XPeng licensed for Level 3 autonomous driving road testing in Guangzhou According to multiple press releases dated December 16, XPeng was granted a license for road testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Guangzhou and launched such testing in a regular manner. The license is mainly for testing of conditional autonomous driving on local intelligent connected vehicle testing expressways and highways. Previously, at the 2025 XPeng AI Day, XPeng re...

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Research and Innovation Centre to the Munich plant. This will allow full-system testing ahead of series production, which will start in summer 2026. The plant follows BMW’s iFACTORY approach, with the new body shop and assembly line fully digitally planned. The press shop and paint shop are also connected to BMW’s Virtual Factory, enabling early virtual testing. Within 18 months, around one-third of the plant has been rebuilt. Old buildings ...

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Norwest invests INR 7.5 billion for minority stake in Padmini VNA Mechatronics On December 16, Norwest Venture Partners agreed to invest INR 7.5 billion for a minority stake in Padmini VNA Group (PVNA). The capital will support PVNA’s next phase of growth, including capacity expansion, technology development, and potential strategic acquisitions, as the company targets opportunities in clean, connected, and future‑ready urban mobility solutio...

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o covering the use of WLAN technologies in their vehicles. Nokia’s substantial portfolio of patents essential to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standard, alongside cellular standard essential patents (SEPs), underpins the advanced features that define modern driving. WLAN technology is a key enabler of the connected car experience.  For drivers and passengers, it supports high-speed in-car Wi-Fi, seamless streaming and app updates, and wireless map or s...

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ing. Lenovo’s autonomous driving domain controller units AD1 and AH1 will take advantage of Infineon’s AURIX family of microcontrollers to supportADAS, energy efficiency, and high-speed data exchange across in-vehicle networks. The joint solution builds a scalable foundation for OEMs to develop connected, safe, and smart vehicles, supporting autonomy levels from L2 Partial automation, L3 Conditional automation, to L4 High automation. The join...

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ZTE, GAC Group to deepen cooperation on intelligentization of auto industry On December 15, ZTE Corporation (ZTE) signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation on the intelligentization, connected transformation, and digitalization of the automotive industry with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) in Panyu. The aim is to further expand the depth and breadth of their cooperation. Under the agreement, the two companies will c...

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rgy storage.      • Starting in 2026, it will also make LFP prismatic cells for an upcoming midsize electric pickup. Louisville Assembly Plant – Louisville, Kentucky      • Remains as anchor plant for Ford’s low-cost Universal EV Platform strategy.      • On track to build fully-connected midsize EV pickup in 2027. To make the changes, the company will record USD 19.5 billion in special items with the majority in Q4 2025. (Fo...

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nctions and features planned for the FLESBY HY-CONCEPT? In what state of development and commercialization are you at the moment, such as in terms of using perovskite solar cells for automotive use? A2. The "FLESBY HY-CONCEPT" envisions a future in which mobility and daily lifestyles are seamlessly connected. It is equipped with a function that displays signage through lights and text on the front of the vehicle and on the doors to notify pedestr...

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China approves two Level 3 autonomous vehicle models On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the recent filing by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) and BAIC BluePark Magna Automobile Co., Ltd. for the market access of two intelligent connected vehicle models with Level 3 conditional autonomous driving features. According to relevant regulations, the MIIT conditionally approved...

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offered in both 5‑seater and 6‑/7‑seater configurations, with a diesel variant scheduled to join the line‑up in 2026.​ Its feature highlights include a 14‑inch HD portrait touchscreen infotainment system, a full digital instrument cluster with a 17.78 cm embedded LCD, and the i‑SMART connected suite offering 70+ functions and ADAS. Standard safety and driver‑assistance equipment comprises ABS, EBD, ESP, traction control, hill‑h...

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uto exporter, shipping 6 million vehicles abroad last year at below market prices that U.S. and allied automakers cannot match,” said Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a select House committee on China Moolenaar said Congress should codify into law the prohibitions on Chinese-connected vehicles that were adopted in the final days of former President Joe Biden’s administration. He cited national security concerns about Chi...

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ar) has developed the Eagle Xplore, a bespoke concept tire, for the Citroen ELO concept car. The Eagle Xplore tire features an orange sidewall pigment, that matches the vehicle’s signature color. It also integrates Goodyear’s SightLine, an advanced suite of tire intelligence technologies, fully connected to the car and accessible via the cockpit and ELO’s app. For the first time, SightLine displays real-time tire pressure directly on the ve...

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d its partnership with UST, a US firm focused on AI-driven technology, design, and engineering. As part of the deal, UST will purchase a majority stake in Italdesign. Lamborghini, Italdesign’s current parent company and part of the Audi Group, will keep a significant share. Audi will stay closely connected to Italdesign as a long-term strategic partner and key customer. The partnership will combine UST’s strengths in automotive engineering, A...

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Greaves, India, to use Sibros’ Deep Connected Platform in electric two-wheelers On December 10, Sibros announced a collaboration with Greaves Electric Mobility to integrate its Deep Connected Platform into its Ampere electric bike lineup. This initiative will enable real-time data logging, over-the-air (OTA) software enhancements, predictive maintenance, and secure OTA diagnostics. By incorporating Sibros’ Deep Connected Platform, Ampere e-bi...

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Motorq, USA partners with Volvo Cars to deliver real-time vehicle data and insights in US and Europe On December 9, Motorq, a leader in Connected Vehicle Intelligence, partnered with Volvo Cars to provide real-time embedded vehicle data and insights to fleets across the United States and Europe. This integration expands Motorq’s network of more than 10 OEM partnerships and highlights the industry’s shift from aftermarket telematics devices to...

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Business Line. The transaction includes a multi-year strategic agreement between Wipro, HARMAN, and Samsung to expand joint growth opportunities. HARMAN emphasized that the move reflects disciplined portfolio management and positions the company to further invest in advanced automotive, audio, and connected technologies that drive innovation across global markets. (HARMAN press release on December 1, 2025)...

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production. Practical AI applications could support quality checks in AMG engine production or be used at the Digital Factory Campus in Berlin, where smart manufacturing technologies are developed. Membership in IPAI also enables Mercedes-Benz to explore future ideas, such as how vehicles behave in connected smart cities, and to design new mobility solutions that improve safety and the driving experience. Based on Mercedes-Benz press release...

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Bosch and University of Minho unveil results of “nExt sense” project for connected driving On November 27, 2025, Bosch and the University of Minho presented the results of the “nExt sense” project for connected driving at the event “Driving the Future – Beyond Innovation”. Developed in Portugal, the project involved a total investment of over EUR 14 million and received funding under the COMPETE 2020 program. It focused on developin...

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Leapmotor launches new Safety Lab to increase smart vehicle security in Hangzhou, China On November 28, Stellantis announced that Leapmotor is opening its new Security and Safety Lab in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. As connected cars become more common, the lab aims to protect users by focusing on data security, network protection, system reliability, and trustworthy AI features. Built on the principle of “user safety first,” the lab fo...

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A (Middle East and North Africa) region, spanning vehicle manufacturing and charging. The company's proprietary cybersecurity technologies for automotive infrastructure, including its Key Management System (KMS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Charging Station Management System (CSMS) for the connected mobility ecosystem, will provide the base of the framework. The broader MENA region has been a rapidly emerging hub for intelligent mobility...

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