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

Plus Automation Inc., a company specializing in the development and commercialization of AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Churchill Capital Corp IX, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Plus has develop

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.

On June 3, Arnold NextG GmbH announced a partnership with Japanese integrator Macnica to jointly develop next-generation vehicle platforms using the NX NextMotion – Safety-by-Wire solution, set to power various autonomous systems in Japan.
NX NextMotion is a Drive-by-Wire control unit certified to global safety stand

On June 4, Arm unveiled its Zena Compute Subsystems (CSS), designed to help automakers bring new vehicle models to market at least a year faster.
Zena CSS offers a ready-to-use computing platform that reduces chip development time by up to 12 months and cuts silicon engineering effort by up to 20% per project, helpi

On June 4, high-integrity software tooling expert AdaCore announced the introduction of the Ada and SPARK programming languages into the automotive market. Together with their partner NVIDIA, they are set to publish an off-the-shelf reference process, allowing others to follow their lead.
NVIDIA developed Drive OS an

On June 4, Santa Rosa, California-based Keysight Technologies announced it has enabled Shanghai, China-based NIO to successfully validate the wireless systems in its smart EVs using Keysight network emulation solutions. As a result, NIO’s vehicles now comply with 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 standards and deliver improved co

On June 3, Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced the completion of its 100th research project, a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab. The project characterized non-driving related tasks during highway driving, with and without driver assistance technologi

On June 3, Blink Charging, a leading provider and manufacturer of EV charging equipment, announced a collaboration with WirelessCar Sweden AB, a global leader in connected vehicle services, and ChargeHub, North America’s leading EV roaming hub, to launch an innovative ‘Seamless Charging’ pilot program in the U.S. and

On May 28, ITOCHU Corporation announced that, based on the current trends in the commercialization utilizing autonomous driving technology, the company has formed a capital and business alliance with May Mobility.
Through this alliance, ITOCHU will work with May, its stakeholders and ITOCHU Group companies, to push f

On June 2, Volvo Car USA announced details for the company’s 2026 lineup of hybrid vehicles in the U.S., including the introduction of two major tech upgrades and updates to one of its best-selling SUVs.  
For the 2026 model year, every new Volvo car will come equipped with its next-generation user experience, Volvo

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

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 27, Rightware announced that it has provided its Kanzi One, a globally leading HMI (Human-Machine Interface) platform, for the all-new Cadillac XT4. The car has a 33-inch 9K ultra-retina curved display. Featuring automotive-grade ultra-thin bezels and Mini-LED zoned backlighting, it renders over 1 billion colo

On May 29, May Mobility announced a strategic partnership with ITOCHU Corporation, one of the leading Japanese sogo shosha, to help accelerate driverless deployments globally over the coming years. 
Beginning with a collaboration with one of ITOCHU’s portfolios, BELLSYSTEM24, a customer experience and business proces

On May 28, Einride revealed major updates across its platform at its Spring Update event, showing how its tech manages every part of electric and autonomous freight, from software to charging.
Key highlights include:
Autonomous software now hardware-independent: Einride launched a vessel-agnostic SaaS version of its

On May 27, GAC Group announced that it has been building Golink, a proprietary AI eco-chain, by conducting in-depth cooperation with top technology enterprises such as Alibaba Cloud and Huawei to accelerate “data- and AI-driven” transformation.
GAC Group concluded multiple cooperation agreements with Alibaba Cloud fo