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Shinhwa Contech begins mass production and shipments of automotive AI microphone arrays for Hyundai Motor
South Korea’s connector manufacturer Shinhwa Contech has secured orders for approximately 10 million automotive AI microphone arrays for 12 Hyundai Motor models and began full-scale mass production and shipments in the second half of 2026.
The company was registered as a Tier 1 supplier to Hyundai Motor in 2024 and c
ARAI and COEP Tech to establish ergonomics research center in India
On October 5, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and COEP Technological University signed a letter of intent (LOI) to establish the Advanced Ergonomics and Human Factors Research Centre (AEHFRC) in Pune, with a planned investment of INR 1.05 billion.
The facility will be established at COEP Tech’s R
General Motors introduces new user interface for pickup trucks
On September 15, General Motors introduced a new in-vehicle user interface for pickup trucks with state-of-the-art graphics, intuitive layouts, and integrated intelligence, debuting on the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, with plans to expand across its broader portfolio.
Built directly around real customer
Antolin and UltraSense partner for Smart Surface HMI development
Antolin, a global supplier of vehicle interior technology solutions, and UltraSense Systems, a developer of solid-state user interface technologies, announced a collaborative initiative to develop a next-generation Smart Surface HMI system for a future automotive platform. As part of the initiative, UltraSense will p
Bentley reveals immersive interior experience modes for all-new Torcal electric SUV
On August 6, Bentley announced that the all-new electric SUV Torcal will feature an interior that combines lighting, sound, climate control, air quality, and digital displays to create four different cabin environments, each designed to suit different moods and driving experiences.
At the heart of the system is the C
BYD to adopt Xperi’s DTS AutoStage media platform for international BYD vehicles
On July 22, 2026, BYD (H.K.) Co., Limited and Xperi Inc. announced that BYD will adopt DTS AutoStage as its exclusive in-car media platform for future BYD models across international markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The DTS AutoStage platform provides in-vehicle audio and v
Acura adds AI-powered Google Gemini to ADX, MDX, ZDX models in U.S.
On July 16, Acura announced it is adding the Google Gemini AI assistant to Acura vehicles in the U.S. equipped with Google built-in, offering drivers a more conversational, hands-free voice experience across select ADX, MDX and ZDX models.
A seamless upgrade to Google Assistant, Gemini can engage in more intelligent,
Honda adds Google Gemini AI assistant to Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Prelude, Passport in U.S.
On July 15, Honda announced it is adding Google Gemini, a helpful AI assistant, to Honda vehicles in the U.S. equipped with Google built-in, giving drivers a more conversational, hands-free voice experience across select Civic, Accord, Prelude, CR-V, Passport and Pilot models.
A seamless upgrade to Google Assistant,
Epic Games selects Rightware, Finland, as strategic automotive HMI go-to-market partner
On June 25, Rightware announced a distribution and technology collaboration with Epic Games, creator of Unreal Engine, to accelerate the adoption of next-generation automotive user experiences. Under the collaboration, Rightware will serve as Epic’s strategic go-to-market partner for automotive HMI opportunities worl
Netlight collaborates with BMW Group on Neue Klasse’s advance digital development
On June 23, Netlight, Sweden, announced that it has collaborated with BMW Group in digital development work for the Neue Klasse project, focusing on contributing digital and engineering expertise within defined project scopes.
Netlight helped improve software quality, development speed, and teamwork by providing tech
Candera, Germany, and Magic Lane, Netherlands, partner to integrate advanced navigation into HMI
On June 17, Candera GmbH and Magic Lane announced a strategic partnership to simplify the integration of advanced navigation into Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI). The partnership gives OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and device manufacturers a clear path to evaluate and implement navigation-enabled HMIs using Candera CGI Stud
Rightware, Finland, AquaDrive AIOS 1.0 adds support for MediaTek’s Dimensity AX platform
On June 2, Rightware announced full compatibility between AquaDrive AIOS 1.0, its AI-native automotive operating system built on the Kanzi Engine, and MediaTek’s Dimensity AX C-X1 platform. The combined solution integrates advanced AI software capabilities with high-performance hardware to deliver a flexible, scalabl
Rightware, Finland, provides Kanzi HMI engine for interactive display system of NIO ES9
On May 27, Rightware announced that the NIO ES9 features a 3D interactive display system for the AR-HUD and Skyline dashboard display powered by its Kanzi HMI engine. Paired with a 48-inch 5K Skyline dashboard display, the ES9 establishes a multi-screen collaborative interaction system: “AR-HUD + Skyline Screen + Cen
Basemark, Finland, and KPIT, India, partner for multi-screen automotive HMI solutions
On May 28, Basemark announced a strategic collaboration with KPIT Technologies to accelerate the development and large-scale deployment of next-generation multi-screen Human Machine Interface (HMI) solutions for automotive OEMs. Basemark and KPIT will help OEMs reduce development risk and accelerate deployment of adv
PolyIC, Germany, and Nanomade, France, present transparent combined touch and force sensor
On March 31, PolyIC, a subsidiary of LEONHARD KURZ, announced that it is developing a new solution for the next generation of interactive surfaces in human-machine interface (HMI) applications with Nanomade. Nanomade will present it at Touch Taiwan 2026.
It will present the world’s first fully transparent film that
Basemark, Finland, and Lucid Motors partner for augmented reality head-up display for Lucid Gravity
On March 26, Basemark announced a strategic cooperation with Lucid Motors to bring Heads-Up (HUD) Augmented Reality to the Lucid Gravity’s user experience. The Gravity’s AR HUD hardware, feature set, UX, and UI design were developed in-house by Lucid. Working closely with Lucid, Basemark engineers used Basemark Rocks
Volvo Cars launches largest-ever over-the-air update
On March 3, Volvo Cars announced the launch of its largest over-the-air software update to date, introducing a new and more intuitive user experience that will be rolled out to millions of customers starting this week.
Volvo Cars will roll out its new user experience, Volvo Car UX, to approximately 2.5 million vehicl



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