The Chinese government has issued a five-year development plan for the intelligent-connected new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry, setting a target for NEVs to account for 70% of new passenger car sales by 2030.
The roadmap outlines China’s strategy to solidify its automotive dominance through technological upgrades, energy efficiency improvements and international expansion, even as domestic adoption rates are already nearing the target amid global energy volatility.
Sep 14, 2026 · via caixinglobal.com
In connected car news are Renesas, AKM, Motive, Sonatus, Hagiwara, TRATON and Red Hat.
Renesas New Chips for Dashboards & Charging Stations Renesas Electronics announced two new additions to its microprocessor lineup, the RZ/G3L and RZ/G3SE.
The RZ/G3SE trims things down for simpler, cost-conscious screens, the kind you’d find on an EV charging wallbox or an industrial gateway.
Sonatus and Hagiwara Partner for SDVs Sonatus and Japanese tier-one supplier Hagiwara Electronics have struck a partnership aimed at getting software-defined vehicle technology into production faster.
TRATON Truck Software Platform on Red Hat Linux TRATON Group, the commercial vehicle parent company behind Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, has partnered with Red Hat to bring its In-Vehicle Operating System into TRATON’s own software platform, called TRATON ONE OS.
Sep 13, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
It is called Android Auto, after all.
You can actually deploy the Android Auto system from just about anywhere, no car needed.
You can use a wireless Android Auto dongle, connect natively via Wi-Fi P2P, or use a third-party app called Wireless Helper.
If you don't have two devices, you can use the Android Auto developer server, basically broadcasting a self-hosted server, to run Android Auto from and on the same device.
The Android Auto instance is running on your phone or another core device.
Sep 13, 2026 · via bgr.com
I've used Android Auto long enough to know that it can make driving easier, but I also realized I was making it harder on myself.
After I stopped making these mistakes in Android Auto, my drives became simpler, calmer, and less distracting.
Assuming wireless Android Auto was always better Wireless doesn't always mean hassle-free For a while, I thought wireless Android Auto was the better option.
A cable can look perfectly fine and still cause Android Auto to disconnect, fail to start, or behave inconsistently.
I finally figured out how to make Android Auto work for me After I changed a few habits and modified some settings, Android Auto started feeling like a helpful driving companion.
Sep 13, 2026 · via androidpolice.com
LEAWOOD, Kan. — Police in Leawood, Kansas, say a car, found in a neighborhood retention pond, is connected to a missing persons investigation.
A volunteer dive team found a car at the bottom of a retention pond in Leawood, Kansas, Saturday morning, according to police.
The team, using a GIS satellite image, deployed sonar equipment to search the body of water located in the 14700 block of Norwood.
The diver found a car with a license plate that matched a vehicle connected to a missing person, according to police.
With help from the Overland Park Police dive team, a tow truck removed the vehicle from the pond.
Sep 12, 2026 · via kmbc.com
LEAWOOD, Kan. — A vehicle was found at the bottom of a retention pond in Leawood on Saturday morning.
A volunteer dive team found the car at the bottom of the pond, located in the 14700 block of Norwood.
Using a GIS satellite image, the team deployed sonar equipment to search the pond.
See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri A diver went into the pond to investigate a large metal object detected by sonar, and found the car with a license plate connected to a missing person.
A tow truck, along with the help of the Overland Park Police Department's dive team, were able to remove the car from the pond.
Sep 12, 2026 · via yahoo.com
Cars Under the Stars, the Larchmont Boulevard Association’s first Porsche show, takes over the 500 block of North Larchmont Boulevard on Saturday, September 19, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. With one week to go, organizers of Cars Under the Stars are preparing for the moment the whole evening was built around — the one that happens at dusk.
As the light goes, the Hollywood Sign comes into view above Larchmont Boulevard and the bistro lights installed last December begin to glow.
“I wanted to create that perfect Los Angeles moment — the Hollywood Sign at dusk, the bistro lights coming on, and these beautiful Porsches lining Larchmont Boulevard,” Cortier said.
Crews from Virgo Designs & Landscaping have been clearing and cleaning up the Larchmont median along the stretch where the cars will be staged.
Donations and volunteer sign-ups are at larchmont.com/cars.php Cars Under the Stars Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. 500 block of North Larchmont Boulevard, between Clinton and Rosewood Free admission Larchmont Buzz is honored to be the media sponsor.
Sep 12, 2026 · via larchmontbuzz.com
He argued that Chinese EV companies such as BYD and Geely could create similar competitive pressure by pushing U.S. automakers to build better, less expensive electric cars.
