On August 11, CARIAD and Bosch strengthened their automated driving alliance with advanced AI for Level 2 and 3 driving software. The goal is to create smarter driver assistance systems that behave more like human drivers.
First versions are already in test fleets, being refined daily with large data sets. A producti

On August 8, KPIT Technologies Ltd. announced that it will invest up to USD 10 million via a "SAFE Instrument" in the preferred stock of Helm.ai. Helm.ai develops advanced AI software for autonomous vehicles. It helps OEMs to develop safe, scalable, and cost-effective autonomous driving systems, from basic driver ass

On August 7, 2025, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the establishment of a branch office in China to explore new business opportunities and strengthen the company’s technological capabilities. The board also approved the creation of a technology centre, SHIFT (Smart H

Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) announced that Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) has joined its Product Compatibility Program to accelerate SDV development. By integrating Siemens’ Architecture Native Acceleration (Ana) with EB corbos Linux, this collaboration enables fast and efficient simula

On July 31, Ferrous Systems joined the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) initiative to help accelerate the shift toward open, safe, and scalable architectures for software-defined vehicles. Ferrous will bring deep expertise in Rust for safety-critical systems, including toolchain maintenance, comp

Continental AG (Continental)’s Automotive group sector will debut as the independent company AUMOVIO, presenting innovative future mobility technologies at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 - 12, 2025.
The company will present its solutions across 4 themed areas: safe, inspiring, connected, and

ETAS GmbH announced that ETAS India has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) on June 20, 2025, to strengthen cybersecurity readiness across India’s rapidly evolving mobility sector.
As vehicles become increasingly connected and software-defined, the collab

On July 23, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda Group) announced its collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop smart and advanced cockpit solutions for the Indian automotive market. As part of their collaboration, Minda Corporation is designing a next-generation cockpit platform powered by the Snap

Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) has partnered with HighTec EDV-Systeme GmbH and Infineon Technologies AG to integrate Rust applications with AUTOSAR Classic basic software, using Infineon’s Drive Core for AURIX microcontrollers, specifically the TC4x families.
The partnership delivers a comprehensive developm

On July 17, Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH announced that it is coordinating Shift2SDV, an EU-funded research project under the Chips Joint Undertaking / Horizon Europe. The project is part of the “Vehicle of the Future” initiative of the European Commission. The project will create an SDV ecosystem around middleware

On July 16, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is increasing in-car productivity by adding Microsoft business tools to its vehicles.
Starting with the all-new CLA, drivers can use the updated Meetings for Teams app, which now supports the use of the car’s built-in camera during calls, even while driving. The latest app

Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Neusoft Reach), a Neusoft Corporation subsidiary, launched the Next-Cube-Lite 8MP front-view camera module. Balancing safety and high cost performance, the product can be applied to passenger and commercial vehicles.
Based on a perception model of the same pla

ECARX (Hubei) Tech Co., Ltd. (ECARX) signed a global strategic cooperation agreement with Samsung.
In the future, the two companies will continuously expand diversified cooperation covering scenarios such as automobile intelligentization, pan-terminal devices, and intelligent hardware to establish an open technology

NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) signed a component development agreement with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BAIC BJEV) for the development of a parking software product for two models.
Components built on this product will meet the requirements of BAIC BJEV’s terminal customers for the sustainability, stability, s

Based on FAW Hongqi’s Jiuzhang intelligent platform, ECARX (Hubei) Tech Co., Ltd. (ECARX) developed the Lingxi cockpit for the automaker’s Tiangong 05 and 06 models.
Adopting an architecture with dual 7nm chips, the Lingxi cockpit supports cross-domain synergistic operations. The ECARX Cloudpeak software platform ena

On July 11, Valeo announced that it will present its latest technologies designed to accelerate the development of a new generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at IAA MOBILITY 2025. Valeo’s display will focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), innovative electrified vehicle solutions, smart lightin