Mercedes-Benz and Momenta have announced a milestone in their partnership following the successful launch of the all-electric CLA. By combining "Mercedes-Benz standards" with "Chinese speed," they are delivering a driving experience tailored to the complexities of Chinese urban environments. The urban pilot system uses large models trained on extensive real-world Chinese road data, enabling the all-electric CLA to navigate challenging scenarios such as complex intersections, narrow passages and ...

Tensor and Arm have announced a multiyear strategic collaboration to develop the foundational compute architecture for agentic AI personal Robocar. Tensor is utilizing the Arm compute platform, which integrates hardware, software, and ecosystem enablement to power AI workloads across the entire vehicle. This collaboration has resulted in the integration of over 400 Arm-based cores in each vehicle, representing the highest concentration of Arm technology in a consumer vehicle to date. As Tensor p...

Nio Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Bosch Group during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to mainland China. This collaboration illustrates the ongoing alignment of interests between mainland China and Germany in the automotive supply chain, particularly amid the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Nio announced that the agreement will encompass all three of its brands — Nio, Onvo and Firefly — and will involve deep collaboration in technologies vital to smart...

Harbinger, a US medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer, has acquired the autonomous driving company Phantom AI. This acquisition allows Harbinger to integrate advanced computer vision technologies into its vehicles from 2026, incorporating features such as emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. This move caters to the demand for enhanced safety systems in medium-duty vehicles by the company's fleet customers. Alongside this, Harbinger has formed a licensing agreement with Z...

Wayve has announced a successful Series D investment round, securing $1.2 billion and bringing its post-money valuation to $8.6 billion. This funding marks a significant transition for Wayve, moving from AI research to the scaled commercial deployment of its end-to-end AI platform for autonomous driving. The investment round was led by Eclipse, Balderton and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with new contributions from global investors such as Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Baillie Gifford. Micro...

Beam Global, a provider of infrastructure solutions for electrification, energy security and smart city infrastructure, and HEVO Inc., a developer of wireless charging technology, have launched an integrated autonomous wireless charging system. This system uses Beam Global's EV ARC, an off-grid, solar-powered EV charging infrastructure, combined with HEVO's Rezonant wireless charging hardware and Journey software platform. The system offers a solution for the autonomous vehicle sect...

DSPACE has announced its participation in SDVerse, which is the automotive industry's first business-to-business marketplace dedicated to software. By joining SDVerse, dSPACE aims to make its hardware- and software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) simulation, sensor and scenario simulation, AI-supported test automation, and cloud-based validation solutions more accessible to automotive manufacturers and suppliers globally, aiding original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers in expediting the ...

Elektrobit and Mobileye have announced the integration of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications into Mobileye Drive, a scalable end-to-end Level 4 self-driving system. This collaboration will utilize Elektrobit's safety-compliant solution, offering automotive-grade features and field updates for global original equipment manufacturer offerings and robo-taxi vendors. The partnership indicates Mobileye's interest in EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, which is the first open-source opera...

Renesas Electronics announced that its advanced driver assistance system automotive system-on-chip (SoC), R-Car V4H, has been chosen for the TSS(LSS) control unit in Toyota Motor Corp.'s new RAV4 model, which launched in December 2025. This control unit is supplied by DENSO Corp. The R-Car V4H is developed for ADAS applications and efficiently manages processing in the RAV4, including functions such as camera and radar sensor fusion, Driver Monitor, Advanced Park and panoramic views for enh...

Torc Robotics has announced the expansion of its autonomous truck testing operations to public roads in Michigan, US. This expansion utilizes the latest-generation Daimler Truck autonomous chassis based on the Freightliner Cascadia. Torc has previously established testing operations in Dallas-Fort Worth and Blacksburg, and the expansion in Michigan marks further growth in the region. The company is deepening its engineering presence and broadening testing capabilities with this move. Testing ...

IM Motors introduced its new models, the IM5 and IM6, in the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia at the beginning of 2026. Both models feature the IM driver assistance system, which was developed in collaboration with Momenta. This expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region broadens the partnership's reach to over a dozen markets across five continents. The driver assistance system utilizes Momenta's End-to-End Flywheel Big Model, which continuously learns and adapts to local ...

Uber Technologies announced it will invest over $100 million to develop autonomous vehicle charging hubs, enhancing its self-driving operations. This initiative will include installing DC fast-charging stations at Uber's autonomous depots and at key locations in priority cities. The expansion of charging infrastructure will start in the US with the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Dallas, before extending to additional cities. Uber is also collaborating with chargepoint operators globally to establi...

