On March 1, MediaTek announced that it will exhibit the latest developments in 6G, 5G-Advanced CPE, Edge AI, IoT, Automotive, and Data Center solutions at Mobile World Congress 2026. MediaTek is demonstrating the world’s first 5G NR NTN video call in automotive communications. NR NTN enables high-speed satellite comm

On March 3, Baidu Inc. (Baidu) signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation with the People’s Government of Hainan Province in Haikou.
Under the agreement, the two parties will explore promoting the orderly cross-border circulation of data from intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs), building an ecological h

On February 27, Cubic3 and Skylo Technologies (Skylo) unveiled the world’s first automotive-focused connectivity solution that seamlessly integrates cellular and satellite networks through a single SIM, validated for commercial deployment. This joint solution combines Skylo’s satellite network platform with Cubic3’s

On March 3, Volvo Cars announced the launch of its largest over-the-air software update to date, introducing a new and more intuitive user experience that will be rolled out to millions of customers starting this week.
Volvo Cars will roll out its new user experience, Volvo Car UX, to approximately 2.5 million vehicl

On March 2, Munich, Germany-based Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) announced its collaboration with Rivian to enable the launch of Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV to be among the first vehicles to launch with support for GSMA SGP.32, the newly finalized eSIM standard designed for IoT and automotive use cases, and 5G connectivity. 
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On March 2, Aptiv PLC and Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in software for the intelligent edge, announced they are unveiling a proof-of-concept showcasing a mobile-network Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) solution for sharing of sensor data between vehicles at MWC Barcelona. The V2X solution aims to support

On February 25, Viasat and Cubic3, in association with Qualcomm Technologies Inc., and Fraunhofer IIS announced a demonstration of satellite-enabled voice calls over a 3GPP-compliant non-terrestrial satellite network for connected vehicles. It will be presented at Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC 2026). The demonstrat

On February 27, TÜV Rheinland Greater China signed a project cooperation agreement with the Guangzhou Huangpu District Government. TÜV Rheinland will investment in constructing the TÜV Rheinland GBA (Guangdong) Operation Center in the Guangzhou Development Zone.
The project involves a total investment of approximatel

On February 25, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. announced that it has been selected to deliver the Connect Fiat program in partnership with Stellantis. The agreement has an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. This program represents an expansion of Ituran's existing co

On February 25, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) signed a new license agreement with Mercedes-Benz Egypt Trading to provide Internet of Things (IoT) services for vehicles in Egypt. This agreement aligns with Egypt's Digital Strategy, which aims to localize the latest global technologies and

On February 24, CARIAD announced that its Cloud Foundation which is the base of the company’s cloud system and supports connected vehicle and customer services. The Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) runs on Microsoft Azure. It allows applications to be deployed automatically, securely, and worldwide.
It helps product team

On February 25, LG Electronics (LG) announced that it will unveil its next-generation smart telematics solution at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026. LG's next-generation smart telematics solution combines an antenna capable of receiving multiple external signals, such as 5G, GPS, vehicle-to-everything (V2X)

On February 12, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Safety Requirements for Automated Driving Systems (ADSs) for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs)” (the Requirements), mandatory national standards, for public comments until April 13.
The Requirements are for Category M and N

On February 24, INRIX announced a major expansion of its Traffic product family, introducing new AI-driven capabilities designed to help transportation agencies and logistics organizations shift from reactive traffic management to proactive, safety-focused operations.
Building on its 20-year history of GPS-based real

On February 24, IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) announced that it is now providing its advanced car connectivity management solution to Hyundai Motor Group (HMG).
IDEMIA Secure Transactions will manage connectivity for HMG vehicles, including Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis, equipped with eSIMs across strategic mark

On February 24, Greater Than signed an agreement with Honda to support the commercialization of Honda’s crash risk map, powered by Greater Than’s AI technology. The solution uses AI to analyze anonymized data to visualize crash probability and risk patterns across different road stretches and geographic regions.
In t

On February 17, Rolling Wireless announced that its RN932V 5G module has s achieved Full Technical Acceptance from T-Mobile, the largest 5G network in the United States. This approval marks a significant step forward in the deployment of next-generation connected vehicle technologies.
Certified for use on T-Mobile’s

On February 19, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism announced the provisional allocation of EUR 134.7 million for the value chain line (Section B) within the fourth call for proposals of the PERTE Electric and Connected Vehicle program. The proposal includes grants for 34 projects. 
With all this, the Ministry grant

On February 13, Europe Commission launched a new ICT (Information and Communication Technology) supply chain security toolbox. It gives member states a common plan to find, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks in ICT supply chains. The toolbox explains possible risk situations and suggests solutions, such as checki