Broad worries about data collection do not fully explain why Chinese vehicles are being singled out.
Smith also pointed to Chinese battery progress, including one that boasts 745 miles on a single charge and solid-state technology.
He argued that excluding Chinese companies from the U.S. market could leave American communities waiting longer for low-cost, low-pollution transportation.
What happens with Chinese EV imports may help decide who sets the pace for the next era of carmaking.
Sep 12, 2026 · via thecooldown.com
Trump, speaking in a Fox News interview, rejected the suggestion that he would allow Chinese cars to be imported into the US.
“Now, if China wanted to come in, and open a plant to build their cars here, I’d be okay with it – Japan does it – but they hire our people,” Trump said.
Cheap, tech-laden Chinese EVs from companies like BYD and Geely Automobile Holdings are rapidly gaining global market share.
Trump’s comments come weeks before a planned summit with Xi in Washington, though he has made similar remarks before.
In a January speech at the Detroit Economic Club, in the heartland of the American motor vehicle industry, Trump indicated he would be open to allowing Chinese automakers to build cars in the US, saying “let China come in”.
Sep 12, 2026 · via straitstimes.com
China aims to join the ranks of the world's automotive powerhouses by 2030, with stronger advantages across the entire industrial chain of intelligent connected new energy vehicles (NEVs), according to a five-year industry development plan released Friday.
The plan identifies intelligent connected NEVs as a key direction for transforming the auto industry, as China steps up efforts to upgrade its industrial sector and build a modern industrial system.
Intelligent driving technologies have seen wider adoption.
China has also stepped up its participation in international rule-making for intelligent vehicles.
The plan also targets peak carbon emissions from the auto industry before 2030 and a faster green and low-carbon transition across the supply chain.
Sep 12, 2026 · via news.cgtn.com
6G promises dynamic quality of service and uplink efficiency, enhancing reliability for automotive applications and enabling in-vehicle AI to improve utilization of network resources.
The 6G standard remains under development, with the first standard freeze still three years away.
The industry is still transitioning to 5G, so 6G ROI will depend on whether specific vehicle models require the capabilities provided by 6G.
At Qualcomm’s 6G Leadership event in San Diego, California, company executives provided an overview of the wireless industry’s progress toward finalizing the 6G cellular standard.
China is among the major markets seeking to be the first to launch 6G networks and compatible products.
Sep 11, 2026 · via counterpointresearch.com
Agero and MOTER Technologies Partner on Connected Vehicle Claims Agero, operating through Urgently, the digital roadside assistance company it has acquired, has struck a partnership with MOTER Technologies, a company that converts data pulled from connected vehicles into real-time insight on risk and claims.
VIVE Collision Expands Northeast Footprint With Jasmin Auto Body Acquisition VIVE Collision, a multi-site operator (MSO) operating across the Northeast, acquired Jasmin Auto Body in White River Junction, Vermont, pushing its count to 81 locations and deepening its footprint in the state.
The shop, now operating as Jasmin Auto Body Powered by VIVE, will gain access to VIVE's training, technology, and operational support.
"As VIVE continues to grow, we remain focused on building a strong, connected network that allows us to better serve our customers, teammates, and partners across the Northeast," said Vartan Jerian Jr., CEO and founder of VIVE Collision.
VIVE Collision operates across New York, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Delaware.
Sep 11, 2026 · via autobodynews.com
At the 2026 SEMA Show, more than 100 brands will exhibit in the dedicated Mobile Electronics section, highlighting the continued evolution of connected driving experiences, event organizers stated in a press release.
Attendees will find a comprehensive range of the latest technologies, including advanced car audio systems, infotainment platforms, radar detectors, dash cameras, driver assistance tools and integrated vehicle electronics.
Electronics Aftermarket Is a $3.36 Billion Market According to the recently released SEMA Market Report, the U.S. automotive mobile electronics aftermarket has grown into a $3.36 billion market, underscoring consumers’ continued demand for technology that enhances connectivity, convenience, entertainment and safety.
The SEMA Market Report found that most mobile electronics segments see 55%-67% of spending coming from buyers under age 40, demonstrating the strong appeal of connected and technology-enabled vehicle upgrades among younger enthusiasts.
“The mobile electronics category is one of the most exciting areas of growth at the SEMA Show,” said SEMA vice president of events Tom Gattuso.
Sep 11, 2026 · via theshopmag.com
Synopsis In an exciting development, Hyundai Motor India has unveiled a remote immobiliser feature tailored for select Venue models, significantly boosting vehicle protection.
