Applied Intuition will supply the software foundation and development tooling for a consolidated, upgradable Honda software-defined vehicle platform
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Highlights of the Type 01, JLR’s first JEA-based grand tourer, include 50:50 weight distribution, millisecond-level traction control derived from Formula E, active air suspension, all-wheel steer, and tri-motor torque vectoring
Nissan has selected Valeo as the Tier-1 system supplier for its next-generation ProPILOT programme, delivering a hardware and software platform designed to enable next-generation AI-based driving capabilities
Leonardo Pascali has been appointed as the new managing director of VI-grade, with a focus on vehicle dynamics and delivering a roadmap connecting DiL, HiL, and software-defined vehicle validation
AC Schnitzer, the independent aftermarket tuning company best known for modifying BMW and MINI cars, has been saved from going out of business. The KOHL Group has acquired the AC Schnitzer brand, which will be transferred to the AM Group portfolio in November 2026
Rolls-Royce has opened the Eric Platford Testway at its Goodwood HQ, a controlled environment created for on-site final validation of completed cars where engineers can ‘excite’ cars using calibrated surface inputs to identify subtle deviations
Xiaomi Auto has opened the Xiaomi Auto Europe Research and Development (R&D) and Design Center in Munich, Germany, marking the company’s first such facility beyond its domestic market. Key activities at the centre will be vehicle dynamics, intelligent driving and performance vehicle projects, as Xiaomi Auto prepares for its entry into the European market in 2027
In collaboration with Volkswagen, the braking system for the Mission Efficiency concept car, based on the ID.Polo, combines hydraulic and electromechanical brake technologies to optimise regenerative braking and reduce residual braking torque
McLaren Automotive has announced a £500 million (US$669 million) investment programme to expand its manufacturing, engineering and operations in the UK. The facilities are being created to enable the company to accelerate the development of new vehicle models, including a performance SUV
Changan Group has developed a new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in house, designed to make driving safer, smoother and stress-free. SDA Pilot is launching in three versions, with a more advanced tier to follow