Amazon-Stellantis SmartCockpit collaboration ends after three years Amazon’s deal with Stellantis to create in-car software for its SmartCockpit project is “winding down” as a joint decision the companies confirmed, saying that “Stellantis remains a valuable partner for Amazon, and the companies continue to work together on a range of initiatives”. The companies said the shift “will allow each team to focus on solutions that provide v...

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Ather Energy, India partner with Infineon for semiconductor technologies for light electric vehicles On May 28, Ather Energy, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India, and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul, South Korea, to jointly drive innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India. This collaboration will explore sensing and safety innovations to elevate vehicle...

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U.S. Steel, University of Michigan Solar Car Team partner on 2025 distance race On May 23, U.S. Steel Corporation announced a new partnership as a sponsor of the University of Michigan’s 2025 Solar Car Team, North America’s most successful solar racing team.  From August 24-31, the team’s student-built solar car will compete in the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a nearly 1,865 mile (3,000-kilometer), solar-powered race across Aust...

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Red Hat creates ecosystem for open innovation in software-defined vehicles On May 20, Red Hat announced a comprehensive partner ecosystem collaborating around Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to pre-integrate silicon, middleware, application software and services on the platform, propelling next-gen software-defined vehicles. While automakers have long relied on a diverse ecosystem of IP providers, silicon vendors, independent software vendors...

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Smart expands to Morocco market through partnership with Auto Nejma, plans to launch EV models by 2025 On May 27, Smart entered the Moroccan market through a partnership with Auto Nejma, a local automotive distributor and official Mercedes-Benz partner. This marks Smart’s presence in 38 countries and regions worldwide. By 2027, Auto Nejma will open six Smart showrooms in key Moroccan cities, offering modern urban mobility solutions. The Smart #...

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HORIBA India and IIT Delhi partner to develop rare-earth magnet-based EV motor On May 22, HORIBA India, a subsidiary of the HORIBA Group, signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with IIT Delhi (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi) to support three technical development research projects under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The three projects include the development of a low-cost, high-torque density reduced rare-earth mag...

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Northeast Industries, XiEn Technology escalate strategic partnership Northeast Industries Group Co., Ltd. (Northeast Industries) signed a strategic cooperation escalation agreement with Suzhou XiEn Microservo Technology Co., Ltd. (XiEn Technology), a high-power-density servo driver developer. Previously, the two companies signed an in-depth technology cooperation agreement. The signing of the strategic cooperation escalation agreement marks that ...

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Siget, Italy and Sibplast, Algeria partner for plastic and rubber parts On May 19, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria announced a partnership agreement between the Italian company Siget, specializing in plastic and rubber components for the automotive sector, and the Sibplast Foundation, part of the general group ENPC and a subsidiary of ACS. The agreement paves the way for the creation of an Economic Interest Group (GIE) in Algeria. This collabor...

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ASAM, Germany and the Autoware Foundation partner to advance autonomous driving On May 20, the Autoware Foundation announced that ASAM e.V., one of the leading organizations for implementation-level standards in mobility development, has joined the Autoware Foundation as an alliance partner. At the same time, the Autoware Foundation has become a member of ASAM e.V. Currently, both organizations are evaluating the integration of ASAM SOVD into the...

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Terranet, Sweden completes validation of proof of concept of BlincVision On May 19, Terranet AB announced that the validation of the Proof of Concept (PoC) of its BlincVision has been completed. After the installation of BlincVision in the partner's vehicle and test environment, work based on the set requirements has continued.  BlincVision combines laser scanning, event sensors (event cameras), and advanced vision analysis to generate 4D images...

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AOC 2025: ETAS to present partner ecosystem and solutions for streamlined ECU development ETAS GmbH will present its partner ecosystem along with the latest solutions for streamlined ECU development at the AUTOSAR Open Conference (AOC) 2025, held in Bruges, Belgium, from May 27-28. Highlights include (i) a collaboration with GLIWA that seamlessly integrates ETAS's RTA-CAR and GLIWA's T1 automotive timing tool, simplifying timing analysis and enab...

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Renesas will give full play to its advantages in the R&D of embedded processors and core technologies such as AI and motor control. Through a systematic university cooperation program, the company will strive to foster personnel for innovation of next-generation embedded technology to become a core partner supporting the development of higher education in China. (From a Renesas press release dated May 21, 2025)...

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ificial intelligence (AI) drive agent at the Automotive Engineering Exhibition 2025. Jullie is a robot that utilizes generative AI, voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies to make various operating decisions based on interactions with humans. Users can experience the Jullie as a driving partner. If the driver mentions fatigue, Jullie will interact with the driver, propose stopping at a cafe, and recommend good spots. The system also ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

oss vehicle weight) for the first time by the end of 2025. The company will launch a new model larger than its “F1” 2.5-ton-class electric van, and an electric truck heavier than 5 tons. folofly has also announced that it will outsource the production of mini commercial electric vehicles to its partner company as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The company will increase its product lineup with various payload capacities to respond t...

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Rivian and Samsara partner on electric fleet management On May 20, Rivian and Samsara Inc., developer of the Connected Operations Platform, announced a collaboration designed to simplify electric fleet management, providing customers with access data on Rivian vehicles in their fleet on the Samsara Platform. The collaboration addresses the evolving needs of businesses managing diverse fleets, including the growing adoption of Rivian Commercial Va...

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for automotive doors and also expect to be able to provide high-quality products and secure high supply capacity. After acquisition of the shares, HI-LEX intends to generate synergies in technology, development, sales and marketing both in Japan and overseas, with Mitsui Kinzoku ACT as a strategic partner. Specifically, in terms of technology and development, HI-LEX expects to integrate functions and share development resources in the developmen...

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ompany remains committed to exploring potential avenues for continued collaboration, including the potential OEM vehicles provided by Renault and Ampere. Mitsubisi Motors announced the maximum investment of EUR 200 million to Ampere on October 24, 2023. On March 31, 2025, Nissan Motor, the alliance partner has also announced that it will not invest in Ampere. Mitsubishi Motors press release 1/2...

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DeepWay signs distribution agreement with Thai partner to accelerate expansion into Southeast Asian market Announced on May 16, 2025, DeepWay has recently signed a distribution agreement with a key partner in Thailand and secured its first batch of orders in the market. A key focus of the collaboration was DeepWay’s right-hand-drive electric trucks and power trailer models. The company presented the Thai delegation with a detailed overview of t...

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place. Stellantis dropped 11 points and remains in last place at 141.  OEMs in the Top 3 score better in the basics, being communication, responsiveness, accessibility, engagement, and buyer knowledge. Established relationships supported Top 3 OEMs' gains as suppliers reported feeling like a true partner 12 times more for the Top 3 OEMs versus Bottom 3 OEMs.  (Plante Moran release on May 19, 2025)...

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CHERY - KGEN partner on Thailand’s national EV project, supported by govt. agencies Announced on May 16, 2025, CHERY Automobile has partnered with SET-listed King Gen PCL (KGEN) to jointly develop a Thai-branded electric vehicle (EV). The collaboration is supported by a technology transfer policy from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), as...

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