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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...
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    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...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 1 June 2026
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    Valeo and Zuken form strategic partnership for AI-assisted electronic design platform
    Valeo and Zuken have announced a strategic partnership to create an advanced, open, AI-assisted electronic design platform through their joint "Zuken Valeo InnoLab" program. The partnership will combine Zuken's AI architecture and cutting-edge AI roadmap with Valeo's "AI Agents" and industrial expertise, with the goal of integrating AI across the entire design flow. The collaboration aims to significantly reduce design times and ensure robustness in electronic design by establishing an ecosystem...
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    Parkopedia adds EV charger reliability, utilization API to OEM navigation systems
    Connected-car services provider Parkopedia has enhanced its EV charging data offering to help OEMs improve the charging experience for drivers by highlighting charger reliability and availability. The company states that by introducing high-fidelity reliability and utilization datasets, it is enabling automakers to address what it calls the industry's most pressing hurdle to mass EV adoption: the inconsistency of public charging infrastructure. As EV ranges increase, the primary barrier to ad...
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    Trump administration presses for 82% North American vehicle content under USMCA, with half from US
    The Trump administration has presented Mexico with a proposal to significantly increase the regional content requirements for North American–built cars and trucks under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Reuters reported on May 29, citing people familiar with the development. The US is demanding that vehicles should contain at least 82% regional content to qualify for preferential access under the trade agreement, with half of that value produ...
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    CATL launches battery energy storage testbed in Xiamen, mainland China
    CATL has opened the Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute (ESVL), the world's largest and most comprehensive one-stop testing and validation platform for energy storage, to help developers shorten grid-connection cycles. The facility is intended to address a systemic risk in the rapidly expanding energy storage industry, where equipment performance can be disconnected from real-world operation. Spanning 10 hectares and built with a total investment of about 3 billion yuan ($440 ...
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    Targa Telematics launches AI-powered vehicle delivery monitoring for leasing companies
    Targa Telematics has announced the launch of Vehicle Delivery Monitoring, an innovative solution based on Agentic AI designed to optimize the vehicle delivery process for leasing companies. The solution consists of different software modules equipped with Agentic AI capabilities and aims to enhance visibility, control, and measurability across all stages of the process, from OEM production and transport to preparation at the delivery center. It addresses challenges arising from the outsourcing o...
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    LG Electronics showcases new Android Automotive OS-based IVI and SDV solutions
    LG Electronics has announced a new suite of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions built on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and AAOS SDV technologies, which received strong recognition from Google and global automakers. AAOS SDV is described as enabling software to define and control core vehicle functions ranging from driving performance and convenience features to safety systems, while AAOS is positioned as the foundation for delivering infotainment experiences...
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    Diodes introduces APK43070Q automotive USB Type-C PD3.1 synchronous buck controller
    Diodes Inc. (Diodes) announced the APK43070Q, a highly integrated, automotive-compliant synchronous buck controller combined with a USB Type-C PD3.1 source controller. This integration reduces the number of external components, lowering bill-of-materials (BOM) cost and simplifying the design of high-power USB Type-C charging ports, with typical applications in single-port and multiport USB Type-C charging modules in vehicles. The device operates from a 4-volt to 36-volt input and support...
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    Elektrobit and ETAS unveil integrated ADAS software foundation based on safety-enabled Linux
    Elektrobit and ETAS announced the launch of a fully integrated advanced driver assistance systems software foundation that combines EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, a key component of Elektrobit's scalable, right-sized software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform, with the ETAS Vehicle Software Platform Suite ADAS profile. The joint solution is being showcased at the ETAS booth (N77) during the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026, held from May 27–29 in Yokohama, Japan. The new ADAS s...
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    MIPI alliance launches A-PHY compliance program for automotive SerDes standard
    The MIPI Alliance has launched the MIPI A-PHY Compliance Program, the first compliance validation program for an automotive serializer/deserializer (SerDes) standard. This framework enables member companies to validate that A-PHY devices meet the specification, with the goal of supporting multivendor integration, functional safety and reduced development time for systems based on A-PHY. MIPI A-PHY is presented as a long-reach SerDes solution supporting distances of up to 15 meters, designed t...