CharterUP has announced a partnership with Holon, a provider of a 360° autonomous mobility solution centered on autonomous shuttles. This collaboration aims to integrate Holon's autonomous ecosystem with CharterUP's established AI-enabled mobility network across campuses, airports, transit agencies and community environments. The partnership is set to expand CharterUP's offerings to include Holon urban autonomous shuttles, providing a pathway for institutions to pilot and adopt autonomous ...

Dynamic Map Platform (DMP) has completed its high-definition map across Canada, now covering 120,636 miles, including Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island, bringing its total North American coverage to nearly 1 million miles. This comprehensive mapping positions the Japan-based mapping specialist as a key provider of geospatial data necessary for various industries, including automotive, with applications in advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving functions, as we...

UE | STUDIOS has unveiled the Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle (SUE), a fully autonomous electric minibus, developed with a consortium of 10 partners, that utilizes sustainable materials such as Covestro's polycarbonate and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and the EU. The People Mover will undergo testing at speeds up to 50 km/h on public roads in 2026. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the EU, an...

Waymo transports passengers using autonomous vehicles in six cities, but operational challenges sometimes arise, such as car doors remaining open and causing delays. A Reddit post shared a story about a DoorDash driver being paid $6.25 to close a Waymo car's doors, with the promise of an additional $5 upon confirmation. Both Waymo and DoorDash confirmed the authenticity of the Reddit post, indicating that the issue of open doors is a legitimate problem needing resolution. Waymo is piloting ...

The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026) marked a clear inflection point: software-defined vehicles (SDVs) have entered their industrialization phase. Original equipment manufacturers and suppliers shifted decisively away from exploratory demos and concepts toward scalable, production-ready SDV platforms, with most architectures, toolchains and compute strategies aligned to 2026–28 SOPs. The focus has clearly moved from what SDVs could do, to how they can ...

WeRide and Uber Technologies have introduced the first commercial robo-taxi service in downtown Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, marking the Emirates' first autonomous vehicle deployment in its city center. With this expansion, the service now covers approximately 70% of Abu Dhabi's central areas. This expansion includes operations across Khalifa City, Masdar City and Rabdan, as well as routes between Corniche Road and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in collaboration with the Integrated...

Mahindra & Mahindra has selected Mobileye's SuperVision and Surround advanced driver assistance systems for six upcoming vehicle models, with production anticipated to start in 2027. The program will utilize Mobileye's EyeQ6 High system-on-chip and will include multiple Mahindra models set to launch in India and other markets, with Mobileye serving as a tier 1 supplier. Both ADAS solutions will integrate various functions, such as perception, Road Experience Management (REM) intelligence and...

Aumovio is supplying Leapmotor, a mainland China-based electric-car manufacturer, with a range of safety systems for its B- and C-platform vehicles. Leapmotor’s B-platform models are equipped with Aumovio's latest long-range radar, electric parking brake and airbag control unit (ACU), while the C-platform models come equipped with the MK C2 one-box brake system, long-range radar and ACU. For Leapmotor's high-volume sport utility vehicle models such as the C10, C11 and C16, Aumovio supplies ...

Foresight Autonomous Holdings, a developer of advanced 3D perception systems, announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile, has successfully completed a previously announced large-scale live trial of the SafeCycloMove “Collision Prevention” project in Bordeaux, France. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with Renault Group, Orange SA and additional partners, as part of Eye-Net’s ongoing work with Software République to advance smart mobility solutions and promote...

Pony.ai announced that the first mass-produced bZ4X robo-taxi, developed in collaboration with Toyota, has been completed, marking a significant milestone in their partnership for the production and deployment of robo-taxis. This achievement demonstrates a deep synergy between Pony.ai and Toyota in autonomous driving technology, vehicle manufacturing and supply chain integration. Both companies plan to produce over 1,000 bZ4X robo-taxis by 2026 and start introducing them into commercial services...

Pony.ai and Moore Threads have formed a strategic partnership to advance the deployment and application of Level 4 autonomous driving technology. This collaboration aims to enhance Pony.ai's core technologies, specifically its world model and Virtual Driver system, by leveraging safe and reliable AI computing power. The partnership stands out as a significant example of coordinated innovation within China's AI industry chain, marking the first time Pony.ai has utilized domestically developed AI ...

Ouster, a company specializing in sensing and perception for physical AI, announced that it completed the acquisition of StereoLabs SAS on Feb. 4. StereoLabs, known for its AI vision and perception solutions, has provided 3D vision systems since 2010, shipping over 90,000 ZED cameras to a customer base exceeding 10,000, and is supported by a broad developer community. With this acquisition, Ouster introduces physical AI's first unified sensing and perception platform, integrating digital lidar, ...

