On January 29, Smart Eye, a leading developer of driver monitoring system (DMS) software for the automotive industry, announced that it has been selected to supply its DMS technology to a new customer, a Japanese vehicle manufacturer.
The nomination was awarded through a partnership with a major global Tier 1 supplie

On January 20, Easyrain announced that it has participated in an intensive testing session in Arjeplog, Sweden, at the Colmis proving ground together with Hyundai Motor Company. Easyrain is validating its advanced ADAS and Autonomous Driving solutions, designed to maintain vehicle control even in conditions where con

On January 27, Mercedes Benz announced that the second model in Mercedes-AMG Mythos series is now undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden.
In a camouflage version, the vehicle is being tested near the Arctic Circle to prepare it for the toughest environments. Sweden’s frozen terrain allows engineers to test perform

On January 22, Scania unveiled its new Super 13-litre powertrain for coaches, delivering up to 8% fuel savings compared to the previous setup.
Scania has upgraded the engine, exhaust aftertreatment, gearbox, rear axle, and control software. The fuel savings are not from one part alone, but from how all these componen

On January 21, Volvo Cars revealed the first glimpse of the EX60 Cross Country, which features all the benefits found in the EX60, including electric range, fast charging, and state-of-the-art technology.
The vehicle measures 4,811 mm in length, 1,899 mm in width, 1,651 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm.
The

On January 21, Volvo Cars unveiled the all-new EX60, an electric mid-size SUV. The all-new EX60 is built on Volvo Cars’ SPA3 electric architecture and powered by the HuginCore system.
The vehicle measures 4,803 mm in length, 1,899 mm in width, 1,635 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm.
The all-new EX60 is offe

On January 21, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd., in a social media post, announced that it is collaborating with Neapco on in-wheel system development for the light commercial vehicle segment. This partnership has resulted in the SuperBear powertrain system, designed for rear axle integration, which offers very hi

On January 19, MobilityXlab announced that the five startups joining its sixteenth batch, marking a new phase of collaboration between startups and global automotive leaders. The selected companies will now begin a six-month program focused on technical validation. They provide solutions to advance automated drive sy

On January 15, Acconeer announced that it is providing A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor for the recently launched Toyota RAV4 2026. Its trunk can be accessed by a kick sensor solution powered by Acconeer. With exceptional accuracy, Acconeer’s A121 radar sensor delivers seamless and reliable trunk access, eliminating

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