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    Polar Semiconductor and Nexperia collaborate on next-generation power MOSFET manufacturing in US
    Polar Semiconductor and Nexperia announced a strategic collaboration to manufacture next-generation power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) devices at Polar Semiconductor's US-based wafer foundry, aiming to support an expanded power MOSFET portfolio and strengthen supply for customers worldwide. The collaboration is intended to address rapidly growing demand across AI server infrastructure, robotics, industrial and automotive applications by combining Polar's expertise i...
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    Software-defined vehicles are rewiring the automotive electronics supply ecosystem
    The transition toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is fundamentally restructuring the automotive electronics supply ecosystem, shifting control away from the traditional tier-1-centric model toward original equipment manufacturer-led, software-driven and platform-oriented ecosystems. Rather than simply enabling new digital features, SDVs are changing the design, sourcing, manufacturing, integration and monetization of automotive electronics across the value chain. The industry is moving away...
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    Scania showcases early V2G through megawatt charging for heavy electric trucks
    Scania has demonstrated one of the world's first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step toward integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system. The demonstration showed how battery-electric trucks can provide more than transport services by using bidirectional charging to support the power grid with flexibility services such as peak shaving, grid balancing and energy storage. As the ...
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    Honda recalls nearly 60,000 vehicles in US over rearview camera malfunction risk
    Honda is recalling 59,887 vehicles because of an increased risk of a crash or injury linked to rearview camera malfunctions, The Detroit News reported on May 21, citing a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers the 2024 Acura ZDX and the 2024–2025 Honda Prologue. In affected vehicles, rearview camera displays show distorted or blank images. According to the NHTSA, the malfunction occurs because the camera's housing may no...
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    Schaeffler to showcase smart chassis and body technologies for future vehicle architectures at 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium
    At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, scheduled to be held in Bühl, Germany, in June 2026, Schaeffler will present its latest solutions in the Chassis and Body technology area. With a system-based approach and fully integrated components developed in-house, the Germany-based supplier aims to meet key customer requirements for modern vehicles across all powertrain types by intelligently integrating mechatronic solutions for an improved ride and user experience for all occup...
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    Rohm showcases power semiconductor innovations at PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg
    ROHM will exhibit at PCIM Expo & Conference 2026, an international event for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management, which will take place over June 9-11, 2026, in Nuremberg, Germany.  At PCIM 2026, ROHM will demonstrate how its power semiconductor technologies contribute to higher efficiency, system miniaturization and reduced energy losses in automotive, industrial and infrastructure applications. The exhibit on automotive electrification solu...
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    AISIN selects Green Hills Software for AI-powered Driver Monitoring Systems
    Green Hills Software has announced that AISIN Corporation has selected it as the software foundation provider for its next-generation Driver Monitoring System (DMS) integrated with a Driver Alcohol Detection System (DADS). The first production release of the system is expected in 2028. AISIN is developing the platform using solutions from several technology partners, including NXP Semiconductors for its i.MX 9 series applications processor and Smart Eye AB for AI-based driver monitoring techn...
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    Ablic expands 48-volt automotive power lineup with microamp-level standby LDO regulators
    Ablic is expanding its 48-volt automotive power portfolio to address microamp-level standby current in always-on electronic control units (ECUs), beginning with the S-19230/1 series of low-dropout (LDO) regulators. The transition from 12-volt to 48-volt has accelerated as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving and software-defined vehicle platforms increase electrical power demand. Using higher voltage reduces current to one-quarter at the same power level, enabling th...
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    Mercedes-Benz to roll out MB. DRIVE ASSIST PRO urban driving system in Germany
    Mercedes-Benz said it plans to roll out its urban point-to-point assisted driving system in Germany from the end of 2026, aiming to be among the first carmakers to offer this technology in Europe. This move comes amid a wider race to bring self-driving features to European city streets, with BMW and Tesla also pursuing rollouts of similar technology in the region. Chief Technology Officer Joerg Burzer announced in a LinkedIn post following a meeting at the Transport Ministry in Berlin th...
