The TJA1410 enables the implementation of advanced capabilities such as AI-enabled sensor fusion and over-the-air updates in next-generation SDVs. The device is compliant with ISO 26262 ASIL B standards and offers strong electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance, low quiescent current, remote wake capability, and compatibility with cost-efficient CAN FD common-mode chokes. (From a press release dated February 24, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Ford CEO Farley notes the end of globalization of the auto industry, but higher costs On January 14, Ford CEO Jim Farley said from the floor of the Detroit Auto Show that the era of the automotive industry as a global business is over, in the wake of diverging carbon emissions regulations, new import tariffs and differing consumer preferences. All of these things have been working to accelerate the localization of manufacturing and supply chains....

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

CES 2026: Ultraviolette showcases Violette AI voice assistant on F77 motorcycle On January 12, 2026, Ultraviolette unveiled its voice assistant 'Violette', developed in partnership with Soundhound AI, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. The showcase demonstrated how riders can interact with the F77 using voice commands. Using the wake phrase 'Violette', riders can activate riding modes, initiate navigation, and access real-t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

Kia raises prices on 2026 K4 Sedan in U.S. On December 23, after releasing pricing details of the new 2026 K4 Hatchback for the U.S., Kia announced pricing for the 2026 K4 Sedan. While it appears Kia is trying to temper its price increases in the wake of tariff costs for some of its other models, the entire K4 lineup has become more expensive compared to the 2025 model year by USD 200 to USD 600, dependent on model, while destination fees have go...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/01

s suppliers are likely to avoid the direct impact of the U.S. administration’s additional tariffs. Strong sales of Japan-made hybrid vehicles (HVs) in the U.S. are also an encouraging indicator. However, many parts suppliers feel uncertain over future prospects of vehicle sales in the U.S. in the wake of rising inflation. Denso Corporation reported a decrease of JPY 38 billion in profit due to the tariffs in its financial results for the six mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

ith a new intelligent human-machine interaction system, which pushes frequently used features to the home page of the user interface in the form of cards via the in-vehicle operating system. Compared with its predecessor, the new vehicle model delivers a 50% higher overall interaction efficiency, a wake-up time as short as 0.2s, and a 1.5 times shorter end-to-end system execution time of only 0.8s. From a BMBEIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

at a new U.S. plant with U.S. government support, in contrast to lukewarm backing for similar plans in Europe, its CEO Erik Eschen said on September 15. VAC CEO Erik Eschen stated that the U.S. is pushing harder than Europe for a domestic rare-earths sector, “European governments are starting to wake up slowly, but they’re far behind what America is doing”.  VAC said that it has received approximately USD 200 million from the U.S. governm...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

raging large AI models and Huaqin Technology’s full-stack integration capabilities, the solution significantly enhances human-machine interaction experience and user driving experience. It delivers a speech recognition accuracy rate as high as 98% under complex conditions, while keeping the false wake-up rate below 2%. The five-display linkage property and the powerful 3D rendering capabilities allow for a cool “all-in-one-take” user interf...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

India discussing rare-earth export curbs with Chinese authorities On June 10, multiple sources reported that the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, India, addressing a press conference in Switzerland, stated that China’s curbs on the export of rare-earth magnets are a ‘wake-up call’ which can impact important sectors like the auto industry and consumer goods. The Indian government is working on the issue through diplomatic talks, with...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

chip solution, supporting 10, 5, and 2.5 Gb/s. In addition, it includes bridging functionalities to enable the connectivity of sensors, displays, and processors in the vehicle. The KD7251 is qualified for automotive standards in an AEC-Q100 grade-2 environment. It supports MACsec, ASIL-B FuSa, TSN, Wake-up & Sleep, OAM, and dependability functions. It enables a broad range of use cases with optical technology, such as multigigabit Ethernet backbo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

hes 40 meters with 4 inline connectors over standard duplex OM3 multi-mode glass optical fiber (MM-GOF) at 10 Gb/s in the whole temperature range. The same cables and connectors will be reused for higher bitrates (25, 50 Gb/s, and higher in the future). The KD7251 supports MACsec, ASIL-B FuSa, TSN, Wake-up & Sleep, OAM, and dependability functions. (Based on KD press release dated May 13, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Keidanren Chairman asks for measures against Trump’s tariffs at CEFP The Japanese government held the 4th Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy (CEFP). In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, it discussed how Japan can balance achieving domestic economic/fiscal management and economic revitalization and ensuring fiscal soundness. Based on the discussion at the council, the government will draft basic policies for Japan’s econo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

for body control modules, zone controller units, and powertrain systems, even with off-board loads such as sensors. These LDOs are ideal for powering always-on components like microcontrollers (MCUs), controller area network (CAN), or local interconnect network (LIN) transceivers in standby and CAN-wake systems. The tracking LDOs further address off-board or off-PCB powered scenarios, such as powering sensors. These LDOs can operate over a -40 °...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

three years of ownership have reached the highest level since 2009. The results were not unexpected given the results of the J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study which tracked problems of 2022 model-year vehicles when supply chain issues, record-high vehicle prices, and personnel disruption in the wake of the pandemic were problematic. Following are some key findings of the 2025 study: Problems related to software defects increase: Android Auto...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/15

test generative AI technology. This integration offers drivers interactive knowledge discovery and real-time data in an easy and intuitive way, which provides effortless in-vehicle controls without needing a cellular connection. Now available to Lucid Air owners, the Lucid Assistant responds to the wake words “Hey Lucid.” Drivers and passengers can ask questions in a natural and conversational way and receive fast, accurate responses. (SoundH...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

Melexis, Belgium presents complete brake pedal position sensor with wake-up function On October 24, Melexis presented a magnetic position sensor IC MLX90424, a cost-effective solution simplifying automotive brake pedal sensing. It integrates two position-sensing ICs and a wake-up switch all isolated in 1 package. The solution can be powered directly by the 12 V and handles precise measurements of linear displacement up to 30 mm. The MLX90424 offe...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

. CEO Elon Musk began the “We, Robot” presentation by arriving at a stage in the studio lot in one of the Cybercabs, with butterfly-style doors and no steering wheels or pedals.   “We’ll move from supervised Full Self-Driving to unsupervised Full Self-Driving, where you can fall asleep and wake up at your destination,” Musk said. "It’s going to be a glorious future.” Tesla expects the Cybercabs to cost under USD 30,000. “We'll ma...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/12

e benefits of the deal as well as the unavoidable consequences if the deal fails.”, further stating “In addition to moving away from integrated steelmaking, the lack of a deal with Nippon Steel raises serious questions about U.S. Steel remaining headquartered in Pittsburgh.” This comes in the wake of Nippon Steel pledging an additional USD 1.3 billion investment in two U.S. Steel plants, as part of its USD 14 billion acquisition bid. The ac...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

South Korea to Enhance Electric Vehicle Safety Measures The South Korean government is reportedly considering new regulations that would require automakers to disclose battery information for each vehicle model, a detail previously kept confidential. This move comes in the wake of an EV fire in an underground parking lot involved 140 vehicles in Incheon on August 1. On August 13, the government urged all automakers in Korea to voluntarily disclos...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/20

Hyundai, Kia upgrades anti-theft software to blunt theft trend in U.S. On August 7, the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) released research results showing that the   software upgrade offered to owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that were sold without electronic immobilizers cut theft rates by more than half. The companies began implementing the software upgrade in February 2023 in the wake of a wave of theft claims that started when videos po...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09