Indie Semiconductor has been chosen by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. to provide advanced in-cabin driver and occupant monitoring systems (DOMS) for their Electric Origin sport utility vehicles, the XEV 9e and BE 6, in the Indian market. This collaboration will incorporate indie's CABIN EYE perception software — developed by emotion3D, which indie recently acquired — into Mahindra's EyeDentity, a proprietary camera-based DOMS hardware platform. Mahindra has achieved the highest Bharat New C...

WeRide and Uber Technologies have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to deploy at least 1,200 robo-taxis across the Middle East by 2027. The deployment will cover Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Dubai, UAE; and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; making the robo-taxi services accessible through the Uber app. This initiative builds upon their existing fully driverless operations in Abu Dhabi and passenger services in Dubai and Riyadh, with Uber planning to increase the fleet progressively a...

Heilind Electronics has announced the addition of the Molex High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Interconnect System to its portfolio of automotive connectivity solutions. This system is designed to meet the growing demands of modern vehicle electronics by providing high-speed transmission of up to 28 Gbps and frequencies up to 20 GHz, all within a compact form factor well-suited to space-constrained automotive architectures. As vehicles increasingly integrate sensors, cameras and other electronic module...

Honda Motor has announced a collaboration with Mythic, a technology company based in Texas, US, to codevelop a system-on-a-chip (SoC) for Honda's software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Honda has invested in Mythic due to its original technologies and proven expertise in enhancing the computing performance and energy efficiency of AI used in automated driving and other vehicle features. Specifically, Honda R&D., the research and development subsidiary of Honda, will partner with Mythic in the deve...

Hesai Technology has announced a strategic cooperation with Grab, making Grab the exclusive distributor of Hesai's lidar products in Southeast Asia. This partnership will enable Grab to manage sales, customer support and marketing of Hesai's sensors throughout the region. By leveraging Grab's resources and established distribution networks, Hesai aims to increase the availability of its lidar sensors for various applications, including robotic solutions and autonomous systems. This collaboration...

Ford Motor and Geely Auto are in discussions about a potential partnership to share the costs of technology and manufacturing. Geely may use Ford's European factory to produce vehicles for the European market, according to a Reuters report. Additionally, the companies are considering a framework for sharing automotive technologies, including autonomous driving. Progress on the European manufacturing negotiations appears to be smoother, with Ford's plant in Valencia, Spain, likely being con...

Mobility technology provider Ecarx Holdings introduced a preproduction sample of its innovative Zenith computing platform at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, held recently in Las Vegas. This new platform, designed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, utilizes the Snapdragon Elite SA8797 platform for automotive and offers an integrated high-performance intelligent cockpit and advanced driver assistance system architecture. The platform supports Android 16, Google Automotive Servi...

DSPACE and MathWorks have enhanced their collaboration to optimize traffic simulation by integrating open standards. This partnership allows developers of autonomous driving applications to utilize road models constructed in RoadRunner directly within ASM OpenX, the latest version of dSPACE traffic models, aiming to improve efficiency and decrease development time. Thorsten Püschl, product manager at dSPACE, emphasized the capability of combining ASM OpenX with RoadRunner to enable more efficie...

Caocao Mobility, a Chinese ride-hailing platform, has announced that its Robotaxi 2.0 fleet will incorporate low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication technology from Spacety, known as Shikong Daoyu. This integration includes a satellite-based SOS emergency feature that will be introduced in a future update. The initiative is part of Caocao Mobility's strategy to develop a comprehensive space-ground safety assurance system to improve the safety and reliability of its autonomous mobility serv...

NVIDIA will provide its DRIVE Hyperion architecture and full-stack DRIVE AV Level 4 software for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, specifically designed to support robo-taxi operations. These vehicles will be accessible to riders through Uber's mobility network, as part of NVIDIA's previously announced partnership with the ride-hailing company. The DRIVE Hyperion platform integrates diverse sensors, including cameras, radar and lidar, alongside redundant compute systems, with NVIDIA's Halos safety ...

Waabi has announced the completion of a $750 million Series-C funding round, which was oversubscribed and coled by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners. Additionally, Uber has provided a milestone-based future investment as part of a new partnership to deploy Waabi's robo-taxis using the Waabi Driver exclusively on the Uber platform. This funding round is the largest in Canadian history and will support the further development of Waabi's physical AI platform, enhance its commercial progress i...

Repairify's diagnostics brands, asTech and BlueDriver, along with Opus IVS, have announced their intention to combine efforts to accelerate innovation in the automotive diagnostics industry. This merger aims to integrate complementary technologies, extensive technical expertise and a talented workforce to help repairers efficiently service complex vehicles. With the evolution of automotive technology and the growing demand for accurate diagnostics and advanced driver assistance system calibratio...