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    ROHM unveils RESDxVx ESD diodes with ultralow capacitance and dynamic resistance
    ROHM has developed a new series of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes, the RESDxVx series, which achieves both industry-leading low dynamic resistance (Rdyn) and ultralow capacitance. These characteristics make the series suitable for a wide range of high-speed data communication applications. The rapid adoption of high-speed data transmission and the miniaturization of high-performance electronics have transformed the industrial and automotive markets. As a result, system-level ...
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    CATL considers DeepSeek investment amid massive funding round and AI infrastructure push
    CATL is reportedly planning to invest in AI startup DeepSeek as part of an effort to expand its business into the AI infrastructure sector. According to The Information, CATL intends to participate in DeepSeek's ongoing initial funding round, which is targeting about 50 billion yuan (about $7.36 billion) and could close as early as June. If completed, this capital increase could push DeepSeek's overall valuation above 350 billion yuan. The move aligns with CATL's strategy of expanding into ne...
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    NTT Docomo demonstrates high-capacity millimeter-wave communications for multiple high-speed vehicles
    Docomo, NEC Corp., and NTT have announced the development of a technology that enables multiple high-speed vehicles to simultaneously maintain stable, high-capacity millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications in the 40 gigahertz band, which is expected to be leveraged in the 6G era. The technology combines distributed MIMO, in which multiple antennas are distributed and deployed from a base station, with a technique that pre-compensates the transmit frequency and transmit timing of signals. In a ...
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    Rohde & Schwarz strengthens in-vehicle networks test portfolio with new ASA-ML compliance solution
    Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S SPLUS-K105 option for the R&S ScopeSuite+ software, offering comprehensive electrical compliance testing for the latest Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) Motion Link standard. The software fully controls and automates the R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscope, guiding test engineers through each test case via a step-by-step wizard and a web-based GUI. It supports all relevant test cases for each speed grade from SG1 to SG5. Users ca...
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    Hitachi and Astemo team up to build AI platform for driver-assistance systems in software-defined vehicles
    Astemo and Hitachi are jointly developing an AI development platform for driver-assistance systems in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), aiming to combine real-world driving data with digital twin simulation to train and validate vehicle AI. The two companies plan to have this development environment in place by the end of March 2027. The platform will use digital twin simulations to reproduce scenarios difficult to recreate in the physical world, such as rare driving events and component degr...
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    BMW Group German plant starts pre-series production of Energy Master for hydrogen vehicles, control units for BEVs
    On May 21, BMW Group said its Landshut plant in Germany has begun pre-series production of the Energy Master, a key control unit for the hydrogen drivetrain of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen. At the same time, the plant is bringing online a second production line for the control unit used in Neue Klasse battery-electric models such as the BMW iX3 and BMW i3. The Energy Master serves as the central control unit of the high-voltage system. In battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), it is mounted on the hi...
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    NGK Corp. plans $440.5 million investment to build new semiconductor ceramics plant in Japan
    On April 24, NGK Corp. announced plans to establish a new production facility for ceramics used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The company will invest ¥70 billion (nearly $440.5 million) in the project, with mass production scheduled to begin in October 2029. The new facility will be operated by a manufacturing subsidiary, NGK Ceramic Device Co. Ltd. The new plant will increase NGK's production capacity for ceramics used in semiconductor ma...
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    Stellantis launches STLA One modular vehicle architecture
    Stellantis has introduced STLA One, a modular vehicle architecture designed to support multiple powertrains and vehicle sizes. The carmaker said that STLA One will have a modular, scalable architecture with common interfaces intended to reduce complexity, speed up development and target 20% cost efficiency, driven by modularity by design and new battery choices. STLA One supports Stellantis' platform optimization strategy, helping the company to target reducing volumes by 50% across just...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 25 May 2026
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    Stellantis expands Qualcomm collaboration to deploy Snapdragon Digital Chassis and ADAS across portfolio
    Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies announced an expansion of their multiyear technology collaboration to equip next-generation Stellantis vehicles with Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs). The expanded collaboration integrates Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions with STLA Brain, Stellantis' electronic and software platform, to enhance cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assistance system performance. This scalable technology foundation is intended to...
