus MCS delivers between 600 kilowatts and 1.2 megawatts of...
    TrustMotion rebrands TTTech Auto after acquisition by NXP Semiconductors
    TTTech Auto, a software platform product and service provider with a focus on system, safety and security for software-defined mobility, will be operating under the new name TrustMotion. This change follows its acquisition by NXP Semiconductors. The company will remain a neutral supplier, and the renaming is stated to underscore TrustMotion's commitment to accelerating software-defined vehicle (SDV) development by simplifying software and hardware integration for smart, safe and secure mobility....
    New Eagle launches OpenECU NX3 single-controller platform for electrified vehicle charging and control
    New Eagle announced the launch of the OpenECU NX3, a next-generation control platform designed to simplify electrified vehicle architectures by consolidating charging and supervisory control into a single electronic control unit (ECU). The NX3 leverages expanded hardware, software and engineering capabilities from the recent acquisition of Pi Innovo and extends New Eagle's unified Raptor and OpenECU platform to enable new levels of system integration, scalability and development efficiency acros...
    Ouster unveils Rev8 OS digital lidar sensors with native color
    Ouster announced its new family of OS digital lidar sensors, Rev8, which is powered by its next-generation L4 Ouster Silicon. The company said that Ouster Rev8 features the world's first patented native color lidar sensors, provides up to double the range and resolution of the previous generation, and is designed for functional safety, reliability, affordability, and scale. Ouster described its L4 architecture as doubling the range and resolution of its lidar over the prior generation, adding...
    What Europe can learn from China about controlling the growing mass of EVs
    Electric vehicles are significantly heavier than the internal combustion engine (ICE) cars they are replacing, and vehicle mass has climbed by more than 25% over the last decade. Balancing added weight, with rising consumer expectations for ride comfort and refinement, is driving demand for more sophisticated suspension technologies. In China, semi-active suspension is being rolled out at scale, even on midmarket EVs. In Europe, the pressure to hit aggressive price points has largely confined th...
    Onsemi and Geely expand strategic collaboration on next-generation EV platforms
    Onsemi and Geely Auto Group have expanded their strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles. The partnership focuses on deepening the system-level integration of Onsemi's silicon carbide (SiC) technologies across Geely's vehicle platforms to support faster, more efficient electric vehicle development. As part of this announcement, Geely is showcasing its Sustainable Experience Architecture-Super Hybrid (SEA-S)-based Super Electric...
    BorgWarner wins multiple contracts to supply eMotors for hybrids and EVs in Asia
    BorgWarner has won multiple contracts to supply electric motors (eMotors) from Asian original equipment manufacturers, strengthening its position across battery-electric and hybrid vehicle markets in Asia. Production for these programs is expected to begin in phases from June 2026 through September 2027. In South Korea, BorgWarner will supply a stator assembly for a new electric B-segment sport utility vehicle program. This award builds on BorgWarner's previous success in supplying hairpin eM...
    HiPower 5.0 consortium to develop compact 22-kW onboard charger using advanced GaN semiconductors
    In a press release dated April 28, the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM announced that the EU-funded HiPower 5.0 project is working to advance the next generation of onboard chargers (OBCs) for electric vehicles to support the EU's climate goals. Traffic accounts for 28% of the climate emissions in the EU, with 80% of this coming from road traffic, and EVs are seen as a potential game-changer. Current OBCs, which convert electricity from the grid into energy ...
    AESC earns CDP A- climate rating, the highest among global lithium battery manufacturers
    AESC announced in Tokyo on April 30 that it received an A- rating for climate change from CDP, described as the highest score achieved by any global lithium battery manufacturer in the 2025 reporting cycle. CDP runs one of the world's leading environmental disclosure systems for companies, and its assessments are widely referenced by investors, regulators and customers in evaluating environmental, social and governance performance and supply chain standards. Of the more than 22,100 ...