Mercedes-Benz has announced its intention to create a robo-taxi ecosystem centered on the new S-Class, collaborating with technology companies such as NVIDIA and Momenta, along with mobility providers such as Uber and Lumo, to operate these vehicles in various regions. The S-Class features integrated redundancies in steering, braking, computing and power supply to ensure fail-safe operation, with its MB.OS operating system facilitating driverless shuttle services in America, Asia, Europe and the...

Pony.ai has formed a strategic partnership with Beijing ATBB Travel & Express Service, a leading mobility service provider in China, to commercialize robo-taxi services via an asset-light, partnership-driven approach. Both companies will jointly deploy and operate robo-taxi services across tier 1 cities in China, while also extending the application of autonomous driving technology to airport and business travel scenarios. This partnership aligns with Pony.ai's strategy of working with estab...

DiDi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion have announced the delivery of the R2, a new-generation robo-taxi developed collaboratively. This fleet, intended for use in Guangzhou, mainland China, has already received road test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles. A delivery ceremony attended by Guangzhou Vice Mayor Lai Zhihong and key representatives from both companies marked the event. The collaboration aims to advance autonomous driving technologies and gradually introduce these innovat...

Apex.AI has been chosen by HL Klemove as the middleware software partner for its next-generation advanced driver assistance systems controllers with production intent. The collaboration, which supports HL Klemove's newly awarded production programs for Highway Assistance and Parking Assistance applications, is planned to span a multiyear deployment. Apex.AI will provide a safety-certified middleware platform, along with integration and deployment support to align with original equipment manufact...

VinFast has partnered with AI firm Autobrains to develop advanced autonomous driving technology, including a low-cost Robo-car system. This collaboration aims to enhance the Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker's self-driving technology by adopting a cheaper, camera-based autonomy system. The initiative seeks to reduce costs and expedite deployment after previous expensive and delayed self-driving projects. The companies are focusing on enhancing driver-assistance technology for upcoming VinFast...

Gatik has become the first company in North America to deploy fully driverless trucks in commercial operations, achieving $600 million in contracted revenue with daily deliveries for Fortune 50 retailers. This development signifies a shift from limited autonomous trucking pilots to ongoing, revenue-generating operations that enhance regional supply chains. Since mid-2025, Gatik has successfully completed 60,000 fully driverless orders without incidents, utilizing its Gatik Driver system, which i...

PlusAI and the Traton Group have announced an expansion of their global partnership to enhance the development and deployment of autonomous trucking solutions in the US and Europe. This announcement is linked to PlusAI's anticipated public listing through a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX. Traton has committed up to $25 million in non-dilutive research and development funding to PlusAI for integrating PlusAI's SuperDrive into Traton's autonomous trucks. Additionally, Tra...

QCraft has commenced the year with QCraft Day 2026, showcasing its advancements and objectives in the autonomous driving sector to over 200 industry guests in Beijing on Jan. 23. During the event, the company highlighted its achievements in mass production, development and deployment, as well as its plans for further expansion. James Yu, co-founder, chairman and CEO of QCraft, delivered a keynote speech titled "Bringing Autonomous Driving into Real Life," describing 2026 as the start of a t...

Valeo and Natix Network have announced a partnership to develop an open-source multicamera World Foundation Model (WFM) that aims to enhance autonomous driving and robotics through high-quality real-world data. This collaboration leverages Valeo's expertise in world models and Natix's decentralized real-world data network to build a model capable of learning, predicting and reasoning about real-world interactions and motions. WFMs are essential for enabling machines to navigate and operate in...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Teledyne FLIR OEM, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies, introduced Tura, an Automotive Safety Integration Level (ASIL)-B thermal longwave infrared camera designed in compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety standards. Tura is tailored for vehicle-based night vision, advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles, addressing the need for high-performance, cost-effective thermal solutions. The camera features a passive 640 x 512 resolut...

On Jan. 21, Minieye signed a memorandum of understanding in Hong Kong with ewpartners, aiming to deploy autonomous logistics vehicles, known as Robovans, in Saudi Arabia. This partnership addresses the Middle East's increasing demand for intelligent logistics and mobility enhancements and signifies Minieye's initial overseas expansion of its Level 4 autonomous driving business. Taking advantage of market prospects under Saudi Vision 2030, both parties plan to introduce 1,000 autonomous vehicles ...

