Press Releases

Quectel and Point One Navigation bring precise location to robotics and agriculture markets

San Francisco, USA. – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global supplier of IoT modules and antennas, and Point One Navigation, a provider of precision location technology, have announced the LG69T-AM. This is the latest addition to the LG69T GNSS Module Series. (more…)

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December 13, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Qualcomm Technologies and Opel bring cutting-edge in-cabin experiences in new opel astra

London, UK. 9th December 2021 – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Opel Automobile GmbH announced that the upcoming Opel Astra, Opel’s latest addition to its compact class of electrified vehicles will utilise next-generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms. (more…)

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December 10, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Introducing TomTom IndiGO: The open digital cockpit software platform for carmakers

London, UK. 30 November 2021 – TomTom, the geolocation technology specialist, unveiled TomTom IndiGO, the open digital cockpit software platform for carmakers. TomTom IndiGO brings users’ digital lives and access to car functions seamlessly and safely into the in-dash experience. (more…)

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December 1, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Samsung introduces three new logic solutions to power the next generation of automobiles

Samsung Electronics, a world provider in advanced semiconductor technology, introduced three of its latest automotive chip solutions; the Exynos Auto T5123 for 5G connectivity, the Exynos Auto V7 for comprehensive in-vehicle infotainment systems and the ASIL-B certified S2VPS01 power management IC (PMIC) for the Auto V series. (more…)

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November 30, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Automotive sensor market revenue to grow to $92bn globally by 2026

Hampshire, UK . 29th November 2021: A new report from Juniper Research has found that the automotive sensors market will grow to over $92 billion (€81.64 billion) by 2026; a 30% increase over 2021. This growth will be driven by sensors that enable automated vehicles and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). (more…)

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November 29, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas expands lineup of 28nm cross-domain automotive control microcontrollers

Dusseldorf, 9 November , 2021 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced a powerful new group of microcontrollers (MCUs), the RH850/U2B MCUs, designed to address the growing need to integrate multiple applications into a single chip and realise a unified electronic control unit (ECU) for the evolving electrical-electronic (E/E) architecture.

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November 10, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers reached 133mn in 2020

Gothenburg, Sweden. November 8, 2021. According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0% from 132.8 million subscribers at the end of 2020 to 376.8 million subscribers at the end of 2026. (more…)

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November 8, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Lynk & Co 01: functional and fun, but misses Google automotive services

A new user experience evaluation from Strategy Analytics’ In-Vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the Lynk & Co 01 infotainment system, the car and mobility concept designed and engineered in Goteborg, Sweden and manufactured in Yuyao, China. (more…)

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October 29, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

AutoFill Technologies, secures multi-million-euro pre-series A funding from investors

AutoFill, a Dutch deep tech company revolutionising inspection workflow processes for the automotive and rail industries, has secured €2.6 million in pre-series A funding. (more…)

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Renesas acquires Israel-based Celeno for US$315mn to expand its connectivity portfolio

Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 2021 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Celeno Communications, a provider of smart Wi-Fi solutions, for Renesas to acquire Celeno in an all-cash transaction. The deal values Celeno at approximately US$315 million (€269.87 million or approximately 35.9 billion yen at an exchange rate of 114 yen to the dollar), assuming certain milestone payments are made as detailed in the agreement.
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October 28, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello