BorgWarner to supply 800V iDM and dual-inverter generator
BorgWarner has secured a contract to supply an 800 V integrated drive module and a dual-inverter generator for a North American OEM's extended-range electric trucks and large SUVs, with production scheduled to begin in 2029.
STMicroelectronics completes NXP MEMS acquisition
STMicroelectronics has completed the acquisition of NXP's MEMS sensor business, has secured regulatory approvals and has added MEMS product lines expected to contribute about $45m in revenue from the first quarter of 2026.
Hyundai Mobis forms alliance for holographic windscreens
Hyundai Mobis has formed a four-member alliance with ZEISS, tesa and Saint-Gobain Sekurit to develop and industrialise holographic windscreen displays and has targeted mass production by around 2029; partners have assumed roles in optics, film replication and glass lamination.
Valeo and Kapsch develop V2X tolling solution
Valeo and Kapsch have partnered to develop a C‑V2X tolling system and have demonstrated it at a 5GAA meeting; the system has been designed to enable direct vehicle‑to‑roadside transactions and reduce reliance on traditional toll infrastructure.
5G-HUB: Integrating Terrestrial and Satellite 5G
The 5G-HUB project has demonstrated integrated terrestrial-satellite 5G enabling resilient, continuous mission-critical services, has developed smart gateways and dual-mode terminals, and has validated vertical handover and dynamic resource orchestration aligned with GOVSATCOM objectives.
Hyundai Mobis launches 5G telematics control unit
Hyundai Mobis announced a 5G multi-function telematics control unit for autonomous and software-defined vehicles, targeting completion of development by H1 2026 and expansion into the global connected-vehicle market.
Sterling Tools, MINIEYE to localise ADAS for India
Sterling Tools and MINIEYE will localise ADAS and DMS for Indian roads, combining local manufacturing and OEM ties with MINIEYE’s software to meet 2027 safety norms.
Samsung SDI and KGM to develop 46-series EV battery packs
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility will co-develop battery pack technology for 46-series cylindrical cells, targeting KGM electric vehicles and pursuing joint R&D and coordinated global market strategy.
Webasto and Maccor collaborate on EV battery test systems
Webasto and Maccor have partnered to offer integrated EV battery test systems from cell cycling to high-voltage pack emulation, supplying OEMs, labs and universities with US-based manufacture and service.
PFAS-free polysilazane coatings for metals, plastics, glass
Nanize has developed patented PFAS-free polysilazane coatings that cure in under one minute below 70°C, covalently bond to varied substrates and target multiple industrial applications.
Visteon and TomTom launch on-device AI navigation
Visteon and TomTom have introduced an on-device AI conversational navigation system combining Visteon’s cognitoAI and TomTom maps, enabling offline operation, real-time traffic, EV charging suggestions and enhanced data privacy.
China targets solid‑state batteries and L3 in 2026 NEV plan
MIIT outlined a 2026 NEV plan prioritising commercialisation of all‑solid‑state batteries, L3 autonomous driving, supply‑chain strengthening and measures to boost vehicle consumption and international industrial cooperation.
Keysight and Samsung demonstrate NR‑NTN in n252 band
Keysight and Samsung demonstrated live NR‑NTN connectivity in the n252 band using a commercial Samsung modem and Keysight's UXM platform to validate interoperability for direct‑to‑cell deployment.
BASF tests Ultramid for EV under-hood coolant exposure
BASF reports five-year tests of a glass fibre-reinforced, low-halogen Ultramid polyamide using adapted hydrolysis ageing and Arrhenius extrapolation, projecting service life exceeding 100,000 hours for EV under-hood coolant exposure.
Mobileye EyeQ6H Selected by US Automaker for ADAS
Mobileye will supply about nine million EyeQ6H chips to a US automaker to enable its Surround ADAS as standard, supporting hands-free highway driving and software-defined vehicle architectures.
