The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) is urging the Federal Government to treat connected vehicles as a national security issue. It warns that foreign-controlled vehicle data and increasingly sophisticated in-car technology could expose sensitive government facilities, critical infrastructure and strategic transport networks. In a policy submission approved by its board and delivered to the Federal Government this week, AEVA argues Australia has fallen behind other major automotive markets by failing to introduce mandatory cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles. The Association says modern vehicles equipped with cabin cameras, microphones and telematics systems are capable of collecting extensive data, effectively turning them into "rolling sensor platforms" that could capture sensitive imagery or operational information near defence sites, critical infrastructure and strategic transport corridors. According to AEVA, Australia relies on outdated privacy legislation from the 1980s and voluntary manufacturer practices to govern vehicle cybersecurity, unlike Europe and China, where dedicated regulations apply specifically to connected vehicles. Among its policy recommendations is a formal government assessment of the national security implications of vehicle-generated data, including information that could reveal the location or operation of sensitive government facilities, public charging infrastructure and other strategically important assets. The submission points to Europe's regulatory model, which links cybersecurity compliance directly to vehicle market access while encouraging on-device data processing wherever possible. It also references aspects of China's framework, which requires sensitive data – including vehicle movement information and biometric data – to be stored domestically and assessed before leaving the country. While AEVA stops short of advocating Australia's adoption of China's broader security approach, it argues some of its data governance mechanisms make sense. Central to the submission is a call for mandatory adoption of the United Nations UNECE R155 and R156 cybersecurity standards. If implemented, manufacturers would be legally required to incorporate cybersecurity protections into vehicle
Jul 31, 2026 · via carsales.com.au
Ather Energy has begun rolling out its new Pothole+ Alerts feature for Gen 2 and newer electric scooters. Available on the 450 Apex, 450X and Rizta Z, the software-based feature uses connected-vehicle data to alert riders about upcoming road hazards. - Ather Pothole+ was showcased at the brand’s 2025 community day - It displays visual warnings on the dashboard when it detects potholes, uneven surfaces and speed breakers - Riders can also receive audio alerts through the scooter’s speakers Pothole+ Alerts use connected fleet data to identify hazards Ather first showcased the Pothole+ Alerts feature at its Community Day 2025 event The feature displays visual warnings on the scooter’s dashboard when it detects potholes, broken road patches, uneven surfaces and speed breakers ahead. Riders can also receive audio alerts through the scooter’s speakers, the Ather Halo smart helmet or a connected Bluetooth headset, allowing them to keep their attention on the road. According to Ather, the system is powered by road intelligence built using anonymised data collected from its connected scooter fleet. The company says this enables the software to identify frequently encountered road hazards and notify riders before they reach them. Ather first showcased the Pothole+ Alerts feature at its Community Day 2025 event. In a post on X, Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta said the company has now started rolling out the feature, adding that it took time to develop because it required building a sufficiently large dataset from the brand’s connected vehicles before the alerts could be made reliable. The rollout, being done through a software update, is currently limited to Gen 2 and newer Ather scooters, including the 450 Apex, 450X and Rizta Z.
Jul 31, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
William Stopford Lexus LC Special Edition to mark the end of sexy grand tourer, V8 power in Australia 48 Minutes Ago Marketplace Journalist Polestar says its forced cessation of car sales in the United States will benefit other global markets, with Australia set to gain from reduced development times and simplified production. National security concerns led the US government to deny the Chinese-owned brand authorisation under the Connected Vehicle Rule in June 2026, which prohibits the sale of "connected vehicles by connected vehicle manufacturers owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of China or Russia, and vehicles using their covered software”. Polestar Australia had previously confirmed the announcement would have no impact on local operations, and the brand's Australian general manager, Scott Maynard, has reaffirmed that there may actually be benefits for the brand in all markets outside the US. "Polestar came straight out and said that 94 per cent of its sales come from outside the US, so it was a relatively small component of its global sales," he told CarExpert at the local launch of the updated Polestar 3. "Markets like the US have a raft of varying requirements on design that can differ from Europe and the rest of the world's markets, and so it does actually simplify what needs to be done to be able to develop a new car quickly. "Polestar were pretty quick to come out and say that it allows us to focus on European markets, and also growth markets like Australia and the APAC region." Polestar's global headquarters are located in Sweden. While the company is under the umbrella of Chinese automotive giant Geely, it has progressively shifted its production and development efforts to various overseas countries. Notably, it announced in March 2026 it would consolidate production of
