Bosch Rexroth launches TS 7plus conveyor for 3,000 kg payloads
Bosch Rexroth has introduced the TS 7plus, a configurable, fully electric roller conveyor supporting payloads up to 3,000 kg, featuring larger rollers, lubrication-free king-shafts, two operating modes and MTpro-based configuration to reduce energy use and simplify maintenance.
Autobrains applies agentic AI to ADAS and automated driving
Autobrains has introduced agentic AI for ADAS and automated driving, has deployed modular specialised agents that have reduced compute and data demands, have improved handling of edge cases and have reached commercial deployments with global automotive partners.
Marelli and AWS launch AI for SDV test automation
Marelli and AWS have unveiled an AI-powered System Test Generation Agent that has automated creation of traceable system test cases, has reduced validation time and has integrated with existing engineering workflows to support software-defined vehicle development.
Mahindra selects Mobileye EyeQ6 ADAS for future models
Mahindra has selected Mobileye's EyeQ6-based ADAS for at least six upcoming models, with production due from 2027, and has adopted SuperVision and Surround platforms to consolidate perception, mapping and occupant monitoring into a single architecture.
Hesai lidar chosen for Niu NXT2 two-wheeler
Hesai has partnered with Niu to supply FTX lidar for the NXT2, has reduced sensor prices sharply and has enabled wider lidar adoption in electric two-wheelers as Niu has launched an AI operating system and new AI-enabled models.
Geely receives UN R171 certification for G-ASD
Geely's G-ASD has been granted UN R171 certification, clearing regulatory barriers for sales across UNECE states and has been scheduled for deployment on Lotus vehicles in Europe from June 2026.
Hyundai Mobis opens Hungarian EV chassis plant
Hyundai Mobis has established a 50,000 sq m plant in Kecskemet, Hungary, to supply EV and hybrid chassis modules to Mercedes‑Benz, has implemented just‑in‑sequence production and has expanded its European manufacturing footprint to five bases.
ZF and SiliconAuto unveil sensor-interface chip architecture
ZF and SiliconAuto have introduced a distributed chip architecture that offloads sensor capture and pre‑processing from central SoCs, enabling reduced computational load, standardised interfaces and lower power consumption, and have demonstrated a live implementation at Embedded World 2026.
Qualcomm and Wayve integrate AI Driver with Snapdragon Ride
Qualcomm and Wayve have announced a collaboration that has integrated Wayve's AI Driver with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride to offer a pre-integrated platform that has been designed to simplify ADAS and automated driving deployment for manufacturers.
Bosch launches hydrogen fuel-cell system for buses
Bosch has unveiled a hydrogen fuel-cell system for 12–18-metre buses, including the roof-mount FCPM C100 for urban transit, and has expanded its portfolio to support longer-range, fast-refuelling public transport operations.
bitsensing launches retrofit ADAS kit for commercial fleets
bitsensing has launched a retrofit ADAS kit for commercial fleets that has combined radar and camera sensor fusion to issue driver alerts; the system has been piloted with Koreawide Express in Daegu and has been prepared for wider rollout.
Stellantis adopts Toyota and Bosch hybrid systems
Stellantis has sourced a Toyota-backed Blue Nexus hybrid system for the Cherokee and has integrated Bosch EREV technology for upcoming SUVs and pickups, as the company has shifted investment towards hybrids to improve fuel economy and accelerate market entry.
Qualcomm unveils AI-native 6G prototypes at MWC
Qualcomm has presented AI-native 6G prototypes at MWC Barcelona 2026, demonstrating multi-vendor RF alignment, sensing-enabled digital twins, agentic AI services and millimetre-wave non-terrestrial network developments that have advanced early ecosystem validation and prototyping.
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.
Allison acquires Dana off-highway drive business for $2.7bn
Allison Transmission has acquired Dana’s off‑highway drive and motion systems business for US$2.7bn, creating a two‑unit company headquartered in Indianapolis under Allison leadership.
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.
