On July 28, 2026, Teradar, a developer of terahertz-based vision systems, announced that it has entered a paid technical evaluation program with a major U.S. automaker from Michigan. Both companies will collaborate over a six-month period to evaluate terahertz vision technologies in real-world testing, vehicle-integr

On July 28, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced that it has started series production of new-generation Rain Light Sensors. The sensors are developed and produced locally in China for a well-known local new energy vehicle manufacturer. The new-generation sensor integrates rainfall, ambient light, sunlight

On July 27, Acconeer announced that it has received an order worth USD 160,000. The order relates to Acconeer’s pulsed coherent radar sensor A212 for mass production within the automotive industry, where it will be used for multiple in-cabin applications at a European premium vehicle manufacturer. The order comes fro

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) announced that its subsidiary Bosch Sensortec GmbH has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shenzhen D-Robotics Co., Ltd (D-Robotics) to jointly develop technologies centered on MEMS sensors and AI computing platforms.
Bosch’s high-performance inertial sensors will be integrated w

On July 17, Smart Eye secured an additional order from a major global OEM to expand the interior sensing features in three vehicle models for which it is already supplying Driver Monitoring System (DMS) software.
The three vehicle models with the added interior sensing features will enter production in 2027. The orde

AUMOVIO SE announced that its concept tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has been featured in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)’s Cornerstone circular, low-carbon concept vehicle.
The concept TPMS is designed to improve resource efficiency and extend product lifecycle compared with the conventional TPMS solutions. It featu

On July 14, Acconeer announced that it had received an order worth USD 230,000. The order relates to Acconeer’s A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor for mass production in the automotive industry, with delivery planned for the fourth quarter of 2026. The order comes from a leading Japanese distributor with a particularl

On July 9, Melexis introduced new low-pressure variants of its Triphibian pressure sensor family. The new sensors are designed for thermal management systems in electric vehicles and AI data center liquid cooling applications.
The new sensors are designed to provide reliable pressure measurement across different medi

On July 6, 2026, New York-based Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced that it had entered into a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Techstrong Holdings Limited, under which SMP will acquire a 50% ownership interest in Techstrong Electronics (Thailand) Company Limited, an automotive sensor manufacturing compan

ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) has closed the sale of its non-optical analog/mixed-signal sensor business to Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) for EUR 570 million in cash.
The divestment strengthens ams OSRAM’s balance sheet, supports its accelerated deleveraging plan, and sharpens its focus on becoming the global leader

On June 30, Valeo announced it has secured a new contract for advanced safety technologies with a U.S.-based EV manufacturer. Valeo will provide its corner radar suite, including both hardware and embedded software, for the carmaker’s L2+ and L3 system.
Valeo’s latest generation of radar is engineered to enable Autom

On June 30, San Diego, California-based Netradyne, a pioneer in AI-powered safety and fleet performance tech, announced a strategic partnership with Geosecure, an Australian specialist in fleet technology solutions.
The partnership brings together Netradyne's AI-driven edge intelligence with Geosecure's local market

On June 24, Acconeer announced that it had received an order worth USD 260,000 for its pulsed coherent radar sensor A212. It will be used for multiple in-cabin applications at a European premium vehicle manufacturer. The order comes from a leading Japanese distributor with a particularly strong position in the automo

On June 17, SmartSens announced that it has presented its latest automotive-grade (AT) series image sensors and vision solution at AutoSens USA 2026, held June 9–11, 2026. SmartSens gave the first live demonstration of its front-view automotive vision solution. Combining the 8.3MP automotive-grade CMOS image sensor S

On June 16, Teradar announced that a German OEM is evaluating its Summit sensor as a critical enabler for ADAS and autonomous driving (AD) advancements. The OEM is testing sensor performance in scenarios where current technologies often fail. The OEM has entered a paid technical evaluation program with Teradar. 
It w

On June 10, Acconeer announced that it has won a USD 150,000 order for its A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor, supporting mass production in the automotive industry, with delivery planned for Q4 2026. The Acconeer A121 is an ultra-low power, high-precision 60 GHz Pulsed Coherent Radar (PCR) sensor. The order comes fro

On June 9, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry's highest-cell-count battery monitor with an integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) engine, providing predictive intelligence and real-time diagnostics to battery monitoring in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
The BQ79826Z-Q1 batt

On June 8, Aptiv PLC announced the launch of its Advanced Occupancy Classification (AOC) system, the industry’s first occupant detection solution powered entirely by an in-cabin camera, which eliminates the need for traditional in-seat hardware while enabling next-gen cabin intelligence.
AOC is an advanced software s

On June 8, the MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops wired interface specifications for mobile ecosystems, announced the automotive industry’s first four-company demonstration of a high-speed SerDes system, powered by MIPI A-PHY, which will take place at AutoSens USA.
Based on the MIPI A-PHY stan

On June 4, Melexis unveiled the MLX92344, a PCB-less contactless position detection solution capable of detecting up to four positions without the need for bulky microswitches.
The sensor, designed for automotive body electronics, supports applications such as seat track positioning, soft-closing doors, and compact