On June 12, Smart Eye announced an upgraded version of its AIS system, now equipped with real-time alcohol intoxication detection and over-the-air (OTA) capabilities. It is the first of its kind to detect alcohol-related impairment through DMS (driver monitoring system). By combining purpose-built software and hardwa

On June 12, Volvo Cars signed a new agreement with SSAB for the supply of high-quality, recycled, and near-zero-emission steel starting in 2025. Volvo Cars is the first car maker to sign a supply agreement with SSAB for recycled, near-zero-emission steel for serial production deliveries.
The recycled steel will be us

On June 10, Volvo Trucks launched a new safety feature that automatically limits truck speed in specific areas using geofencing. It's one of the first services of its kind in the industry, aimed at improving road safety and reducing driver stress.
It is known as Safety Zones, the system allows fleet managers to set s

On June 10, Image Systems, part of Image Systems Group with headquarters in Sweden, announced the establishment of its new subsidiary: Image Systems Japan K.K. Image Systems is a Swedish high-tech company and a leading provider of products and services in high-resolution image processing. Image Systems provides softw

On June 5, Volvo Cars unveiled the world’s first multi-adaptive safety belt to improve safety and protection for all passengers in real-world traffic situations.
The new safety belt, debuting in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, uses real-time data from the car’s sensors to adapt to both traffic conditions and

On May 28, Einride revealed major updates across its platform at its Spring Update event, showing how its tech manages every part of electric and autonomous freight, from software to charging.
Key highlights include:
Autonomous software now hardware-independent: Einride launched a vessel-agnostic SaaS version of its

On May 28, Traton Group announced that it is working to reduce its environmental impact and supports the Paris Agreement goals. Although 97% of its greenhouse gas emissions come from vehicle use, the company is also cutting emissions from its own operations, such as production and R&D, which make up about 1% of total

On May 28, Scania announced that it is exploring new business areas to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry. To speed up this shift, Scania created the Ventures and New Business (VNB) unit. The focus is on supporting its core business with ventures tied to sustainability, electrification, and autonomy.
Startups suc

On May 7, Scania Brazil announced that it now makes the front grilles known as "T-bone" using recycled PET plastic. It is produced at its São Bernardo do Campo factory.
Scania’s Brazilian procurement team worked with local suppliers who collect and recycle used PET bottles. These are cleaned, processed, and combined

On May 26, Volvo Cars announced global redundancies as part of its cost and cash action plan. The initiative aims to strengthen the company's resilience due to current automotive market challenges.
The SEK 18 billion action plan includes the creation of an efficient organisation with a structurally lower cost base,

On May 19, Terranet AB announced that the validation of the Proof of Concept (PoC) of its BlincVision has been completed. After the installation of BlincVision in the partner's vehicle and test environment, work based on the set requirements has continued. 
BlincVision combines laser scanning, event sensors (event ca

On May 22, Business Region Göteborg announced that the PEPP (Public EV Power Pilots) project, which explores the use of parked electric vehicles to share energy with the grid, has completed the trials with test cars at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg, Sweden and now moving into its next phase. The project is funded by the S

Trelleborg AB (Trelleborg) will present its e-mobility solutions at the Battery Show Europe 2025, from June 3 to 5.
The company will debut the CellXPro material range, offering sealing solutions for battery cells in EVs. It includes ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), fluoroelastomer (FKM), and perfluoroalkoxy (

On May 20, the European Commission approved a joint venture between Daimler Truck AG (Germany) and Aktiebolaget Volvo (Sweden) under EU merger rules.
The joint venture will focus on developing and supplying software-defined vehicle platforms and other software for commercial vehicles.
The commission found no competit

On May 21, Volvo Cars expanded partnership with Google to deliver the latest Android Automotive OS features more quickly to Volvo models with Google built in. This includes Google Gemini.
With the launch of Google Gemini in cars, Volvo drivers with Google built-in will be among the first to use this new AI technology

On May 20, KPIT Technologies inaugurated its new technology center in Gothenburg, Sweden, marking KPIT’s global expansion and first center in the Nordic region.
The new technology center is based in Lindholmen Science Park, will serve European OEMs and customers throughout the Nordic region. The center plans to grow

On May 20, Scania introduced the new Super 11 engine, offering top performance and flexibility in the 11-litre class. Positioned between the 9-litre and 13-litre engines, the Super 11 is up to 7% more fuel-efficient than the 9-litre and weighs 85 kg less than the Super 13, allowing for more payload in weight-sensitiv

On May 19, Dirac, a Sweden-based audio technology company, partnered with Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) to integrate Dirac’s software-defined smart acoustics solutions, AudioIQ, into AKM’s automotive audio digital signal processors (DSPs), including the flagship AK7709, aiming to reduce tuning time and improve sound

On May 20, Volvo Trucks announced that it will launch and starts orders for its new long-distance electric truck, the Volvo FH Aero Electric with e-axle, in the second quarter of 2026.
The new FH Aero Electric offers fast charging and can drive up to 600 km on a single electric charge. It also supports the Megawatt

On May 15, Scania announced that it is working with Combient Foundry, a platform that connects top Nordic companies with startups to develop new technologies together. So far, Scania has started about 25 pilot projects with startups, and many have led to new tools and methods now used in the company.
Here are the thr