by 2035. Safety will be central to the pilot scheme, gathering real-world evidence on how self-driving vehicles operate safely on everyday roads. Services will be subject to rigorous approval checks by the government, including strict safety assessments to ensure the technology is protected against cyber and security threats. Based on press release from the UK Government...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

o 1,812 units, while retail sales declined 8% YoY to 1,651 units. The company also reported 14% YoY revenue growth for FY 2026, driven by a favourable product mix and strong demand across the Range Rover and Defender brands, even as overall retail volumes saw a marginal decline. The company cited a cyber incident during the year as a contributing factor to the volume softness. Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender accounted for over 80% of...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Pirelli to start Cyber Tyre production at Rome, Georgia plant in U.S. Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) announced at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 that it will begin producing connected tires featuring Cyber Tyre technology at its Rome plant in Georgia, the United States. Details on investment and output expansion will be announced in the coming months, following finalization of development plans. The plant already produces advanced products ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

OMODA reveals new C4 hybrid, South Africa launch planned for H2 2026 On April 30, OMODA South Africa revealed the new OMODA C4, which made its global debut at the Beijing International Auto Show, China. It will launch in South Africa 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 lin...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Pirelli partners with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision into its Cyber Tyre system Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has signed an agreement with Stockholm-based Univrses to integrate the company's 3DAI technologies into Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre systems. Pirelli has also acquired a 30% stake in Univrses, with the option to reach a majority stake. The combined solution is expected to enhance vehicles safety, performance, and data capabiliti...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

urbo engine with an electric motor, a 1.6L turbo variant, and a high-performance version delivering up to 335 hp. Positioned in the B-SUV segment, the Omoda 4 is built on the T1X platform and measures approximately 4.4 meters in length. It was developed as a global model, featuring the brand’s “Cyber Mecha” design language, aimed at younger consumers seeking advanced technology and modern styling. (Autoblog Argentina on April 27, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Stellantis, Microsoft sign 5-year deal for AI initiatives across global operations On April 16, Stellantis and Microsoft announced a five‑year strategic collaboration to accelerate Stellantis’ digital transformation through the co‑development of advanced AI, cybersecurity and engineering capabilities. As part of the collaboration, Stellantis and Microsoft are co‑developing more than 100 AI initiatives across customer care, product develop...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

Google Japan to support AI-powered development for detecting automotive software vulnerability Google Japan Inc., Google LLC’s Japanese subsidiary, announced on April 13 that it will support the development of technology  that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect software vulnerabilities. The company will provide support for Japanese industries that place importance on cyber-security measures, such as automobiles and medical equipment, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Seeing Machines, Australia, reports no evidence of alleged cybersecurity breach On April 10, Seeing Machines Limited announced that approximately 10 days ago, it was informed of an alleged cyber threat targeting the Company. Seeing Machines is aware that a third party has named the Company online in connection with claims that some of its data has been accessed. The Company investigated it as a priority. Seeing Machines has not identified any rel...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

Kasai Kogyo confirms no significant damage to its operations by cyber attack at U.S. subsidiary Kasai Kogyo announced on March 12 that its U.S. subsidiary had been hit by a cyber-attack. As of the same day, there is no significant impact on its operations, according to the company. On March 11 (Japan time), the company detected unauthorized access to the server of its U.S. subsidiary, Kasai North America Inc. (Kasai North America). In response, t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Deloitte India launches ConnectSafe cyber facility for connected infrastructure On March 10, 2026, Deloitte India unveiled ConnectSafe, a 4,500 sq ft cyber‑security facility that provides a live environment to simulate cyber‑threat scenarios across automotive, MedTech, industrial, and consumer ecosystems, allowing organisations to test and validate security controls without disrupting live operations.​ The facility is focused on risks from ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

GigaDevice, Singapore, joins SOAFEE SIG On March 3, SOAFEE (Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge) announced that GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc., a global leading fabless supplier, joined the SOAFEE SIG (Special Interest Group). GigaDevice will bring advanced semiconductor experience to SOAFEE and propose an understanding of cyber security and functional safety for the SOAFEE framework. GigaDevice also hopes to work together with many indus...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

including eSIM, V2X, and car access. With its Common Criteria (CC) certification at the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and integrated post-quantum cryptography (PQC), the SLI22 enables compliance with relevant security standards and delivers robust protection against evolving cyber threats posed by advances in quantum computing. It is based on the advanced Infineon Integrity Guard 32 architecture. With an optimized cache th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

ation of embedded and automotive software at embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 10–12. The company will focus on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in safety-critical applications, the professionally governed use of open source in vehicle software platforms, and regulatory cybersecurity requirements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which are shaping the next generation vehicle development. ETAS will demonstrate p...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

offered in three variants: Hilux Standard 2.8 4x2 MT, Hilux Pro 2.8 4x2 AT, and Hilux Trailhunter 2.8 4x4 AT, each tailored for personal use, work duties, or off-road driving. Priced from VND 632 million, the all-new 2026 Hilux is imported as a complete unit from Thailand. The new Hilux adopts a “Cyber Sumo” design theme, featuring a bolder front-end design. New wheel options include 17-inch matte black wheels for the Pro variant and 18-inch ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ndants. (Note: Astemo Cypremos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astemo responsible for software and cloud services.) At the company's booth, Astemo Group's Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV)-related solutions were introduced, reflecting the company’s ambition to “redefine mobility with ever-evolving cyber technologies to deliver freedom beyond imagination.”. Q1. How do you envision SDVs evolving in the future? What is your strategy including in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

2025, vehicle exports down 15.8% (y/y) to 577,580 units and domestic sales decreased 14.8% (y/y) to 187,135 units. The percentage of export was 75.5%. Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "2025 was the toughest year in a generation for UK vehicle manufacturing. Structural changes, new trade barriers, and a cyber attack that stopped production at one of the UK’s most important manufacturers combined to constrain output, but the outlook for 2026 is one o...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Huf achieves ISO/SAE 21434 and ENX VCS certification for automotive cybersecurity Huf has earned certification for its Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) under the globally recognized ISO/SAE 21434 and ENX VCS standards for road-vehicle cybersecurity. This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to safeguarding connected vehicles from evolving cyber threats and delivering secure, future-ready mobility solutions. As part of its imple...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Škoda partners with Upstream Security, Israel to strengthen cybersecurity across connected vehicles On January 13, Upstream Security, Israel, announced its strategic partnership with Škoda to strengthen cybersecurity across the automaker’s connected vehicles, digital services, and internal systems. Through the partnership, Škoda brings all cyber threat data, risk insights, and signals into one shared platform. This helps teams work together ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Japanese government to introduce new evaluation system for corporate cyber security measures at end of FY2026 Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced that it will start a new evaluation system for corporate cyber security measures around the end of the fiscal year that ends in March 2027 (FY2026). The Ministry will visualize the state of each company’s cyber security measures by using three rating levels, to reduce ri...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05