ombined range of 866km. The CLA EV contains a 10.25-inch instrument panel, a 14-inch center console display, and a 14-inch front passenger display. As the first model to employ the Mercedes-Benz in-house developed MB.OS (Mercedes-Benz Operating System) architecture, the CLA EV enables decoupling of software and hardware and custom development of software features, while supporting OTA updates. The model is available with intelligent driver assist...

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e extended to the upcoming EV4, EV5, and New Sportage.  The automotive-optimized webOS offers drivers and passengers instant access to a wide array of content and services, tailored specifically for the in-car environment. It is a core component of “LG AlphaWare,” the company’s comprehensive software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution suite.  Kia’s European model lineup will offer a diverse in-car entertainment experience, featuring popular...

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) will be able to receive Google POIs as a free update this summer and all upcoming Kia models with ccNC will come with Google POIs preinstalled. Additionally, Hyundai has also integrated Google Places into its navigation system for vehicles equipped with the ccNC infotainment system and the latest software update. This includes models like the KONA, new SANTA FE, new TUCSON, new IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, and IONIQ 9. The rollout began in June 2025. Go...

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BMW Group partners with Momenta to develop ADAS systems for China On July 15, BMW Group announced a new partnership with Chinese ADAS technology provider Momenta to co-develop advanced driver assistance systems tailored specifically for the Chinese market. The collaboration will focus on software development for BMW’s Neue Klasse models and aims to integrate locally trained driving knowledge with Chinese AI technologies to deliver a unique auto...

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rapid charging for over 40% of sessions and often left the battery fully charged between drives, conditions typically avoided to preserve battery life. Despite this, the battery showed minimal degradation. Volkswagen highlighted the findings as proof of the long-term reliability of the ID. family. Software updates, including a charging capacity increase to 170-kW and the Electric Vehicle Route Planner, further improved performance, and efficienc...

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at it will record a one-off non-cash impairment charge of SEK 11.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The charge stems from revised financial assumptions related to the EX90 and ES90 platforms, following past launch delays and newly imposed import tariffs in several key markets. Despite a major software upgrade and a planned production ramp-up, the lifecycle profitability of the Volvo EX90 has declined, largely due to additional development c...

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l capital. For this partnership, the four parties will co-build a virtuous cycle of “technology innovation, industrial capital empowerment, and international verification”. They will place emphasis on cutting-edge areas such as battery technology, intelligent driving, intelligent cockpits, core software, and embodied intelligence and tap into investment opportunities in the NEV industrial ecosystem to support Hangzhou in extending, supplement...

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NavInfo, BAIC BJEV forge partnership for component development NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) signed a component development agreement with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BAIC BJEV) for the development of a parking software product for two models. Components built on this product will meet the requirements of BAIC BJEV’s terminal customers for the sustainability, stability, safety, comfort, and convenience of vehicle use. Concurrently, the ...

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ECARX develops Lingxi cockpit for FAW Hongqi’s Tiangong 05, 06 models Based on FAW Hongqi’s Jiuzhang intelligent platform, ECARX (Hubei) Tech Co., Ltd. (ECARX) developed the Lingxi cockpit for the automaker’s Tiangong 05 and 06 models. Adopting an architecture with dual 7nm chips, the Lingxi cockpit supports cross-domain synergistic operations. The ECARX Cloudpeak software platform enables integration among features such as an instrument pa...

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ON Semiconductor to actively promote Ethernet for SDV communication networks ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON Semiconductor, the U.S.) plans to actively promote Ethernet that supports communication network specifications for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Currently, automotive electric control units (ECUs) use communication specifications optimized by subsystem. ON Semiconductor decided to support the introduction of automotive Ethernet specificatio...

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mprove supply chain resilience through vertical integration and R&D investment. Ola Electric stated that it currently maintains sufficient inventory of rare earth magnets and sources them from two countries to manage short-term risks. The company's in-house control over motor, motor controller, and software has allowed it to quickly adapt and ramp up alternate sourcing. The rare earth-free motors, which have reached production readiness, are expe...

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Dongfeng Motors secures ISO ASIL-D and AUTOSAR Certification On July 13, Dongfeng Motors' official UAE distributor, MAHY Khoory Automotive, announced that the Dongfeng Motors brand has secured the AUTOSAR Basic Software Platform certification and the ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification. These achievements were officially certified by TÜV Rheinland.  The ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification ensures that every Dongfeng vehicle is engineered with robust fail...

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um, a technology leader summit, and 5 thematic forums. At the conference forum, the focus will be on how to establish an open and collaborative industrial ecosystem and stop vicious “rat race” competition. The technology leader summit will be centered on issues on electrification, intelligence, software, and carbon reduction, as well as discussions on new trends, opportunities, and challenges in the intelligentization and green transition of ...

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May Mobility launches Ride-Hail API for further deployments in U.S., Japan On July 10, May Mobility, a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, announced the launch of the Ride-Hail Integration API, engineered to enable seamless connectivity between May Mobility’s autonomous fleet and the consumer-facing ride-hail platforms utilized around the globe. With the release of software updates, May Mobility readies for deployments in Atlant...

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erstanding (MoU) with Synopsys at the SNUG India 2025 event in Bengaluru to collaborate on advanced automotive virtualization solutions. The partnership focuses on delivering pre-verified, integrated solutions for designing and deploying virtual electronic control units (vECUs), which are vital for software development and testing in software-defined vehicles. The companies are currently collaborating with global customers on vECU enablement, sof...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Valeo to present next-generation automotive technologies On July 11, Valeo announced that it will present its latest technologies designed to accelerate the development of a new generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at IAA MOBILITY 2025. Valeo’s display will focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), innovative electrified vehicle solutions, smart lighting, and next-generation interior experiences. It will i...

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he group. At the event, ZF exhibited over 70 products in areas such as chassis solutions, e-drive transmission technology, autonomous driving technology, and passive safety systems, and opened nine technical seminars. Applicable to the latest E/E architectures and autonomous models are ZF’s cubiX software solution and Intelligent Chassis 2.0 concept. For the AI algorithm-enabled development of intelligent chassis, ZF leveraged a creative soluti...

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ring wheel geometries, including foldable steering wheel rims.  steer-by-wire enables capabilities up to Level 4 and beyond. This also includes future active safety features such as Automated Emergency Steering (AES). Steer-by-Wire allows steering and driving dynamics to be fine-tuned entirely via software. ZF’s Twin Worm Unit uses two independently software-controlled worm drives for precise steering feedback. Additionally, the enhanced EasyT...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Schaeffler to present rear-wheel steering system and other chassis innovations On July 9, Schaeffler announced that it will present the rear-wheel steering system and other chassis innovations at IAA Mobility 2025. Under the banner “The Motion Technology Company”, it will present its extended and innovative product range for software, electrification, drivetrain, chassis, and car body for automotive applications. It is prod...

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e in India, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. The ESC offers end-to-end engineering support—from component selection (MCUs, SoCs, wireless modules) to system-level design reviews and BOM optimization. It is staffed with skilled engineers, and the center provides tailored support in embedded software, connectivity, power, analog, and IP&E components. It also delivers reference design solutions to reduce development time and enhance custome...

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