    Humanetics launches UFOnext platform for advanced ADAS testing and NCAP 2026 readiness
    Humanetics has launched UFOnext, a next-generation advanced driver assistance systems testing platform developed to address the increasing complexity and resource demands of ADAS validation. The platform is designed to help customers test faster, more reliably and with less operational friction on the proving ground. UFOnext provides high acceleration capability, enabling it to reach required test speeds quickly, reducing the track length needed to achieve target velocities and allowing high-...
    Rohde & Schwarz expands broadband amplifier range with higher power models
    Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its R&S BBA300 family, a series of compact, high-end solid-state broadband amplifiers, with the introduction of the new R&S BBA300-DE500 and R&S BBA300-DE1000 models. These new amplifiers now cover power requirements of 500 watts and 1,000 watts. Designed as single-band solutions, they cover the entire frequency range from 1 gigahertz to 6 gigahertz without band switching, which significantly increases efficiency in automated test sequences. Requir...
    L&T Semiconductor Technologies joins Imec Automotive Chiplet Program
    L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has announced its participation in the Imec Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP), a precompetitive research initiative that brings together stakeholders across the global automotive value chain. ACP focuses on evaluating chiplet architectures and advanced packaging technologies to address automakers' performance, functional-safety, reliability and life-cycle requirements, while enabling the f...
    India's telecom regulator seeks stakeholder views on spectrum use for V2X networks
    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has initiated consultations on allocating dedicated spectrum for connected vehicle communications, a move aimed at improving road safety and reducing accidents in India, which recorded more than 170,000 road fatalities in 2023. In a consultation paper released on March 30, TRAI invited stakeholder feedback on the regulatory framework for spectrum allocation and frequency usage to support vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V...
    LG Innotek wins order to supply automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module to Europe-based Tier-1 supplier
    LG Innotek will supply its automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module, featuring advanced Wi-Fi technology, to a Europe-based Tier-1 supplier in a deal worth approximately $68 million, with mass production scheduled to begin in 2027. The module will be integrated into audio, video and navigation (AVN) systems, which will then be delivered to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customer. By commercializing its first automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module since 2005, the South Korean supp...
    UNDP and Ulaanbaatar city partner to pilot solar-powered EV charging stations
    The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar signed a Project Document on April 15, 2026, to launch the Establishment of Solar Powered EV Charging Station in Ulaanbaatar City project, which aims to support cleaner, low-carbon urban transport in Mongolia's capital. The partnership will pilot solar-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at priority public locations across Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar faces severe air pollution and rising greenhouse...
    California DMV adopts comprehensive autonomous vehicle rules for light- and heavy-duty fleets
    The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the adoption of new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations covering both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, following an extensive public comment and review process. Described as the most comprehensive AV regulations in the nation, these rules update safety requirements, oversight and enforcement, and allow AV manufacturers to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology on California roadways. The regu...
    Watt next? Less than promised
    For much of the past decade, the electric-vehicle industry ran on a potent blend of technological optimism and cheap money. Carmakers promised a swift shift from internal combustion to battery power; investors, buoyed by low interest rates and green zeal, obliged. Capital flooded into gigafactories, vertically integrated supply chains and speculative battery ventures. Companies such as Volkswagen Group and General Motors pledged tens of billions of dollars to electrification. Startups, including...
    Analog Devices launches A²B 2.0 Automotive Audio Bus
    Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) has announced that its A²B 2.0 automotive audio bus solution is now fully released to production. As the next evolution of ADI's A²B technology, A²B 2.0 is designed to help automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers deliver richer in-cabin audio experiences through greater bandwidth and Ethernet integration, while preserving the low-latency, simple architecture. Over the past decade, A²B has been broadly adopted in the automotive industry, with hundreds of millions o...
    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...
    Char.gy partners with Allstar to expand on-street EV charging access for business fleets in UK
    On-street electric vehicle charging provider Char.gy has partnered with Allstar to give business drivers access to its public charging network using the Allstar card. Fleets using Allstar cards will be able to pay at Char.gy's residential on-street charge points, which is intended to simplify access and payment for operators transitioning to EVs. Drivers will use the Char.gy app to locate charge points, start charging sessions and complete payment using their Allstar card. Char.gy operates mo...
