On January 5, CARIAD announced that it will use TomTom Orbis Maps as a key part of its automated driving systems. The map provides accurate, up-to-date location data, helping vehicles better understand their surroundings and make safer driving decisions.
These maps act as an extra software layer that works alongside

On January 6, TomTom (TOM2) and SoundHound AI, Inc. announced a partnership to showcase a unified in-car AI voice and navigation experience. The collaboration integrates TomTom AI Agent and Automotive Navigation Application with SoundHound’s agentic voice AI platform. 
The solution delivers a natural, conversational

On January 2, TomTom showcased its TomTom Orbis Lane Model Maps, highlighting the automation and scalability of its Orbis AI map data factory and its readiness to serve as a single, high-fidelity source for both automated driving and navigation systems.
Orbis Lane Model Maps combine wide coverage with up-to-date data

On January 2, TomTom launched ADAS SDK, a modular, lightweight, and standalone toolkit designed to deliver high-quality ADAS map data for predictive driver assistance systems. It enables OEMs to integrate safety, comfort, and efficiency features directly into vehicle control systems. 
TomTom ADAS SDK also directly ad

On December 19, TactoTek announced that ARRK SPG Pre-Series Tooling and Prototyping B.V., part of the ARRK Corporation, has joined the IMSE ecosystem as a licensee.
With ARRK SPG joining the IMSE ecosystem, Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs will gain an additional development and manufacturing partner suited to automotive n

On December 3, Ebusco announced that it has secured a EUR 5.1 million working capital bridge loan to support the continued delivery of its buses.
The loan has been secured from CVI Investments Inc., De Engh B.V., Peter Bijvelds Holding Erp B.V., and N-Works B.V., the holding company of interim CFO Roel Nagelmaeker. A

On December 1, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a EUR 40 million lending agreement with Prodrive Technologies, a Dutch-based company. Prodrive will utilize the financing to develop innovative technologies for high-tech electronic products and systems, particularly in the semiconductor, medical, energy, and a

On November 26, the Minister of Commerce, China discussed trade and economic issues, such as Nexperia, with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Affairs. The Minister of Commerce stated that the root cause and responsibility for the current chaos in the global semiconductor supply chain regarding the Nexp

On November 28, Stellantis announced that Leapmotor is opening its new Security and Safety Lab in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. As connected cars become more common, the lab aims to protect users by focusing on data security, network protection, system reliability, and trustworthy AI features.
Built on the prin

On November 27, Nexperia B.V. issued an open letter to seek constructive collaboration with Nexperia’s entities in China. It has been requesting an open dialogue to find a path forward to restoring the regular supply of goods. Nexperia B.V. has repeatedly tried to re-engage its China entities through outreach, collab

HERE Technologies B.V. (HERE Technologies) has launched the industry’s first data-driven Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Maturity Framework, developed through independent research by Omdia.
With AI, OTA updates, and zonal architecture now central to automotive innovation, the framework creates a unified industry stand

On November 19, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs announced the suspension of the order under the Goods Availability Act regarding Nexperia, following discussions with European and international partners. In the days before the decision, he had meetings with Chinese authorities, which ensured that chips would co

On November 14, Nexperia provided an update on its global operations, governance, and supply chain.
The company said that it is aware of rumors and media speculation regarding the alleged lifting of the Dutch Government Order, confirming that it has not received any official update from the Dutch Ministry of Economic

On November 17, the European Commission approved TML Commercial Vehicles Limited of India (now changed to Tata Motors Limited), taking full control of Iveco Group N.V. of the Netherlands under EU merger rules.
The deal mainly involves the production and supply of commercial vehicles and automotive parts.
The commissi

On November 6, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs said that the Netherlands has been informed by China and the U.S. about their recent ‘trade and economic deal’ and welcomed the announcement that China will enable the resumption of supplies from Nexperia’s facilities in China.
The Netherlands trusts that the supp

On November 5, Nexperia announced that its entities in China are not following the established corporate governance framework and ignoring the instructions of Nexperia B.V.'s global management. It is uncertain about deliveries from China. 
Nexperia further announced that it cannot guarantee the intellectual property,

On November 5, Nexperia welcomed the one-year suspension of the 'Affiliate Rule' by US authorities. The rule had extended US export control restrictions to entities owned 50% or more by entities on the US Entity List. The Affiliate Rule could have otherwise affected Nexperia, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wingtech

Nexperia China released an announcement to respond to Nexperia Netherlands’ decision to suspend wafer supply to the Assembly & Test Guangdong (ATGD) facility from October 26, 2025.
According to the announcement, Nexperia Netherlands’ claim that “local management’s recent failure to comply with agreed contractual paym

On November 4, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, China, stated that China granted exemptions to eligible exports and made efforts to facilitate the resumption of supply from Nexperia (China) on November 1, 2025.
However, the Netherlands continues to act unilaterally and has taken no concrete actions to reso

HERE Technologies B.V. (HERE Technologies) announced a strategic alliance with Amap, China’s leading navigation provider and a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, to co-develop next-generation AI-driven navigation, digital cockpit, and assisted driving solutions for Chinese automotive brands expanding worldwide.
The collabo