IT & software
Candera, Austria supports QNX SDP 8.0 with Candera CGI Studio
On July 1, Candera based in Austria, a subsidiary of Japan's Kaga FEI, announced the full compatibility and support of its flagship product, Candera CGI Studio, with the latest QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0. Candera’s CGI Studio, with its extensive set of tools and features, including a highly intuitive
ZF develops AI-based TempAI solution for more accurate temperature management in e-motors
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has developed TempAI, an AI-based solution that measures and predicts temperature data inside e-motors without the need for additional hardware.
TempAI runs on existing control units and utilizes a self-learning, physically based temperature model that requires minimal computing resources.

Polestar charge reaches 1 million charging points across Europe
On July 2, Polestar announced that its public charging service, Polestar Charge, now provides access to 1 million charging points across Europe through a single app.
The network includes major operators such as IONITY, Recharge, Fastned, Total, Tesla Super Chargers, and Allego, along with numerous local providers to
Mahindra, India selects Cerence SSE , USA to enhance voice interaction in electric SUVs
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
Nota AI, Korea collaborates with Renesas on driver monitoring AI for RA8P1 Microcontroller
On July 2, Nota AI announced a collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation to deliver an optimized driver monitoring system (DMS) on Renesas' RA8P1 MCU (Microcontroller Unit). Powered by NetsPresso, Nota AI's proprietary AI model optimization platform, the company delivers lightweight, deployment-ready models
Volvo Cars and GlobalLogic deepen engineering collaboration
On July 1, Santa Clara, California-based GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, announced it has been selected in Volvo Cars’ partnership ecosystem as one of the strategic partners within engineering services globally.
With this collaboration, GlobalLogic and Volvo Cars will con
Cerence, US supports agentic voice assistant experience in next-generation of MBUX
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
Vodafone IoT expands its ‘Internet in the Car’ service to Slovakia
On June 25, Vodafone IoT announced the expansion of its ‘Internet in the Car’ service to Slovakia, extending the number of countries where motor manufacturers can offer vehicles with reliable, secure, and compliant in-car internet access to 33.
The service combines Vodafone IoT’s Global Managed Internet of Things (Io
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America launches new trial with Seeing Machines
On June 30, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (MEAA) announced the launch of a six-week pilot for the Guardian Generation 3 aftermarket solution within its North American team.
The initiative marks a significant step forward in its collaboration with Seeing Machines Limited, the advanced computer vision t
mimik and Tech Mahindra unveil agentic AI production center
On June 30, San Francisco-based mimik announced it has joined forces with Tech Mahindra to launch Agentic AI Production Center. The center will function as an operational hub for designing, developing, deploying, scaling, and commercializing agentic AI systems on real-world infrastructure hosted at Tech Mahindra labs
Waymo launches robotaxi service in Atlanta with Uber
On June 24, Waymo announced its robotaxi service launch to the public in Atlanta, achieved through an exclusive partnership with Uber. The exclusive nature of the deal highlights a division of responsibilities. Uber will manage fleet maintenance and cleaning, while Waymo focuses on its core technology and roadside as
Lyft prepares for autonomous services in Atlanta with May Mobility
On June 26, Lyft announced how it is preparing to introduce autonomous vehicles into its line of available transportation offerings.
Lyft and May Mobility announced in November 2024 their multiyear agreement to work together, with the launch of their first deployment in Atlanta in 2025. The service will use May Mobi
Comau unveils new smart automation solutions at Automatica 2025, Germany
On June 24, Comau unveiled its wide range of new products aimed at making automation smarter, more mobile, and easier to use for all industries at Automatica 2025 from June 24–27 in Munich.
MyCo series of six lightweight collaborative robots: designed to work safely with humans, they offer payloads from 3 kg to 15 kg

FORVIA HELLA establishes HELLA Ignite GmbH to advance development of software-only products
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has established a new company, HELLA Ignite GmbH (Ignite by FORVIA HELLA), to accelerate the development of software-only products and business models.
The new entity is expected to employ around 40 software experts by the end of 2025. It will focus on developing both entirely new
