IT & Software
Tata Technologies expands Coimbatore facility to boost embedded and software-defined capabilities
On April 8, Tata Technologies inaugurated a larger, future-ready facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new site represents a strategic investment aimed at enhancing engineering capabilities, validation expertise, and customer confidence.
The facility features expanded labs for hands-on engineering, rapid prototypin
[Exclusive Interview] Wind River: Enabling cooperative vehicle safety with 5G and edge AI
As part of our MWC 2026 coverage, MarkLines conducted interviews with companies showcasing the future of connected mobility, edge computing, and intelligent vehicle technologies. At this year’s event, we spoke with Andrei Kholodnyi, Principal Technologist at Wind River, to gain deeper insights into the company’s work
U.S. NHTSA ends probe of Tesla remote driving feature following software updates
On April 3, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it has closed a probe into 2,585,000 Tesla vehicles over a feature that allows users to move vehicles over short distances in parking areas or on private property, using a smartphone app, after finding it was linked only to low-speed inc
Hyundai Translead expands HT LinkVue partnership with Lytx
On April 6, Hyundai Translead announced a new strategic partnership with Lytx to expand the integration of HT LinkVue, further strengthening trailer visibility, operational efficiency, and connectivity across fleet operations.
Lytx is a leader in telematics solutions, delivering data‑driven insights that improve per
Tata Motors,India deploys Excelfore's eSync OTA platform on Sierra SUV
On April 3, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has integrated Excelfore's eSync OTA platform into the all-new Tata Sierra, making it the first internal combustion engine car from an Indian automaker to be engineered from inception as a software-defined vehicle with full-vehicle, standards-based over-the-air software upda
Bertrandt, Germany, joins Autoware Foundation
On April 6, Autoware Foundation announced that Bertrandt has joined the Autoware Foundation to help advance software-defined validation and scalable autonomous mobility. Bertrandt is bringing its violis platform to the ecosystem, enabling software-defined testing and virtual validation of autonomous systems early in
Geely Tech EU and 3SS launch in-car entertainment hub for Zeekr across Europe
On March 31, Geely Technology Europe, the European R&D center of Geely Auto Group, and 3SS, launched Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub, a next-generation in-car media platform rolling out across multiple Zeekr models in Europe. Zeekr‘s Entertainment Hub integrates Geely Technology Europe's software expertise with 3SS's 3Read
ThunderX, China, adopts SAFERTOS for functional safety in AI domain controller platforms
On April 1, ThunderX announced the strategic adoption of SAFERTOS from WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS) across its next-generation domain controller platforms powered by Qualcomm SA8775P and SA8650P.
ThunderX’s AIBOX series supports cockpit-ADAS fusion, AI perception, generative AI assistants, and cross-doma
Dubai RTA launches commercial self-driving taxi services
On March 30, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing platform, and WeRide, announced the launch of commercial self-driving taxi services in the Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas.
Under the partnership, WeRide vehicles will be available on the Uber app,
Stellantis, Palantir expand partnership for additional five years
On March 30, Palantir Technologies announced the renewal and expansion of its long‑standing partnership with Stellantis. The new five‑year agreement continues a collaboration that has been supporting Stellantis since 2016 in the industrialization and secure use of data and AI across the company.
Under the renewed par
Keysight, US, presents in-vehicle network test solutions at Automotive Ethernet Congress, Germany
On March 25, Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that it will demonstrate new automotive Ethernet receiver compliance test solutions at the Automotive Ethernet Congress (AEC) in Germany.
Keysight’s 10BASE T1S Receiver Test Solution supports emerging multi-drop 10BASE-T1S Ethernet architectures for zonal and edge-co
Rheinmetall, MIRA, and Rheinbahn launch pilot project for teleoperated on-demand shuttles
Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall), MIRA GmbH, and Rheinbahn AG announced the launch of a joint pilot operation for remotely operated on-demand shuttles at Düsseldorf Airport, with test operations expected to start in May 2026.
The shuttles will connect the airport railway station, the EUREF Campus, and the airport termina
On-site coverage: Subaru and Infineon announce details of collaboration on in-vehicle MCUs
On March 26, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) and Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) held a press briefing in Tokyo to announce details of their collaboration on the design of a microcontroller unit (MCU) to be installed in an integrated control ECU for next-generation Subaru vehicles. Subaru has decided to adopt Infineo
Rivian-VW software JV clears way for USD 1 billion investment after winter test milestone
On March 27, the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ RV Tech joint-venture announced it has completed a successful winter test program with vehicles including an Audi, a Scout, and ID.EVERY 1 entry-level VW EV, where they “validated the functionality and performance of the electronics and software – an importan
Keysight Technologies, USA to begin local manufacturing in India for test and measurement equipment
On March 27, Keysight Technologies announced plans to start local manufacturing in India in a phased rollout, producing high-precision test and measurement hardware for both domestic and global customers. The facility will serve sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, semiconductors, quantum technologies, n



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