Jul 31, 2026 · via carexpert.com.au
| Soracom to Manage Connected Vehicle Connectivity Soracom Launches Automotive Suite, Bringing Carrier-Independent Connectivity Management to Connected VehiclesOne platform across full vehicle lifecycle for automakersSoracom, Inc., a cloud-native IoT platform providing connectivity, cloud integration, and AI services for the Internet of Things, today announced Soracom Automotive Suite, a solution for managing connected-vehicle connectivity across the full vehicle lifecycle. A connected vehicle carries several connectivity functions that each operate for the life of the car: telematics for location and vehicle data, infotainment for in-car streaming, and safety-critical voice services such as automatic emergency calling (eCall in the EU). Over that lifespan, national regulations, carrier environments, and connectivity standards all change. Managing each function and each market individually creates compounding cost and complexity for automakers, and connectivity provisioned at the factory is rarely the connectivity a vehicle needs years later in a different region. Soracom Automotive Suite addresses this with four areas of capability on a single platform, all available through the Soracom API. All of this while Soracom Enterprise Support provides 24/7/365 incident response for global operations. "The connected vehicle is one of the most demanding environments in IoT," said Ken Tamagawa, CEO and Co-Founder of Soracom. "A car ships once and stays on the road for more than a decade, crossing borders and regulatory regimes its connectivity was never provisioned for. Soracom has spent more than a decade building connectivity that customers can reprogram after deployment, and Automotive Suite brings that capability to the automakers managing vehicles across the full lifecycle. We are entering the automotive market because the problem it presents, long-lived connectivity under constant change, is the problem our platform was built to solve." At the core of the suite, Soracom Connectivity Hypervisor uses GSMA SGP.32 remote provisioning to download, switch, and add operator profiles over the air
Jul 30, 2026 · via pipelinepub.com
The National Association of Broadcasters has joined Radio Ready, a global coalition working to safeguard radio’s prominence and accessibility in connected vehicle dashboards. NAB becomes the first U.S.-based industry organization to join the initiative, which brings together broadcasters and industry groups from Europe, Africa and Australia. The coalition is focused on ensuring AM/FM and digital radio remain prominent, accessible and easy for drivers to use as vehicle dashboards evolve. “Radio has long been an essential part of the driving experience, delivering trusted local news, lifesaving emergency information and the entertainment Americans rely on every day,” said NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “As dashboards evolve, ensuring broadcast radio remains accessible is more important than ever. By joining Radio Ready, NAB looks forward to partnering with broadcasters from across the world to ensure that free, trusted radio remains easy for drivers to find and use in the vehicles of today and tomorrow.” Radio Ready is co-chaired by Bauer Media Group and Swedish Radio/European Broadcasting Union. The coalition seeks to give broadcasters a unified voice in discussions with automakers, technology platforms and policymakers over how radio is presented in connected cars. Bauer Media Audio Senior Vice President of Digital Tobias Nielson said NAB’s participation brings the U.S. broadcast industry into the coalition and strengthens its efforts in North America. European Broadcasting Union Head of Radio Wouter Quartier said NAB’s addition will help strengthen the industry’s collective voice in advocating for radio to remain easy to find and use in vehicles. Radio Ready says its goal is to protect broadcast radio’s role as a free, trusted and universal in-car audio service as connected car technology continues to develop.
Jul 30, 2026 · via insideradio.com
Are your EV’s cameras, microphones and location data spying on you? Calls for tougher Australian laws as electric car sales boom Australia’s booming EV market is creating a new data privacy and national security challenge as increasingly sophisticated electric cars collect everything from location and driving patterns to voice recordings, cabin camera footage and biometric information. Now the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) is calling on the Federal Government to introduce tough new laws governing what happens to that data, including requirements for sensitive information to be processed within the vehicle and personal vehicle data to be stored in Australia by default. The consumer EV advocacy group also wants optional data collection switched off unless owners actively opt in, greater protection against vehicle hacking and tougher controls over information transmitted overseas. The push comes as Australia experiences rapid EV growth and an unprecedented influx of new electric cars, many from China, fitted with increasingly sophisticated cameras, microphones, driver-monitoring systems, smartphone connectivity and permanently connected telematics. But while concerns about Chinese-made connected cars and where their data ends up have become part of the wider debate over cybersecurity and national security, AEVA argues Australia should regulate the technology rather than target vehicles based on where they were built. Its proposed rules would apply equally to Chinese, European, American, Japanese, Korean and other manufacturers selling connected vehicles here. “From Europe to USA, to China and the rest of Asia, we are lucky to welcome such an incredible range of electric cars to our shores,” said AEVA national president James Pickering. “We are great believers in compliance over country-of-origin and will continue our discussions with government to support consumer choice and protection, while also maintaining national security.” While EVs are at the forefront of the issue because of the sophisticated connected technology many
