Tesla has issued a new software update with several new features that improve the driving experience, Teslarati reported on March 24. The software version 2023.6.9 offers park-assist capabilities without ultrasonic sensors, using occupancy network to predict high definition (HD) outlines of objects surrounding the vehicle, with audio-visual alerts. The automaker is also releasing its “Climate System Warming Up” feature which enables the air to be heated to the desired temperature bef...

Italian automotive supplier Marelli is set to lay off 400 employees in Italy following an agreement with workers’ unions, Reuters reported on March 21. The move comes in the backdrop of rising costs of raw materials and falling sales due to supply chain issues. Marelli will invest $78.7 million this year to strengthen production in 15 Italian sites. “On redundancies a framework agreement was reached that rules out forced layoffs," Italian unions said in a joint statement after striking a ...

Rivian’s new over-the-air (OTA) software update for its R1T pickup and R1S sport utility vehicle (SUV) will see several new features including the addition of new Tesla Supercharger locations, according to a report by Electrek on March 23. The Supercharger locations which feature a Magic Dock can be selected in the navigation app’s charger filters and are also shown in the Rivian mobile app (version 1.12 or later). A Magic Dock enables the charging of the Rivian electric vehicle (EV) at...

China-based lidar maker Hesai Group has signed an investment agreement with Chongqing Economic Development Zone to build a software global research and development headquarters in the southwestern Chinese city, according to a report in Chongqing Daily on March 27. According to the report, which cited Chongqing's mayor, Hu Henghua, Hesai is a world leader in lidars for autonomous driving and advanced assisted driving, and the city wants to reinforce its partnership with local automakers. ...

Aptera announced integration of the openpilot​​ driver assistance system in its solar electric vehicles (EVs). This step will allow Aptera drivers to enjoy road trips with openpilot’s advanced features including adaptive cruise control, lane centering and forward collision warning. The driver monitoring system will ensure that drivers remain attentive while using the system. With this announcement, Aptera is joining the open-source community, and its engineers will create and ...

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Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to support its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) development, using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its comprehensive digital twin technology, according to a press release on March 20. By leveraging Siemens’ expertise in the digital thread, MobileDrive has accelerated its progress to build the next-generation autonomous driving systems. MobileDriv...

GAC Group's ride-hailing service platform On Time announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with NavInfo to jointly create products and services for the enhancement of the mobility experience, according to a WeChat press release on March 20. The two parties will cooperate in fields such as high definition (HD) maps, autonomous driving applications and smart transportation. The two parties will build the first demonstration platform in the Greater Bay Area ...

dSPACE is set to acquire DynaFusion and take charge of their distribution network, it said in a press release on March 22. Following the acquisition, the German company will be directly represented in India by a new sales company under the name dSPACE India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. “To this end, we will significantly invest in the local team’s size and expertise. We are very glad to welcome the employees of DynaFusion who are joining dSPACE India. This enables us to provide a smooth transition...

Toyota announced further development of Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS), its software program for computer simulation and analysis of injuries resulting from vehicle crash impacts, the company said in a press release dated March 23. The latest updates consider the changes in people’s postures when taking advantage of automated driving systems. Significance: The new version 7 of THUMS has improved modeling of the human body — men, women and children ...

In a press release announcement on March 22, aiMotive said that it has formed a collaboration with RenderPeople, the company behind the most extensive library of photorealistic human 3D models. Through this collaboration, aiMotive’s simulator is compatible with an even wider range of assets, essential for both real-time testing and validation, and synthetic data generation. A perceptual development and testing simulator, such as aiSim, must be physically based and foreseeable...

A self-driving software startup, Oxbotica, and autonomous delivery company, Goggo Network, are teaming up to test middle-mile deliveries for retailers and other customers including Carrefour and Dia, according to a press release on March 22. Oxbotica's autonomy software will initially be deployed by Berlin-based Goggo in Spain for partners such as Spanish pizza chain Telepizza. Starting in 2023, safety drivers will be on board for the tests. As soon as the pilot is success...

Ferrari N.V. announced that it was recently hit by a ransomware attack, according to a company press release dated March 20. The “threat actor” had a ransom demand related to certain client contact details. Ferrari immediately started an investigation in collaboration with a third-party cybersecurity firm. The automaker also informed the relevant authorities as well as notified customers of the potential data exposure. Ferrari stated that it has worked with third-party experts t...