ZKW Group is supplying advanced headlights for the new Audi Q3 compact sport utility vehicle. The Austria-based supplier has developed the digital Matrix LED headlights featuring micro-LED technology in collaboration with Audi's technical experts. Each headlight comprises 25,600 individually controllable micro-LED pixels, enabling precise light control and projection for enhanced road illumination with improved contrast and brightness. Moreover, the glare-free high beam is automatically controll...

Beijing Hyundai is collaborating with Momenta to introduce highway and urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) features as part of its localization strategy for smart and electric vehicles starting in 2026. The year 2026 marks the company's focus on strengthening local research and development capabilities in China, with increased investment and decision-making power in the Chinese market. A notable emphasis will be placed on new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and intelligent technologies to satisfy consume...

Dynamic Map Platform North America Inc. (DMP NA) has been chosen by Subaru Corp. to supply high-definition (HD) map data for Subaru's new Advanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which will be featured in the 2026 Subaru Outback. This technology includes features such as Highway Hands-Free Assist, Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection, Highway Active Lane Change Assist, Pre-Curve Speed Control, and Automatic Resume Assist. Chris Thibodeau, CEO and president of DMP NA, expressed en...

Sterling Tools has disclosed a strategic partnership with Minieye, an intelligent driving solutions provider, to implement advanced driver assistance systems and driver monitoring systems (DMS) tailored to the Indian automotive market. This collaboration emphasizes customizing Minieye's safety technologies to handle India's varied driving environments, including mixed traffic and diverse road conditions. Sterling Tools will manage the perception tuning and engage with the industry to ensure the ...

Samsung Electronics is set to begin supplying 5G automotive modems to Tesla, marking the first major expansion of their partnership beyond AI chips into vehicle connectivity. In July 2025, the US electric-car maker announced that Samsung Foundry, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, will contract-manufacture its AI chip for autonomous driving. Samsung System LSI, the logic chip design unit of Samsung Electronics, has completed development of the modem and is now in testing. The initial supply...

Motional, the autonomous driving joint venture of Hyundai Motor Group, aims to launch a fully driverless Level 4 robo-taxi service in Las Vegas by the end of 2026. This follows supervised pilot operations utilizing the Ioniq 5 robo-taxi platform conducted earlier in the year. The company is focusing on developing end-to-end AI motion planning that integrates perception, decision-making and control into a single process to achieve more adaptable driving behavior. The Ioniq 5 robo-taxis ar...

Baidu has launched its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, in collaboration with AutoGo, a United Arab Emirates-based autonomous mobility company, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service is now available on Yas Island, accessible through the AutoGo app. This marks a significant step in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The partnership between Apollo Go and AutoGo began in March 2025, resulting in the receipt of one of the...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Aeva announced that its frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) 4D lidar technology has been selected for the NVIDIA Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle reference platform. This integration signifies a crucial step for Aeva as it broadens its role as a primary lidar sensor supplier to global passenger and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers using NVIDIA's autonomous vehicle architecture. The NVIDIA Drive Hyperion platform is a...

Innoviz Technologies, a supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade lidar sensor platforms and software stacks, has announced a partnership with Vueron Technology, known for AI-powered lidar perception solutions. This collaboration integrates Innoviz lidar data from InnovizTwo and InnovizSMART into Vueron's VueX AI development platform. The integration is aimed at helping automotive manufacturers and smart infrastructure operators accelerate perception development by automating data annotatio...

BMW and Qualcomm have collaborated to create an advanced driver assistance system known as Ride Pilot, which is now available for use by third-party automakers. Qualcomm Europe President Enrico Salvatori confirmed the existence of additional customers for the system during a discussion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, though specific details on these customers or a timeline for their announcement were not provided.  Qualcomm and BMW have been in talks with various automakers ...

WeRide has launched a new Mini Program called WeRide Go on WeChat, which is owned by Tencent and is one of the most popular digital platforms in China with over 1 billion users. This program allows people in Guangzhou's Huangpu district and Beijing's Yizhuang district to book a robo-taxi ride directly through WeChat without needing to download an additional app. By searching for the WeRide Go Mini Program on WeChat, users can request a robo-taxi ride instantly, enhancing convenience for both ...

Trimble has announced that its advanced positioning technology will provide crucial data for the navigation and driver assistance systems in the new Lucid Gravity electric sport utility vehicle. By integrating Trimble RTX and ProPoint Go technologies, Lucid Gravity becomes the first electric vehicle to feature a resilient positioning engine in a system capable of centimeter-level accuracy, even in challenging environments such as tunnels, parking garages and dense city centers whe...