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    Vector Informatik and Solectrix unveil integrated camera data replay solution for ADAS testing
    Vector Informatik and Solectrix are jointly introducing a data replay solution aimed at realistic and reproducible testing of camera-based driver assistance and automated driving functions. The solution is designed to enable development and test teams to efficiently and transparently validate state-of-the-art advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving functions. To achieve this, Vector contributes its simulation and test tools CANoe and DYNA4 for vehicle communication, remaining bu...
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    Bosch Ltd. reports 10.8% YOY growth in FY 2025/26 total revenue to $2.1B
    Bosch Ltd., the flagship company of Bosch India, reported a 10.8% year-over-year increase in total revenue from operations to 200.3 billion rupees (nearly $2.1 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The company attributed the higher revenue to an increase in overall production volumes in the automotive market. Profit before tax stood at 36.4 billion rupees, equivalent to 18.2% of total revenue. Profit after tax, including exceptional items, was 27.7 billion rupees, representing 13.8% ...
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    Infineon launches EU flagship project Moore4Power to drive the next generation of sustainable power electronics
    Infineon Technologies has launched Moore4Power, a major European semiconductor research and development initiative aimed at advancing the next generation of smart and sustainable power electronics for applications including renewable energy, electric mobility and industrial systems. The three-year project, backed by a total investment of €91 million, brings together 62 companies, SMEs and research institutes from 15 European countries under the European Chips Joint Undertaking program. Coor...
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    Hesai secures over 1 million unit lidar design win from European automaker
    Hesai Group announced that it has secured a new design win from another top-tier European automaker, following its recently announced Level 3 program with Mercedes-Benz. The new order exceeds 1 million units and covers more than 10 models across the original equipment manufacturer's joint venture brands in China. The company highlighted its Hesai ATX product, a compact long-range lidar for advanced driver assistance systems. Since entering mass production in 2025, ATX has rapidly gained broad...
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    Stellantis bets €60 billion on scale, tech and tough choices in ‘Fastlane 2030’ reset
    After years of managing a sprawling portfolio that often left investors questioning brand positioning, overlap and capital discipline, Stellantis is attempting a reset. The company is restructuring how it views its stable of iconic marques—splitting them into clearly defined global and regional roles, aligning product pipelines and sales strategies accordingly, and directing investment toward the most scalable and profitable nameplates. The aim is to eliminate internal competition, reduce d...
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    Geotab launches new product families for European fleets at Connect Europe
    Geotab Inc. has announced at Geotab Connect Europe 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, the European launch of the GO Device Family and the GO Anywhere asset tracker family. The company framed the launch against rising European diesel prices, which have increased more than 30% since January and exceed €2 per liter in some locations, and equipment theft that is estimated to cost the European construction and rental sectors €1.5 billion annually. Geotab said that as pressure on fleet margins intensifies,...
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    MathWorks adds hardware support for Renesas microcontrollers in automotive design
    MathWorks announced new Hardware Support Packages that connect Model-Based Design and simulation directly to execution on Renesas' RH850/U2A microcontroller for automotive applications and the RA6T2 microcontroller for industrial controls. The new MATLAB and Simulink integrations allow engineering teams to move from simulation to running embedded code on hardware with automated build, flashing and on-target execution, while accelerating development cycles by eliminating many manual integration s...
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    Diodes introduces AH3711Q Hall-effect latch for low-threshold automotive motor control
    Diodes Inc. has expanded its AH371xQ series of automotive-compliant Hall-effect latches with the introduction of the AH3711Q, designed for motor-control applications that require very low magnetic thresholds and bipolar switching behavior. The device, which features a proprietary Hall plate design, is used for brushless DC (BLDC) motor control, valve operation, linear and incremental rotary encoders, and position-sensing functions. In vehicles, it is applied in window power-lift and sunroof...
