On July 1, Cerence Inc. (Cerence AI) announced that Mahindra has selected its Audio AI technology to enhance in-car interaction in its electric SUVs, software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Mahindra’s next-generation eSUVs will integrate Cerence’s Speech Signal Enhancement (SSE) solution to improve voice communication betw

On June 26, Cerence Inc. announced that its core technologies are powering new agentic and generative AI features in the next-generation MBUX system, which will debut in the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA. This marks the first rollout of MBUX’s fourth generation and Mercedes-Benz’s new MB.OS, expanding their long-ter

On May 28, Cerence Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Arm in which Cerence AI will leverage Arm’s comprehensive software library, Arm Kleidi, to advance the capabilities and performance of CaLLM Edge, its embedded small language model (SLM). 
Cerence AI and Arm flexibly distribute and parallelize generative

Cerence Inc. announced that it will showcase Cerence xUI, its agentic AI assistant platform that works across the edge and the cloud, for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Cerence AI will demonstrate xUI in a GWM car. In addition, in partnership with TCL, Cerence AI will showcase an in-car interaction experience

On January 2, Cerence Inc. announced a multi-year agreement with JLR to develop the luxury automotive’s next-generation in-car experience. The companies will partner to leverage Cerence’s AI-enabled technologies to deliver advanced intelligence and capabilities to JLR customers globally. They will continue to work to

On November 13, Cerence Inc. introduced CaLLM Edge, its automotive-grade, embedded small language model (SLM). This new SLM is available within the existing Cerence solutions portfolio. Developed and optimized in partnership with Microsoft, CaLLM Edge is available directly to Cerence’s automaker customers as well as

On October 30, Cerence Inc. announced its expanded partnership with Renault to bring generative AI-powered capabilities and human-like interaction to the automaker’s next-generation, multi-modal in-car companion, Reno.
Renault will now leverage generative AI-powered Cerence Chat Pro to advance Reno’s capabilities and

On September 3, Volkswagen of America announced the launch of its ChatGPT-integrated Plus Speech voice assistant in the U.S. Starting September 6, 2024, this feature will be installed first in 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models, along with MY24 ID.4 vehicles equipped with an 82-kWh battery, giving both existing and new

Cerence Inc. announced its collaboration with smart on the development of AI-powered solutions for smart’s next-generation in-car experiences, first available in Concept #5. smart has always kept a keen focus on emerging technology and remained at the forefront of exploring the best solutions for future urban mobilit

On June 27, Audi announced that it is integrating the AI-based chatbot ChatGPT via Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service into its infotainment system to enhance vehicle voice control capabilities. Starting July 2024, owners of approximately two million Audi models since 2021 with the MIB 3 infotainment system can interact u

On June 24, Cerence Inc. announced that Volkswagen Group has deployed Cerence Chat Pro, the company’s uniquely intelligent, automotive-grade ChatGPT integration, to models across Volkswagen’s European lineup via cloud update. 
Cerence Chat Pro is now live in five languages English (US), English (UK), German, Spanish,

On June 26, Škoda announced that its voice assistant Laura has been enhanced with Chat Pro from Cerence Inc., now integrating ChatGPT to answer more complex questions. The new feature is available in the Škoda Enyaq family with the 2024 model year's 4.0 software, the new-generation Škoda Superb and Kodiaq, and the up

On June 4, Cerence Inc. announced that BMW Group is leveraging Cerence Audio AI to enhance the safety features in its BMW Personal Pilot L3 conditional automated driving system. BMW Personal Pilot L3 is currently available first in the BMW 7 Series for customers in Germany.
BMW will leverage Cerence Emergency Vehicle

On May 29, Cerence Inc. announced that Zeekr will integrate Cerence conversational AI technology into its in-car virtual assistant. 
Zeekr, a brand of Geely, collaborates with Cerence to launch an AI-powered assistant, providing proactive and personalized experiences in a scalable solution. Cerence Assistant offers t

On April 25, Cerence Inc. announced that Foxtron, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group, has selected Cerence to bring intuitive, voice-powered interaction to its new electric vehicles, bringing these features to drivers in Taiwan for the first time.
With bilingual recognition in Taiwanese Mandarin and English, Fo

On January 9, Smart Eye, and Cerence Inc. announced that they will showcase a new collaboration at CES 2024, bringing emotional awareness to in-car assistants and enabling automakers to deliver more immersive and personalized experiences that enhance safety, comfort, and entertainment.
Smart Eye’s driver monitoring s