In a press release on March 21, Real-Time Innovations (RTI), a software-framework company for autonomous systems has announced that the RTI Connext Drive® automotive platform is now available through NXP® Semiconductors’ GoldVIP program. NXP customers now have a direct way to access the technology to evaluate and test real-time data flows within and across their zonal architecture design based on the Data Distribution Service (DDS™) protocol. GoldVIP is the NXP reference platform f...

SAKOR Technologies announced the release of the DynoLAB™ GenV next-generation test-automation controller that allows even a non-programmer to implement complex test systems and testing standards, according to a press release on February 10. DynoLAB GenV is built on the latest Windows technologies and development tools in full compliance with current information technology standards. The new DynoLAB GenV is compatible with a variety of hardware, such as power analyzers, resistance me...

To accelerate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving sensor technology, Lunewave and NVIDIA are coming together, according to a press release from PRNewswire, dated March 21. As part of this partnership, Luneburg lens antennae and radars will power NVIDIA DRIVE, a scalable, software-defined, end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) platform delivering the computing performance and full software stack required for ADAS and autonomous driving.  Several compani...

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla is rolling out Park Assist distance-measurement features to cars that are not equipped with ultrasonic sensors, Teslarati reported on March 19. According to the report, Tesla hackers observed that update 2022.45.11 seemed to include a vision-based park assist system. As noted by the hacker, Tesla Vision’s Park Assist provided visual and audio alerts of surrounding objects. It also used the occupancy network to predict high-definition outlines...

Twenty-two US state attorneys general have urged Hyundai Motor and Kia to do more to address problems related to vehicles that are prone to theft, Reuters reported on March 20. Thieves have been able to bypass the Hyundai and Kia vehicles’ security system using tools such as a USB cable. Many model years 2015–19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles do not have electronic immobilizers that prevent thieves from breaking in and bypassing the ignition. “The surge in thefts of these vulnerable...

Aiways is set to expand the IT hub at its European Tech Center in Munich, it said in a press release dated March 16. The expansion will enable the company to focus not only on software improvements but also on system integration and use of hardware on artificial intelligence-technology operating system (AI-Tech OS). The expanded center will focus on continuously updating functions such as battery management, electric motor control, driver assistance systems and infota...

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Sibros has appointed Srida Joisa as CFO, it said in a press release dated March 15. Before moving to Sibros, Joisa served as CFO and COO at Drishti, an artificial intelligence (AI) computer-vision SaaS company. Prior to that, Joisa was the vice president for SMART Modular Technologies where he led the acquisition of Penguin Computing. “Srida's extensive experience and deep understanding of finance and corporate strategy make him an essential addition to the Sibros leadership ...

Wejo teamed up with NIRA Dynamics to launch its Road Health solution in select markets in Europe, it said in a press release dated March 16. Road Health aggregates data insights across roads, enabling government bodies to be proactive in road safety. NIRA Dynamics is a vehicle-onboard analytics and road perception company specializing in sensor fusion and road surface monitoring systems. "Road Health will grant government agencies across Europe capabilities to analyze comprehensive road-...

Infineon Technologies partnered with Apex.AI to co-develop a platform to help with automotive software development, according to a press release dated March 16. The companies have integrated Apex.AI’s software development kit and Infineon’s AURIX TC3X microcontroller (MCU) to enable safety-critical automotive functions. “The AURIX TC3x is widespread across automotive applications and well known for its reliability, scalable performance and broad customer base. Together wi...

May Mobility, a leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle technology, launched its third-generation autonomous driving system, a significant step on the path to driverless commercial operations that will improve safety, efficiency and rider satisfaction, it said in a press release dated March 16.   May Mobility’s autonomy stack advancements include Next-Gen Pedestrian Modeling, Enhanced Policies for Smoother Rides, Tele-Assist and On-Vehicle Tra...

Eyeris Technologies collaborated with indie Semiconductor, an autotech-solutions innovator, on the integration of Eyeris' advanced monocular 3D-sensing artificial intelligence (AI) software with indie's intelligent vision processor system-on-chip (SoC) using 2D-image sensors, stated a PR Newswire press release dated 16 March. Eyeris' proprietary technology accurately generates in-cabin depth information for key regions of interest, such as the occupants' face, body, hands, and objects, u...

