Volkswagen considers China-developed EVs for Europe
Volkswagen has said it has considered bringing China-developed electric vehicles to Europe, has presented several China-only models and has reported a drop in first-quarter operating profit amid intensified competition and weaker demand.
BYD raises LiDAR ADAS price amid DRAM cost rises
BYD has increased the price of its LiDAR-based ADAS option to 12,000 yuan, citing global storage hardware cost rises; the change has taken effect from 1 May 2026 and has applied across models, with early depositors having retained prior pricing.
Jetour unveils T8 three-row SUV with L10 and TX
Jetour has showcased the T8 three-row SUV, Shanhai L10 and TX concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show and has emphasised boxy, family-focused design, hybrid-oriented powertrains and the Travel+ product framework.
Microchip, Sunny Smartlead widen ASA-ML ADAS ecosystem
Microchip and Sunny Smartlead have expanded the ASA-ML ecosystem by introducing ADAS camera modules based on Microchip’s VS700 family and have promoted interoperable, secure and time-synchronised in-vehicle connectivity for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Volkswagen unveils ID. Aura T6 and ID. Unyx 09 for China
Volkswagen has revealed two China-developed EVs — the ID. Aura T6 crossover and ID. Unyx 09 sedan — and has signalled plans to expand its NEV lineup, integrating the CEA electronic architecture and China-specific driving features.
Major Themes at 2026 Beijing Auto Show
The Beijing Auto Show has showcased an expanded venue with 1,451 vehicles, major EV premieres and extensive industry forums. Organisers have highlighted trends including large electric SUVs, Huawei-enabled systems, advanced driver assistance, LiDAR and chip competition, and next-generation battery technologies.
Hyundai Mobis launches large-scale SDV validation system
Hyundai Mobis has established a data integration platform, the company has said, that has combined real-world sensor data with parallel simulators to accelerate ECU and ADAS validation and has aimed to deliver 10,000 validation hours per week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
P3 to develop middleware standardising mapping data
P3 Digital Services has launched a development programme and has begun creating middleware to translate high‑definition map data from Android Automotive OS and Google VMS into the ADASIS protocol to enable vendor‑agnostic ADAS integration.
Mahindra to adopt Mobileye ADAS for six models
Mahindra has selected Mobileye's SuperVision and Surround ADAS, configured with EyeQ6H SoCs, for at least six models; Mobileye has been appointed Tier 1 supplier and production has been scheduled to begin in 2027.
Bitsensing launches retrofit ADAS kit for commercial fleets
Bitsensing has launched an aftermarket ADAS kit for commercial vehicles, has combined radar and camera sensors to deliver UNECE-compliant warnings, and has piloted the system with Koreawide Express in Daegu for planned retrofit scaling across fleets.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
dSPACE integrates OMNIVISION camera models into AURELION
dSPACE and OMNIVISION will integrate sensor models into AURELION to enable virtual testing of camera-based ADAS and autonomous driving perception, aiming to reduce physical testing and accelerate development.
Nissan partners with Wayve to integrate AI into ProPILOT
Nissan will integrate Wayve's embodied AI into ProPILOT to enhance driver-assistance and urban driving; initial rollout in Japan in fiscal 2027 with subsequent global expansion.
Modern Fleet Safety Practices and Technology
Integrated AI video, ADAS and telematics provide real-time visibility into driver behaviour and vehicle health, enabling proactive safety management, improved compliance and potential cost reduction for fleet operators.
TDK expands BCL3520FT automotive power-inductor range
TDK has begun mass production of expanded BCL3520FT power inductors for automotive ECUs, offering 3.3×3.5×2.0mm packages, 5 milliohms DCR, 10 A rating and AEC‑Q200 qualification.
Rivian highlights AI and autonomy amid sales slowdown
Rivian will host an Autonomy and AI Day to present in‑house software and autonomy plans as electric vehicle sales slow and investors seek future growth drivers.
