Vehicle communication hardware, networks, standards or data links enabling connected services.
Xiaomi opens Chinese presales for Skynomad N70 and N90 crossovers
Xiaomi has opened Chinese presales for its Skynomad N70 and N90 range-extended crossovers, priced from 259,900 yuan. The models offer up to 505km of CLTC electric range, LiDAR-based assisted driving and 5G connectivity, with the N90 launching in September 2026.
Japan’s private 5G market shifts from trials to operational deployments
Japan’s private 5G market is shifting from demonstrations to operational deployments across ports, factories, utilities and transport. Applications include autonomous vehicles and robots, machine vision, remote machinery control and Level 4 driving, with spending forecast to grow at about 55% annually to 2030.
ZF presents scalable 360-degree safety system for trucks and trailers
ZF is presenting scalable active-safety technology for trucks and trailers, combining radar, camera, braking and steering through a truck-trailer Ethernet link. The system supports collision prevention, highway assistance, yard manoeuvring and future automation.
Ruptela to launch adapter for accessing vehicle data through existing telematics hardware
Ruptela plans to release CAN For ALL in summer 2026, a dual-CAN FD adapter that adds vehicle data access to existing telematics hardware. It supports wired J1939/FMS and Bluetooth LE outputs, enabling combined truck, trailer, van and tachograph data collection.
US connected-vehicle rules raise technology supply-chain risks
US restrictions on connected-vehicle hardware and automated-driving software linked to China or Russia are forcing automakers to scrutinise technology provenance, ownership and supplier dependencies. Software restrictions begin for model year 2027, with hardware restrictions following from 2029 or 2030.
Custom Fleet plans vehicle-initiated payments rollout in Australia and New Zealand
Custom Fleet is preparing to bring Element Pay’s vehicle-initiated payment platform to Australia and New Zealand. The system links vehicles directly to fuel-station payments, using telematics to support fraud reduction, reconciliation and lower-cost fuel selection, with EV charging and tolls planned.
CalAmp expands Modbus support for connected equipment
CalAmp has made expanded Modbus support generally available, allowing OEMs and solution providers to connect specialty equipment data to cloud platforms. The capability supports remote monitoring of machine health, utilisation, location and service needs across industrial and rental fleets.
Thales and operators deploy multi-network IoT eSIM platform
Thales, Singtel, Optus, AIS and Globe Telecom have deployed a multi-operator IoT eSIM network using GSMA SGP.32. It lets connected vehicles and other devices switch between participating mobile networks across borders without SIM replacement or manual intervention.
Syrus 4G IoT telematics device architecture overview
Syrus 4G has been provided with ApexOS, a Yocto-based Linux distribution, and has featured core apex commands, an SDK, preinstalled SyrusJS with Syruslang, an ECU CAN bus reader, and a SyrusCloud remote management portal.
Verizon to provide 5G SA and LTE for BMW US models
Verizon Business has agreed to provide 5G Standalone and LTE connectivity for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles in the US via KDDI's Global Communications Platform, supporting BMW Connected Drive, infotainment, remote services and telematics.
Soracom commercially releases SGP.32 IoT eSIMs and orchestration platform
Soracom has commercially released its Connectivity Hypervisor and SGP.32-compatible IoT eSIMs, enabling remote management and switching of multiple operator profiles through one API. The technology supports connected vehicles and other long-life IoT deployments.
Telstra outage disrupts Australia’s national rail communications network
A major Telstra 4G outage disrupted ARTC’s safety-critical National Train Communications System, suspending freight and passenger rail services. Services are being restored in phases after communications testing.
Standards challenge for interoperable digital car keys
The Car Connectivity Consortium has convened industry stakeholders and has expanded testing and certification to address interoperability, security and proximity authentication requirements for smartphone-based digital vehicle keys, while adoption and consumer acceptance have remained uneven.
Volvo CE to showcase electric machines and digital services at Steinexpo
Volvo CE will present new quarrying machines, electric equipment and connected Site Solutions at Steinexpo in Germany from 2–5 September 2026, including the R60 rigid hauler and EC560 crawler excavator.
Tele2 IoT and Lenovo Connect partner on global automotive connectivity
Tele2 IoT and Lenovo Connect have partnered to combine managed connectivity, connectivity management, endpoint management and eSIM capabilities for global IoT deployments, with a particular focus on connected vehicles and automotive customers.
Connected-vehicle data growth puts 5G and SDVs at the centre of automotive IoT
Industry experts and research forecasts point to rapidly rising connected-vehicle data volumes, driven by richer services, over-the-air updates, AI and electrification. 5G is expected to dominate automotive connectivity as OEMs develop software-defined vehicles.
