On April 24, Parkopedia, and ThunderSoft, announced a partnership at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. The collaboration will integrate Parkopedia's parking, charging, in-car payment, indoor mapping, and automated parking services into ThunderSoft's AI-native vehicle OS, "Aqua OS".
In China, Aqua OS will leverage Parkoped

On April 17, Kia announced that it is launching its AI-powered voice assistant, called AI Assistant, across Europe, following its introduction in the Korean and US markets last year. The AI Assistant enables users to talk to their Kia in a natural, conversational way and helps them easily access and understand their

On April 10, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin proposed a bill aimed at preventing Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. that would codify into law executive actions from the Trump and Biden administrations that directed the U.S. Commerce Department to investigate national security threats from Chinese products. 
The bill,

On March 25, the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that its CCC Digital Key Certification Program now includes coverage for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and ultra-wideband (UWB) technologies. This expansion builds on the existing certification, which addresses the Near-Field Communication (NFC) components of a

Announced on April 1, 2025, GWM (Thailand) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Huawei Services (Hong Kong) on March 24 to elevate the driving experience to the next level.
This partnership also marks the first-ever integration of the Petal Maps intelligent navigation system into the all-new GWM HAVAL H6 S

On March 26, Porsche announced that it is enhancing the digital experience in the 911, Taycan, Panamera, and Cayenne models with a revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system for the new model year. The updated system is faster, offers better performance, and now includes access to the Porsche App Center.
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On March 26, Cinemo launched CARS Connect Direct, CARS Connect Audio, and CARS Connect Camera, the latest additions to its expanding CARS Connect Suite. CARS Connect is an entire product line built on top of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) that transforms the car into a hub of entertainment, productivity, and connectivi

On March 24, Stellantis France ranked first in French patent filings for 2024, registering 1,289 patents, as announced by the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). All R&D teams, from design to production, work efficiently to identify and protect new ideas.
Stellantis has consistently been a top pa

On March 18, the eSync Alliance announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation has joined the global eSync Alliance, becoming the latest sector specialist to take advantage of opportunities surrounding software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The eSync Alliance is a non-profit trade association driving a multi-company solut

On March 12, the Hangzhou Investment Promotion Bureau (HIPB) announced that the Hangzhou Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) Testing and Innovative Application Zone was expanded once again to fully cover the 1,821-square-kilometer Fuyang District and the 1,825-square-kilometer Tonglu County.
This marks the completion

On March 10, FAW Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Telecom in Beijing.
Under the agreement, the two parties will launch a new round of cooperation in areas such as autonomous driving, V2X (Vehicle to Everything) services, basic Internet services, AI computing power establishment and applicatio

On March 9, Tuxera, a leading provider of high-quality data storage management software and networking technologies, announced its expansion into connected car and electric vehicle (EV) architectures. Tuxera’s products meet the needs of next-generation architectures, V2X communications, and EV battery and powertrain

On March 6, 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) launched the 5GAA Marketplace, a dedicated platform showcasing exclusive C-V2X communication solutions developed by 5GAA members. This marketplace serves as a central hub for cutting-edge devices, software, and services.
This launch builds on previous efforts of the 5GAA t

On March 5, Targa Telematics partnered with Toyota Motor Europe as an OEM connected data partner to expand its range of digital solutions for connect cars, integrating data from Toyota and Lexus vehicles across Europe.
The partnership allows Targa Telematics to directly integrate connected fleet data into its platfo

Harman International Industries, Inc. (Harman) is presenting connected, intelligent, and contextual products and technologies that transform the in-vehicle experience at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, from March 3-6, 2025. In addition to Ready Aware, other “Ready” solutions were also presented.
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On February 27, Thales, and Cubic announced a collaboration. Leveraging Thales’s eSIM management platform, Cubic will enhance its eSIM solution capabilities to align with the latest GSMA standards. This partnership introduces Thales’s eSIM management platform compliant with the GSMA SGP.32 standard to Cubic’s existin

On February 20, Smartcar, the leading API platform for connected vehicles, announced its partnership with BMW Group (BMW) in Europe. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enabling developers and businesses to seamlessly integrate with BMW, Mini, and Rolls Royce vehicles in the region, empowering inno