Japan’s Automotive Sector Sees Surge in Robot Installations Amid Powertrain Shift

The Japanese automotive industry installed approximately 13,000 industrial robots in 2024, marking an 11% increase from the previous year and the highest level since 2020, according to preliminary data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, which accounts for 38% of global ro

Tata Elxsi and Synopsys Partner to Streamline Software-Defined Vehicle Development with Advanced ECU Virtualization

India based technology and design services expert Tata Elxsi and semiconductor chip design software leader Synopsys signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the SNUG India 2025 event in Bengaluru to collaborate on advanced automotive virtualization solutions. The partnership focuses on deliv

Toshiba Begins Sample Shipments of TB9M001FTG in SmartMCD Series for Automotive Motor Control

On June 24, 2025, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation announced the start of sample shipments

Continental Establishes Advanced Electronics & Semiconductor Solutions Organization

Continental’s Automotive group sector has created a new Advanced Electronics & Semiconductor Solutions (AESS) organization to design and verify automotive semiconductors to meet internal demand. This initiative supports the sector’s transition to becoming an independent company, A

Two-wheeler OEM telematics systems to reach 59.7 Million by 2029, Berg Insight reports

A market research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight projects that the number of active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems will grow from 16.7 million in 2024 to 59.7 million by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.0 percent. The report covers motor-powered two-wheel

New industry group OpenGMSL Association formed to standardize automotive connectivity

On June 3, 2025, in Beaverton, Oregon, a coalition of automotive and technology companies launched the OpenGMSL Association, a new initiative to create a global standard for in-vehicle video and high-speed data transmission. The group, which includes Analog Devices, Inc., Aptiv PLC, Coilcraft, In

Toshiba launches 2-channel automotive digital isolators meeting AEC-Q100 standard

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced the DCM32xx00 Series, a line of 2-channel high-speed standard digital isolators for automotive applications. The series includes four devices, all compliant with the AEC-Q100 standard for automotive electronic components. Shipmen

HARMAN acquires cipia’s assets to expand in-cabin sensing technology

HARMAN Introduces Samsung Neo QLED Display in Tata Motors Harrier.ev

 HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced the launch of a 14.53-inch floating in-vehicle

ROHM introduces AEC-Q100 qualified current sense amplifiers for automotive applications

ROHM announced the development of two new series of current sense amplifiers, the BD1423xFVJ-C and BD1422xG-C, both compliant with the AEC-Q100 automotive reliability standard. The BD1423xFVJ-C series, available in the TSSOP-B8J package, supports input voltages up to +80V and includes three model

China based Calterah unveils mmWave radar and UWB SoC innovations at Calterah day 2025

China based Calterah Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. announced advancements in its mmWave radar chips and introduced the Dubhe ultra-wideband (UWB) SoC series at its event Calterah Day 2025 on June 6. The event highlighted developments in imaging radar, ADAS radar, short-range radar, and the l

Valeo secures contract for imaging radar system for automated driving

Valeo has been selected by a global automaker to develop a radar system for automated driving in personally-owned vehicles. The system, set to begin production in 2028, supports hands-off, eyes-off automated driving, enabling unsupervised Highway Pilot functionality at speeds up to 130 kph withou