On June 9, REE Automotive Ltd. announced that it has implemented cost reductions across its business to streamline its cost structure and extend its expected financial runway. The company aims to focus its resources on SDV technology, improve its organizational structure, and enhance operational efficiency in the nea

On June 2, the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) announced that Panasonic Automotive Systems joined the SOAFEE community as a governing member of the SOAFEE Special Interest Group (SIG). SOAFEE initiative is an industry-led Special Interest Group (SIG) defined by automakers, semiconductor supplier

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector)’s Hardware Security Modules (HSM) firmware, MICROSAR HSM, has been certified according to ISO/SAE 21434, the international standard for cybersecurity risk management in road vehicles.
The certification ensures vehicles meet strict security requirements throughout their entire life cycl

On June 4, Cadence announced new IP, design solutions, and expert design services for software and Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) based on Arm Zena Compute Subsystems (CSS), Arm’s first-generation CSS for automotive.
In the partnership, Cadence combines a digital twin for software development, semiconductor IP, design tools

On June 5, Qualcomm Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has completed the acquisition of Autotalks, an industry leader in direct vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions. 
Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2008, specializing in V2X communications. It pione

On June 3, Cubic3, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, and SoftBank Corp. announced a partnership to advance the seamless integration of satellite-based non-terrestrial networks (NTN) with terrestrial networks (TN) to create a ‘Ubiquitous Network’ for SDVs and other high-value mobile assets.

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has achieved ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) Capability Level 3 following an independent assessment of its embedded software development processes for the embedded software product MICROSAR Adaptive.
The assessment was carried out by external assessors, covering all areas along the V-model,

On June 3, FPT Corporation, a global IT services provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cymotive Technologies, an Israel-based automotive cybersecurity provider. The partnership aims to bring Cymotive’s cybersecurity solutions to FPT’s automotive customer base, jointly develop and deliver next-gene

On May 30, the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) announced that LG Electronics has partnered with SOAFEE to develop an innovative technology called PICCOLO. PICCOLO enables efficient interaction between software and hardware within vehicles. 
PICCOLO functions as a Mixed Critical Orchestrator, ens

On May 20, Red Hat announced a comprehensive partner ecosystem collaborating around Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to pre-integrate silicon, middleware, application software and services on the platform, propelling next-gen software-defined vehicles.
While automakers have long relied on a diverse ecosystem of IP

On May 20, the Autoware Foundation announced that ASAM e.V., one of the leading organizations for implementation-level standards in mobility development, has joined the Autoware Foundation as an alliance partner. At the same time, the Autoware Foundation has become a member of ASAM e.V.
Currently, both organizations

ETAS GmbH will present its partner ecosystem along with the latest solutions for streamlined ECU development at the AUTOSAR Open Conference (AOC) 2025, held in Bruges, Belgium, from May 27-28.
Highlights include (i) a collaboration with GLIWA that seamlessly integrates ETAS's RTA-CAR and GLIWA's T1 automotive timing

Tencent Mobility, a division of Tencent Group, announced that Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Tencent Cloud) signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation with WeRide to further promote long-term in-depth cooperation in areas such as large-scale commercial operation of Robotaxis, R&D of intellig

Amap, an Alibaba Group subsidiary, forged a partnership with Rokid, an augmented reality (AR) company, for the development of the world’s first NaviAgent application based on Rokid Glasses, an all-scenario intelligent glasses device. Rokid Glasses, which integrate an Amap NaviAgent, allow for easy switching among wal

Baidu Inc. (Baidu) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Jinan Municipal People’s Government for the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
The two parties will further deepen cooperation in areas such as construction of AI infrastructure, industrial development of data elements, indust

On May 20, KPIT Technologies inaugurated its new technology center in Gothenburg, Sweden, marking KPIT’s global expansion and first center in the Nordic region.
The new technology center is based in Lindholmen Science Park, will serve European OEMs and customers throughout the Nordic region. The center plans to grow

On May 20, Boston-based-Red Hat announced a major leap forward for the automotive industry: Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System has achieved functional safety certification as a Safety Element out-of-Context (SEooC) against the ISO 26262 Edition 2, 2018- Level ASIL-B standard. 
Slated for full release in the third qu

On May 14, Tata Elxsi announced that it had been selected by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India for vehicle software engineering and software defined vehicles (SDV) development. Tata Elxsi will help scale next-gen automotive development and innovation. 
Tata Elxsi has domain experience across autonomous, el