The Hyundai Bluelink Remote Immobiliser is available on connected-car-Navigation-Cockpit (ccNC)-equipped HX10 and N10 variants of the Venue and Venue N Line, respectively.
From September 2026, the feature is being offered as standard on ccNC-equipped Venue HX10 and Venue N Line N10 variants.
Hyundai Bluelink Remote Immobiliser offers customers greater control and peace of mind by enabling them to remotely secure their parked Hyundai VENUE or VENUE N Line and respond quickly in the event of suspected theft, while incorporating safeguards that prioritise customer safety.
The remote immobiliser is currently available on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 as well as the eligible Venue and Venue N Line variants.
Sep 11, 2026 · via m.economictimes.com
China has unveiled a plan to further strengthen its advantages across the industrial chain of smart, connected new energy vehicles, with the country aiming to join the ranks of the world's leading automotive powers by 2030.
The plan also calls for the large-scale application of vehicles equipped with automated driving functions, with highly automated driving expected to be available on highways, urban expressways and some urban roads.
China aims to make further progress in key automotive technologies by 2030.
The industry is also expected to become more digitalized and intelligent, with labor productivity targeted to rise 15 percent from 2025 levels.
On autonomous driving, the plan sets an ambitious safety target, saying the safety performance of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems should be significantly better than that of human-driven vehicles.
Sep 11, 2026 · via chinadaily.com.cn
Volvo Cars’ update to the XC40 touches nearly every part of the vehicle, from the shape of its headlights to the artificial intelligence assistant riding in its dashboard.
The bigger addition, though, is under the hood of the software itself: the XC40 will be among the Volvo models equipped with Google Gemini, the AI assistant built for natural conversation rather than rigid voice commands.
A Denser Sensor Suite Behind the Safety Gains Volvo’s safety pitch for the refreshed XC40 rests on a new sensor and software platform that gives the car a considerably wider view of what’s happening around it.
That approach has become central to how Volvo differentiates its vehicles from competitors that treat a car’s capabilities as fixed at the point of sale.
Production of the refreshed XC40 is scheduled to begin later this fall, with customer deliveries expected to start in early 2027.
Sep 11, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
In a new satellite-connected car demonstration, Iridium reports a demo in which a Toyota vehicle sent a voice message using Iridium NTN Direct, working with Deutsche Telekom IoT (DT IoT).
The voice message was sent from a Toyota vehicle equipped with a Nordic Semiconductor nRF9151 development board, and a Deutsche Telekom IoT SIM.
“The future of connectivity does not end where terrestrial networks reach their limits,” Deutsche Telekom IoT CEO Christian Schwalbe commented.
This builds on a partnership agreement between Iridium and Deutsche Telekom to incorporate Iridium NTN Direct into its global IoT network.
Iridium NTN Direct, announced in 2024, is set to be commercially available in the fourth quarter of this year.
Sep 11, 2026 · via satellitetoday.com
A partnership between Agero and MOTER will combine roadside assistance, accident support, claims intelligence, and driver engagement into one platform, according to a press release.
The collaboration follows Agero’s acquisition of Urgently, a digital roadside assistance platform.
Agero brings a nationwide service network, and MOTER offers connected vehicle intelligence, claims visualization, and driver risk technologies, the release states.
The integration enables connected vehicle incidents to trigger digital roadside and accident assistance automatically while also creating a data-backed claims package, the release states.
“Together, we can help insurers and automakers simplify claims operations, improve driver engagement, and bring new connected insurance experiences to market more efficiently.”
Sep 11, 2026 · via repairerdrivennews.com
What Drivers Want In the Next-Gen Connected Car The connected car dashboard has become prime real estate.
Easy-to-use dashboards with quick access to content, calls, and navigation are the future of the connected car system.
Integrated Voice: More Talking, Less Tapping Voice control is quickly becoming essential.
The Connected Car Future The future of the connected car is not just more technology.
As AI, integrated voice, larger screens, and autonomous systems converge, the dashboard is evolving into a personalized, multimodal media platform.
Sep 10, 2026 · via audacyinc.com
The Police Digital Service (PDS), in collaboration with forces, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), government partners, and industry, is developing national standards and guidance for the secure adoption of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.
This includes the first national cyber guidance for connected and autonomous vehicles, providing a framework to assess and manage cyber risks.
He noted that cyber security is no longer just an IT issue but also a fleet, operational, and public safety issue.
The PDS is encouraging forces to utilise available resources, including over 200 products in its standards libraries, more than 50 of which are relevant to cyber security.
By sharing knowledge and adopting common standards, policing can strengthen its defences against emerging cyber threats.
Sep 10, 2026 · via ukauthority.com