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Zoox unveils updated production-intent robotaxi, arrives later in 2026
On June 24, Amazon-owned Zoox introduced the latest evolution of its robotaxi in a production intent vehicle which will soon be moving into large-scale production at its serial production facility in Hayward, California.
The revised robotaxis will join the fleet and become available to riders later in 2026. Zoox has
CaoCao plans to deploy its first robotaxi fleet in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2026
On June 26, CaoCao Inc. announced that it has recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with K2, an Abu Dhabi government-owned AI technology company. Local testing and validation activities will commence in Abu Dhabi this year, alongside the planned deployment of CaoCao's first Robotaxi fleet in the UAE.
K2 w
Daimler Truck North America updates software to align with EPA guidance
On June 18, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced progress in equipping its Detroit brand engines with updated software reflecting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s guidance issued in August 2025 regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducements.
DTNA’s latest Freightliner and Western Star vehicles wit
Polestar to leave U.S. market after Connected Vehicle Rule denies access
On June 25, Polestar announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has decided to not grant Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in the U.S. from model year 2027 onwards under the Connected Vehicle Rule.
The Connected Vehicle Rule restricts the use of software developed or maintained
UL Solutions opens new automotive electromagnetic compatibility lab in Japan
On June 24, UL Solutions Inc. announced the opening of a new automotive electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in Toyota City, Japan, expanding its ability to support complex vehicle technology in one of the world’s largest automotive markets.
The new Automotive Technology and Innovation Center will begin operation
AUTOCRYPT becomes Elektrobit’s exclusive business partner in South Korea
On June 25, AUTOCRYPT announced a strategic partnership with Elektrobit, a global automotive software provider, under which it will become Elektrobit’s exclusive business partner for key software solutions in South Korea. The partnership brings together AUTOCRYPT’s cybersecurity expertise and Elektrobit’s SDV technol
Parkopedia, UK, and BYD present AAOS ‘ParkPay’ in-car payment services for Europe
On June 25, Parkopedia and BYD Auto announced a collaboration to provide a next-generation in-car parking experience for drivers across Europe. Parkopedia will supply a new mobility solution that enables BYD models to use Parkopedia parking data and in-car payment functionality. The service is due to be made availabl
MapmyIndia to scales up automotive IoT fleet, plans to restructure segments
In an investor update, MapmyIndia (C.E. Info Systems) announced that on the automotive IoT front, it is scaling up its connected vehicle business, with inventory being built up to meet growing demand across automotive, corporate, and government customers.
It also updated its plans to restructure its segment reporting
Coretura, Sweden, and Accenture partner to develop software-defined commercial vehicles
On June 24, Coretura, a 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, signed an engineering agreement with Accenture to accelerate the development of its software platform for trucks, buses, and other medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The collaboration supports Coretura’s current roadmap to deli
CARIAD launches new AI Hub for Software-Defined Vehicles in Berlin, Germany
On June 23, CARIAD announced that it has opened a new Automotive Software Campus in Berlin, Germany.
Around 1,000 experts will work there on AI technologies for SDVs, including systems for automated driving and AI-based voice assistants used across VW Group models. The campus aims to strengthen VW’s in-house software
Toyota Connected, Geotab establish global alliance for connected mobility
On June 23, Toyota Connected and Oakville, Ontario-based Geotab Inc. announced a global business alliance that brings together Toyota’s connectivity technologies and Geotab's advanced telematics, AI, and data capabilities to support the development of fleet solutions.
The initial scope focuses on specific regions an
Humble Robotics developing cabless autonomous freight truck in California
Humble Robotics, an autonomous truck company newly founded in 2025, has been developing a cabless electric-powered Class 8 truck in San Francisco, California.
It has so far raised USD 24 million to develop the Humble Hauler, which the company claims could lower freight costs and reduce emissions, though labor groups
COVESA, US, and JASPAR, Japan, collaborate to accelerate SDV API standardization
On June 18, Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) and JASPAR (Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), formally establishing active cooperation on standardized APIs built on COVESA’s Vehicle Signal Specification (VSS) and Vehicle Information Service Specif
Sweden urges EU to not approve Tesla ‘FSD’ unless speeding feature is removed
On June 18, Reuters reported that Sweden’s transport authority has told the European Union it should vote against approving Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) across the bloc unless the system’s ability to exceed posted speed limits is removed.
The recommendation, from a previously unreported April 30 letter to t
Infineon launches cloud-based virtual platform powered by AWS for microcontroller evaluation
On June 22, Infineon Technologies AG announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate microcontroller (MCU) evaluation to shorten development cycles for automotive systems. As part of this collaboration, Infineon is launching a cloud-based platform for virtual evaluation of Infineon automotive M
Candera, Germany, and Magic Lane, Netherlands, partner to integrate advanced navigation into HMI
On June 17, Candera GmbH and Magic Lane announced a strategic partnership to simplify the integration of advanced navigation into Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI). The partnership gives OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and device manufacturers a clear path to evaluate and implement navigation-enabled HMIs using Candera CGI Stud
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