Cerence introduced its next-generation, artificial intelligence (AI)–powered biometrics engine in Cerence Assistant, providing enhanced personalization and security capabilities for the mobility experience, a company press release dated 16 March said. Powered by the latest advances in AI, Cerence Voice Biometrics is now more accurate at creating driver profiles, identifying who is speaking, and enabling deeper opportunities for safe, secure, and individualized interactions with the in-car...

ZF posted a 14.3% year-on-year (y/y) increase in full-year consolidated sales to EUR43.8 billion (around USD46.6 billion), according to a press filing on 16 March. Its net EBIT was EUR2,038 million, compared with EUR1,910 million in FY 2021. “Our most important task is to focus ourselves, and to push change and gain speed. We have launched a comprehensive performance program to accelerate processes, simplify decision making, and maintain cost discipline,” said ZF CEO Dr. Holger ...

CARIAD is working with Porsche and Audi to introduce the new E3 1.2 platform, a statement from Volkswagen on 14 March read. The platform combines hardware with the vehicle software from CARIAD, enabling the deployment of over-the-air (OTA) updates. The statement read that the standardized E3 software architecture, along with the VW.OS software platform and the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, will form a holistic digital ecosystem in the long run. Significance: With software-based services in ...

Audi will issue over-the-air (OTA) software updates across its Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron lineup, it said in a press release dated 14 March. Audi is updating all vehicles from the start of series production, up to and including model year (MY) 2022 vehicles with software version 3.2. The new software comes now as standard in series production for MY 2023 vehicles. The software update offers added value while charging. The “preferred charging time” function helps customers char...

UP.Labs partnered with Porsche to launch Pull Systems—a software platform that enables electric vehicle (EV) OEMs and operators to manage and automate performance, according to a press release dated 14 March. Pull Systems has also successfully secured USD5 million in a seed funding round, led by UP.Partners. Pull Systems contains proprietary machine-learning models that predict vehicle behavior under various scenarios. “Electrification is an extremely complex undertaking for the industry ...

AVES Reality has partnered with dSPACE to help autonomous vehicle developers validate sensors and algorithms in virtual test drives, according to a company press release dated 14 March. AVES Reality provides synthetic environments for dSPACE's sensor-simulation solution, AURELION. “Our 3D environments with a size of several square kilometers facilitate virtual test drives through entire cities on the basis of existing road networks and real spatial-base data. Through the scalable and detail...

Smart Eye has partnered with Texas Instruments (TI) to offer an interior-sensing solution, it said in a press release on 15 March. The sensing solution not only improves driver safety, but also enhances in-cabin experiences. The solution runs on TI’s new AM62A7-Q1 automotive-qualified vision processor and will be integrated in car models going into production in 2023 and 2024. The solution is fully compliant with new General Safety Regulations (GSR) and European New Car Assessment...

HERE Technologies, the world’s leading location data and technology platform, and Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart-mobility infrastructure management, joined hands to integrate a broader suite of location-based services and user capabilities from HERE Technologies into Iteris' ClearMobility Platform. The new smart-mobility solutions include HERE Traffic Products, HERE Maps, and HERE platform services, according to a press release from BusinessWire, dated 15 March. ...

Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with Tata Technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of Jaguar Land Rover’s industrial strategy. The first phase will include United Kingdom core production facilities, with solutions subsequently deployed to other global locations, according to a company press release dated 14 March. As part of the collaboration, Tata Technologies will deliver end-to-end integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to transform Jaguar Land Rover’s manufact...

Imagination Technologies and Core Avionics & Industrial Inc. (CoreAVI) have partnered to bring advanced safety-critical drivers to PowerVR graphics processing units (GPUs), starting with the IMG B-Series. CoreAVI will provide graphics driver support for the IMG BXS GPU, enabling next-generation safety-critical applications for automotive platforms, a company press release dated 15 March said. Significance: CoreAVI’s Vulkan-based safety-critical GPU acceleration driver, Vk...

Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, announced support for the new S32G3 vehicle-network processor from NXP Semiconductors to create an integrated platform for efficiently developing and confidently deploying safe, secure, and high performing vehicle-network and domain-controller solutions, a company press release dated 14 March said. This expanded support combined connected-car middleware with essential-foundational software fro...

