Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies announced that they are expanding their strategic partnership beyond their original focus on vehicle computers for cockpit solutions, to add ADAS solutions. Under the expanded partnership, the two companies will coordinate various ADAS production programs, developing solutions based on
On April 10th, Adient introduced StepJoy, a new in-vehicle foot massage system designed to enhance cabin comfort, debuting on NIO’s ES9 model. The system uses a cam-based mechanism with synchronized modules to deliver a targeted massage across the forefoot and arch, balancing performance with compact packaging and co
Hyundai Motor America has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 290,000 model year 2023–2026 Genesis G90, 2023-2025 Ioniq 6, 2024-2026 Santa Fe, and 2024-2026 Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. The recall addresses a defect where front seat belts may not be properly secured to the seat frame due to a damag
On April 6, ZF Lifetec Rane Automotive India Private Limited inaugurated a new steering wheel manufacturing plant in Manesar, Gurugram. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of senior officials from Maruti Suzuki India, Rane Group, and ZF India.
The plant is equipped with modern manufacturing technologies aim
On April 9, Altilium announced that it has been awarded GBP 18.5 million in grant funding through the UK government’s DRIVE35 Scale-Up Fund. The funding will support the construction of Altilium’s new ACT3 recycling facility. Located in Plymouth, Devon, the ACT3 plant will have the capacity to process 24,000 EV batte
On April 9, TomTom announced the launch of Unified Speed Restrictions, a new service designed to deliver fresher, more accurate speed information. Built to support global regulatory frameworks and the next generation of ADAS, it helps carmakers achieve speed accuracy beyond Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) requirem
On April 9, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the UK visited the Somerset site of the upcoming battery gigafactory of Agratas. He announced significant UK Government investment in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Agratas has secured GBP 380 million in funding, supporting the construction of the Somer
On April 9, Evonik announced that it will present its high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026. Evonik also announced that at Evonik’s Shanghai Innovation Park, the newly operational Evonik PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab will focus on R&D for new energy vehicle motor applications.
It will d
On April 9, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA signed agreements to acquire two automotive supplier businesses from Magna, as part of its Automotive & Mobility segment. The transactions are expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Amaneos Group, part of Mutares, is strengthened by acquiring Magna I
Marelli announced that it will present its latest in-cabin innovations for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3.
The highlight is its unified software-defined cockpit experience, which combines computing, artificial intelligence (AI), ultrathin MiniLED Full Array Local
The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced the transfer of all 365 workers from Lear Corporation’s Grugliasco plant in Turin to the Fulchir Group, following two years of discussion.
The workers will be transferred on May 1, 2026, to the new company, Mechatronix. Lear will also transfer the warehouse
Purem by Eberspaecher, a subsidiary of Eberspaecher Group, announced that it will bring its battery housing made of high-strength steel to European market.
The company has co-founded a new consortium to develop lightweight stainless-steel housing through a concept study. The consortium partners include Sphere Energy,
Google announced that it will release an open-source version of Android Auto called Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles (AAOS SDV). The new platform is being developed with various automotive partners, including Renault and Qualcomm. The AAOS SDV platform expands the capabilities of Android Auto to be
On April 9, 2026, Magna International Inc. announced that it had entered into definitive agreements to sell its Lighting and Rooftop Systems business operations. Magna’s divestiture of its Lighting and Rooftop Systems businesses will take place over three transactions. Magna will divest its Lighting business for fron
On April 8, Cerence AI announced its expanding its collaboration with BYD to deliver next-generation, LLM-powered in-car experiences across the automaker’s global vehicle lineup. The company’s Cerence xUI platform will power BYD’s new conversational AI assistant, launching first in the ATTO 2 DM-i this spring, with a
On April 7th, Compal Electronics has registered its SYLUX division as a U.S. company, making a strategic step in expanding its automotive business and strengthening support for OEM and Tier 1 partners. SYLUX focuses on infrared sensing and AI-powered perception systems designed to improve vehicle safety in low-light
Philatron Wire and Cable will present its latest EV charging cable technologies at ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, targeting the growing demand for high-performance charging infrastructure. The company’s portfolio includes ultra-flexible subzero cables, UL-listed power cables, and liquid-cooled solutions designed for ult
SINBON Electronics will make its first appearance at ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, signaling a push to strengthen its position in the U.S. electrified commercial vehicle market. The company will showcase its EV charging technologies, including its GEN3 Type 1 charging cable and next-generation CCS1 and NACS liquid-cool
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