Ampere and Basquevolt Partner to Develop New Battery Tech
Ampere, Renault Group's EV and software arm, has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Basquevolt to fast‑track lithium‑metal battery technology for future electric vehicles. The partnership leverages Basquevolt's polymer‑electrolyte cells, which promise a substantial jump in energy density, lighter packs, superior thermal stability and rapid charging. Both firms aim to validate the technology under real‑world automotive conditions and move toward commercial deployment. The collaboration also touts a 30% reduction in capital spend per GWh and energy use per kWh during manufacturing.
ARIA Sensing and Algorized Partner on AI UWB Radar
ARIA Sensing has partnered with Algorized to launch an AI‑driven ultra‑wideband radar platform, beginning with an in‑cabin child presence detection system for automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers. The solution merges ARIA’s HYDROGEN 4×4 UWB radar SoC—featuring 3‑D sensing, digital beamforming...
Hyundai Mobis Showcases Next-Gen Systems at Its Winter Testing Ground
Hyundai Mobis is hosting a ten‑day technology showcase at its Arjeplog, Sweden winter testing ground, marking the site’s 20th anniversary. More than 100 engineers and purchasing managers from ten European and North American customers will evaluate demo vehicles equipped with upcoming...
What Is a Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Why Do They Matter?
A software-defined vehicle (SDV) shifts core vehicle functions from hardware to software, enabling centralized computing that can be updated over‑the‑air. This architecture lets automakers add features, improve performance, and meet safety regulations long after a car leaves the showroom. Leading...
Rivian Partners with Giesecke+Devrient and AT&T for R2 Connectivity
Rivian will equip its upcoming R2 SUV with GSMA SGP.32‑enabled eSIM technology and 5G connectivity through a partnership with German security firm Giesecke+Devrient and telecom operator AT&T. The SGP.32 specification allows remote SIM provisioning, letting Rivian use a single hardware...
Tata Technologies, WHIS Partner on SDV Software Integration
Tata Technologies has teamed up with UK‑based WITTENSTEIN High Integrity Systems to embed the SAFE RTOS operating system into its software‑defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The integration positions SAFE RTOS as a core safety layer for Tata’s automotive software stack, helping OEMs and...
The Future of ADAS: Could Antennas Be the Key?
HUBER+SUHNER is developing a 3D waveguide radar antenna for ADAS and autonomous driving. The antenna reduces signal loss, improves resolution and works in adverse weather. Operating at 77 GHz, the technology offers larger apertures, higher channel counts and better EMC integration...
Hyundai Taps Idemia for In-Vehicle Connectivity Platform
Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Idemia Secure Transactions to embed eSIM‑based connectivity across its Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. The IST Connectivity Manager, hosted on Microsoft Azure and GSMA‑certified, enables remote carrier switching and over‑the‑air updates. Deployment begins in...
Hyundai Motor Group Lines up Multi-Billion Investment in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Group announced a Won10tn ($6.97bn) five‑year investment in the Saemangeum reclaimed area of Jeollabuk‑do. The plan focuses on building an AI data centre, large‑scale water electrolysis for hydrogen, and a robot manufacturing hub, complemented by solar generation to...
Qualcomm–Tata Tie-Up for Automotive Module Manufacturing
Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have signed a partnership to produce Qualcomm Automotive Modules at Tata's new semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Assam, India. The $3 bn greenfield plant will integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis system‑on‑chips into ready‑to‑deploy automotive modules...
Brazil Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Steel
Brazil’s foreign trade committee approved five‑year anti‑dumping duties on a wide range of Chinese steel products after a 2024 investigation revealed pricing below market levels. The duties range from US$323 to US$670 per ton for cold‑rolled coil and US$285 to...
UK Heavy Goods Vehicle Sales Dipped in 2025; ZEVs at 1.4% Share
UK heavy goods vehicle registrations fell 10% in 2025, with 40,504 new trucks added, marking a contraction across every quarter. The decline was most pronounced in box vans (-28.1%) and curtain‑sided trucks (-26.2%), while tractor units slipped 4.4% but rebounded...
MCNEX and Valens Unveil QHD Automotive Cameras Using VA7000 Chipsets
South Korean module maker MCNEX and Valens Semiconductor have launched a new family of automotive front‑ and rear‑view cameras that deliver quad‑high‑definition (QHD) video using Valens’ VA7000 A‑PHY chipsets. The cameras transmit high‑resolution video over unshielded twisted‑pair (UTP) or low‑cost...
Suzuki Invests in Linkwiz Through Corporate Venture Fund
Suzuki Motor, through its corporate venture arm Suzuki Global Ventures, has invested in industrial‑robotics software developer Linkwiz. Linkwiz’s platform merges 3D scanning with robot control to automate visual inspection and other variable processes in automotive factories. The technology is already...
Infineon to Supply Semiconductors for BMW Neue Klasse Platform
Infineon Technologies will equip BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse platform with a suite of core semiconductors, including AURIX and TRAVEO microcontrollers, BRIGHTLANE Ethernet, OPTIREG power‑management ICs, and PROFET smart‑power switches and eFuses. The platform adopts a centralized, zonal E/E architecture featuring...