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    Hyundai Mobis hosts 5th Mobis Mobility Day in US to expand robotics and physical AI collaboration
    On May 18, Hyundai Mobis hosted its 5th Mobis Mobility Day in Sunnyvale, California, to identify global partners and expand collaboration in robotics and physical AI. The South Korean automotive supplier aims to broaden the open innovation it has pursued in the mobility sector into new business areas to strengthen its competitiveness. Mobis Mobility Day is Hyundai Mobis’ flagship open innovation event, where local startups, global automakers and representatives from...
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    Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama: Aisin to showcase advanced mobility solutions and innovative products
    Aisin Corp. will exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama, scheduled to be held from May 27 to May 29, at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. The company will present products and technologies through interactive exhibits under two main themes: User-friendly, Stress-free Driving and Ride Experience, and Safety, Peace of Mind, and Comfortable Mobility Experience, emphasizing the enhanced value of mobility. Under the theme of User-friendly, Stress-free Driving and Ride E...
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    AEye and MoveAWheeL sign MOU to explore lidar and Physical AI integration for ADAS
    AEye and MoveAWheeL announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore integrating AEye's Apollo long-range lidar sensor with MoveAWheeL's acoustic-based Physical AI road-surface sensing technology for next-generation automotive safety and autonomous driving applications. The collaboration aims to enhance advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving by enabling vehicles to not only detect and interpret objects ahead, but also to better understand real-time road conditions that...
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    Magna secures mirror-integrated driver and occupant monitoring program with European OEM
    Magna has been awarded a driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) program with a European original equipment manufacturer, representing a significant expansion of Magna's DMS/OMS across global vehicle platforms and positioning the company's mirror-integrated system as a foundational element within next-generation vehicle architecture. The mirror-integrated DMS/OMS is designed to add advanced driver and occupant awareness capability without increasing interior complexity or visible hard...
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    ROHM introduces configurable power supply solution for automotive SoCs using PMIC and DrMOS
    ROHM has developed a configurable power supply solution that combines the PMIC BD968xx-C Series with the DrMOS BD96340MFF-C, targeting automotive systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) used in applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, driver monitoring systems (DMS) and sensing cameras. In recent years, increasing performance demands for automotive SoCs, driven by the evolution of ADAS, enhanced in-vehicle camera functionality, and electronic control unit (ECU) integration, have accelerated ...
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    Hesai partners with Mercedes-Benz to supply lidar for Level 3 models
    Hesai Group, a global tech company, disclosed in its first-quarter 2026 earnings release that it serves as a strategic lidar partner and a confirmed supplier to Mercedes-Benz models, enabling Level 3 autonomy. The company said that the new supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China. According to the announcement, lidar production under this agreement will be supported by Hesai's new Galileo manufacturing center in Thailand. This content may be AI-assisted and is c...
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    Valeo Smart Safety 360 ADAS package selected by leading Indian OEM for use in commercial vehicle
    On May 13, Valeo announced that its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system has been selected by one of the leading original equipment manufacturers in India to provide advanced driving assistance functions for commercial vehicles. This new version of VSS360 is designed specifically for the Indian market and will be manufactured at Valeo's Sanand facility in Gujarat, India. “This award demonstrates how our high-end ADAS technology can perform in the world’s most demanding environments whil...
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    Novosense expands SafeNovo portfolio and achieves ISO 26262 ASIL D certification for automotive integrated circuits
    Novosense has expanded its SafeNovo functional safety portfolio and achieved ISO 26262 ASIL D Defined-Practiced Functional Safety Management System certification from TÜV Rheinland, strengthening its position in automotive functional safety solutions for electrified and intelligent vehicles. The certification comes as growing vehicle electrification and intelligent driving functions increase functional safety complexity across powertrain, chassis, advanced driver assistance systems and autom...
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    Toshiba begins shipping TB9M040FTG motor control samples for small automotive applications
    Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has begun shipping engineering samples of TB9M040FTG, a motor control device with built-in power MOSFETs for three-phase brushless DC motor drives. The device is the latest addition to Toshiba's SmartMCD series of motor control devices that integrates a microcontroller (MCU) and a motor driver, can directly drive three-phase brushless DC motors, and is described as suitable for controlling small motors used in automotive equipment. ...