Jul 30, 2026 · via evcentral.com.au
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A Bill To Crack Down on Chinese Cars Could Shut Mercedes-Benz Out of American Markets A new bipartisan bill would ban manufacturers from selling cars in the U.S. if more than 15 percent of shares are Chinese-owned. A bill advancing in the Senate to crack down on Chinese cars could end up barring some European favorites from the U.S. market. Last week, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee unanimously advanced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026. If passed, the bipartisan legislation would prohibit vehicles and vehicle software and hardware "linked to China or other foreign adversaries" from being imported, sold, or manufactured in the United States, according to a bill summary. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D–Mich.), the bill's cosponsor, described Chinese cars as "surveillance packages on wheels, with the ability to collect on American citizens and transmit that data back to Beijing." Thanks to tariffs and regulations, Chinese cars are already effectively banned in the U.S. market. However, this bill would take restrictions a step further by banning vehicles built by manufacturers that are more than 15 percent owned by China and other adversaries, including German luxury car company Mercedes-Benz, which has two Chinese shareholders—one state-owned—who both hold stakes under 10 percent. If Mercedes is barred from being sold or manufactured stateside, American consumers and the 5,800 workers the company employs at its Alabama plant would be at a loss. Mercedes-Benz would have legal avenues to appeal as the bill creates a formal authorization and waiver process. This would be similar to the one that Swedish luxury car brand Volvo—whose majority stakeholder is the Chinese company Geely—received in May. While tackling foreign espionage may sound like a good idea, for all the fearmongering about Chinese vehicles—including from Sen. Bernie Moreno (R–Ohio), another cosponsor, who called Chinese cars "automotive fentanyl"—there
Jul 30, 2026 · via reason.com
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a kidnapper who got out of a car and fatally shot an abducted victim in the trunk after a chase ended on a residential street in Chino Hills, authorities said. The incident unfolded late Wednesday night on Wandering Ridge Drive, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. A surveillance camera captured what happened after deputies pulled over a Nissan Altima with Oregon license plates overnight. In the footage, according to the Sheriff's Department, a passenger gets out of the car with their arms in the air. The man who was driving also gets out, walks to the trunk of the vehicle, opens it, and shoots the kidnapping victim inside before deputies open fire. When deputies moved in, they discovered a man inside the trunk. Authorities say the victim was in his 60s and the suspects are 67. "It is disturbing," said sheriff's spokeswoman Gloria Orejel. "Apparently there was a victim inside there who had been kidnapped from the previous Monteverde (Drive) address." Both the gunman and the kidnapping victim were pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was taken into custody. Several hours later, AIR7 was over the scene where there was a covered body on the ground next to the car, as well as several evidence markers. The body still appeared to be in the trunk. The identities of the two dead people have not been released. No deputies were hurt in the shooting. According to investigators, the sequence of events began just after 10 p.m. on Monteverde Drive, where deputies responded to a report of shots fired and a person yelling for help. The deputies arrived at the scene and spotted the driver of a Nissan, then attempted a traffic stop. "The driver failed to yield and
Jul 30, 2026 · via abc7.com
The car in your driveway now behaves a lot like a smartphone â always connected, quietly updating itself, tracking its own health and, increasingly, exposed to the same kind of attacks. That exposure is no longer hypothetical, according to HackersEra, a Pune-based automotive-cybersecurity firm that works on securing vehicles and their electronics. The warning follows a run of incidents abroad that have put vehicle hacking back in the headlines. In one recent case, security researchers in the United States found that a dealer-installed anti-theft device could be reached over Bluetooth, potentially leaving more than two million vehicles open to having their doors unlocked â and, in a demonstration, their horns and lights set off remotely. Separately, industry researchers estimate that cyberattacks on the automotive sector have roughly doubled over the past year, with ransomware making up a growing share. The reason is simple - modern vehicles have quietly become rolling networks. "A typical connected car carries dozens of electronic control units, a mobile data link, keyless-entry radios and over-the-air update channels â each one a possible door for an attacker. People still picture car hacking as something from a film,â said Vikash Chaudhary, founder of HackersEra, adding, âThe real risk is more ordinary â a location trail that leaks, a key signal thatâs cloned, an update channel that isnât properly protected. Once a car is connected, its privacy and its safety are the same problem.â India is not insulated. As the countryâs vehicles get more connected â through telematics, companion apps and electric-vehicle systems â the same attack surface is arriving on Indian roads. What is changing is the regulatory response. According to Vikash, the government has published draft rules that would, for the first time, require carmakers to build and prove a cybersecurity management system before a vehicle can