Telit Cinterion NExT eSIM Enables FleetSafe.ai Video Telematics
Telit Cinterion’s NExT eSIM has been deployed with FleetSafe.ai to support AI video telematics in the 2026 British Truck Racing Championship, providing managed multiprofile connectivity, centralised control and usage diagnostics for high-bandwidth fleet video applications.
Li Auto launches electric SUVs in Macau through dealer partnership
Li Auto has begun selling electric i6 and i8 SUVs in Macau through a regional dealer partnership. The vehicles include modified telematics, dual connectivity cards and software supporting cross-border travel, ahead of the company’s planned right-hand-drive expansion.
Mlink begins live testing of chipset on Iridium NTN Direct
Mlink has begun live on-air testing of its MS150-IR IoT-NTN chipset on Iridium’s 3GPP-based satellite network. Certification and product availability are expected before the end of 2026, supporting global connectivity for applications including automotive and logistics.
CCC Digital Key Version 4: Interoperability and Security
The Car Connectivity Consortium has released Digital Key Version 4, has prioritised interoperability and certification, has strengthened NFC fallback testing, and has implemented rapid credential revocation and crypto agility to support long-term cross-vendor vehicle security.
BYD integrates eCall in Australian models
BYD has partnered with Intelematics to integrate eCall functionality into Australian models, beginning with the Sealion 8, and has implemented Automatic Collision Notification, SOS calling and enhanced crash-data reporting for ANCAP compliance.
Manufacturers' Adoption of Digital Car Keys
Manufacturers have implemented digital keys across numerous models, allowing smartphones to unlock and start vehicles; availability, security technologies (UWB, BLE, NFC) and subscription requirements have varied by make, model and region.
KEYSTONE pilots validate real-time digital freight data sharing in Italy
KEYSTONE pilots at the Port of La Spezia and Novara intermodal terminal demonstrated real-time exchange of freight, vehicle and compliance data between logistics operators and authorities, enabling paperless transport, targeted controls and fewer disruptions.
Canada funds innovation to deter vehicle theft
The Government of Canada has awarded funding to Audesse Automotive among three firms under the Innovative Solutions Canada Vehicle Theft Prevention challenge and has announced support for prototype development of a smart switch that communicates with drivers’ phones.
DENSO MobiQ C-V2X Module Certified by OmniAir
DENSO has achieved OmniAir certification for its MobiQ C‑V2X roadside module following DEKRA testing with OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment, and the approval has reinforced industry progress towards interoperable, standards-based vehicle-to-everything deployments.
Iteris BlueTOAD Spectra CV RSU Achieves OmniAir Certification
OmniAir has certified Iteris' BlueTOAD Spectra CV roadside unit following validation testing at DEKRA in Malaga, Spain, using qualified equipment and procedures, and has strengthened interoperable C-V2X infrastructure readiness for agencies and integrators.
Automotive Ethernet and CAN Bus: Architectural Differences
OEMs have been adopting Automotive Ethernet as a high-bandwidth backbone and have retained CAN and CAN FD for deterministic local control; vehicle architectures have been shifting towards zonal compute, TSN-enabled deterministic Ethernet and IP-based service-oriented platforms.
CCC advances Digital Key v4 testing at Plugfest #18
The Car Connectivity Consortium has held Plugfest #18 at DEKRA Lausitzring to advance testing and validation of Digital Key v4 and has introduced new test cases, NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy validation, and interoperability trials between v3 and v4.
Queclink launches GV650MG trailer tracker
Queclink has launched the GV650MG, a rugged hard‑wired trailer tracker with Open CAN architecture, IP67/IP69K protection, LTE Cat‑M1 and dual‑band GNSS, offering extended backup power and integration options for scalable telematics in complex fleet operations.
Commsignia Advances Hybrid V2X Connectivity for Vehicles
Commsignia has showcased an automotive-grade hybrid V2X and V2N stack deployed in series-production, which has enabled edge millisecond safety decisions and cloud connectivity to bridge coverage gaps while integrating with a cross-brand trust platform for infrastructure data.
MWC26 Shanghai to showcase 5G-connected Formula E car
MWC26 Shanghai will feature a Formula E Gen3 Evo car fitted with 5G connectivity to stream live onboard footage, alongside a global speaker line-up and mobility-focused technology demonstrations.