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    Xiaomi sets up new subsidiary for manufacturing EV powertrain systems
    Xiaomi has established a new subsidiary to manufacture and supply electric vehicle propulsion systems. Beijing Xiaomi Jingxu Technology Co. Ltd. was officially established on April 30, with a registered capital of 10 million yuan (approximately $1.39 million), according to Tianyancha's official website. The company's business scope covers the core three-electric propulsion (battery, motor and electric control) operations, including electric motor manufacturing, battery manufacturing, mot...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 18 May 2026
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    NXP collaborates with Quanta on deterministic zonal networking for software-defined vehicles
    NXP Semiconductors is collaborating with Quanta to enable a deterministic zonal networking solution for next-generation vehicle architectures as the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The solution is based on NXP's S32 automotive processing platform and the TrustMotion MotionWise middleware to provide predictable, real-time communication across zonal vehicle networks. The solution is built on NXP S32-based zonal controllers and targets a major ori...
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    Tokai Rika’s FY 2025/26 net sales rise 4.4% YOY to $4B
    Tokai Rika reported a 4.4% year-over-year increase in net sales to ¥644.7 billion (nearly $4 billion) in the FY ended March 31, 2026. Operating profit improved marginally, by 1% year over year to ¥35.6 billion. The company concluded the FY with a 13.1% year-over-year increase in net profit to ¥29.5 billion. Net sales increased in Japan by 5.9% year over year to ¥325.8 billion and in North America by 5.3% year over year due to an ...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    Bitsensing unveils new 4D imaging radar for autonomous vehicles
    Bitsensing has introduced the AIR4D Imaging Radar, a new 4D radar solution designed to help autonomous vehicle companies accelerate the deployment of autonomous fleets in real-world environments and at scale, according to a company press release dated May 13. The AIR4D Imaging Radar provides direct access to high-resolution 4D sensor data, including point cloud, Doppler and radar raw data outputs. The company said that this open-data approach enables autonomous vehicle developers to...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Infineon wins ITC ruling against Innoscience on gallium nitride
    The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled in favor of Infineon in a patent infringement dispute involving gallium nitride (GaN) technology, ordering import and sales bans against Chinese rival Innoscience. The Full Commission's ruling affirms an initial determination from December 2025 and is subject to a 60-day Presidential review before taking effect. Infineon holds a broad GaN patent portfolio, comprising about 450 patent families. GaN semiconductors offer higher power density,...
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    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 ...
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    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...
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    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...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 11 May 2026
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    Opel plans new all-electric C-segment SUV developed with Leapmotor
    Opel has unveiled a key project in its model strategy, a completely new, all-electric C-segment sport utility vehicle that would expand the carmaker's current portfolio. The new SUV is part of Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor's plan to deepen their strategic collaboration globally. According to the carmaker, the new electric SUV will not only serve as a blueprint for efficient global collaboration but also enable Opel to take a major strategic step forward in electrification and s...
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    Hyundai Mobis unveils scalable 160-kW PE system for mainstream EVs
    Hyundai Mobis has developed a 160-kilowatt Power Electric (PE) system for general-purpose models, following its earlier development of a high-performance 250-kW PE system. The company also plans to complete the development of a 120-kW PE system tailored for small mobility vehicles by the first half of 2026. Through these developments, Hyundai Mobis aims to establish a drive system lineup covering all types of electric vehicles and to further enhance its global competitiveness in electrificati...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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....
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    Tesla recalls nearly 219,000 vehicles in US to fix glitch in rearview camera
    Tesla has announced a recall of nearly 219,000 vehicles in the US due to a rearview camera delay that can last up to 11 seconds when shifting into reverse. The recall affects certain Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X units from 2017 to 2024, all equipped with Tesla's Hardware 3 Full Self-Driving computer and running software version 2026.8.6. The delay violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 on rear visibility and increases crash risk by impairing the driver's ability to ...
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    Rivian explores making lidar sensors in US using mainland Chinese technology partnerships
    Rivian Automotive is considering making its own lidar sensors and may do so in partnership with a mainland Chinese firm, CEO RJ Scaringe said in an interview with Reuters on May 5. The Irvine, California-based electric-auto maker launched a plan to make its own chips in 2025 as part of a broader push to develop its proprietary self-driving technology, which would compete with Tesla products. Rivian said that a version of its R2 vehicles coming later in 2026 would include lidar sensors, whic...