KPIT Technologies joined hands with Honda to make a shift toward software-defined mobility. With Honda’s next-generation software architecture and control-safety technology, and KPIT’s deep domain and software expertise in the areas of autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and platform software, Honda will continue to provide various services and enhanced value to customers globally in the future, a company press release dated 15 March said. ...

Continental posted a 16.7% year-on-year (y/y) increase in full-year consolidated sales to EUR39.41 billion (around USD41.9 billion), according to a press filing on 8 March. Its net income was EUR66.6 million, compared with EUR1.44 billion in FY 2021. Continental said that its financial performance was impacted by the effects of the war in Ukraine, the restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic in mainland China, semiconductor shortage, and additional costs of around EUR3.3 bi...

XPeng has launched its P7i sports sedan for the mainland Chinese market, it said in a press release dated 10 March. The P7i is equipped with XPENG’s proprietary XNGP architecture, an all-scenario advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) which can perform City Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP), enhanced Highway NGP and Lane Centering Control (LCC) functions, and cross-level parking assistance Valet Parking Assist (VPA). The P7i interior features a new steering wheel, with updated centr...

German automotive supplier Continental has joined hands with semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG to develop server-based vehicle architectures. The partnership aimed to organize efficient electrics/electronics architecture with central high-performance computing (HPC) and a few powerful zone control units (ZCUs) instead of up to a hundred or even more individual control units, as was previously the case, a press release dated 13 March said. Continental now ...

The Indian government has urged the automotive components sector to invest more on research and development (R&D), in a press release dated 6 March. Union minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has asked the automotive components industry to reflect on the level of investments, time, and effort that they have been putting in to develop new technology, new designs, and new products. “It would also help us provide solutions to other countries instead of being dependent on t...

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) announced that its new Centre of Excellence in Mysore, India, will use Amazon Web Service (AWS) to help with cutting-edge technologies focused on the future of mobility and reduce time-to-market. In a press release dated 9 March, LTTS said that AnnotAI, Connected Cars, and SafeX are some of the LTTS solutions that will be deployed in the AWS Marketplace to optimize research and development innovation on the cloud. “The digital transformation in the...

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SoftBank has announced that it has conducted field tests in Tokyo, Japan, in January 2023, in a press release dated 10 March. The tests will help verify driving route design, AI remote monitoring, and other tasks to achieve fully automated autonomous driving operations. The autonomous driving operation system in the field tests is the Autonomous Driving System (ADS) provided by May Mobility. SoftBank will work with May Mobility to develop and verify the functions necessary for autonomous driv...

India’s Acsia Technologies Private Limited, a global automotive software technology and research company, has acquired Arctictern Solutions GmbH, a German automotive software services start-up, according to a report by news agency PTI, dated 11 March. Acsia, which delivers end-to-end solutions and services for automakers and Tier-1 suppliers for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has acquired the German entity based out of Karlsruhe, Germany, and expects to partner with more carmakers a...

BMW Group has unveiled the latest development of the BMW iDrive system, according to a company press release on 8 March. It features a new home screen with clearly arranged functions, and a QuickSelect concept with improved menu structure. The new BMW iDrive system will be gradually introduced in current models over the course of the year. “Today, BMW iDrive is more than just a control and operating system—it’s a digital world of experience allowing human and car to interact with one an...

Foresight Autonomous Holdings has announced the signing of a paid joint proof-of-concept (POC) project with a leading global Japanese automaker, according to a press release on 6 March 2023. The purpose of this initiative is to evaluate Foresight's automatic calibration capabilities to ensure that the location and orientation of monochrome cameras on a vehicle are always known. Using Foresight's proprietary software, the parties will collaborate to develop an innovative solution capable ...

Lattice Semiconductor has announced that it has joined the Autotech Council, a mobility ecosystem community of automakers, mobility companies, and startups focused on solving mobility and transportation challenges, according to a press release on 7 March 2023. Lattice will work closely with other Autotech Council members to advance in-vehicle automotive applications and solutions. “Lattice’s wide array of automotive grade solutions are designed for next generation driver experiences wh...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening a preliminary investigation into 120,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles after it received two reports of steering wheels falling off the vehicle while driving, according to a Reuters report dated 8 March. The auto safety regulator said the steering wheels in both 2023 model year vehicles, which had low mileage, completely detached. The vehicles that were delivered to the owners were missing the retainin...

