Renesas Launches RH850/U2C Automotive Controller
Renesas Electronics introduced the RH850/U2C, a 32‑bit automotive microcontroller built on a 28 nm process. The MCU features four cores running up to 320 MHz, including dual lockstep cores, and offers up to 8 MB of on‑chip flash. It supports Ethernet TSN, CAN‑XL, I3C, CAN‑FD and LIN, and meets ASIL D safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity standards. The part is positioned as a lower‑end option within Renesas’ RH850 family and is available immediately for chassis, safety, battery‑management and body‑control applications.
Autolane and Hevo Partner on AV Wireless Charging
Autolane and Hevo have announced a partnership to embed wireless charging into autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets, with commercial trials slated for 2026. The collaboration merges Autolane’s curbside operating system, which coordinates pickups, deliveries and rideshare, with Hevo’s wireless charging hardware...
Quectel Showcases Radar Solutions at MWC Barcelona
Quectel Wireless Solutions is unveiling its automotive‑grade mmWave radar portfolio at MWC Barcelona, featuring a 77 GHz forward‑collision warning unit with over 220 m range and the ability to track 40 dynamic targets. The company also displayed a blind‑spot detection radar that...
The Exodus From L3 Autonomy Is Far From Universal
SAE Level 3 autonomy, once seen as the middle step toward fully driverless cars, is encountering uneven adoption across the industry. While several manufacturers have paused or cancelled their Level 3 programs due to regulatory uncertainty and driver‑attention concerns, others continue to...
Nio and Bosch Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Nio and Bosch signed a strategic cooperation agreement during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China, linking Nio’s three brands—Nio, Onvo and firefly—with Bosch’s automotive expertise. The pact covers drive‑by‑wire chassis, battery‑management systems and key components such as braking, steering, powertrain,...
Nio Chip Subsidiary Secures CN¥2.26bn Investment
Nio’s intelligent‑driving chip subsidiary, GeniTech (Shenji), has signed definitive agreements to secure a CN¥2.26 billion investment from a consortium of Chinese investors. The investors will purchase newly issued shares, giving them a collective 27.3% stake while Nio retains a 62.7% controlling...
UK Self-Driving Startup Wayve Closes US$1.5bn Funding Round
Wayve announced a $1.5 billion Series D funding round that lifts its valuation to $8.6 billion, bringing total capital raised to $2.5 billion. The round is led by Eclipse Ventures, Balderton Capital and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and includes first‑time OEM investors Mercedes‑Benz, Stellantis and...
LG Debuts Next-Gen Telematics at MWC 2026
LG Electronics will unveil a next‑generation telematics module at MWC Barcelona 2026, merging a telematics control unit with a multi‑band antenna that handles 5G, GPS, V2X and satellite signals. The integrated design cuts signal loss, simplifies wiring and removes the...
Pony.ai Hits Shenzhen Record as CNY Robotaxi Demand Surges
Pony.ai recorded a historic surge in paid robotaxi orders in Shenzhen during the 2026 Chinese New Year holiday, averaging 26 orders per vehicle each day. Year‑to‑date orders in Shenzhen already eclipsed the total volume of 2025, driven by fleet expansion...
Is Wireless EV Charging (Finally) About to Take Off?
Wireless EV charging is experiencing a resurgence as automakers and infrastructure firms accelerate pilots and standard‑setting efforts. Recent deployments in Europe and China demonstrate viable power levels up to 11 kW, while new SAE and IEC standards aim to harmonize safety...
Arka Express Deploys Trucker Path to Cut Routing Hazards
Illinois carrier Arka Express cut low‑clearance incidents by half after rolling out Trucker Path for Fleets on its 800‑vehicle fleet. The safety platform, installed on Android tablets, syncs with the company’s Samsara ELDs and 10 Speed TMS to provide truck‑specific...
RemotiveLabs Joins HERE and AWS SDV Accelerator Programme
RemotiveLabs has joined the HERE Technologies and AWS SDV Accelerator as an integration partner, focusing on virtual ECU, infotainment, simulator, and location service integration in cloud‑native workflows. Its RemotiveTopology platform orchestrates virtual ECU networks across cockpit, ADAS, body, and central...
IM Motors Expands to UAE and Tunisia with Momenta ADAS
IM Motors has introduced its IM5 and IM6 electric sedans in the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia, marking the brand’s first expansion into the MENA region. Both models come equipped with an advanced driver assistance system co‑developed with Momenta, built...
Deloitte: 95% of Indian Consumers Will Pay for SDVs
Deloitte’s 2026 Global Automotive Consumer Study reveals that 95% of Indian car buyers are ready to pay extra for software‑defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities such as safety, security and health monitoring. The same respondents view SDVs as helpful (81%) and are...
Here CEO: AI and SDV Prompt “Tough Battle” For Dominance
Here Technologies’ CEO Mike Nefkens says AI and software‑defined vehicles (SDVs) are sparking a fierce battle for market dominance. He emphasizes that high‑precision location data is the linchpin for navigation, autonomous driving, asset tracking and logistics optimisation. Here is leveraging...
DMP Expands North American HD Maps to 970,000 Miles
Dynamic Map Platform (DMP) has finished high‑definition mapping of all ten Canadian provinces, adding Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island to reach 120,636 miles of coverage. This brings DMP’s total North American HD map footprint to over 970,000 miles. The LiDAR‑based...
Covestro Materials Feature in SUE Autonomous Minibus
UE | STUDIOS unveiled the SUE autonomous electric minibus, a self‑driving urban shuttle built with Covestro’s Makrolon polycarbonate glazing and recyclable interior monomaterials. The vehicle features a 381 cm panoramic windshield, sensor‑transparent Makrolon AX ST, and Arfinio‑based interior components designed for durability and circularity. Funded...