ill be powered by the Company’s cognitoAI automotive AI framework and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite Platform. The system will use Qualcomm’s hybrid multimodal AI architecture that integrates speech, camera inputs, and vehicle data for proactive, context-aware interactions using advanced LLMs. All models are quantized, optimized and converted using the Qualcomm AI Engine Direct (QNN) and run on the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU optimized for ed...

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tic AI for all” plan, built on its new China Electronic Architecture (CEA). This system will combine driving features and in-car technology into one unified platform for all vehicles. From the second half of 2026, cars using CEA will include an onboard AI Agent powered by a local language model (LLM). Looking ahead, the upgraded CEA 2.0 (coming in 2027) will use a more powerful central computer and a multi-agent AI system. This will allow diff...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

ithout dependence on the cloud. Their inclusion evolves the MBUX Virtual Assistant (MVA) by integrating voice control, vehicle functionality and contextual understanding into a more capable in-vehicle experience. Through the partnership, which complements existing cloud-based Large Language Models (LLM) and compute ecosystems, Mercedes‑Benz will bring essential elements of the in-vehicle voice interaction stack on board to enable customer-ready...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Cerence AI expands BYD partnership to deploy LLM-powered in-car assistant globally On April 8, Cerence AI announced its expanding its collaboration with BYD to deliver next-generation, LLM-powered in-car experiences across the automaker’s global vehicle lineup. The company’s Cerence xUI platform will power BYD’s new conversational AI assistant, launching first in the ATTO 2 DM-i this spring, with a broader rollout to follow. The platform en...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

ntent(Source: Materials provided by NTT DATA)   As an Edge AI solution*, NTT DATA is building AI-powered development support (consulting and environment setup support) for each phase of software development, from requirements definition to operational support, and preparing AI model sizes (SLM/LLM**) that can flexibly adapt to SoCs*** used in edge devices, and can also provide solutions that can be linked with the cloud as needed. Furthermor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

s way into real products. This article explains what this means for the automotive sector and software-defined vehicles. There were also real innovations at CES in areas such as lidar and cockpit electronics – as well as in processors and other semiconductors, for example. Material from: Alfred Vollmer, Free Journalist, visited CES 2026 for ATZ/MTZ/ATZ electronics, CES 2026 – AI for the Real World, IN THE SPOTLIGHT article from ATZ worldwide ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ing and optimization with the complete automotive-grade AI operating system (AIOS) stack required to run AI in production. The collaboration builds on the AI-ADAS Compute Module unveiled at CES 2026 powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin and NVIDIA DriveOS by leveraging NVIDIA's open-source TensorRT-Edge-LLM inference SDK. Platform is not taken a step further by integrating advanced generative AI capabilities and extending the architecture with NVIDIA ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

ystems could be based on simple logic because they handled only a few functions. However, with the explosion of available features, writing rules for every scenario becomes impossible. Instead, BMW looks toward agentic AI—systems that decompose tasks, use memory, and rely on Large Language Model (LLM) reasoning to make decisions dynamically. While LLMs offer powerful capabilities, they are too computationally heavy for in-vehicle deployment and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

he spring of 2026. Pioneer demonstration vehicle for Sphera In-vehicle assistant system based on Amazon's Alexa+   At CES 2026, Amazon demonstrated its next-generation in-vehicle assistant system based on the new Alexa+ architecture. Alexa+ combines more than 70 large language models (LLM) and agentic capabilities and is powered by the Amazon Bedrock generative AI service. With the increased number of LLM, the upgraded Alexa+ system...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/02

f hardware OEM profit margin is about 8-12%. Software subscriptions: 30% of software costs Software and algorithm cost is 40% Data models are a core asset Technology platform Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Materials Science Embedded systems, real-time OS, SOA Large-scale language models (LLM), end-to-end VLM (Vision-Language Models) Multimodal fusion (BEV + Transformer) (Source: Created by MarkLines based on presentation content) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

with AI-powered development environments to speed up product launches. Honda has begun trials of AI-assisted development in the area of design. The automaker has established a system that automatically creates 3D design models satisfying performance requirements by utilizing a large language model (LLM) and conversations with AI. It intends to introduce AI to all of its development processes in the future. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha S...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

one Million Instructions per second), has a GPU delivering 8.1 TFLOPS (Tera floating-point operations per second) and NPU delivering 640 TOPS (Tera Operations per Second). It can support SAE Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous operations. Through AI computing, the central computing platform can also run LLM (large language models) with up to 13 billion parameters. It can support up to 8 displays with 8K resolution and connect to up to 20 cameras. Zona...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

CES 2026: Ford introduces AI Assistant on Ford, Lincoln app On January 7 at CES 2026, Ford introduced its newly developed AI Assistant to add value and make its customers driving experiences more productive and enjoyable. Mike Aragon, president of integrated services at Ford, noted that the new AI Assistant “isn't just another LLM or a piece of software you talk to occasionally. We view it as an "intelligent thread" woven seamlessly through eve...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

ral and intelligent voice conversations in the car, starting with the iX3. Drivers and passengers can control vehicle functions and ask questions in single sentence. The assistant understands normal language and gives clear, smart responses. The voice assistant is powered by a Large Language Model (LLM), a form of generative AI that understands and creates human-like speech. The assistant can connect to Amazon accounts, allowing drivers to easily...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

ce independence, confidence, and daily usability. Built on Strutt’s evSense 360-degree perception system and Quad-Drive four-wheel architecture, the ev supports intuitive control and confident operation in tight spaces. Assisted and autonomous features include Co-Pilot, Pathfinder navigation, and LLM-powered Waypoints, with OTA updates planned. Key specs include a 20-sensor suite, AI voice control, four-wheel independent suspension, up to a 20-...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

CES 2026: Cerence AI to present Agentic AI and LLM-powered innovations On December 18, Cerence Inc. announced that it will present key advancements across its hybrid, agentic AI platform, Cerence xUI, including new domain-specific agents, enhanced multimodal edge AI, and audio AI experiences, at CES 2026. Cerence xUI delivers agentic, large language model (LLM) powered intelligence. It will help OEM to integrate the first- and third-party models,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/24

Marienfelde plant, reinforcing its role as a hub for digital production innovation. The facility is now integrating AI, humanoid robots, and high-performance motor production into its MO360 ecosystem. The MO360 system now includes AI-powered tools like the Digital Factory Chatbot Ecosystem and MO360LLM Suite, enabling more efficient production management. Additionally, humanoid robots from Apptronik, such as Apollo, are being tested for logistics...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

ation bodies and Autoware. Their team will work on enhancing Autoware’s DDS interfaces to comply with important standards such as ISO 23150 and ASAM OSI, enabling smoother communication with V2X systems, simulators, and future SDV platforms.  They plan to explore open-source contributions around LLM-based generative AI agents and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) research, collaborating with the community to advance next-generation autonomy. Based ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

loped by Sharp based on the “Model A” EV by the Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). The second model keeps the concept the same, but combines a maneuverable, compact body with a spacious interior. Sharp provides a new living space by utilizing the home appliance technology and AI technology (CE-LLM) that it has cultivated. Sharp developed the LDK+ based on the idea of making effective use of the time spent parked. The goal is to evolve from t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

PU14 was also on display. Equipped with the Nvidia DRIVE AGX Thor, it can support L3 conditional autonomous operation and L4 autonomous operation in some scenarios. Based on the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS, DRIVE AGX Thor optimizes the role of the Transformer engine, large-scale language model (LLM), visual language model (VLM), and generative AI for the automotive market. IPU14 domain controller IPU14 domain controller   The compa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/16