On June 23, Plano, Texas-headquartered 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 foc

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

On June 17, Geotab, the Canada-based leader in connected transportation, video and asset tracking, announced the launch of its Geotab Model Context Protocol (MCP) Connector, mating its Ace agentic platform directly within ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and other AI platforms.
The launch marks a major step in Geot

On June 15, Netradyne, the San Diego, California-based leader in AI-powered fleet safety and management, announced the launch of Netradyne Intelligence, a next-generation platform for physical operations, built on physical AI technology. 
With a foundation of more than 30 billion miles and 150 billion minutes of real

Ford Motor has applied to the U.S. Commerce Department for a waiver to keep importing its China-built Lincoln Nautilus SUV under new federal software restrictions, the company confirmed to Reuters. Ford expects to begin importing 2027 Nautilus vehicles in January.
The Nautilus’ software is developed in the U.S., but

On June 15, T-Systems, Germany, announced that it is building and managing a new private cloud for VW Group, called the “Group Private Cloud”. It will act as a central system for apps used across all VW brands. Over time, more existing apps will move to this cloud, helping improve data handling while following Europe

On June 11, The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) announced that Japan-based SAKURA internet, a leading provider of GPU-based cloud services, has joined as a Contributor Member. 
U.S. based-AECC is an issues-driven, cross-industry consortium addressing the scalability challenges of data-driven mobility. AEC

On June 4, Volvo Trucks announced that it is introducing a new way for fleets to perform over-the-air software updates later in 2026, that allows updates to run overnight, during driver breaks, or while trucks are parked, without requiring drivers to remain with the vehicle.
Volvo Trucks is taking its remote programm

Hello Robotaxi announced on June 3 that it has officially signed an agreement with Nanhai District of Foshan City, Guangdong Province. Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate on areas, including automated driving operations centers, AI data factories for automated driving, and vocational education and t

On June 4, Stellantis officially launched Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle platform in North America at the company’s Fleet Preview event in Pontiac, Michigan where nearly 300 customers were presented with the organization’s strategic plans and commercial vehicle lineup. 
The Pro One structure currently ensures

On June 3, Rivian and AT&T announced they are expanding their work to bring 5G connectivity to the Rivian R2, providing a more responsive driving experience as vehicles become more software-defined and connectivity determines how features are delivered and updated. 
The AT&T 5G connectivity built into the R2 provides

On June 4, INRIX, Inc., a global leader in transportation intelligence, announced an expanded deployment of its predictive parking and curb intelligence platform, reinforcing its position as the industry’s most comprehensive parking intelligence solution for OEMs, cities, and mobility platforms.
INRIX serves as a bri

On June 4, DENSO announced that it will highlight its latest connected vehicle technology at the 2026 ITS America Conference & Expo from June 9-12 in Detroit, demonstrating how its smart mobility solutions make intersections more connected, efficient, and safer.
Visitors to the DENSO will display its automotive exper

On June 5, Hyundai Motor India launched the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, a six-month program to partner with startups developing solutions across electrification, new mobility, connectivity, ADAS, AI-driven tools, and next-generation vehicle technologies.
The program is supported by Hyundai Motor Group's globa

On June 4, WirelessCar opened an office in Bangalore, India. The site will operate as part of WirelessCar’s global organization.  The Bangalore office gives WirelessCar a stronger base in India and supports the company’s continued international expansion. The site will contribute to customer deliveries across markets

On June 2, Vodafone Business extended its partnership with Geely Technology Europe (GTEU), to include Internet in the Car, Mobile Private Networks, and Cloud Connect solutions.
Under the expanded collaboration, Vodafone Business will provide Internet in the Car services to support vehicle diagnostics and over-the-air

On May 27, General Motors detailed how it is replacing its current shark-fin antenna and in-vehicle connectivity stack with an integrated Connectivity Hub Module (CHM), a single roof-mounted unit which combines all major radios, network processors, memory and a backup battery. The architecture will underpin GM’s upco

On May 20, Zelos (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (Zelos) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Cheng Shin-Toyo Tire & Rubber (China) Co., Ltd. (CST Tire). As CST Tire’s exclusive partner for unmanned vehicles, Zelos will provide the company with versatile customized intelligent transpor