On August 27, BMW announced that it has expanded its standard active safety features with the launch of BMW iX3 Neue Klasse. One key addition is an exit warning system that can delay door opening to help prevent dooring accidents.
BMW’s Symbiotic Drive system improves driver assistance by understanding steering input

On August 25, Waymo announced that it is laying the groundwork for a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Munich, Germany. Waymo aims to open commercial ride-hailing to the public towards the end of 2027. It is engaging with local, state, and federal officials on the regulatory approvals. Waymo will start with hi

On August 26, Gabriel India Limited entered a joint venture (JV) with South Korea-based HL Klemove to expand into autonomous driving, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and automotive electronics. As part of the agreement, Gabriel India will acquire 30% less than one share of HL Klemove India Private Limited

According to multiple South Korean media reports, AI software company StradVision has received an additional order from Aptiv’s Indian subsidiary, ASUX Components India Pvt Ltd, for a front-camera-based perception solution for commercial vehicles in India. The order is valued at approximately KRW 3.75 billion.
In Jul

On August 13, TrustMotion announced the completion of EcoMobility, a European initiative funded under the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) in collaboration with the Horizon Europe Framework Program. Coordinated by TrustMotion, the project brought together 47 partners from across Europe over 38 months to develop and

On August 19, AB Dynamics announced that a major Japanese vehicle manufacturer had become the first customer to receive the GST 120 Plus, enabling advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) testing at speeds of up to 130 kmph.
The GST 120 Plus helps vehicle manufacturers test ADAS under the new high-speed scenarios in

On August 19, LG Electronics started mass production of its next-generation 5G Release 16-based smart telematics solution. The company has also started deliveries to a premium European automaker, marking first deployment of solution in a production vehicle in Europe.
The traditional system uses separate communication

On August 13, CARIAD announced that CARIZON, its JV with Horizon Robotics, developed HS8 (Hyper Sense 8), which is VW Group's first in-house Level 2++ ADAS for China. It is developed under the “In China, for China” approach. The first vehicles with the technology will launch this year.
HS8 uses CARIZON's Hyper Sense

On August 10, Oxford RF announced the GBP 2.5 million project called 5D RAPID, an acronym for “5D Radar Perception for Intelligent Driving”. The project is funded by the UK Government's CAM Pathfinder Demonstrate programme. It aims to deliver advanced, scalable 5D radar perception to the automated driving market, ena

On August 10, Kognic announced a partnership with Mobilix, a Korean company specializing in autonomous driving and mobility, to enable the construction of autonomous driving and physical AI data flywheels. The partnership will provide Korean customers with physical AI data flywheels, which are used to improve methods

On August 5, Whetron Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it will make its first appearance at IAA Transportation 2026 and showcase a range of smart sensing and active safety solutions developed for commercial vehicle applications under the theme “Smart Sensing System. Fast-Track to GSR.”
It will present a 77 GHz mil

On August 10, rFpro added Solectrix’s SXIVE (Simplified eXtensive Image and Video Engine) image-processing technology to its AV elevate platform. It will allow engineers to design, model and optimise the entire camera pipeline in simulation.
The integration will support the tuning of Image Signal Processing (ISP) and

On August 11, Daimler Truck announced that it will showcase two new safety systems for intersections at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany in September 2026, focusing on reducing accidents in complex traffic situations.
Mercedes-Benz Safety Truck and Safety Coach combine active and passive safety technologies. Th

In its FY 2025–26 annual report, Maruti Suzuki India announced that it continued to adopt and develop Suzuki technologies for the Indian market through customer research, product benchmarking and technology development.
During the year, it introduced auto air purifiers with PM2.5 displays in the Grand Vitara and Vict

On August 6, Imagry announced a strategic partnership with UNVI, a specialist in bus body design and manufacture. Together, they integrated Imagry’s AI-based autonomous driving technology into UNVI’s M3-category electric buses. The vehicle was supplied through UBSI, which serves as the strategic vehicle integration,

On August 6, Arbe Robotics Ltd. announced that in the second quarter of 2026, its radar systems have been integrated into robotaxis that have commenced on-road trials. Arbe continues to be engaged in active bid processes with additional robotaxi players.
Arbe's Tier 1 HiRain has advised Arbe that it is progressing to

On July 29, South Korean AI software company StradVision announced that it had signed a contract to supply a front-camera-based AI vision perception solution for Aptiv’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) programs for commercial vehicles in India. Aptiv is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier. The contract is va

On July 31, JOYNEXT and NEXTCHIP announced a partnership to develop integrated ADAS solutions as well as next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures for global vehicle programs. The collaboration focuses on integrating NEXTCHIP's new automotive platform, APACHE6, into JOYNEXT's vehicle platforms. The

On August 4, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced the development of a lidar-based perception stack with a top 10 global automotive OEM. Innoviz will develop and validate a complete lidar-based perception stack for a highway operational design domain (ODD) to explore potential for the OEM's future programs. The projec

On August 2, multiple sources reported that Kerman Motor is planning to introduce ADAS features in its vehicles. It is planning to introduce ADAS Level 2+ with adaptive cruise control and traffic assistance in 2026. It is targeting to achieve ADAS Level 3 by 2027. It will also introduce features such as forward colli