German automotive component suppliers started rolling out the new automotive software cubiX, which helps in the Intelligent networking of all chassis systems for optimally controlled longitudinal, lateral, and vertical dynamics. The software would have "Over-the-air” software updates and upgrading capabilities as well. Lotus Eletre electric sport utility vehicle (e-SUV) is the world's first production vehicle with the new ZF software, according to a company press release da...

Infineon has announced that it has become the first major semiconductor manufacturer to officially support Rust programming language for its microcontrollers (MCUs), it said in a press release dated 7 March. Infineon's TRAVEO T2G automotive MCU uses the official Rust tool chain and Arm Cortex-M targets, while a dedicated Rust compiler has been developed for Aurix by Infineon's tool partner HighTec EDV-Systeme. PSoC and AurixTC4x support will follow in the second half of 2023. ...

In a press release on 6 March 2023, Garrett Motion and Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea, have announced a joint effort to establish a new and highly advanced research and training center to further progress integrated-vehicle software, including specialized control software to benefit electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicles along with traditional powertrains. The department of electronic engineering at Kookmin University currently operates the Infineon Center in Germany and the Hyun...

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Qt Group has entered a supplier agreement with General Motors (GM) as the automaker transitions toward software-defined vehicles, according to a press release on 28 February 2023. Qt’s cross platform Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development tools and framework will equip GM with tools that make it possible for the company to design and develop once, and test and deploy everywhere, across different brands and configurations. Qt's entire software development portfolio, including Qt Design St...

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announces its newest Snapdragon Digital Chassis connected car technology portfolio with its Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2. The most advanced automotive modem-RF system available, features high-performance processing power and up to 200 MHz of network capacity to support reliable, low-latency connectivity for safe, intelligent, and immersive riding experiences, said a company press release dated 27 February. Equipped with the latest advancements in 5G, car owner...

According to a company press release on 1 March, software company CARIAD has launched a new uniform application store in cars of the Volkswagen Group brands. Audi will be the first brand to integrate the store in selected models as of July 2023. In addition to exclusive apps from Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, and other brands, the store will give customers in-car access to content provided by third parties. CARIAD is working with HARMAN, a Samsung company, to create an open ecosys...

Infineon is coordinating a research project to develop automotive supercomputing platform, it said in a press release dated 28 February. The Mannheim-CeCaS (CentralCarServer) involves 30 research partners from industry and universities which is also supported by the German federal government. “The high level of acceptance enjoyed by driver assistance systems is a sign that there's no end in sight to the automation of driving. Here we're also talking about digital sovereignty in the interest...

According to a press release dated 28 February, Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, announced a new Prism Artificial Intelligence (AI) release featuring a compact AI model for simplified deployment on embedded systems. The new release further enables perception engineers to quickly integrate thermal cameras for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle systems, improving object tracking performance by up to 24% compared to the previous Prism AI release. D...

Cerence has announced that it will partner with Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics to provide artificial intelligence (AI)-powered communication technologies for SAIC-GM’s Buick CENTURY, according to a company press release on 27 February. “In a luxury car like the Buick CENTURY, the modern driver demands that the technology features be on par with the look and feel of the car itself. Voice technologies like Cerence ICC are some of those seemingly small details that make a huge impact...

Volvo Cars has announced its plan to open a brand-new Tech Hub in Krakow, Poland’s second-largest city, according to a press release on 27 February 2023. According to a press release it will be a key software development center and play a crucial role in our strategic ambitions to be a fully electric brand by 2030 and a leader in new technology, not least through in-house software development. The Tech hub will carry full responsibility for developing complete and key features on the compan...

At its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, the Škoda FabLab has installed a system that continuously monitors the assembly line equipment, the company said in a press release dated 24 February 2023. It is connected to a computer that uses AI to detect irregularities in the processes and identify any required maintenance work. The AI-based system uses image analysis to detect deviations in the process. Known as a ‘Magic Eye’, it was developed and integrated by the Škoda FabLab on the Mla...

Automotive electronics technology firm, HARMAN and American Center for Mobility (ACM) today announced a strategic partnership to test real-world use cases of road-ready technologies, including Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) enabled by roadside infrastructure and edge computing using 5G cellular to showcase ubiquitous connectivity between vehicles, people, and infrastructure for enhanced safety and efficiency. HARMAN specializes in several modern products and services that improve transportation ...

