tic AI for all” plan, built on its new China Electronic Architecture (CEA). This system will combine driving features and in-car technology into one unified platform for all vehicles. From the second half of 2026, cars using CEA will include an onboard AI Agent powered by a local language model (LLM). Looking ahead, the upgraded CEA 2.0 (coming in 2027) will use a more powerful central computer and a multi-agent AI system. This will allow diff...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

ithout dependence on the cloud. Their inclusion evolves the MBUX Virtual Assistant (MVA) by integrating voice control, vehicle functionality and contextual understanding into a more capable in-vehicle experience. Through the partnership, which complements existing cloud-based Large Language Models (LLM) and compute ecosystems, Mercedes‑Benz will bring essential elements of the in-vehicle voice interaction stack on board to enable customer-ready...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

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...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

ing and optimization with the complete automotive-grade AI operating system (AIOS) stack required to run AI in production. The collaboration builds on the AI-ADAS Compute Module unveiled at CES 2026 powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin and NVIDIA DriveOS by leveraging NVIDIA's open-source TensorRT-Edge-LLM inference SDK. Platform is not taken a step further by integrating advanced generative AI capabilities and extending the architecture with NVIDIA ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

with AI-powered development environments to speed up product launches. Honda has begun trials of AI-assisted development in the area of design. The automaker has established a system that automatically creates 3D design models satisfying performance requirements by utilizing a large language model (LLM) and conversations with AI. It intends to introduce AI to all of its development processes in the future. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha S...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

one Million Instructions per second), has a GPU delivering 8.1 TFLOPS (Tera floating-point operations per second) and NPU delivering 640 TOPS (Tera Operations per Second). It can support SAE Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous operations. Through AI computing, the central computing platform can also run LLM (large language models) with up to 13 billion parameters. It can support up to 8 displays with 8K resolution and connect to up to 20 cameras. Zona...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

CES 2026: Ford introduces AI Assistant on Ford, Lincoln app On January 7 at CES 2026, Ford introduced its newly developed AI Assistant to add value and make its customers driving experiences more productive and enjoyable. Mike Aragon, president of integrated services at Ford, noted that the new AI Assistant “isn't just another LLM or a piece of software you talk to occasionally. We view it as an "intelligent thread" woven seamlessly through eve...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

ral and intelligent voice conversations in the car, starting with the iX3. Drivers and passengers can control vehicle functions and ask questions in single sentence. The assistant understands normal language and gives clear, smart responses. The voice assistant is powered by a Large Language Model (LLM), a form of generative AI that understands and creates human-like speech. The assistant can connect to Amazon accounts, allowing drivers to easily...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

ce independence, confidence, and daily usability. Built on Strutt’s evSense 360-degree perception system and Quad-Drive four-wheel architecture, the ev supports intuitive control and confident operation in tight spaces. Assisted and autonomous features include Co-Pilot, Pathfinder navigation, and LLM-powered Waypoints, with OTA updates planned. Key specs include a 20-sensor suite, AI voice control, four-wheel independent suspension, up to a 20-...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

CES 2026: Cerence AI to present Agentic AI and LLM-powered innovations On December 18, Cerence Inc. announced that it will present key advancements across its hybrid, agentic AI platform, Cerence xUI, including new domain-specific agents, enhanced multimodal edge AI, and audio AI experiences, at CES 2026. Cerence xUI delivers agentic, large language model (LLM) powered intelligence. It will help OEM to integrate the first- and third-party models,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/24

ation bodies and Autoware. Their team will work on enhancing Autoware’s DDS interfaces to comply with important standards such as ISO 23150 and ASAM OSI, enabling smoother communication with V2X systems, simulators, and future SDV platforms.  They plan to explore open-source contributions around LLM-based generative AI agents and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) research, collaborating with the community to advance next-generation autonomy. Based ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

loped by Sharp based on the “Model A” EV by the Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). The second model keeps the concept the same, but combines a maneuverable, compact body with a spacious interior. Sharp provides a new living space by utilizing the home appliance technology and AI technology (CE-LLM) that it has cultivated. Sharp developed the LDK+ based on the idea of making effective use of the time spent parked. The goal is to evolve from t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

nds. It can control car functions, make calls, plan routes, play music, and even learn driver's behavior to suggest routines. The whole interaction between driver and vehicle is powered by Natural Language Understanding (NLU) technology. The move from traditional assistants to Large Language Model (LLM)-based Agentic assistants unlocks new possibilities. The system provides reason, solve complex tasks, and handles multiple steps independently, ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

ssions around the future of mobility through both exhibition and thought leadership. In AEE Yokohama, WirelessCar will unveil several new technologies for the first time in Japan, including predictive maintenance powered by AI/ML, concrete deliverables for SDV development, and WirelessCar Buddy, an LLM-based in-vehicle assistant. WirelessCar will also showcase its existing product portfolio. Based on WirelessCar press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

ated parking services into ThunderSoft's AI-native vehicle OS, "Aqua OS". In China, Aqua OS will leverage Parkopedia's static and dynamic parking data, including on-street parking data across major cities, and QR-code payment services, to create an intelligent in-car payment ecosystem. The system's LLM-powered (Large Language Model) voice assistant will enable drivers to locate parking spaces and complete transactions via simple voice commands. F...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

ve communications platform it plans to roll out in 2026 by using artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR). Nissan is aiming to eventually establish an autonomous driving technology that enables a vehicle to drive to a destination regardless of conditions using a large language model (LLM). With the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) in view, the automaker will improve safety and comfort using data in and outside the vehicle th...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Marienfelde plant, reinforcing its role as a hub for digital production innovation. The facility is now integrating AI, humanoid robots, and high-performance motor production into its MO360 ecosystem. The MO360 system now includes AI-powered tools like the Digital Factory Chatbot Ecosystem and MO360LLM Suite, enabling more efficient production management. Additionally, humanoid robots from Apptronik, such as Apollo, are being tested for logistics...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

the 2025 NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC), from March 17-21 in San Jose, California, where it will showcase cutting-edge voice AI innovations that are transforming the automotive industry and redefining in-car experiences. SoundHound will demonstrate its collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate LLM capabilities into the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform. This edge device solution enables automakers to enhance the in-car experience by bringing the int...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

Co., Ltd. (FAW Toyota) leveraged the large model knowledge engine of Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Tencent Cloud) for access to DeepSeek for in-depth application in scenarios such as intelligent customer services to greatly enhance service efficiency and user experience. Based on the LLM+RAG (Large Language Model + Retrieval-Augmented Generation) technology architecture, Tencent Cloud’s large model knowledge engine makes comprehe...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

I) space. The USD 4.3 million round was led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from TenVC, Scrum Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Beat Ventures, SpaceCadet, Boost VC and Abstraction Capital. Athenic AI simplifies data analytics, provides actionable insights and eliminates reliance on analysts with its LLM-enabled, self-serve platform. The proprietary search engine pulls data from ERP systems, CRMs, and data warehouses, delivering instant insights. B...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31