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    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...
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    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. ...
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    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 ...
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    GlobalFoundries reports Q1 2026 revenue at $1.63 billion, up 3% YOY
    GlobalFoundries (GF) announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported revenue of $1.634 billion, representing a 3% year-over-year increase from $1.58 billion. Net income for the period reached $104 million, with the company maintaining a strong balance sheet featuring $3.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. “GF delivered strong results in the first quarter, with all of our Non-IFRS profitability metrics at or ...
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    Keysight expands collaboration with CATARC to establish joint charging test innovation laboratory
    Keysight Technologies announced an expanded strategic collaboration with China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) New Energy Vehicle Inspection Center, highlighted by the establishment of a Joint Innovation Laboratory for Charging Test Technology. The collaboration is intended to accelerate innovation in new-energy vehicles (NEVs) testing, standards development and charging technologies. As the global NEV market continues to scale rapidly, automakers and suppliers are fac...
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    OToBrite showcases automotive-grade vision-AI at XPONENTIAL 2026
    Taiwan-based oToBrite has announced its participation in XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, where it will showcase its latest automotive-grade Vision-AI technology. This exhibition marks a key milestone in the company's entry into the North American market. In collaboration with several Taiwanese industry partners, oToBrite is focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of unmanned vehicles and robotic systems in diverse, real-world settings. Key automotive-grade highlights: High...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Toyoda Gosei reports strong growth in FY 2025/26 profit as revenue rises 8.2% year over year to $7.2 billion
    Toyoda Gosei reported strong growth in revenue and profit in the fiscal year 2025/26, which ended March 31, 2026. Revenue increased 8.2% year over year to ¥1.15 trillion (nearly $7.2 billion), driven by increased production volumes at its customers. Higher revenue helped the Japanese supplier record a 32.9% year-over-year increase in operating profit to ¥79.6 billion and a 52.5% year-over-year increase in profit before taxes to ¥90.2 billion. Toyoda Gosei concluded the fiscal year with 70.7% ...
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    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...
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    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...
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    DENSO develops wireless charging technology, aims to commercialize by fiscal 2029
    DENSO Corp., an auto parts maker affiliated with Toyota Motor Corp., is developing a system to wirelessly charge moving electric vehicles, with the aim of establishing the technology by fiscal 2029. The company expects that, if realized, the system will help address consumer concerns about charging time and short cruising range, which have affected the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). The system operates by wirelessly transmitting electricity from power-transmission coils embedd...
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    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....
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    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...
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    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...
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    Tesla launches Semi Charging for Business program
    Tesla has introduced a new Semi Charging for Business program that enables fleet operators and businesses to purchase and install their own Megacharger and a new product called the Basecharger, a 125-kilowatt charger intended for depot and overnight use. Under this program, Tesla offers two distinct Semi charging products, similar in structure to the Supercharger for Business program launched in April, with a $0.94 million price for an 8-stall V4 site. The Megacharger is an ultrafas...
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 4 May 2026
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    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...
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    Lear reports strong earnings growth in Q1 2026 as net sales rises 4.7% year over year to $5.8 billion
    Lear reported a 4.7% year-over-year increase in net sales to $5.8 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Higher sales enabled the US-based seating and electrical systems supplier to record 10% year-over-year growth in core operating earnings to $297 million, resulting in a core operating margin of 5.1% compared with 4.9% in the first quarter of 2025. Lear concluded the first quarter wi...
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    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...
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    Visteon’s Q1 earnings come under pressure despite 2.1% YOY increase in net sales to US$954M
    Visteon’s net sales increased 2.1% year over year to US$954 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The US-based company attributed the growth in sales to the ramp-up of recent product launches and robust customer demand. Despite higher sales, Visteon reported a 48.4% drop in income before income taxes to US$49 million, mainly due to higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses and restructuring costs. The company’s net income also fell by more than half to US$31...
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