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UL Solutions will combine members of its functional safety and cybersecurity teams to enable a more holistic approach to testing, inspection, and certification for automotive safety, it said in a press release dated 22 February. “Our newly combined team provides OEMs and suppliers with end-to-end thinking to address evolving challenges in cybersecurity, functional safety, automated driving, and Automotive Software Process Improvement Capability Determination, or Automotive SPICE. This broad...

Expeto has announced that it has enhanced visibility and control for connected vehicles managed via enterprise mobile networks, in a press release dated 21 February. The Connected Vehicles solution is available on the Expeto NeXtworking Platform as a Service and offers granular visibility and control for next-generation connected and autonomous cars and enable automotive OEMs to manage vehicle fleets via public networks. “Vehicles today are essentially a rolling edge server with hundreds of...

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) has released a plan calling for joint efforts to build an open-source automotive operative system, Global Times reported on 2 February. CAAM believes that that the rapid development of technology and industrial ecosystem have increased demand for an open-source operating system, to support both the software and hardware in a synergized way. “As the world’s largest intelligent vehicle market, we have the responsibility to build up...

Elektrobit has partnered with Canonical to launch EB corbos Linux, it said in a press release dated 21 February. EB corbos Linux is built on Ubuntu. The new solution provides OEMs and tier-1 suppliers with the flexibility of an open-source operating system for developing electronic control units (ECUs) in software-defined vehicles. EB corbos Linux built on Ubuntu will enable open-source Linux to ECU application development needed for automotive mass production across development and in-vehicl...

Europe’s largest car manufacturing complex is launching a program to train production employees in e-mobility, VW said in a press release of 21 February. Following on from the carmaker’s Zwickau and Emden passenger car plants, the Wolfsburg factory will also become an electric vehicle factory over the next few years. The Wolfsburg site has opened an eMotionRoom where over the coming months 22,000 staff can enjoy an entertaining experience of the transformation process from ICE to electric ve...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched three new engineering hubs in Europe as part of self-driving technology push, according to a press release of 21 February. JLR is expanding its global digital capability by opening three tech hubs in Europe, creating nearly 100 engineering jobs. The hubs are set up to develop autonomous driving systems for JLR’s next generation of luxury vehicles and come in addition to the six existing global tech hubs the carmaker has established.  The n...

Hyundai Mobis has used a board meeting to reveal its three-year investments plans, according to a press release dated 14 February. The supplier is to invest KRW5.6 trillion (USD4.5 billion) for organic growth in electrification and core components aimed at gaining a competitive edge and inject KRW3.4 trillion for in-organic growth in autonomous driving, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and software. The parts maker also said it will continue to maximize shareholder value by achieving...

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Kia announced that it has enabled new over-the-air (OTA) functionality for its entire lineup, in a company press release on 14 February. Available for all Kia models from MY2022 onward, the OTA capability will provide remote access to wireless navigation and infotainment updates. This will provide easy access to updates in the vehicle's navigation system and head-unit as well iron out potential software bugs. Kia’s first OTA update will offer a range of specific enhancements, i...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced Tesla would recall 362,758 vehicles due to safety issues with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software, according to a report published by Yahoo Finance on 17 February 2023. NHTSA's recall notice said that Tesla's experimental FSD beta software “may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections,” such as driving straight through an intersection in a turn only lane, or through a stop-sign controlled intersecti...

JIDU has announced that it would integrate Baidu’s Ernie Bot capabilities to create a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) interactive experience for smart car users, Pandaily reported on 14 February. Ernie Bot will be used for intelligent driving through Apollo, the company’s driverless vehicle. Apollo is equipped with ANP3.0, a high-level intelligent driving software and hardware integration solution. On the basis of ANP3.0, Baidu and JIDU jointly developed an intelligent driving sy...

Stellantis will establish a new software hub in Poland, it said in a 15 February press release. The hub will be staffed with up to 300 employees in data analytics and software development and validation. The hub will primarily focus on base software development, software application development, DevOps, and automated validation. “The opening of this new software hub in Poland is another milestone in the implementation of our Dare Forward 2030 strategy. Software plays a key role in our dr...

Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for millions of vehicles that lack an immobilizer, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported on 14 February. The software will be provided free of charge. Hyundai will also provide a window sticker, so the thieves are aware that the vehicle is equipped with antitheft protection. Hyundai and Kia will send the stickers and roll out software updates in a phased approach later this month, with subsequent phases over...

Ottometric has secured a total of USD4.9 million in its seed funding round, according to a press release on 14 February 2023. The round was led by Rally Ventures, with participation from leading mobility funds including Goodyear Ventures, Proeza Ventures, Automotive Ventures, Trucks VC, Reinforced Ventures, and Investor Collaborative. Ottometric was founded in 2019 by a group of automotive industry veterans from companies such as General Motors, Autoliv, NVIDIA, and Optimus Ride who have been...

dSPACE and B-Design3D have entered into a technical partnership to enable developers of autonomous vehicles to validate sensors and algorithms during virtual test drives in high-precision three-dimensional real-world environments, getting autonomous cars on the road faster, according to a press release on 14 February 2023. As part of the collaboration, dSPACE has integrated a new 3-D urban environment created by B-Design3D into the most recent version of AURELION, dSPACE's solution for s...

NTT DATA has launched a connected car data initiative to reduce traffic congestion and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it said in a press release dated 10 February. NTT DATA will develop a proof of concept (POC) using connected car data owned by Toyota which will validate the processing and analysis of past driving data and real-time driving data such as vehicle speed and fuel consumption. “As a trusted global innovator, NTT DATA is leading the way for our retail and automotive clients to u...

BlackBerry has announced that Chongqing Yazaki Meter has selected the BlackBerry QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS) to power its digital instrument cluster, according to a company press release on 13 February. The instrument cluster is currently being mass produced. The next-generation digital instrument cluster is being installed in models from Geely Auto and Dongfeng Liuzhou Auto. “As a market leader in safety-certified embedded automotive systems, BlackBerry QNX has a wide-ran...

Geotab has announced that it will integrate its solution, which will enable Over-the-Air (OTA) connectivity for Cummins Engine Control Units (ECUs) through its GO9 device, a company press release on 7 February read. Geotab’s integration with Cummins Connected Software Updates will soon be available for select Geotab devices and compatible Cummins engines. Additional availability will be offered in the year. “The Geotab and Cummins integration for over-the-air connectivity can save flee...

Mercedes-Benz has announced that C‑Class and S‑Class owners will be able to use over-the-air (OTA) update to install Zero Layer, according to a company press release dated 10 February. Customers will be notified via the MBUX infotainment system and the Mercedes me app. The user interface features a large map view while individual selection tiles can be operated without scrolling through submenus. The system gets to know the driver and remembers the typical settings or routes. It also suggest...

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Elektrobit has announced the availability of EB tresos 9 basic software for automotive companies to develop electronic control units (ECUs), according to a company press release dated 9 February. The new version fully supports AUTOSAR R20-11 and integrates the onboard intrusion-detection capabilities in Argus CAN IDPS. EB tresos 9 will help standardize on AUTOSAR to reduce development costs and overall development time. “With EB tresos 9 we’ve added the latest AUTOSAR compliance requireme...

Otonomo Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Urgent.ly in an all-stock transaction, it said in a company press release dated 9 February. Upon the closing of the transaction, Otonomo’s shareholders will receive common stock of Urgent.ly and Otonomo will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. Urgent.ly and Otonomo shareholders will own about 67% and 33%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. “This transaction enables us to transf...

Cerence has reported a 11.3% year-on-year (y/y) fall in revenue for the first quarter of 2023 at USD83.7 million, according to a company press release on 8 February. Net loss for the period came in at USD2.2 million compared to a profit of USD19 million last year. Gross margin was 68.7% versus 74.3% last year. “We had a strong start to the fiscal year with revenue higher than projected in the core business due to stronger than expected contributions from connected services, professional ser...

proteanTecs has partnered with HARMAN to advance a new approach to predictive and preventive maintenance of vehicle electronics, according to a company press release dated 7 February. The solution uses over-the-air (OTA) technology, deep data analytics and advanced device health monitoring to notify, predict, and prevent malfunctions in the entire fleet. “The world is changing, and the vehicle is evolving to include more and more software. The Software Defined Vehicle is now a reality, and ...