    Mainland China halts new Level 4 robo-taxi licenses after Baidu Apollo Go outage in Wuhan
    Mainland China has suspended issuing new licenses for autonomous vehicles after dozens of Baidu's Apollo Go robo-taxis suddenly stopped in Wuhan in March, stranding passengers and disrupting traffic. The incident alarmed authorities, and three agencies, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, convened a meeting earlier in April with officials from cities that have robo-taxis or autonomous-driving pilots. Regulators called for local governments to conduct a full self-review...
    Aumovio and trinamiX unveil in-cockpit finger sensor for blood alcohol detection
    Aumovio and trinamiX GmbH have developed a solution that measures blood alcohol levels by having a user place a finger on a sensor. The system delivers precise results within seconds and is intuitive and easy to use, like a fingerprint scan on a smartphone. The sensor-based system can be discreetly integrated into existing vehicle cockpit elements, preserving a clean and unobtrusive interior design. By enabling blood alcohol measurement prior to driving, the technology is intended to imp...
    Hyundai launches Pleos Connect next-generation infotainment system
    Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled Pleos Connect, its next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system. The system is designed to fundamentally transform the customer mobility experience and represents the first major step in the Group's transformation into a software-centric mobility leader. Pleos Connect is built on three core development pillars — intuitiveness, safety and openness — and combines a mobile-friendly user environment with advanced AI to create a highly scalable and intuitive pla...
    Auto China 2026: ThunderSoft debuts AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 for AI-defined vehicles
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, ThunderSoft officially unveiled AquaDrive AIOS 2.1, described as the industry's first unified experience architecture that consolidates cockpit, autonomous driving (advanced driver assistance system), navigation and AI Agents. The solution is presented as marking a pivotal paradigm shift from software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to AI-defined vehicles (AIDV). AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 is built on a full-stack AI-native four-layer architecture (Data-Model-System-Applic...
    Nexteer Automotive starts series production of Steer-by-Wire system for mainland China-based NEV manufacturer
    Nexteer Automotive has started series production of its Steer-by-Wire (SbW) system, marking its first SbW program in full-scale production. The system has been launched in a production passenger vehicle for a leading mainland Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer. The transition of SbW from development and validation into series production represents a significant advancement for the technology. Certified in late 2025, Nexteer’s SbW system achieved ASIL D fu...
    Be.EV invests £1.3m in East Midlands ultra-rapid EV charging rollout
    National charging network Be.EV is investing £1.3m into the East Midlands with the deployment of ultra-rapid EV chargers at retail sites. The three sites, owned by Limes Developments Ltd and Limes Estates Ltd, are Northgate Retail Park in Newark, Lakeside Retail Park in Scunthorpe and Panattoni Park in South Normanton, which together see almost 236,000 cars pass by each day. The sites are going live imminently and the investment will provide 14 ultra-rapid charging bays, with chargers on-site a...
    Oregon awards $16.7 million to expand NEVI fast-charging stations statewide
    The government of Oregon has awarded $16.7 million in federal grants to seven private companies to deploy 24 DC fast-charging stations across the state, marking the second phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) programme's rollout in the region. Announced by the Oregon Department of Transportation Climate Office, the stations are expected to provide 126 charging ports along Interstate 84 and US Highways 20, 26, 97 and 101 over the next 12 to 18 months. The NEVI programme...
    EVelution Energy signs $850 million cobalt offtake agreement with Mitsui
    EVelution Energy LLC, described as a U.S. critical minerals company developing the first commercial-scale cobalt metal and cobalt sulfate processing facility in the United States, announced that it has signed a binding long-term offtake agreement with Mitsui & Co. Ltd., valued at approximately $850 million over the five-year term based on current market prices. Under this agreement, EVelution Energy will supply Mitsui with a substantial majority of the cobalt metal production from its fac...
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