On January 26, Lightyear announced a collaboration with Nissan to integrate advanced solar charging systems into a demonstration vehicle. The Lightyear–Nissan collaboration showcases a new level of integration between solar technology and vehicle platforms.  
The demonstration vehicle features 3.8 square meters of cu

ETAS GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, announced that its RTA-CAR AUTOSAR automotive runtime platform is now available for NXP Semiconductors’ new S32N7 processor series, accelerating the development of software-defined vehicle (SDV). The milestone follows over 12 months of close collaboration bet

On January 19, MAN Truck & Bus signed a new three-year framework agreement with TIP Group, Netherlands for supplying up to 600 vehicles per year, covering a total of up to 1,800 trucks across 18 European countries. The contract includes vehicles from 7.5 to 42 tonnes and is worth up to EUR 160 million.
The agreement

On January 13, DAF introduced the XG and XG+ Electric, expanding its range of electric vehicles. The new models share the same DNA as the XD and XF Electric.
The XG and XG+ Electric are powered by the PACCAR EX D2 electric motor, delivering 270 to 350 kW (370 to 480 hp) of power and 2,400 Nm of torque. The DAF XG an

On January 13, Visteon and TomTom announced a strategic partnership to deliver the world’s first in-car, locally processed AI conversational navigation assistant. Built on Visteon’s cognitoAI platform and integrated with TomTom’s Automotive Navigation Application, the solution enables natural, voice-based navigation

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced, at CES 2026, a collaboration with NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) to develop and industrialize ForWave7HD high-resolution radar sensors, with up to 32 transmission and receive channels each.
Leveraging NXP's third-generation imaging radar chipset, with the S32R47 radar pr

On January 8, TomTom, a location technology specialist, announced the continuation of its collaboration with Microsoft to enhance its maps and navigation products.
As part of the collaboration, TomTom is integrating Azure OpenAI in Microsoft Foundry Models, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Kubernetes Service to strengthen

Ceva, Inc. announced at CES 2026 that NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has integrated Ceva’s SensPro AI DSP into its S32Z2 and S32E2 processors for the next generation of real-time domain and zonal control modules in software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The integration enables real-time AI inference, predictive analytics,

HERE Technologies (HERE) announced that its navigation SDK is incorporated into the Lucid Gravity and Air models for in-vehicle navigation, the Lucid mobile application, and web planning. The Lucid Gravity and its navigation features were presented at CES 2026.
HERE SDK supports Lucid’s custom EV routing features, pr

HERE Technologies B.V. (HERE) announced an expansion of the online navigation partnership with Hyundai AutoEver at CES 2026.
HERE provides AI-powered navigation map data for the infotainment platforms of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles sold in North America and Australia, reaching over a million vehicles equipped

HERE Technologies B.V. (HERE) introduced a new portfolio designed for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at CES 2026. The portfolio combines HERE’s AI-powered live map, customizable software applications, and a flexible Software Development Kit (SDK) for navigation, navigation on autopilot (NOA), advanced driver assist

AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive sector of Continental) introduced the latest generation of its vehicle control high-performance computer (HPC) powered by NXP’s new S32N79 processor series at CES 2026.
The version consolidates various vehicle domains, such as chassis, motion and body, onto a single platform and de

On January 8, TomTom (TOM2) announced the integration of its Automotive Navigation Application with the cognitoAI platform from Visteon. This collaboration delivers an onboard AI voice experience deeply integrated with an automotive navigation solution.
Visteon’s cognitoAI platform is built on a hybrid architecture a

On January 6, TomTom (TOM2) announced that Amazon has integrated its Automotive Navigation Application with the Alexa Custom Assistant. This collaboration delivers a next-generation, AI-powered in-vehicle navigation experience, built on the intelligent Alexa+ architecture. This implementation is immediately available

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) unveiled a new S32N7 processor series designed for SDVs at CES 2026. The S32N7 digitizes and centralizes core vehicle functions, including propulsion, vehicle dynamics, body, gateway and safety domains. This accelerates development and reduces total cost of ownership.
The series offers 3

HERE Technologies (HERE) announced that it is showcasing an AI-powered navigation solution, developed in collaboration with Amazon, at CES 2026.
The solution combines HERE Navigation with Amazon's Alexa Custom Assistant (ACA) to help automakers create branded, conversational AI navigation experiences across all vehic

HERE Technologies (HERE) announced that its AI-powered map intelligence, powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Ride Pilot system for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD), is being presented at Qualcomm Technologies’ booth at CES 2026.
The demonstration highlights how the integra

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