AEye has announced a strategic partnership with Vueron to integrate Vueron's real-time 3D perception software into its OPTIS ecosystem. This partnership aims to enhance AEye's software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions by creating a full-stack 3D visual awareness system. The updated system is expected to provide real-time detection and analysis across various critical applications, including automotive and other sectors. AEye CEO Matt Fisch highlighted the compatibility of combin...

Steer Tech and Kinexon have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in depot operations. This collaboration will combine Steer Tech's autonomous navigation software with Kinexon's real-time location systems (RTLS) to create advanced autonomous solutions for industrial applications. The partnership aims to provide end-to-end autonomy for modern depots and logistics hubs in the US. The joint effort will integrate ...

Hyundai Motor Group is nearing the launch of its autonomous driving ambitions with the Ioniq 5 robo-taxi, developed in collaboration with its US-based joint venture, Motional, and is set to begin fully driverless taxi service in Las Vegas later in 2026. Motional, established in 2020 by Hyundai Motor and Aptiv, now sees Hyundai owning about 86% of the venture following additional capital injections. At a press briefing held at Motional's technical center in Las Vegas, CEO Laura Major announced pl...

PlusAI and T2 have announced a strategic partnership to introduce Level 4 autonomous trucks to Japan. This development aligns with PlusAI's plans to become publicly listed through a business merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX. The collaboration combines T2's expertise in technology design and logistics operations in Japan with PlusAI's experience in deploying autonomous trucks in partnership with companies such as Traton Group, Iveco Group and Hyundai in the US and Europe. The aim i...

Forvia Hella, an international automotive supplier, is collaborating with NXP Semiconductors to advance high-resolution radar technology. This collaboration was announced during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Their joint effort focuses on the latest generation of high-resolution radar sensors, known as ForWave7HD, which feature up to 32 transmission and receive channels each. These ForWave7HD radar sensors are crucial for automated driving at SAE Level 2+ and Level 3. ...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 held in Las Vegas, Garmin announced the expansion of its collaboration on automotive technology by introducing the Nexus automotive-grade high-performance compute (HPC) platform. This platform, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite Platform for automotive, is designed to integrate various vehicle domains, including in-vehicle infotainment, instrument clusters and advanced driver assistance systems into a cohesive system. Scheduled for programs star...

Autolink, a mainland China-based technology company specializing in next-generation automotive electronic/electrical (E/E) systems, announced a strategic partnership with ReinOCS at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 held in Las Vegas. Through a long-term cooperation agreement, Autolink's Deep Fusion EEA — an optical-electrical integrated E/E architecture — will serve as the foundation for joint solutions in intelligent vehicles. Deep Fusion EEA integrates centralized computing, zonal ...

ZF and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a collaboration to create an advanced and scalable advanced driver assistance system solution, integrating Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride system-on-chips (SoCs) with ZF's ProAI supercomputer. This partnership aims to provide a platform for automated driving, offering automakers the ability to deploy scalable ADAS solutions across various vehicle types and automation levels, up to Level 3. The Snapdragon Ride enables the ZF ProAI supercomputer to serve...

Iveco has announced a new program in collaboration with PlusAI to launch the first deployment of heavy-duty trucks with Level 4 autonomous driving systems (ADS) in Southern Europe. This initiative will be in partnership with Spanish logistics operator Sesé and the government of Aragon, Spain. Under the program, two heavy-duty trucks equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, powered by PlusAI's SuperDrive virtual driver, will be developed. Starting in 2026, these trucks will unde...

FIH, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), participated in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 under the theme Driving the Future of Smart Mobility. The company exhibited its core automotive electronics solutions, including high-performance computing (HPC) platforms, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, advanced driver assistance systems and telematics control units (TCUs). As part of its showcase, FIH introduced an interactive demo vehicle demonstrating the centralized...

Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a letter of intent (LOI) for a long-term supply agreement to deliver next-generation infotainment and connectivity capabilities powered by the latter's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. Under the intended agreement, Qualcomm Technologies would become Volkswagen Group’s primary technology provider for infotainment system-on-chips (SoCs) supporting the Group’s zonal software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, developed fo...

Pony.ai and BAIC BJEV, the electric vehicle manufacturing division of BAIC Group, have announced an enhanced strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to advance the mass production, commercialization and international deployment of autonomous driving solutions, specifically focusing on Level 4 autonomous driving. The partnership intends to address core challenges in scaling from pilot programs to sustainable commercial operations. Under the updated agreement, both companies will concent...

Infineon Technologies and HL Klemove have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance their strategic collaboration in automotive technologies. The partnership is focused on combining Infineon's expertise in semiconductors with HL Klemove's advanced autonomous driving systems to innovate vehicle electronic architecture for the software-defined vehicle era and advance autonomous driving technologies. The partnership will focus on developing next-generation zonal control units, with Infineo...

