As traditional OEMs reduce their reliance on outsourcing, Chinese automakers are stepping in.
The IAA Mobility Show in Munich highlighted a clear shift in the European auto industry; contract manufacturing, used primarily for overflow from European OEMs, is now being redefined as Chinese brands seek to establish a lo

The IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich kept me more than busy and entertained for the three days I attended last week. I spent ample time visiting the public stands that were integrated into the city center, as well as a whole day in the more traditional exhibition setting of the Messe München. One welcome surprise is that

At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB) exhibited Ultrahigh Power (UP) batteries and all-domain system solutions.
The key exhibits were as follows. UP Super-fast Charging Battery: The battery supports 5C super-fast charging and is applied to XPeng’s next-generation P7 coupe. UP High-E

On September 16, Camel Energy GmbH, the European branch of Camel Group, announced that it had presented a broad portfolio of advanced lithium-ion battery solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, light mobility, low-altitude aircraft, and marine applications at IAA Mobility 2025. 
It has launched a full line

At IAA Mobility 2025, GAC announced that its newly launched AION V and upcoming AION UT are equipped with a high-performance central control unit (CCU), co-developed with AUMOVIO.
This advanced platform ensures cybersecurity and safety compliance with European standards, underscoring both companies’ strong collaborat

At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) announced that it is expanding intelligent driving solutions to markets outside of China. Its IPU14 domain controller, which is built on the Nvidia Drive AGX Thor chip, will be available to the global automotive industry.
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On September 15, STRADVISION concluded its IAA Mobility 2025 participation with breakthrough live demonstrations and high-impact partner engagements. At IAA, STRADVISION's live demo running SVNet on advanced SoCs drew strong attention for record-fast integration timelines and consistent, real-world reliability. Atten

On September 8, Autolink, in partnership with VIA optronics AG and their joint venture, Turing Vision Display, jointly showcased their next-generation smart cockpit display solutions at IAA Mobility 2025. Through collaboration with the Bucharest Software Center and local European Software companies, Autolink will pro

On September 8, Gentex Corporation presented automotive features that enhance driving comfort and safety at IAA Mobility 2025. It also highlighted technologies from its partners, including automotive thermal sensing from ADASKY, and wireless power and data transfer from Solace.
Gentex’s dimmable sun visors fold down

On September 8, Autolink announced that it made its European debut at IAA Mobility 2025, showcasing its comprehensive product offerings, including intelligent cockpit domain controllers, converged domain controllers, and in-vehicle intelligent display systems.
Its A1 cockpit and driver fusion domain controller (based

On September 14, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that about 750 exhibitors from 37 countries participated in IAA Mobility 2025. The event reported over half a million visitors. The number of trade visitors at the IAA Summit rose by more than 13% compared to the 2023 event.
Over 350 w

On September 12, StarCharge presented its V2G Products at IAA Mobility 2025 to accelerate the expansion of its products in European markets. It is looking forward to joining forces with all partners to accelerate the green energy transition and a sustainable, zero-carbon future.
StarCharge has been deeply engaged in

At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the development of a next-generation SDV (software-defined vehicle) platform with NTT Data. Desay SV will step up establishing a localized service ecosystem in the European market

At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) exhibited a range of innovative products, such as the G10PH 5th-generation intelligent cockpit platform, the iBCM 2.0 body domain controller, a 48.2-inch remote display, dual 15.6-inch mini-LED Local Dimming displays, a 3D a

On September 11, Axera, a leading Chinese AI chip developer, made its debut at IAA Mobility, globally launching an ADAS solution based on its M57 SoC. This solution was developed by Axera in collaboration with STRADVISION.
Utilizing the M57 SoC as the main processor, the demo is equipped with an 8-megapixel high-defi

On September 12, AAC Technologies debuted at IAA Mobility under the theme "The Future of Sound in Motion". Alongside PSS, First Light Auto Parts, and PSG, AAC Technologies showcased its full-stack capabilities in automotive acoustics, haptics, optics, perception interaction, and motor systems. 
AAC Technologies highl

On September 10, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Government of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKEZ) announced that it is showcasing Ras Al Khaimah's growing appeal as a central base for automotive businesses aiming to expand into the Middle East and beyond, at IAA Mobility 2025. 
IAA Mobility provides an opportunity to engage directl

On September 11, AUTOCRYPT announced a strategic partnership with Valtech Mobility GmbH at IAA Mobility 2025 for an end-to-end digital key solution. At the event, the companies unveiled a jointly developed demo of their Digital Key Management solution. It enables hands-free, location-aware access, allowing drivers to

On September 10, Stellantis showcased Opel Astra Sports Tourer at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The model offers a full range of powertrains – battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, 48-volt hybrid, and efficient combustion engines.
It is designed, engineered, and built at Opel’s headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany. It is

On September 5, 2025, Lotus announced that it will showcase its latest innovations at IAA Mobility 2025. The event will feature the German premiere of the Theory 1 concept car, the iconic Lotus 99T F1 car and the exclusive Emira Limited special edition.
Theory 1 is a concept car that introduces Lotus’s new design ap