Ambarella has announced that Hyperview has selected its CV3-AD family of AI central domain controller systems-on-chip (SoCs) to develop high performance computing autonomous driving platforms, according to a company press release dated 7 February. “Through this collaboration with Ambarella, we intend to develop an intelligent driving central DCU with high performance and low power consumption. We plan to achieve this by combining Ambarella’s CV3-AD family of AI SoCs with our production-re...

Elektrobit has announced that it has provided software and services for the Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA prototype, according to a company press release dated 7 February. The AFEELA prototype was unveiled in CES earlier this year, with the vehicles slated to enter commercial production in 2025. “We’re extremely proud to be the strategic software partner of Sony Honda Mobility on its groundbreaking AFEELA prototype project. Together with SHM we are redefining mobility around the vision of cr...

Qualcomm’s first quarter revenue fell by 12% year-on-year (y/y) to USD9.46 billion, the company said in a press release on 2 February. Net income for the quarter came in at USD2.24 billion compared with USD3.40 billion a year earlier. Revenue from ‘Qualcomm CDMA Technologies’ (QCT) business dropped 11% y/y to USD7.89 billion while revenue from its Qualcomm Technology Licensing business (QTL) climbed 16% lower to USD1.52 billion. Its automotive business in QCT rose 58% y/y to USD456 mill...

According to a press release on 3 February 2023, the researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed autonomous driving software that distributes risk on the street in a fair manner. The algorithm within the software is considered to be the first to incorporate the 20 ethics recommendations of the EU Commission expert group, thus making significantly more differentiated decisions than previous algorithms. Operation of automated vehicles is to be made significantly safer...

The first Consumer Electronic Show kicked off in 1967, with 250 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees in New York City. Since then, CES has grown by more than 10-fold and now encompasses traditional and non-traditional tech industries. Following limited participation in the last few editions owing to the impact of COVID-19, the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was back in full swing this year. Automotive companies showcased new concepts and products with a huge chunk dedicated to UI/UX. C...

Mainland Chinese intelligent driving solution provider Freetech completed its Series B+ financing round worth hundreds of millions of yuan, it said in a press release on 31 January. Investors for the round include CCCC Blue Fund, Qingyan Capital, and Yunxiang Wuzhen Strategic Investment. Added with the overall, Freetech has raised nearly RMB1 billion in its entire Series B funding rounds. Significance: Freetech Intelligent System raised nearly USD100 million in a Series B funding round led by...

Aptiv has inaugurated its USD14-million technical center campus in Bangalore, India, BusinessLine reported on 3 February. The technical center will be used to develop safer, greener, and connected mobility solutions. “The new facility will support the development of critical technology products – and at the same time, better support our valued employees who work on cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and solve our customers’ toughest challenges,” said Glen De Vos, Senior Vic...

Aptiv has reported 12% year-on-year (y/y) growth in full-year 2022 revenue to USD17.49 billion, a company press release dated 2 February read. Operating income rose to USD1.26 billion from USD1.19 billion a year earlier while net income fell to USD590 million from USD609 million. “We achieved a second year of record new business bookings and revenues increased 16% in 2022. Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, supply disruptions and inflationary cost impacts that are likely to persist in 2023,...

Bosch has reported a 12.3% year-on-year (y/y) increase in fiscal 2022 revenue at EUR88.4 billion (USD96.95 billion), according to a company press release dated 3 February. EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) from operations came in at EUR3.7 billion compared to EUR3.2 billion a year earlier. “The difficult 2022 business year once again demonstrated that Bosch is crisis-proof while possessing tremendous innovative strength. In an environment that remains challenging, we are securing ou...

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Toyota has announced a recall of 16,000 units of MY2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the United States over a software issue that could cause the car’s hybrid system to shut down, it said in a press release on 2 February. The Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU (HEV-ECU) in the PHEV contains software that could cause the hybrid system to shut down after driving continuously in “EV mode” in cold temperatures and then the accelerator pedal is rapidly pre...

AUTOCRYPT has announced its certification for ASPICE Capability Level (CL) 2, according to a press release on 3 January 2023. Automobile Software Process Improvement Capability Determination (ASPICE) is a scale used to evaluate the software development and management practices of an automotive provider. It is a de facto standard for continual improvements in the software supply chain, ensuring that all components are methodically planned, executed, and controlled. “Automotive architectur...