Karsan, a global technology-driven mobility brand in next-generation public transport, showcased its advanced autonomous models at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, a prominent technology trade show. The company introduced its Karsan AI (Autonomous Intelligence) vision, positioned as a mobility intelligence that perceives, makes real-time decisions and continuously learns. Karsan's CEO, Okan Baş, highlighted that the company's approach focuses on producing zero-emission vehicles (ZEV...

Baidu has announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, has been granted Dubai, United Arab Emirates' first driverless vehicle trial permit by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This permit allows Apollo Go to operate fully autonomous vehicles on designated public roads without a human safety driver, paving the way for the launch of a fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in Dubai by the first quarter of 2026. The RTA issued the permit during the opening of ...

Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. have signed a comprehensive agreement at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 to co-develop next-generation solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and advanced driver assistance systems. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed Jan. 7 at the Hyundai Mobis booth, with key executives from both companies in attendance. This collaboration aims to enhance the performance, efficiency and stability of ADAS by utilizing Qualcomm's Sna...

Hesai Technology has announced its selection by NVIDIA as a lidar partner for the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform, which is designed to enable Level 4-ready autonomous vehicles. This partnership positions Hesai among the latest companies to have their sensor suites qualified on the open, production-ready DRIVE Hyperion architecture. The DRIVE Hyperion ecosystem includes a range of sensor technologies, such as cameras, radar, lidar and ultrasonic sensors, aimed at optimizing perception...

Lucid Group, Nuro and Uber Technologies have revealed the production intent vehicles for their global robo-taxi service, together with an Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. These developments mark a significant step forward as the companies announced the start of autonomous on-road testing in December 2025. This testing phase is critical in preparing for the anticipated launch of the robo-taxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later in 2026,...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, Leapmotor and Qualcomm Technologies jointly unveiled what they claim is the world's first cross-domain integrated solution using Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite automotive platforms. Displayed at Qualcomm's booth, the controller showcased how a dual-chipset architecture can enhance compute performance, streamline vehicle electronics and enable advanced AI capabilities throughout a vehicle. This collaboration underlin...

HERE Technologies announced plans to showcase its AI-powered map intelligence aimed at enhancing advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving and precise positioning at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The demonstrations, powered by Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Ride Pilot system, will be featured at Qualcomm Technologies' booth. HERE's advanced map intelligence, when integrated with the Snapdragon Ride Pilot system, aims to enhance Level 2+ automated driving capabilities a...

Magna has announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance original equipment manufacturer deployments on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform. In this collaboration, Magna will provide OEMs with a comprehensive suite of services, including system integration, validation and vehicle launch for the NVIDIA DRIVE AV stack operating on DRIVE AGX Thor accelerated compute. This will include platform launch and execution services for various levels of autonomy syste...

HERE Technologies and Hyundai AutoEver have expanded their online navigation partnership, as announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. This collaboration supports Hyundai AutoEver's connected mobility vision by equipping Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles with real-time, user-focused map content that enhances travel safety and intelligence. This partnership allows Hyundai AutoEver to leverage HERE's navigation map data for its infotainment platforms in vehicles sold across North Amer...

Teradar, a US-based company specializing in terahertz (THz) vision technology, introduced its flagship sensor, Teradar Summit, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The Teradar Summit is a long-range, high-resolution sensor designed to operate effectively in all weather conditions. This development addresses a crucial gap left by traditional radar and lidar sensors.  Teradar is engaged in eight development partnerships across the US and Germany and plans to start bidding on high-v...

Arbe Robotics announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to combine its radar technology with NVIDIA's accelerated computing to create a platform for AI-based perception for autonomous driving. The company plans to showcase this automotive-grade radar system at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The system is designed to deliver high detection density with over 20,000 detections per frame through a 2,304-channel array. This collaboration aims to make advanced perception for autonomous technolo...

TomTom has announced that Cariad, an automotive software company within the Volkswagen Group, will integrate TomTom's advanced Orbis Maps into its automated driving systems. Orbis Maps will offer crucial spatial context to enhance the awareness of Cariad's systems about their surroundings by providing highly precise and current location data. This will act as a supplementary map-based layer within the vehicle's software architecture, working alongside onboard sensors and systems. The integration...

