d it is partnering with Microsoft to develop a software platform to seamlessly connect cars to the cloud. The goal of this collaboration is to simplify and accelerate the development and deployment of vehicle software throughout a car’s lifetime. The new platform, which will be based on Microsoft Azure and incorporate software modules from Bosch, will enable software to be developed and downloaded to the control units and vehicle computers. A f...

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9, to be followed for 13 days at the end of January. Ford Otomotiv Sanayi has begun exporting the Transit Connect small panel vans to the U.S. Ford will invest TRY950m ($630m) in its Kocaeli production facility to support future manufacturing initiatives for the Ford Transit. Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics will mark production of Transit Connect Electric commercial vans to early customers. Some initial units of the Transit Connect Electric...

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uctor market share in Japan to 5% by fiscal 2011 NXP Semiconductors ships one millionth FlexRay Transceiver NXP and Freescale Shareholders Meetings approve merger NXP Semiconductors adds 17 products to MCU lineup NXP Semiconductors unveils new automotive radar microcontroller NXP to use Microsoft Azure IoT Hub for connected cars NXP concludes a long-term strategic partnership with Geely Hella and NXP to present CompactRadar for automated drivin...

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lligence, cloud-based services, cockpit systems integration and consumer insights, Faurecia targets to collaborate with Microsoft to develop digital services based on Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform to reinvent the on-board experience for all occupants. Faurecia has also chosen Microsoft Cloud Azure as its preferred cloud platform. During the next CES to be held in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10, 2020, both companies will showcase the first ...

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eloped AI Workbench, an integrated virtual development environment that empowers automotive AI engineers to design, simulate and fine-tune their automotive software – all within the cloud. With this environment, engineers can immediately begin designing automotive software by leveraging Microsoft Azure services including Azure Compute, IaaS services, Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Security. Instead of installing tools on a PC or obtaining an eval...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Bentley showcases updated Continental and Flying Spur lineups with hybrid powertrain On April 23, Bentley Motors showcased three updated models i.e. the Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur at Auto Shanghai 2025.Each model now comes in three versions – the standard, the comfort-focused Azure, and the performance-driven Speed. The new Azure variants debut Bentley’s high performance hybrid powertrain, ...

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tends to be production-ready by model year 2014. (From a press release on January 5, 2012) Delphi Automotive LLP will demonstrate its new MyFi(TM) system at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, U.S. The company will unveil its new MyFi(TM) feature, a cloud-based portal that uses Windows Azure. Drivers can check diagnostics such as tire pressure, engine health and brake life from a portable tablet or smart phone. The MyFi system commun...

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on compact vehicles starting in 2026, paving the way for future Level 3 capabilities. By 2027, Volkswagen plans to launch over 20 NEV models in China, and around 30 fully electric models by 2030. The event also showcased the Porsche 911 GT3, Lamborghini Temerario, Bentley Continental GT Convertible Azure, and Ducati motorcycles. Executives emphasized China’s role as a global innovation hub and reaffirmed Volkswagen’s “In China, for China”...

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ovoltaic system at mega factory in Timișoara begins operation Continental expands plant in Mexico Continental’s Supervisory Board approves spin-off of automotive business Continental supplies PremiumContact 6 tires for Cadillac LYRIQ-V, e-SUV Continental speeds product development with Microsoft Azure AI Services Continental AG to deepen localization strategy for China Continental unveils Ac2ated Sound display Continental’s PremiumContact 6 ...

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us year's JPY 177.1 billion. Net income was JPY 92.9 billion, down 73.6% from the previous year. It decreased by JPY 259.4 billion from the previous year's net income. Click here for details Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced that it has collaborated with Microsoft to use Microsoft Azure (Azure) to accelerate its digital transformation and enhance its portfolio of connected tires and mobility solutions worldwide. Using Azure will...

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Class, and more. The update also expands access to ChatGPT integration for the MBUX Voice Assistant, now available to up to three million vehicles, including those with the first-generation MBUX. This AI-powered enhancement offers natural conversations and real-time answers using Microsoft Bing and Azure OpenAI, significantly increasing voice assistant usage. Additionally, off-road enthusiasts benefit from the new Offroad Track feature via the Me...

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BlackBerry Limited (BlackBerry QNX) (Formerly QNX Software Systems Ltd.) Canada Telematics Control Unit (TCU / DCM) CES 2025 QNX Cabin for Cloud QNX Cabin for SoC IVY in-vehicle software platform QNX OS 8.0 on Microsoft Azure QNX Cabin for SoC for 13 virtualized screens In-vehicle QNX Sound demonstration QNX Everywhere demonstration display QNX software across multiple domains on Volvo EX90 Digital cockpit reference platform to accelerate d...

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veloped a cloud-based platform for innovative mobility services with Microsoft Corporation. This cloud solution intended for new mobility concepts will make it possible to integrate different functions and services into one shared platform. This unified platform was developed based on the Microsoft Azure cloud computing service and is specifically designed for connection with mobility-related services. It can be used to manage vehicle fleets as w...

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Bentley expands Continental and Flying Spur lineup with new 680 PS plug-in hybrid option On April 8, Bentley introduced a second V8 plug-in hybrid option, which is the high performance hybrid, for the Continental GT, GT Convertible, and Flying Spur. The 680 PS powertrain is available in both core and Azure variants, with the Azure focusing on comfort and wellness. The new high performance hybrid combines a 4.0-litre V8 engine with an electric mot...

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ox) and 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI) (From a press release on January 28, 2010) BorgWarner supplies its 31-03 eGearDrive(TM) single-speed transmission for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric, all-electric version of Transit Connect commercial van. For this vehicle, Azure Dynamics Corporation, a US-based supplier of electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, will provide its electric propulsion system incorpora...

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ng up and improving development. Instead of separate phases, the whole system is modelled virtually, making the process more efficient, faster, and higher quality for customers. The key milestone in the partnership is the AVL DevOps Pilot, which improves virtual vehicle development. Using Microsoft Azure and AI, it speeds up software development for smart vehicles. Additionally, a data analytics solution in the Azure Cloud ensures efficient data ...

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Continental speeds product development with Microsoft Azure AI Services On March 17, Continental announced a new, innovative software application it has developed in-house with support from Microsoft and NTT DATA. Its AI tool reduces the effort required to analyze specifications by up to 80%. The new digital tool was developed in Microsoft Azure AI Services. With the help of AI, the tool can read and analyze extensive specifications in an uncompl...

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Siemens Expands PAVE360 technology for SDVs with AMD and Microsoft Azure On March 11, Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development is now available on AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs and AMD EPYC CPUs, running on Microsoft Azure's cloud and AI platform. The PAVE360 development and validation environment for system-of-systems needs powerful graphics for accurate simulations, AI p...

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ation capabilities that closely mimic real hardware experiences. (From a press release dated January 9, 2024)   Since the announcement of this partnership at CES 2024, interest in QNX's cloud solutions has increased significantly.   Microsoft Demonstration display of QNX OS 8.0 on Microsoft Azure (CES 2025)   At CES 2025, QNX announced a collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate SDV development by making the QNX SDP 8.0 available on ...

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