On January 15, Altris and Draslovka announced a strategic partnership to build Europe’s first industrial-scale sodium-ion cathode value chain. The two companies will scale fully connected production of Altris’ patented sodium-ion cathode active material (CAM) at Draslovka’s facility in Kolín, Czech Republic, supplyin

On January 15, Volvo Cars announced that the new fully electric EX60 will be the first Volvo designed to launch with Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, making it the company’s most intelligent and technologically advanced car to date. The new mid-size electric SUV is packed with state-of-the-art, AI-powered technologies.

On January 13, NOVO Energy, owned by Volvo Cars, announced that it can no longer continue its operations as planned until a new technology partner is secured. Volvo Cars has been conducting an extensive search for a suitable partner, a process that is still ongoing.
As a result of this decision, NOVO Energy AB has an

On January 9, Dirac, a Swedish digital audio innovator, showcased a new generation of in-vehicle sound at CES 2026, highlighting how its software-defined audio solutions deliver scalable and immersive audio experiences across entire vehicle lineups.
The demonstrations will be held at the Audio Foundry booth and the P

On January 8, Volvo Cars unveiled teaser images of the all-new EX60, highlighting its best-in-class driving range in an all-wheel-drive configuration.
The EX60 is built on new SPA3 electric architecture, which improves efficiency across key systems. It offers the longest range of any electric Volvo ever produced, off

On January 6, Smart Eye and Airy3D announced a joint in-cabin monitoring demonstration that will be showcased at Smart Eye’s booth at CES 2026. The demo shows how next-generation driver and occupant monitoring can be enabled using a single passive 3D sensor.
The demo combines Smart Eye’s eye-tracking and 3D body-post

On January 6, Smart Eye and interior sensing AI, announced expanded support for centralized automotive compute platforms, with its driver and occupant monitoring software now pre-integrated on Renesas’ new R-Car X5H, the flagship system-on-chip of the R-Car Gen 5 family.
The R-Car X5H can handle both safety-critical

On January 6, Smart Eye and Alps Alpine, an automotive electronics manufacturer, announced a new technology demonstration featuring a driver monitoring camera embedded behind the instrument cluster display and powered by AUO Mobility Solutions at CES 2026.
The new under-display solution from Smart Eye and Alps Alpine

Autoliv Inc. (Autoliv) and Tensor have co-developed the world’s first foldable steering wheel for the Tensor Robocar, which will be present at CES 2026.
The Tensor Robocar is expected to be ready for volume production during the second half of 2026 and will be offered in the US, EU, and Middle East markets.
The folda

On January 5, Smart Eye and Green Hills Software announced a joint demonstration at CES 2026, showcasing how driver monitoring can be integrated into modern software-defined vehicle architectures. The solution reduces integration complexity, shortens validation time, and supports compliance with safety regulations.
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On January 2, Smart Eye and interior sensing AI, announced that it is showcasing its real-time alcohol impairment detection system, along with new technologies that improve vehicle understanding of drivers and occupants while remaining easy to integrate into modern vehicle systems, at CES 2026.
Smart Eye’s real-time

On December 18, Acconeer announced that it will demonstrate A212 multichannel radar sensor performance and capabilities at CES 2026. The A212 is a device with a 120-degree field of view and a world-leading angular resolution. It tracks multiple objects. It gives accurate tracking of every movement with 3-4 degrees of

On December 12, IAR and SiFive announced the full support of IAR’s toolchain for SiFive’s Automotive IP cores. With the latest release of Embedded Workbench for RISC-V, IAR expands its support from the E6-A series to include the SiFive Essential E7-A and S7-A series products. 
IAR Embedded Workbench is a leading comm

Johnson Matthey Plc. (Johnson Matthey) has officially opened its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) testing facility at its site in Gothenburg, Sweden, representing a GBP 2.5 million investment over three years.
The new facility will test emission control systems, expanding the company’s heavy-duty veh

On December 16, Polestar announced that it entered into a credit agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary, as lender, of Geely Sweden Holdings AB for a subordinated term loan facility of up to USD 600 million, to be used for general corporate purposes.
The final USD 300 million of the loan will be subject to lender a

On December 15, Tobii signed a licensing deal with a major automotive supplier to license and integrate its driver monitoring system (DMS) technology. The agreement will enable Tobii to strengthen its cash position and meet its near-term financial obligations.
Tobii, through its automotive unit Tobii Autosense, is a

On December 9, Cell Impact announced that it had signed an agreement with an Asian automotive manufacturer for the production and delivery of a forming tool used in manufacturing flow plates. The order is valued at SEK 1.5 million, with delivery expected in Q1 2026.
Cell Impact AB is a global supplier of advanced flo

On December 9, Volvo Trucks launched the 14-tonne entry-level version of its Volvo FL Electric medium-duty truck, featuring an updated battery configuration.
The 14-tonne Volvo FL Electric is equipped with electric motor delivering 180 kW and 145 kWh of usable battery energy, providing a range of up to about 200 km d

On December 3, Terranet AB announced that AstaZero, in collaboration with several partners, including Terranet AB and Trafikverket, is launching a new research project called VERDAS 3 running from 2026 to 2027. Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, funds the project.
VERDAS 3 takes a broader approach and covers more t

On December 5, Smart Eye announced that it will supply its Driver Monitoring System (DMS) software to two new truck models from a major European truck manufacturer.
The new truck models equipped with Smart Eye’s technology are scheduled to enter production in Q1 2028. The estimated revenue for the order is SEK 15 mi