On April 23, TomTom announced that it has been selected by smart, a global joint venture between Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely Auto Group, to provide advanced full-stack navigation solutions for smart’s in-vehicle infotainment systems across international markets.
In the partnership, TomTom enhances the driving experien

HERE Technologies announced a collaboration with Yaxon Connect, a leading hardware-software provider in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, to develop an overseas navigation system for new energy commercial vehicles (CVs). The collaboration supports Chinese CVs in their expansion globally.
The solution integrates HE

HERE Technologies announced a strategic partnership with ECARX to develop a new-generation navigation system with multi-scenario adaptability for leading Chinese automakers. The production-ready solution, along with a demo, will debut at Auto Shanghai 2025.
It integrates the HERE SDK AI-powered navigation platform, w

HERE Technologies announced its debut participation in Auto Shanghai 2025. HERE will showcase its latest technologies and offer a range of interactive demos, including HERE Navigation, HERE AI Assistant, ADAS Cockpit Experience, and ThunderSoft Demo. 
HERE delivers a suite of products tailored to power EVs, Navigatio

On April 11, Mercedes Benz announced that it is rolling out the MBUX 2.6 over-the-air update to 2 million vehicles worldwide, adding new features such as Google Satellite View and Live Alternative Routes for navigation.
Google Satellite View offers high-resolution, bird’s-eye images for better navigation, especially

On March 27, u-blox announced that it is extending its PointPerfect GNSS correction service to Japan. u-blox is working with SoftBank Corp. This expansion strengthens the availability of high-precision satellite positioning solutions, supporting businesses in Japan that serve global markets and multinational companie

On March 10, Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group, and u-blox announced that the latest x20 chipset includes a highly robust security root-of-trust (RoT) based on security IPs provided by Kudelski IoT that safeguards both the x20 chipset itself against attack but also guarantees the protection of applicatio

On March 3, Swift Navigation announced that it has worked with STMicroelectronics (ST) to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for automotive safety and autonomy. This joint offering combines Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service with ST’s new Teseo VI GNSS chipset. The joint solution provides automotiv

On February 25, STMicroelectronics (ST) introduced the Teseo VI family of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers aimed at high-volume precise positioning use cases. For the automotive industry, Teseo VI chips and modules will be core building blocks of advanced driving systems (ADAS), smart in-vehicle sy

On January 24, Neusoft Corporation announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ZENRIN CO., LTD. during the Automotive World 2025. The companies will develop navigation products and intelligent connected services tailored to meet the needs of the Japanese market for Chinese automakers.
Neusof

On January 17, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and MapmyIndia, announced a collaboration for the automotive sector. Combining Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions with MapmyIndia’s expertise, they will deliver automotive connectivity solutions and connected services for the four-wheel (4W) and two

On January 7, Hexagon announced an agreement to acquire Septentrio NV, a leading OEM provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. Septentrio will be reported within Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary cond

On January 9, Mapbox, a global leader in location technology, and Hyundai AutoEver, a software affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, unveiled their next-generation in-car technologies at CES 2025. 
Hyundai AutoEver develops in-vehicle technologies such as vehicle software platforms, navigation software, and HD maps, and

HERE Technologies (HERE) unveiled a new Software Development Kit (SDK) variant of HERE Navigation for SDVs at CES 2025.
It enables OEMs to create tailored user interfaces (UI) to align with their brand identities while leveraging HERE’s AI-powered map platform. It also enables OEMs to maintain full control over data

HERE Technologies (HERE) announced a collaboration with Togg, the electric and smart vehicle manufacturer from Türkiye, at CES 2025 to deliver an enhanced digital user experience across Togg’s vehicle lineup.
Togg’s navigation system GO is based on HERE Navigation, a cloud-based, AI-powered, and intelligent EV soluti

On December 17, aiMotive joined forces with Safran Electronics & Defense to advance the testing and validation of automated driving (AD) systems. It will integrate Safran’s GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) simulation technology with aiMotive’s simulation platform, aiSim.
Powered by the Skydel simulation eng

On December 16, Intellias, a global engineering partner to automotive OEMs, partnered with Zeekr Technology Europe. Intellias has established a new software R&D hub in Krakow, Poland to support Zeekr’s technological advancement.
The partnership will help Zeekr speed up its goals, grow its projects, and improve custom

Announced on December 16, 2024, Hyundai Autoever will work with MapmyIndia to provide high-quality vehicle maps and navigation services to Southeast Asia. 
Through their joint venture, PT Terra Link Technologies, established in Jakarta, Indonesia, Hyundai Autoever plans to build maps for 6 countries, including Indone

On December 16, Mapbox launched its Virtual Head Unit (VHU) in partnership with Arm. The Mapbox Virtual Head Unit (VHU) provides a ready-to-use, cloud-based virtual machine that emulates Arm-based automotive hardware and integrates the full Mapbox software stack. 
This solution empowers OEMs to conduct simultaneous d