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Astemo Americas joins NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion ecosystem
On June 8, Astemo Americas announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA as a Hyperion Tier-1 partner developing dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor electronic control units (ECUs) for OEMs as a Tier 1 supplier, supporting the move to software-defined Level-4-ready vehicles.
Astemo Americas' work will focus on dual SoC developmen
Government of India tightens PMP localization rules for N2/N3 e-Trucks under PM E-DRIVE scheme
On April 29, the Ministry of Heavy Industries amended the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for N2 and N3 category e-Trucks under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The amendment introduces stricter domestic manufacturing requirements for three key components, i.e., Battery Management System (BMS), DC-DC Converter, and Vehicl
Valeo breaks ground on USD 225 million hi-tech plant in Texas, USA
On March 24, 2026, Valeo Group (Valeo) announced the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility in McAllen, Texas, USA, supported by an investment of USD 225 million over five years. Production is expected to start in late 2027.
The 337,000 square-foot site is projected to create up to 500 jobs and will manufactu
SOLLERS, Russia to launch passive safety components production facility in Russia
On March 13, SOLLERS Group announced that it is preparing to launch a new production facility at the UAZ industrial site to produce steering wheels, airbags, seatbelts, and electronic control units, which will be manufactured by Components of Security Systems LLC, a subsidiary of SOLLERS PJSC.
The project will introd
Marelli presents new ECUs for gasoline, flex fuels, and CNG in Brazil, India, and EMEA
On March 10, Marelli launched its new generation Port Fuel Injection Engine Control Units (PFI ECUs) dedicated to gasoline, flex fuel (ethanol, methanol, synthetic fuels), and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) applications. It will cater to Brazilian, Indian, and EMEA markets.
Each of the three versions, differentiated by
AUMOVIO selected to supply safety and brake systems for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms
AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive division of Continental) has been selected to supply a range of safety technologies for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms in China. Supplied systems include long-range radar, airbag control unit (ACU), electric parking brakes, integrated brake systems, and crash satellite sensors.
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CES 2026: Autolink, Tata Elxsi forge strategic partnership
At the CES 2026, Autolink Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Autolink) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Elxsi. This collaboration is set to redefine software-defined vehicle (SDV) development for global OEMs, delivering faster, smarter, and cost-effective solutions. As the automotive industry trans
CES 2026: IPG, Germany and Synopsys, US, present expanded multi-ECU prototype
On January 6, IPG Automotive announced that it will present the next phase of its strategic collaboration with Synopsys at CES 2026. This collaboration enables automotive manufacturers to accelerate software-defined vehicle (SDV) development through high-fidelity digital twins and advanced virtual testing.
Synopsys a
TTTech Auto, Austria, introduces MotionWise Communication
On December 11, TTTech Auto announced the launch of MotionWise Communication, a new software product designed to unify and simplify automotive communication across all vehicle domains. The middleware is the next modular solution from the MotionWise family. It enables OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to implement all relevan
Bosch starts construction of first modular manufacturing facility in Indonesia
Reported on November 19, 2025, Bosch broke ground on its first modular manufacturing facility worldwide in Cikarang, Bekasi, Indonesia, with an initial investment of EUR 25 million. The start of operations is planned for Q1/2027.
The 82,000 sqm facility will be developed into four expansion phases: identifying market
VDA, Germany, raises concern over disruption in supply of Nexperia chips
On October 21, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) said in a statement regarding the supply of Nexperia chips. The situation could lead to significant production restrictions, possibly even production stoppages, soon, if the disruption in the supply of Nexperia chips cannot be res
GM to launch eyes-off driving on Cadillac Escalade in 2028, with conversational AI
On October 22, GM announced it will introduce eyes-off driving in 2028 on the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Unlike vision-only systems, GM builds on redundancy with lidar, radar, and cameras integrated into the vehicle’s design. At the core is sensor fusion with the lidar, radar, and cameras building a perception layer; real
GM reveals centralized vehicle computing platform for EV, ICE vehicles
On October 22, General Motors announced it will launch a centralized computing platform and next-gen electrical architecture across EV and ICE-powered vehicles, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028.
The powertrain agnostic architecture dramatically reduces the number of vehicle modules, simplifying design,
Qorix, Germany, unveils first S-CORE based middleware solution at ELIV event
On October 7, Qorix announced that it is bringing key S-CORE components into its Performance stack for embedded hardware. The technology will be presented to the public for the first time at ELIV 2025. With the Performance Stack, Qorix is showcasing central middleware functionalities on a high-performance electronic



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