Visteon launches Snapdragon-based HPC for vehicle cockpits
Visteon introduced a production-ready high-performance compute cockpit based on Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite, delivering threefold overall and twelvefold AI performance, on-device generative AI and ECU consolidation.
Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm partner on SDV and ADAS
Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm will co-develop ADAS and SDV technologies using Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, targeting scalable, efficient solutions for global and emerging markets including India.
Xpeng updates G6 and G9 with up to 2,250 TOPS ADAS
Xpeng released 2026 G6 and G9 models in China with optional Ultra SE and Ultra ADAS packages offering 1,500–2,250 TOPS, VLA support and AIOS 6.0 cockpit features.
Here launches AI portfolio for software-defined vehicles
Here Technologies announced an AI-driven portfolio at CES 2026 for software-defined vehicles, comprising navigation, ADAS tools, development accelerators and partnerships for OEMs and fleets.
Visteon showcases production-ready SDV solutions at CES 2026
Visteon unveiled production-ready software-defined vehicle technologies at CES 2026, including AI computing platforms, cockpit systems, connectivity and electrification solutions for global vehicle manufacturers.
Visteon introduces NVIDIA-powered AI-ADAS compute module
Visteon and NVIDIA announced a scalable compute module for in-vehicle AI and ADAS, offering plug-and-play integration with legacy systems, NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin processing and hybrid edge-cloud support.
Aptiv to supply Gen6 ADAS for Indian trucks and buses
Aptiv will supply its Gen6 ADAS, integrating radar, camera and AI vision, to an Indian commercial vehicle OEM across 14 models to support 2027 safety regulations.
SAIC MG launches 2026 MG7 with AI cockpit
SAIC's MG has launched the 2026 MG7 facelift, introducing an AI-enhanced cockpit and NGP assisted-driving suite; four variants priced 116,900–154,900 yuan, with 1.5T and 2.0T engines.
Qualcomm and ZF announce scalable ADAS platform
Qualcomm and ZF announced a scalable ADAS platform combining Snapdragon Ride SoC with ZF ProAI, supporting modular sensor configurations, over-the-air updates and automotive-grade compute for varied automation levels.
Mobileye secures second major automaker for EyeQ6H ADAS
Mobileye will supply its EyeQ6H-based Surround ADAS as standard to a second top-10 vehicle manufacturer, delivering an estimated 19 million units and expanding ADAS market presence.
Aptiv presents intelligent edge AI solutions at CES 2026
Aptiv demonstrated edge computing and AI platforms at CES 2026, highlighting ADAS sensors, digital cockpits, robotics capabilities and the LINC software with 5G C‑V2X connectivity.
Geely unveils G‑ASD assisted driving system
Geely introduced G‑ASD, an L3‑ready assisted driving platform by Afari Technology, featuring a World Action Model AI architecture; Mercedes‑Benz holds 3% of Afari and Lynk & Co use it.
Leapmotor unveils central vehicle computer with Snapdragon
Leapmotor and Qualcomm introduced a production central vehicle computing platform consolidating cockpit, ADAS, body control and connectivity using dual Snapdragon platforms to reduce integration complexity and enable AI services.
Valeo and Seeing Machines debut in-cabin monitoring tech
Valeo and Seeing Machines present integrated in-cabin monitoring solutions at CES 2026, combining gaze and occupant detection across vehicle types to support safety compliance and driver awareness.
STRADVISION SVNet FrontVision on Renesas R-Car X5H
STRADVISION demonstrated SVNet FrontVision on Renesas’ R‑Car X5H at CES 2026, illustrating low-latency, AI-based front-camera perception and integration with Renesas’ RoX framework for software-defined vehicle development.
HERE and Qualcomm demonstrate AI map intelligence at CES
At CES 2026, HERE and Qualcomm will showcase AI-driven map data integrated with Snapdragon Ride Pilot to enhance ADAS, extend vehicle foresight, and support global regulatory compliance.
