The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is set to vote on a bill on July 15 to further codify previous plans to ban Chinese software and hardware in the U.S. If approved, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 bill would roll out requirements in stages, starting with software and vehicle restrictions in 2027, and then
Verizon announced it will provide 5G Standalone and LTE connectivity for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles in the U.S., delivering telematics support for the BMW ConnectedDrive system. The agreement builds on Verizon’s long-standing partnership with KDDI, whose Global Communications Platform powers connected serv
According to the information released on the official website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on July 2, the mandatory national standard Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (GB 47955—2026) (hereinafter referred to as the Sa
On July 8, Hyundai announced it is partnering with Chamberlain Group, a leader in access and monitoring solutions, to bring myQ Connected Garage to Hyundai vehicles, enabling drivers to monitor and control their garage doors remotely from their vehicle's touchscreen.
Hyundai owners can verify if their garage door has
On July 7, Mack Trucks announced it is making remote software updates easier with a Lock & Leave enhancement to Mack Over-the-Air (OTA) that allows remote software updates to complete unattended after the driver parks the truck and walks away.
The new capability maximizes uptime and minimizes interruptions for custo
According to an announcement by Zelos (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd (Zelostech)
on July 3, it officially signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen C&D Group Co., Ltd (Xiamen C&D Group) in Xiamen on July 2.
Under the strategic cooperation framework, the two parties will establish a four-pilla
On July 2, TomTom and Transit Technologies announced the integration of TomTom Orbis Maps and Live Traffic into Transit Technologies’ fleet and logistics solutions, bringing routing intelligence to transit, paratransit, and non-emergency medical networks in the U.S. and Central America.
By incorporating TomTom’s high
On July 1, Nexar, the New York City-based intelligence platform for Physical AI, and Nauto, the Sunnyvale, California-based leader in AI-powered safety and vehicle intelligence, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, combining complementary AI models, datasets, technologies, and customer re
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 17, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways published draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, proposing mandatory cybersecurity and software update compliance requirements for vehicles sold in India. The draft introduces two new rules: Rule 125-T, covering Cyber Security and Cyber Secu
Huf announced that its Phone as a Key system has officially been certified by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC). The system is built on Huf’s NFC readers, its Phone as a Key ECU, and UWB/BLE satellite architecture.
The certification highlights the maturity, robustness, and interoperability of the company’s digita
At a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) on June 23, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) outlined key measures to stabilize and expand automotive consumption, as follows:
Accelerating the formulation and issuance of the “15th Five-Year” Plan (2026–2030) for
On June 25, Polestar announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has decided to not grant Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in the U.S. from model year 2027 onwards under the Connected Vehicle Rule.
The Connected Vehicle Rule restricts the use of software developed or maintained
On June 25, Parkopedia and BYD Auto announced a collaboration to provide a next-generation in-car parking experience for drivers across Europe. Parkopedia will supply a new mobility solution that enables BYD models to use Parkopedia parking data and in-car payment functionality. The service is due to be made availabl
On June 22, WeRide, Inc. (WeRide) announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Geely Farizon and Hong Kong transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings (“Kwoon Chung Bus”) at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong. The three parties will leverage the existing OEM-inte
On June 23, Toyota Connected and Oakville, Ontario-based Geotab Inc. announced a global business alliance that brings together Toyota’s connectivity technologies and Geotab's advanced telematics, AI, and data capabilities to support the development of fleet solutions.
The initial scope focuses on specific regions an
On June 18, Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) and JASPAR (Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), formally establishing active cooperation on standardized APIs built on COVESA’s Vehicle Signal Specification (VSS) and Vehicle Information Service Specif
On June 18, CaoCao Mobility announced the official launch of a full-scale AI transformation and unveiled its new RoboX strategy at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong). The company stated that it will focus on three core pillars — intelligent driving technology, intelligent purpose-built
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) demonstrated its latest safety and motion systems for software-defined, AI-driven commercial vehicles (CVs) at its CV Tech Day near Hanover, Germany, ahead of IAA Transportation 2026.
The company highlighted its scalable 360° safety ecosystem, which integrates radar and camera sensor system
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