KPIT, India, updates about new business wins On May 6,  KPIT Technologies, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2026, it had won new engagements worth USD 349 million. A Leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for strategic engagements in the electric powertrain, autonomous, and body electronics domains. KPIT announced multiple engagements in powertrain, after-sales, and vehicle engineering dom...

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ca in the second half of 2026 with ICE and hybrid options. The vehicle uses OMODA’s “Cyber Mecha” design, giving it a bold and futuristic look. Its design details include sharp front lighting and sculpted body lines. Interior, it features a smart cockpit-style layout and 16 ADAS features. The car will also include an AI voice assistant based on a large language model, offering more personalised features such as mood-based music suggestions ...

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design style, with four electric models planned by 2028. AUDI E7X is a fully electric SUV with strong performance, quattro all-wheel drive, and future Level 3 autonomous driving. It is built on a platform developed with SAIC. The company is using local R&D and partnerships in China. Its tech unit CARIZON has already launched Level 2 (L2) driver assistance systems, with more advanced features such as autopilot navigation and automated parking co...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

[Exclusive Interview] CAR, Germany: Expert's outlook on China Strategy, SDVs, and regulatory trends (2) At the Car IT Symposium 2026, which took place in Ingolstadt, Germany from March 26 to 27, 2026, MarkLines interviewed Beatrix C. Keim, Director at the CAR – Center Automotive Research, Duisburg (D+S Automotive GmbH) (hereinafter "CAR"), about the structural changes reshaping the global automotive industry. Topics ranged from European OEM str...

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[Exclusive Interview] BMW enhances connected vehicle functions through integration of in-vehicle and cloud AI At the Car IT Symposium 2026, which took place in Ingolstadt, Germany from March 26 to 27, 2026, MarkLines interviewed Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter, Vice President, Connected Vehicle Platforms at BMW. Dr. Laurent-Winter leads the development of the company’s connected vehicle platforms, enabling premium vehicle connectivity worldwide. Wit...

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Cerence AI expands BYD partnership to deploy LLM-powered in-car assistant globally On April 8, Cerence AI announced its expanding its collaboration with BYD to deliver next-generation, LLM-powered in-car experiences across the automaker’s global vehicle lineup. The company’s Cerence xUI platform will power BYD’s new conversational AI assistant, launching first in the ATTO 2 DM-i this spring, with a broader rollout to follow. The platform en...

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[Exclusive Interview] Wind River: Enabling cooperative vehicle safety with 5G and edge AI As part of our MWC 2026 coverage, MarkLines conducted interviews with companies showcasing the future of connected mobility, edge computing, and intelligent vehicle technologies. At this year’s event, we spoke with Andrei Kholodnyi, Principal Technologist at Wind River, to gain deeper insights into the company’s work in next-generation 5G enabled connect...

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00-volt charging system, the CLA 250+ can gain about 320 km of range in 10 minutes. Interior, the design is similar to the CLA sedan. It features a sporty two-level center console and MBUX Superscreen, which includes a 10.25-inch driver display and a 14-inch central screen behind a glass panel. The car runs on the new MB.OS and uses a built-in supercomputer connected to the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Cloud. The latest fourth-generation MBUX infota...

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on Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1). The event brings together three major exhibitions and represents one of Taiwan’s largest trade shows for the automotive and motorcycle industries. Under the 2026 theme, "Empower Every Move," the event is anchored by three strategic pillars: Green Mobility, Next Mobility, and Connected Mobility. Around 1,000 companies will be participating, while around 2,900 exhibits will be on display. Major exhibitors include Hon Hai Pre...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

[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...

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Audi to unveil A2 e-tron as entry-level EV in fall 2026 and plans major 2026 lineup update On March 17, Audi announced that it will unveil the all-new A2 e-tron in the fall 2026. The compact, all-electric entry-level car made in the Ingolstadt plant, Germany is designed to make premium electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible. A design sketch has already shown its basic shape. Audi A2 e-tron is aimed at global customers who want a practical, effic...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

brakes, and rear drum (MT) or disc (DCT) brakes. Its equipment highlights include a 10.25‑inch TFT driver display (depending on variant), standard safety kit with 6 airbags, TPMS, ESP and hill-start assist, 10.1‑inch OpenR Link infotainment, DCT with electric parking brake and paddle shifters, connected-car functions via the MYR app, hill descent control, a 360‑degree 3D around‑view camera, 17 ADAS functions, etc. Renault mentioned that ...

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Infineon launches TEGRION SLI22 automotive security controller with post-quantum cryptography On March 3, Infineon Technologies AG presented the 28nm TEGRION SLI22, the latest innovation in automotive security controllers, designed to protect the future of connected systems. It can be deployed across a wide range of security-critical applications, including eSIM, V2X, and car access. With its Common Criteria (CC) certification at the German Feder...

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MWC 2026 opens at Fira de Barcelona, Xiaomi unveils hyper car concept On March 2, MWC 2026 Barcelona, the world’s largest 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 o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

nd marketing, while Greater Than will provide and manage the technology. The solution is scheduled to launch in Japan in 2026, with plans to gradually expand to other markets and move toward global adoption in the coming years. Honda’s crash risk map is a SaaS solution that transforms real-world connected car data into actionable risk insights to identify high-risk areas, supporting infrastructure planning and data-driven mobility decisions. B...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

ential. Traditionally, auto shows relied on headline product launches and press briefings to set the agenda for media and industry stakeholders. Those exclusive reveals were an important way for automakers to showcase new developments and reach a wide audience. However, with the rise of our 24-hour connected society, OEMs no longer have to wait for a specific event to command attention; they can launch news on their own schedule and reach audienc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Hyundai Motor Group partners with Vodafone IoT to expand connected car services across Middle East On February 3, Hyundai Motor Group announced a partnership with Vodafone IoT to deploy regulatory-compliant in-car connectivity across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Vodafone IoT will deliver seamless in-car connectivity to Hyundai Motor Group in the Middle East using its Global SIM+ solution, which converts a g...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

KPIT, India, updates about new business wins On January 29, KPIT, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on December 31, 2025, a leading European Car manufacturer selected KPIT for strategic engagements in the middleware, autonomous, connected, and powertrain domains.  It has won business from a leading American car OEM in connected, autonomous, powertrain, and body electronics domains. It has won business from a lea...

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CARIAD brings adaptive experience worlds to Audi vehicles with Android Automotive OS On January 22, CARIAD developed a new feature that can turn a car’s interior into a relaxing space, a work area, or a sporty cockpit, depending on the driver’s needs. These “experience worlds” are built on Android Automotive OS, making them easy to use across different vehicle types and equipment levels. The system is fully connected to the car and contro...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

North Northamptonshire Council, UK, plans 1,500 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points On January 19, North Northamptonshire Council announced a partnership with charge-point operator Connected Kerb to deliver more than 1,500 new electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets across the region. The project is co-funded by Connected Kerb and supported by GBP 2.9 million from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Ov...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22