Q-Free launches Dynamic CV connected-vehicle module
Q-Free has launched Dynamic CV, a connected-vehicle software module that has enabled encrypted, authenticated edge communications for traffic controllers and has supported real-time SPaT, MAP, SSM and TIM exchanges and safety applications without central-system dependence.
Zeekr rolls out OTA update with remote parking and digital key in Australia
Zeekr is deploying its first over-the-air update for all 7X electric SUVs in Australia, adding remote parking, Apple digital key functionality, improved alerts and updated CarPlay without requiring dealer visits.
Volvo Days 2026 debuts machines and Site Solutions in Europe
Volvo Construction Equipment has presented new electric and conventional machines at Volvo Days 2026 and has highlighted Site Solutions, showcasing digital services and connectivity that aim to support fleet efficiency, electrification and uptime across European operations.
Fleet safety systems combine cameras, telematics and AI to prevent collisions
A Geotab article examines how fleets can combine in-vehicle cameras, telematics and predictive analytics to identify risks, coach drivers in real time and reduce collisions, claims costs and insurance premiums.
Hero MotoCorp Connected Vehicle Platform
Hero MotoCorp has replaced a vendor-proprietary system with a cloud-native connected vehicle platform built with AWS and Excelfore, has deployed it within a year, and has reduced API latency and manual effort while enabling OTA updates and data-driven operations.
KEYSTONE project reports digital freight enforcement results at TRA 2026
The EU-funded KEYSTONE project concluded with a TRA 2026 event highlighting interoperable APIs, real-time logistics data exchange and digital enforcement pilots. Trials cut gate check-in time by 40% and inspection time by 50%.
Motive introduces AI Dashcam Plus for fleets
Motive has launched the AI Dashcam Plus, which has combined on-device AI, dual cameras, sensor fusion, ALPR, hands-free calling and dual-SIM connectivity to enhance fleet safety, reduce installation times and improve incident evidence capture.
Kapsch delivers India's first C-ITS highway pilot
Kapsch TrafficCom has begun deploying India's first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) pilot near New Delhi with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited, aiming to improve road safety and traffic efficiency through real-time connected services and AI-enabled sensors.
ZF connects Berlin Fire Department fleet
ZF has connected the Berlin Fire Department’s entire fleet of about 1,100 vehicles to its Rescue Connect platform, and has enabled integrated vehicle, crew and control-centre data flows, supporting increased operational transparency and further digitalisation initiatives.
APC and Zenzic publish UK strategy for connected automated mobility
The APC and Zenzic have released a Vision 2040 report outlining how the UK can integrate automated mobility, electric vehicles, charging, digital infrastructure and policy to create a safer, lower-carbon transport system.
Toyota Motor Europe Joins 5GAA as Gold Member
Toyota Motor Europe has joined the 5G Automotive Association as a Gold member and has committed to participate in working groups to advance interoperable, next‑generation connected mobility and V2X solutions across Europe and globally.
Open-source collaboration for commercial vehicle platforms
Industry participants have formed an Eclipse SDV group and have developed an open-source reference architecture to standardise non-differentiating software, address interoperability, cybersecurity and diagnostics, and have deployed a prototype on an internal test fleet.
Chinese Parts Integrated into U.S. Autos, Lawmakers Warn
Lawmakers have warned against allowing Chinese automakers market entry as discussions with Beijing have coincided with Chinese ownership of over 60 US-based suppliers, proposed restrictions on connected-vehicle technologies have been introduced, and concerns over jobs and supply-chain resilience have increased.
Integration of ELA Innovation Sensors with Ruptela
Ruptela has enabled the parsing of ELA Innovation BLE advertisements and has mapped extracted sensor values to IO parameters, delivering data into telematics records for real‑time monitoring and operational visibility.
CV Show highlights demand for remote fleet CCTV access
Fleet operators are seeking remote access and real-time health monitoring for CCTV systems, Centrad says after feedback at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Its CenHub platform uses 4G connectivity to retrieve and share footage remotely and alert operators to recording failures.
Zubie-PurCo integrate telematics for rental inspections
Zubie and PurCo have announced an integration that has enabled PurInspect to ingest Zubie Sense telematics — location, mileage, impact and smoke detection — providing rental operators with earlier, data-driven damage detection and streamlined inspection workflows.
Bosch cloud service deployed for global road hazard alerts
Bosch has deployed a cloud-based road hazard service in millions of vehicles, using anonymised real‑time and third‑party data to provide predictive warnings and optional wrong‑way alerts, with manufacturer-adjustable sensitivity and planned wider BMW integration.