TactoTek, Finland partners with ARRK SPG, Netherlands to expand IMSE Ecosystem for automotive production On December 19, TactoTek announced that ARRK SPG Pre-Series Tooling and Prototyping B.V., part of the ARRK Corporation, has joined the IMSE ecosystem as a licensee. With ARRK SPG joining the IMSE ecosystem, Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs will gain an additional development and manufacturing partner suited to automotive needs. The collaboration str...

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GWM showcases Hi4-T hybrid platform and updated TANK 300 SUV in Russia On December 16, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held its GWM TECH DAY, its Russian market strategy, and advanced automotive technologies. The event highlighted the Russian debut of GWM’s Hi4-T intelligent all-wheel-drive hybrid platform, designed for extreme off-road conditions. It combines a high-performance engine, electric drive, and mechanical all-wheel drive. It features a 37-k...

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CES 2026: HighTec, Germany, and Intellias present C/C++ and Rust integration in AUTOSAR Classic applications On December 16, HighTec EDV Systeme and Intellias presented the integration of Rust into automotive applications within an AUTOSAR environment. This was completed through the combined use of the Intellias ECU Kit, HighTec’s compiler toolchain, RTOS, and software components from Vector Informatik. Leveraging Infineon AURIX microcontroller...

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CES 2026: Rohde & Schwarz, Germany, to present automotive test and measurement innovations On December 19, Rohde & Schwarz announced that it will present a powerful lineup of automotive test and measurement innovations at CES 2026. It will present advanced tools for inverter and battery management system characterization. The solution provides deep insights into switching behavior, EMI performance, and electrical power efficiency. For radar, vide...

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CES 2026: Cinemo, Germany, launches AI-powered cockpit solutions “Cinemo ICO” On December 19, Cinemo launched its next-generation, AI-powered cockpit solutions – Cinemo ICO. The first product launched within the Cinemo ICO portfolio is Cinemo ICO MediaMind. It combines the latest agentic AI technology with Cinemo’s expertise in providing automotive-grade media management. Cinemo ICO opens the cockpit to a new generation of digital service...

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ipate in events and working groups focused on autonomy, mobility, and beyond, and educate industries on the benefits of Terahertz Vision as a step change in perception. Teradar is a Boston-based startup pioneering the use of terahertz technology to launch a new generation of life-saving sensors for automotive, defence, and emerging industries. Based on Teradar social media updates ...

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ts with a vehicle body length of 2.9m or 3.6m, a battery capacity of 225kWh, 451kWh, or 677kWh, and a liquid (capacity greater than or equal to 80kg) or gaseous hydrogen (capacity greater than or equal to 40kg) storage system, the Beacon precisely meets all logistics requirements. It debuts an 800V automotive electrical architecture with megawatt charging technology to enable a 100km range on an 8-minute charge, while also delivering a more than ...

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Malaysian new car sales increase by 5.5%, and production increases by 2.2% in November Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that new car sales of 72,509 units in November increased by 5.5% over the same month in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase. In November, PV (passenger vehicles) sales increased 5.8% to 67,308 units. CV (commercial vehicles) sales increased 1.1% to 5,201 units. New car sales for the first eleve...

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Ansys’ SimAI platform supporting Sumitomo Riko’s production by enhancing simulation speed Ansys, Inc. (Ansys), a subsidiary of Synopsys Inc., announced that Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Riko) has succeeded in increasing simulation speed by more than tenfold by using Ansys’ “SimAI” platform for the design and production of automotive parts. The SimAI generates high-precision AI models that rapidly analyze both new and existing simul...

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g-range sensing solution at CES 2026 from January 6 – 9, 2026. AEye’s Apollo lidar sensor is a software-defined, long-range solution capable of detecting objects at distances of up to one kilometer in a compact form factor that allows for behind-the-windshield integration. In addition to these automotive-focused demonstrations, AEye will highlight how Apollo and the company’s OPTIS full stack solution can be applied to smart infrastructure...

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under an existing MoU, using real-time GNSS correction signals along major corridors to capture lane-level and asset-level data. The datasets, owned by Genesys, can be licensed across use cases, including commercial fleet navigation, logistics optimisation, mobility platforms, safety analytics, and automotive R&D. Based on the Genesys International Corporation press release...

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eed limits. It also executes overtaking maneuvers and yields to vehicles from behind when changing lanes or merging. HPC Lite is designed to reduce hardware complexity and component count. Another key feature of the platform is an advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI) optimized for next-generation automotive displays.   Based on aiMotive press release ...

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SiFive, US, and IAR, Sweden, collaborate to drive RISC-V innovation in automotive electronics On December 12, IAR and SiFive announced the full support of IAR’s toolchain for SiFive’s Automotive IP cores. With the latest release of Embedded Workbench for RISC-V, IAR expands its support from the E6-A series to include the SiFive Essential E7-A and S7-A series products.  IAR Embedded Workbench is a leading commercial embedded development toolc...

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ARRW provides 1,500 Chevrolet Optra models for smart transportation in Egypt On December 18, ARRW announced that, through a strategic agreement between Al-Mansour Automotive Group and General Motors Egypt, and in partnership with Aman and Bare, 1,500 locally assembled Chevrolet Optra vehicles were provided to support Egyptian youth and help them work in the smart transportation sector via the ARRW app. ARRW is Egypt’s first ride-hailing license...

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Henkel, Germany, launches Loctite MS 9650 for bonding for automotive display On December 12, Henkel introduced Loctite MS 9650, a next-generation adhesive and sealant. Based on a silane-modified polymer, it cures through reaction with moisture, forming a soft, elastic product that is strong enough for elastic bonding. It can bond a wide variety of substrates, including glass, metal, painted surfaces, and plastics, with good UV resistance. The mat...

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WITTE Automotive, Germany, plans acquisition of Helbako Group for vehicle electronics On December 19, WITTE Automotive, in asocial media post, announced that it has concluded negotiations to acquire the HELBAKO Group, Germany, a specialist in electronic systems based in Heiligenhaus. The final signing is planned for January, subject to regulatory approval. HELBAKO’s strong expertise in the development, industrialization, and production of elect...

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achieved an estimated output value of CNY 36 billion since 2025, including nearly CNY 20 billion in the WEDZ. On the same day, six Yuechuang Tech business divisions signed agreements on cooperation in areas such as powertrains, energy ecosystems, thermal management systems, intelligent driving, and automotive aftermarket services with the WEDZ. From a DFMC press release and Hubei Provincial People’s Government press releases 1/2...

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Bosch leads CHASSIS initiative for automotive chiplet technology Bosch is leading the CHASSIS (Chiplet-based Hardware Architectures for Software-Defined Vehicles), the first Europe-based initiative for an open chiplet-based platform for automotive applications. The three-year research program aims to accelerate the development, standardization, and industrialization of secure and scalable chiplet technology for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). C...

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CIE Automotive acquires Aludec Group for EUR 200 million CIE Automotive, S.A. announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Aludec, S.A. (Aludec) for an enterprise value of EUR 200 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of customary conditions. Aludec specializes in the manufacture of decorative plastic and metal components for both the interior and exterior of vehicles. The company employs around 1,300 e...

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lost cargo on the road or cones in construction zones, and to distinguish closely spaced objects, including vehicles in dense urban traffic or individuals within groups. In addition to the ForWave7HD, FORVIA HELLA also received an order for the ForWave7e, its cost-optimized version, from a leading automotive supplier in Asia in the summer of 2025. (From a press release dated December 11, 2025)...

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