Autoliv has developed a foldable steering wheel for use in autonomous vehicles. The innovative steering wheel, co-developed with Tensor, aims to address the limitations of traditional steering wheels, which can hinder passenger comfort and space in such vehicles. When not in use, the steering wheel retracts completely in Level 4 mode, which enables the vehicle to manage all driving tasks under defined conditions without human intervention. This feature enhances interior flexibility and passenger...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, Aptiv is presenting its intelligent edge solutions, showcasing how these solutions enable real-time data processing and decision-making. By bringing advanced computing and AI closer to where data is generated, Aptiv's approach facilitates AI-driven solutions across transportation, robotics, aerospace and other sectors. This method enhances response times and system optimization by processing data locally rather than relying solely on...

Mobileye has won a contract from a US-based automaker to supply its Surround advanced driver assistance systems, powered by the latest system-on-chip, the EyeQ6H. The company’s most advanced driver assistance chip will enable hands-free driving capabilities in vehicles equipped with the technology on select highways. The new business order highlights rising demand for Mobileye’s Surround ADAS systems worldwide, with estimated delivery of more than 19 million EyeQ6H-based systems, i...

Neolix has entered into a strategic partnership with Luxmea to enhance urban delivery solutions in the European market. This collaboration aims to create a new ecosystem for urban logistics by leveraging AI technology to develop efficient, intelligent and sustainable delivery solutions. Neolix, known for its development of the autonomous RoboVan, has obtained certifications from TÜV Rheinland and adheres to over 20 ECE/EU regulations, facilitating diverse urban logistics needs. Neolix's autonom...

Schaeffler will present its comprehensive motion technology portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 (CES), which will be held in Las Vegas this week. The exhibition will feature intelligent motion components and systems addressing industry challenges in humanoid robotics, energy generation, industrial automation and vehicle technology. The German supplier will present technologies for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) that simplify vehicle architectures and enable real-time control. Th...

In a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing automotive cybersecurity, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions and ConnectM Technology Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding valued at approximately $50 million. This partnership is focused on co-developing a cutting-edge semiconductor platform tailored for connected and electric vehicles. The collaboration will result in an EdgeAI system-on-chip (SoC) embedded with advanced security capabilities, including real-time threat detection, intru...

Samsung Electronics has announced it is supplying automotive semiconductors for BMW’s next-generation electric vehicle, the iX3, highlighting the South Korean technology group’s strategy to broaden its semiconductor business beyond memory into logic chips and foundry-related services. According to industry sources, Samsung’s Device Solutions division is providing its in-house automotive infotainment processor, the Exynos Auto V720, for BMW’s new iX3, which made its public debut at the IA...

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd., an Israel-based company specializing in 3D perception systems, was invited by Audi to participate in the Audi startup event Minds and Makers, held in November 2025. The annual event, organized by Audi's partnering team, aims to showcase innovative solutions and explore collaboration opportunities with Audi's innovation teams.  Foresight was chosen to present its terrain intelligence solution, which provides real-time 3D analysis of terrains, offering p...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, LG Innotek will present its Next-Generation Under-Display Camera Module (UDC) designed for installation behind a vehicle's instrument cluster to monitor the driver. This innovative solution is significant as it forms part of the driver monitoring system (DMS), a technology that integrates a camera and software within vehicles to continuously assess the driver's status, focusing on indicators such as drowsiness and attention leve...

Arbe Robotics has announced that a state-owned automaker in China has selected Hirain Technologies, along with Arbe's Ultra HD Radar, for its Level 4 autonomous vehicle program. The production of these vehicles is scheduled to commence in December 2026, aiming to enhance safety and autonomy in both urban and highway settings. The automaker's decision follows several years of collaborative development, resulting in the selection of Hirain's LRR610 Radar, which is powered by Arbe's advanced chi...

Zelostech, an entity in autonomous driving technology, has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore Post (SingPost) to implement autonomous logistics pilots in Singapore by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to introduce unmanned logistics vehicles on both public roads and within closed logistics parks, enhancing Zelostech's presence in the Southeast Asian market. The collaboration will explore three essential logistics scenarios specific to Singapore's needs: Middle-mile tr...

SiEngine, a mainland Chinese automotive research and development firm, has begun mass production of its new AI-capable chips for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems. The AD1000 and AD800 system-on-chip (SoC) units are fabricated on a 7-nanometer (nm) process, providing improved thermal and power efficiency. These chips are aimed at car manufacturers interested in implementing Level 2 to Level 4 autonomous driving features, which include hands-free and attention-free drivin...

MediaTek has announced a collaboration with DENSO to develop a tailored automotive system-on-chip (SoC) solution for advanced driver assistance systems and cockpit systems. This partnership combines DENSO's expertise in automotive safety and integration with MediaTek's technology from its Dimensity AX development, focusing on creating a scalable and production-ready platform for next-generation driver assistance systems. The collaboration between MediaTek and DENSO is anchored on three fundam...