Stellantis reportedly in talks to build Leapmotor EVs at idled Brampton, Ontario plant Stellantis is reportedly in talks over options for building electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada with Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., according to people familiar with the matter. The development follows on changes in Canadian industrial policy as a result of imposition of tariffs and other pressures from the Trump administration on OEMs to mov...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Appning by FORVIA partners with Radioplayer to bring branded radio apps into cars Appning by FORVIA announced at Radiodays Europe 2026 in Riga (Latvia) its official partnership with Radioplayer to enhance in-car audio access. The collaboration enables broadcasters to launch branded radio apps directly inside cars without needing to create or maintain automotive software. This simplifies in-car app deployment and reduces costs for broadcasters. Ra...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Sono Solar, Germany, launches automotive-qualified solar panel product line On April 1, Sono Solar announced that it is launching field-proven solar panels perfectly tailored to the requirements of the automotive industry. Sono Solar is thus positioning itself as a reliable module supplier with the highest quality standards and is expanding its claim as a leading OEM system partner for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics in Europe. The solar panels ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

CNBM South Africa and Geely partner for charging infrastructure in South Africa On March 25, China National Building Materials South Africa (CNBM), a subsidiary of China National Building Materials Group, and Geely Auto South Africa Co., Ltd., signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement for South Africa’s New Energy Transition. The two companies will jointly develop an integrated ecosystem encompassing “new energy vehicles + solar and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies. Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise of all parties to develop, produc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

LG Innotek, Applied Intuition partner on autonomous vehicle development On March 29, LG Innotek announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Applied Intuition, a global leader in physical AI and autonomous driving software. Through this partnership, LG Innotek aims to further enhance the performance and completeness of its autonomous driving sensing modules by leveraging Applied Intuition's autonomous driving software plat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

gh level of technical expertise, the ability to have frank discussions from the early stages of the development phase was the one of the reasons for our collaboration on this project. A: Mr. Schaefer from Infineon: Subaru is a market leader in camera-based safety features, and that is the reason we partnered with them. This collaboration aims to integrate additional functions into a single device, in addition to camera-based safety features. When...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

perience developed with Voltality, allowing drivers to locate chargers via Petal Maps and complete in-car QR code payments. Both companies also signed an MoU to build a localized “vehicle–network–charger–payment” ecosystem in Thailand.  HMS for Car also demonstrated tailored services for partner models. For Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo models, including the Jaecoo 6 EV and Jaecoo 6T EV, it offers service area planning, battery monitoring, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

rge-scale cathode supply contract between L&F Co., Ltd. and a European battery manufacturer could be significantly reduced or canceled. The contract is for supplying high-nickel cathode materials worth a total of KRW 9.24 trillion (JPY 1.02 trillion) from January 2025 to December 2030. The contract partner is believed to be Northvolt AB of Sweden.  Having been affected by the slowdown in demand for electric vehicles (EVs), Northvolt filed for ba...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Equity Bank Rwanda and China Electric Vehicle Rwanda partner to make electric vehicles more accessible On March 25, Equity Bank Rwanda and China Electric Vehicle Rwanda (CEVR) launched a strategic green mobility partnership that makes electric vehicles accessible, affordable, and future-ready for all Rwandans. This collaboration combines innovative electric mobility solutions with flexible financing, enabling individuals, businesses, and transpor...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

pproach combines in-house development, through its internal ADAS research institute, with strategic collaborations. VinFast is collaborating with Tensor Auto, a San Jose, California company pioneering Level 4 robocar technologies, playing a crucial role as both a manufacturing and commercialization partner in Tensor's robocar program. Fully developed prototypes have already been tested across multiple regions, and the initiative is progressing to...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Verne partners with Pony.ai and Uber to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service On March 26, Verne partnered with Pony.ai, and Uber Technologies, Inc. to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service, starting in Croatia with initial deployment activities. The initial deployment work, including public-road validation is already underway. Under the collaboration, Pony.ai will provide its self-driving system, Verne will manage and operate th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Basemark, Finland, and Lucid Motors partner for augmented reality head-up display for Lucid Gravity On March 26, Basemark announced a strategic cooperation with Lucid Motors to bring Heads-Up (HUD) Augmented Reality to the Lucid Gravity’s user experience. The Gravity’s AR HUD hardware, feature set, UX, and UI design were developed in-house by Lucid. Working closely with Lucid, Basemark engineers used Basemark Rocksolid HMI tools to implement ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

obal automotive technology supplier to develop a next-generation carbon nanotube (CNT) film heater concept integrated into automotive glass. It will help to develop an enhanced material configuration for Canatu film heaters, improving compatibility with automotive glass components.  Canatu and the partner will collaborate to refine the material stack, ensuring seamless integration of the CNT film heater within laminated glass. This optimized app...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Hexagon Purus, Norway, signs financing agreement for CIMC-Hexagon China JV On March 23, Hexagon Purus ASA, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into a financing agreement for the Chinese joint venture with its joint venture partner, CIMC Hydrogen Energy Technology LTD (CIMC Enric). CIMC Enric will provide funding for the JV in exchange for a higher ownership share. They also agreed on simplifying the JV structure, with the object...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Qorix, Germany, announces partnership in China for middleware portfolio for SDVs On March 23, Qorix announced an agreement with Shanghai Tranzy Group Co., Ltd. It marks Qorix’s first official collaboration with a Chinese partner. Under the agreement, Tranzy will serve as an authorized reseller for the full Qorix middleware portfolio in China, including AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, the Qorix Performance stack for high-performance computing...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Nexdata, Singapore, to present ADAS data solutions at Tech.AD Europe 2026 On March 20, Nexdata announced its participation as a Business Partner at Tech.AD Europe 2026. Nexdata will showcase its advanced data solutions designed to accelerate the development of ADAS and AV. Nexdata will demonstrate how its AI-assisted annotation platform and multi-sensor fusion capabilities provide the high-fidelity data foundation needed for safety-critical vehic...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ions that leverage AI capabilities to improve convenience and visibility. These solutions are integrated into Vector products such as CANoe and PREEvision, and our generative AI enables automated generation, helping OEMs shorten development time and reduce costs. In the physical AI field, through a partnership with Real-Time Innovations (RTI), a US-based connectivity software development company, we are promoting the efficiency of application dev...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

CATL, Sinosure partner for high-quality corporate development outside of China Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) in Beijing.The two companies will cooperate on risk guarantees and financing support outside of China to provide CATL’s global customers with more competitive financing schemes and contribute to high-quality corporate d...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

AiDEN Auto, Volvo Trucks partner to deliver SENT compliance solution for Poland On March 5, AiDEN Auto announced a collaboration with Volvo Trucks to provide a regulatory compliance solution for truck drivers in Poland. The solution, developed through Volvo Group’s CampX innovation platform, addresses new SENT requirements and was brought from concept to pilot sales in under 12 months. The solution includes a driver application built into the t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19