ZTE, GAC Group to deepen cooperation on intelligentization of auto industry On December 15, ZTE Corporation (ZTE) signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation on the intelligentization, connected transformation, and digitalization of the automotive industry with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) in Panyu. The aim is to further expand the depth and breadth of their cooperation. Under the agreement, the two companies will c...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

for autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been installed, covering both interior and exterior vehicle functions such as sensing, communications, and lighting. The newly launched 'Under‑Display Camera Module' will be displayed, as well as its Next‑Generation Digital Key Solution featuring child presence detection (CPD) that integrates multiple technologies into a single solution. The company will also show...

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Aurobay Technologies expands digital transformation partnership with HCLTech, India On December 15, 2025, Aurobay Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, expanded its IT partnership with HCLTech to cover SAP, Siemens Teamcenter PLM, and related integration services in Sweden and China. HCLTech will manage and optimise these systems using its AI Force platform, with the scope spanning SAP operations, engineering systems, integration services...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Sumitomo Rubber and NEC aiming to revolutionize R&D using AI and quantum technology The digital transformation of the materials industry is moving into full-scale implementation with the use of quantum algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI). Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) and NEC Corporation (NEC) have begun full-scale operations of their strategic partnership to enhance their research and development (R&D) foundation cen...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

HARMAN finalizes sale of digital transformation solutions unit to Wipro On December 1, HARMAN completed the sale of its Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business to Wipro Limited after securing all required regulatory approvals. The divestiture supports HARMAN’s strategy to sharpen its focus on its core Automotive and Lifestyle divisions while ensuring stability for DTS employees and customers. DTS will now operate under Wipro’s Enginee...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Dongfeng Honda enters strategic partnership with Tencent Intelligent Mobility Tencent Intelligent Mobility, a division of Tencent Group, announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Honda). The two companies will cooperate on digital marketing, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to promote the digital transformation of the automotive industry.In the field of mar...

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BMW establishes new technology hub in Brazil On November 3, BMW Brazil announced the establishment of a new technology hub in the country, called BMW Group TechWorks Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its global IT network. The hub began operations the same day and strengthens the company’s digital transformation and software development presence in the Americas. The new hub will join existing BMW Group DevOps centers in South Africa, P...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

CLEPA warns against weakening of EU Data Act under digital omnibus initiative On October 30, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, announced that it is concerned about the EU Data Act which might be weakened by the upcoming Digital Omnibus initiative expected in mid-November 2025. One month after its introduction, CLEPA highlights that the Data Act is key to helping consumers share data from connected products and supporting in...

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CATL, JD forge comprehensive strategic partnership Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) forged a comprehensive strategic partnership with JD.com, Inc. (JD). The two companies will cooperate on “a new paradigm for the sustainable development of green, low-carbon transformation” and “cost reduction and efficiency improvement for the digital, intelligent operation of the supply chain”. The two companies will jointly accelerate th...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

000 DX personnel by the end of FY2025 ahead of schedule. Building on this success, it aims to develop 3,000 DX personnel by FY2027 to further strengthen its competitiveness.Daihatsu promotes company-wide DX through both top-down and bottom-up approaches, enhancing operational efficiency and driving transformation through the utilization of digital technologies, while each department prioritizes the management of digital utilization. By October of...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/20

Omron and NTT Docomo Business to provide support for DX to small-to-medium parts suppliers Omron Corporation and NTT Docomo Business, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications Corporation, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) will jointly focus on supporting small-to-medium parts suppliers for digital transformation (DX) such as the establishment of data sharing foundations. The two companies will offer a service that combines a controller unit that can be added to exis...

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e of the main measures is a 30% reduction in fees for first-time vehicle registration and number plates when applications are submitted through the national public service portal. The policy aims to ease citizens’ financial burdens, support the slowing automobile and motorbike market, and promote digital transformation. Registration records will now be linked to the VNeID app, removing the need for paper documents and improving administrative e...

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Swedish commercial vehicle OEM selects HCLTech, India, for digital transformation On September 23, HCLTech, and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, marine and industrial engines, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, announced that they have renewed their long-standing digital transformation agreement with an expanded scope of services. Under a new multi-year contract, HCLTech will enhance and moder...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

VW announces 22% energy consumption reduction at Mexican plants On September 1, it was reported that Volkswagen de Mexico achieved 93.6% usage of renewable energy across its Puebla and Silao plants while reducing energy consumption per unit by 22% through digitalization. The automaker highlighted that these results reflect not only technical improvements but also a transformation in production planning, execution, and evaluation supported by sma...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Bosch, Alibaba Group to promote digital transformation with AI Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) deepened strategic cooperation with Alibaba Group, aiming to promote corporate digital transformation with advanced cloud computing and AI technologies. The two companies will place emphasis on cloud-driven corporate management, AI-enabled business innovation, and e-commerce expansion. As part of Bosch’s strategy for the ultra-large-scale deployment of clo...

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s tariff exposure, automate administrative workflows, and dynamically balance its manufacturing lines. Palantir’s platforms connect functions across quality, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, finance, and design. Palantir Foundry and AIP have played an important role in Lear's Innovative, Digital, Engineered and Automated (IDEA by Lear) program, which unifies Lear’s transformation initiatives, saving more than USD 30 million during th...

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Mercedes-Benz deploys AI robo-dog to enhance operations in Düsseldorf plant On August 29, Mercedes-Benz announced that its Düsseldorf plant, Germany will introduce autonomous robots to improve efficiency and cut energy use. A robo-dog named “Aris” detects compressed air leaks, helping fix them early and saving significant energy. “Aris” is part of the plant’s digitalization strategy, where robots will support predictive maintenance an...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Tata Motors, India accelerates digital and AI transformation In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Tata Motors announced that it is driving rapid digital and AI-led transformation across its operations. The company has implemented artificial intelligence (AI) deeply within its manufacturing, customer service, supply chain, and vehicle technology sectors, for advancements in the Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, and Jaguar Land Rover divisio...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

V-Green, FPT Retail to launch EV charging and battery swapping stations across Vietnam Announced on August 26, 2025, V-GREEN Global Charging Station Development JSC (V-Green) and FPT Digital Retail JSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a nationwide network of EV charging stations and VinFast motorbike battery swapping stations at FPT Shop stores across Vietnam in 2025. Under the agreement, the installation will be carried out thro...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Witzenmann GmbH, Germany unveils new brand identity On July 29, Witzenmann GmbH announced a new brand identity. Considering major challenges such as demographic change, decarbonisation, and digitalisation, Witzenmann has undergone a strategic repositioning in recent years. The new brand identity reflects the four key strategies driving Witzenmann: technological, digital, and cultural transformation, as well as the further strengthening of the com...

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