Harman to acquire ZF ADAS business for €1.5bn
Harman will acquire ZF’s ADAS business for €1.5bn, integrating compute and sensor assets; about 3,750 employees will transfer and the deal is expected to close in H2 2026, subject to approvals.
Kodiak AI and Bosch to scale autonomous truck platform
Kodiak AI has partnered with Bosch to scale manufacturing and integration of a safety-redundant autonomous truck platform, targeting commercial upfitter and factory installations and driverless highway operations by H2 2026.
BYD to invest ¥100bn in intelligent driving; 5,000 ADAS staff
BYD has a 5,000‑strong ADAS team and will invest ¥100bn in intelligent driving; its 'God’s Eye' equips over 2.5m vehicles and generates 150m kilometres of driving data daily.
FAW-Toyota launches bZ3 Smart Home Edition in China
FAW-Toyota launched the bZ3 Smart Home Edition in China with lidar and Momenta 5.0 ADAS. Two trims start at ¥109,800 and ¥129,800, offering 517 km and 616 km CLTC ranges.
BYD confirms full-line rollout of God’s Eye ADAS
BYD is continuing deployment of its God’s Eye ADAS across its vehicle range, citing large domestic fleet data, engineering scale and production capacity to support mass-market implementation.
Schaeffler to present powertrain innovations at CES 2026
Schaeffler will exhibit software‑defined vehicle architectures, magnet‑free powertrain components, modular EV power electronics, DC/DC converters and integrated battery and drive modules at CES 2026.
MediaTek and Denso to co-develop automotive SoCs
MediaTek and Denso will co-develop automotive-grade SoCs for ADAS and cockpit computing, targeting ISO 26262 safety levels and multi-sensor fusion to accelerate OEM integration and reduce development risk.
SiEngine starts mass production of 7nm ADAS chips
SiEngine has commenced mass production of 7nm ADAS chips AD1000 and AD800, offering up to 512 TOPS per chip, ASIL‑D safety compliance and scalable multi‑chip performance for vehicle autonomy.
Harman to acquire ZF's ADAS unit for €1.5bn
Harman will buy ZF’s ADAS business for €1.5bn, acquiring compute platforms, cameras, radar and software; transaction, subject to approvals, targeting completion in H2 2026 with 3,750 staff transfers.
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility to co-develop EV battery packs
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility signed an MOU to co-develop battery packs using 46-series cylindrical cells, combining R&D and commercialisation efforts to support future KGM electric vehicles.
ZF sells ADAS unit to Harman for €1.5bn
ZF is selling its ADAS business, including sensing and software, to Harman for €1.5bn; transaction transfers about 3,750 employees and is expected to close in H2 2026, subject to approvals.
Renesas R-Car X5H SoC for multi-domain vehicle computing
Renesas introduced R-Car X5H, a 3nm SoC delivering up to 400 TOPS AI, mixed-criticality safety and multi-domain compute for ADAS, IVI and gateway functions; RoX SDK supports Linux and Android.
aiMotive and LG to unveil integrated IVI-ADAS controller
aiMotive and LG will present an integrated HPC Lite controller combining IVI and ADAS processing, aiming to simplify vehicle architecture and support Level 2+ automated driving.
GAC opens Hyptec A800 EREV pre-orders with Huawei L3 ADAS
GAC opened pre-orders for the Hyptec A800 EREV, featuring Huawei L3 highway ADAS, 34 sensors, a range‑extender powertrain and a 178‑kilometre WLTC electric range.
US House introduces ADAS Functionality & Integrity Act
The US House introduced the ADAS Functionality & Integrity Act requiring NHTSA to set ADAS calibration standards and test procedures for post-modification vehicles, initially applying to model year 2028.
Novelic to present radar-based ADAS and in-cabin monitoring
Novelic will demonstrate radar-centric ADAS and in-cabin monitoring at CES 2026, promoting integrated radar-camera modules to simplify sensor architectures, support safety standards and reduce costs.