tegories. The amended Memorandum of Association (MoA) now allows the company to design, manufacture, and trade traction motors, including permanent magnet synchronous, axial flux, and radial flux types, motor controllers, battery management systems, e-drive systems, radars, lidars, ADAS components, telematics boxes, infotainment systems, HPDC components, and precision-moulded plastic and metal parts. The expanded scope also covers EV water pumps...

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ystem, or a fully electric drive, and customers can choose between two wheelbase options. The vehicles start using a Keyless Start button located between the cockpit and infotainment display. The dashboard includes a digital cockpit with a 30 cm display and a 13-inch infotainment screen. A built-in 5G module allows software updates and digital data transfer. The company also provides taxi and private hire versions of the Caddy, Multivan, ID. Buzz...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

[Exclusive Interview] 5GAA highlights progress in V2X and evolution of connected vehicle technologies The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 took place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to 5, 2026. During the event, MarkLines conducted a series of exclusive interviews with companies presenting next generation connectivity technologies. As part of this coverage, we spoke with Dr. Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer at the 5G Automotive Associat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ghlights will include a Lighting: corner-to-corner headlamp, microLED headlamp technologies, and flat lit surfaces; Electronics: ultra-thin MiniLED and HorizonView pillar-to-pillar displays, zone control unit for scalable audio, and a high-fidelity Ethernet audio amplifier. Connectivity: affordable 5G RedCap solution; Propulsion & Green Tech: e-transmission cooling pump for electric and hybrid vehicles; flex fuel system; new chiller, e-axle oil c...

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5GAA, Germany, and 6G-IA expand collaboration for 5G infrastructure for mobility On March 23, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU), reinforcing their long-standing collaboration for 5G infrastructure deployment for mobility. 6G-IA is the voice of European Industry and Research for next-generation networks and services. Its primary o...

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atures and pricing will be announced at launch. The SKM vehicles are made using a SKD method, starting with a pre-painted and glassed body, while the engine and chassis are added separately. Some parts are already sourced locally from Russian suppliers, including fluids, batteries, ERA-GLONASS, and telematics components. Based on AVTOVAZ press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

operations. The scooter offers two lithium-ion battery options, i.e., 1.5 kWh and 2.4 kWh at 58 V. It comes with a claimed range of up to 135 km and fast-charging capability in about three hours. It is built on a heavy-duty 48 mm diameter frame, and its features include a TFT display, an integrated telematics system, real-time vehicle tracking, fleet monitoring support, and keyless start and stop, etc.  Based on Coller EV website/ Social media u...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

CARIAD upgrades next-gen eCall for 4G/5G network On March 17, CARIAD announced that eCall feature has improved emergency response times and helped save lives since it was introduced. However, mobile networks are changing. Older 2G and 3G networks are being shut down as operators move to 4G and 5G. If a car only supports 2G/3G, it may lose connection in areas without those networks. Currently, VW Group systems already support 4G. The Private SOS f...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

space, is designed to replicate real manufacturing conditions and address a key gap in India’s electronics value chain by bringing application testing and reliability validation onshore instead of routing work to overseas labs.​ The center will focus on five high-growth areas, i.e., telecom and 5G infrastructure, data centers and AI computing, power electronics and EV systems, industrial automation and medical electronics, while offering capa...

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tion and regional competitiveness. Alejandro Osorio, ANPACT's Public Affairs Director stated the industry already meets current 64% Regional Value Content requirements and is preparing for the 2027 target of 70%. The strategy includes expanding domestic manufacturing of cast steel parts, attracting telematics investment, and developing second- and third-tier suppliers for wiring harnesses and fasteners. ANPACT also emphasized eliminating Section ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

asic vehicle tracking into a more organized and coordinated vehicle recovery system. The service helps recover stolen vehicles quickly, reducing downtime and financial losses. It uses the vehicle’s standard connectivity along with AI-based detection and geofencing technologies, developed by Targa Telematics, Italy based AIoT solution provider for connected mobility. Virtual geographic zones can be set to monitor vehicle movement. If unusual act...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

monitoring. It has Comprehensive Vehicle I/O: 2 × CAN 2.0, RS-232, RS-485, and a built-in OBD-II interface. Its FAKRA antenna connectors ensure signal integrity under high-vibration environments, while the device supports a wide operating temperature range from -30℃ to +70℃. It has integrated 5G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and dual-band high-precision GNSS for pinpoint tracking, 6 × Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed backbone communicat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

MediaTek, Taiwan, presents automotive connectivity and intelligent cockpits at MWC 2026 On March 1, MediaTek announced that it will exhibit the latest developments in 6G, 5G-Advanced CPE, Edge AI, IoT, Automotive, and Data Center solutions at Mobile World Congress 2026. MediaTek is demonstrating the world’s first 5G NR NTN video call in automotive communications. NR NTN enables high-speed satellite communications capable of supporting video str...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

laysia, has begun full-scale operations and started shipping products to global automotive customers.  The site completed required automotive industry and customer qualification processes, confirming compliance with automotive-grade manufacturing standards.  The plant is now mass-producing 4G and 5G network access devices (NADs) for multiple global OEM vehicle programs, strengthening Rolling Wireless’ capacity to supply large-scale automotive...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Quectel, China, presents automotive-grade mmWave radar solutions at MWC Barcelona On March 2, Quectel Wireless Solutions announced that it is showcasing two digital key applications alongside several additional mmWave radar solutions, including tailgate kick-to-open, forward collision warning, and blind spot detection applications at MWC Barcelona in Spain. It will also present an additional 5G telematic control unit (TCU) demonstration. The low-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Rivian joins with AT&T, G+D on 5G connectivity for R2 On March 2, Munich, Germany-based Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) announced its collaboration with Rivian to enable the launch of Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV to be among the first vehicles to launch with support for GSMA SGP.32, the newly finalized eSIM standard designed for IoT and automotive use cases, and 5G connectivity.  As part of the collaboration, Rivian will leverage G+D’s automotive-grade ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

usiness connected-driving platform Edge Transportation Exchange. The demonstration highlights how vehicles equipped with Aptiv’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including radar and vision perception tech, the Aptiv LINC platform and Wind River’s V2X solution stack can use Verizon’s 5G network, mobile edge compute (MEC) infrastructure, and connected-driving platform.  In the proof-of-concept, sensors on a detecting vehicle transm...

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HARMAN, Viasat join to enable in-cabin voice calls over satellite communications On March 2, HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced a new collaboration with Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, to introduce in-cabin voice calling over satellite connectivity. HARMAN is demonstrating satellite-enabled voice calling capabilities on its Ready Connect Telematics Control Unit (TCU) at MWC Barcelona 2026, h...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

gest and most influential connectivity event, opened at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via in Spain. The event bring together global leaders for a week of leadership, networking, and discussions that will continue to shape the industry long after it concludes. This year’s key topics include advancing 5G, addressing the challenges of AI, and protecting people and businesses from rising threats such as fraud and scams. MWC26 will feature interactive ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

e call conducted over satellite, enabling vehicles to maintain voice connectivity when cellular networks are patchy or unavailable.  The demo will utilize Viasat’s satellite network, Cubic3’s global connectivity management platform and hybrid eSIM, and Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon®Auto 5G Modern-RF Gen 2 Platform and the NESC voice codec from Fraunhofer IIS, with additional technical support from Amarisoft. By extending voice service...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27