ncreasingly relevant for higher levels of automated driving. Another topic that we initially chose not to keep aside was the transition to Next Generation eCall (NG eCall). Around 2020–2021, as Europe was preparing for the shift from the legacy 2G/3G eCall system to the new IP based NG eCall over 4G and 5G networks, we observed that ACEA, representing the vehicle manufacturers, and GSMA, representing the mobile operators, were trying to coordin...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

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

nitoring. 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 communication...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ang, Malaysia, 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 aut...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ons contributed about 25% of total sales in 2025, with Africa accounting for more than half of operational revenue and nearly 70% of export unit volumes. TVS has introduced seven products in South Africa: TVS Apache RR 310 and Apache RTR 200 in the performance segment, Raider 125, Trak 150, HLX 125 4G, and HLX 150X in commuter and utility segments, and NTORQ 125 for urban use. Its near-term focus will be on expanding retail coverage, providing af...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

German passenger car sales down 6.6% in January 2026; Chinese makers gain as Germans struggle On February 4, the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) announced that new passenger car registrations in January 2026 decreased 6.6% over the previous year to 193,981 units, as the economy slows and the effect of the newly announced subsidy program for electric vehicle (EV) purchases takes time. While many German makers saw their sales decline, C...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

HARMAN, India provides connectivity and infotainment systems for Tata Sierra On January 21, 2026, Harman announced that it is supplying the HARMAN Ready Connect telematics control unit (TCU) and advanced infotainment systems for the all-new Tata Sierra SUV. The Ready Connect system, locally manufactured with a modular network access device (NAD) architecture, supports seamless migration from 4G to 5G technologies and includes safety features such...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

e hypervisor, and proven OTA updates across tens of millions of vehicles.    • Personalized audio experiences: New solutions enable multi-user, multi-zone audio, custom vehicle sound signatures, enhanced by AI.    • Safety and connectivity: Expanded in-cabin monitoring, advanced telematics (4G/5G/satellite), and vehicle-to-network awareness features support safety goals with reduced driver distraction.    • Driver-first visual experie...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

ontrast and lower reflection. The HERO 2.0 intelligent cockpit employs in-vehicle amplifiers with real-time audio quality restoration technology, which, combined with CDR-integrated digital broadcasting, ensure high-quality audio transmission and emergency communication even in environments without 4G and 5G connectivity. The HERO 2.0 intelligent cockpit incorporates various multi-modal interaction methods. It enables control over interior device...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

Marelli presents affordable 5G RedCap technology for automotive On December 9, Marelli presented its Affordable 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) technology for vehicle telematics that provides a 50% higher data rate with 2.5 times less latency than 4G. The solution is ready for demonstration, with production samples available in early 2026 and the first global start of production (SOP) targeted in 2028. The technology seamlessly switches between 4G...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

rease plant capacity by more than 50% and create 300 new jobs by 2027. With this expansion, the plant will reach an annual production capacity of four million car audio components, 1.4 million infotainment units, and 0.8 million telematics control units by 2027. The facility will manufacture 5G and 4G telematics solutions, including Telematics Control Units (TCUs) for Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki, as well as the HARMAN Ready Connect unit, which ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

aunch India’s first AI/ML-powered, cloud-based location service offering centimetre-level positioning accuracy, called Airtel-Skylark Precise Positioning Service. This solution is up to 100 times more accurate than standard GNSS and combines Swift’s Skylark technology with Airtel’s nationwide 4G/5G network coverage. The service is designed for mission-critical and location-based applications—including public safety, utilities, advanced dr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Pilotfish, Sweden, introduces VG212 Vehicle Gateway On September 23, Pilotfish Networks AB launched VG212 Vehicle Gateway. With enhanced Vehicle-to-Backoffice connectivity with redundant 4G (possible 4G/5G) and continuous and accurate positioning with GNSS and dead reckoning, the VG212 sets a new standard for reliable onboard communication. The VG212 integrates seamlessly into any environment, working alongside both modern and legacy systems. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

tes In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and ADAS, together with the advanced design of the Zone Control Unit (ZCU) and Electrical/Electronic Architecture (E/EA), to enable software upgrades for all vehicle components. FIH will also present two TCU (Telematics Control Units) solutions, an e-Call certified 4G version currently supplied to a global OEM, and a 5G version designed for seamless cloud integration, enabling real-time data exchange and remote d...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

German passenger car sales up 11.1% in July, EV up 58.0%, PHV up 83.6% The number of July new passenger car registrations in Germany was 264,802 units, up 11.1% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the first seven months of 2025 was 1,667,591 units, down 2.5% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) on August 5. Looking at passenger car registrations by b...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

, such as flyovers and hilly roads. The model comes equipped with a Climb Assist Mode for instant power when needed, and a 3kW charger allows quick charging and reduced downtime. Other features include a digital speedometer displaying battery level, range, speed, and system alerts, as well as smart 4G telematics enabling live tracking, geo-fencing, and remote immobilization, etc. The Apé E-City FX Maxx starts at INR 330 thousand. This model now ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

ultra-high cost performance. The first, an AutoChips AC8015 chip-based entry-level cockpit platform, meets the market access standards for hardware specifications in markets outside of China such as the EU. The second, the AC8257 connected cockpit platform with an innovative design of integrating a 4G baseband into the SoC, enables even entry-level models to support core features such as intelligent speech interaction and online navigation. The e...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

navigation, and in-car entertainment, as well as the operational efficiency of smart vehicles, advanced automation, AI integration, and robust data interoperability. Keysight’s network emulation solutions tackle these challenges by providing extensive testing for 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 for Wi-Fi 7, 4G, and 5G, as well as 5G New Radio (NR), Long-Term Evolution (LTE), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and internet of things (IoT) radio frequency testing....

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

t-generation IoT-NTN-based Telematics Control Units (TCUs).  IoT-NTN is an advanced communication network system that integrates satellite communication and high-altitude platform stations. This system ensures connectivity via satellite in areas unreachable by terrestrial networks (TN) such as 3G, 4G, and 5G. LG has developed a next-generation solution that incorporates AI-powered voice compression technology into its IoT-NTN system. This signif...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Opel Mokka upgraded infotainment system with Snapdragon Tech and ChatGPT On April 9, Stellantis equipped the new-generation Opel Mokka with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Cockpit and Auto Connectivity Platforms. This enhances graphics, multimedia, and connectivity, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G. The updated infotainment system improves the Mokka’s in-car experience with a 10-inch touchscreen that comes as standard and a digital driver disp...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11