Jul 30, 2026 · via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Polestar’s departure from the United States now appears all but final. The Swedish electric-vehicle company has decided not to challenge the federal government’s decision barring it from selling future models in this country, leaving its American dealers to determine what happens to their investments, remaining inventory and franchise agreements. The Wall Street Journal reports Polestar will not ask the U.S. Department of Commerce to reconsider its decision and will not take the dispute to court. Either route could have prolonged the company’s fight to remain in the American market, but Polestar has instead chosen to concentrate its resources elsewhere. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security denied Polestar the specific authorization it needed to continue selling new vehicles beginning with the 2027 model year. The decision was made under the federal Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts vehicles and connected-vehicle technology linked to China or Russia because of national-security and data-privacy concerns. The rule, issued in January 2025 and effective beginning March 17, 2025, prohibits 2027 model-year connected vehicles from being sold by manufacturers owned or controlled by China or Russia. It also applies to vehicles using certain covered software from those countries. Additional restrictions on connected-vehicle hardware are scheduled to take effect with the 2030 model year. Polestar is based in Sweden but is majority-owned by China’s Geely Holding. That ownership connection proved to be the central obstacle, even though the Polestar 3 is assembled at Volvo’s factory in South Carolina. In other words, moving final assembly to the United States was not enough to escape a rule that examines ownership, control, software and connected technology—not simply where the vehicle rolls off the assembly line. This is especially notable because Volvo Cars, which is also controlled by Geely and helped establish Polestar, received federal authorization in May to continue selling
Jul 30, 2026 · via carpro.com
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It was pretty shocking for the five Polestar drivers in the United States when the automaker announced it was leaving the market. Now a much bigger name could be next, and this one builds cars in Alabama. Mercedes-Benz. Yes, really. First, two different rules doing two different things This is where most coverage gets muddled, so let’s separate them. The first is the Connected Vehicle Rule, a Commerce Department regulation already in force. It restricts cars with connectivity or automated driving tech tied to China or Russia, and it works case by case: automakers apply, Commerce says yes or no. That’s the one that got Polestar shown the door in June, denied authorization from the 2027 model year. Polestar shrugged it off, since 94% of its first-quarter sales happened outside America anyway. The absurd part is that Volvo, owned by the same Chinese parent, was approved weeks earlier. And the Polestar 3 rolls off the same South Carolina assembly line as the fully approved Volvo EX90. The second is the Connected Vehicle Security Act, a bill that would write all this into law and go much further. It cleared the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously on July 22, sponsored by Senators Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, two states that build a lot of cars. Starting January 2027, it would bar the import or sale of connected vehicles from companies tied to China, Russia, Iran or North Korea. And it adds a hard number the existing rule doesn’t have: any automaker more than 15% owned by Chinese entities is out. For software and hardware suppliers, the threshold is 25%. That 15% is where Mercedes falls in. Two shareholders, twenty percent, one very big problem Here’s the math nobody at Mercedes wants to explain again. BAIC, a Chinese state-owned
Jul 30, 2026 · via autonocion.com
The average collector car auction features vehicles with fascinating histories, but this is not your average collector car auction. This one features 47 high-end vehicles connected to one of the biggest money laundering investigations in history. According to a report by The Straits Times, authorities in Singapore are preparing to sell off 11 Rolls-Royces, multiple Ferraris and Porsches, and other exotic and luxury cars seized as part of a massive S$3 billion (about $2.2 billion USD) money laundering investigation. A little backstory: Back in August of 2023, the Singapore Police Force conducted an anti-money laundering raid that led to the arrest of 10 people and the seizure of nearly 50 vehicles, luxury watches, jewelry and over 100 properties. The total value was estimated to be nearly $1 billion. There were an additional 17 suspects who fled Singapore before they were arrested; however, their assets, worth about $1.4 billion, were also seized. The cars have been in storage since 2023, but are now part of a closed-bid auction that is being handled by Sgcarmart Quotz. Among the highlights of the sale is a Ferrari SF90 Stradale and a F8 Spider. A Porsche 911 Targa 4S and a couple of Bentley Flying Spurs are also up for bid. However, the suspects’ favorite automaker seems to have been Rolls-Royce, as there are 11 of them crossing the block, with multiple Cullinans, Phantoms and Dawns up for sale. All the cars being offered are from the 2017–2023 model years. The cars are certainly exciting, but some of them have the added bonus of being fitted with valuable vehicle registration numbers, as ones like “888” or “1” can be worth nearly $50,000 on their own in Singapore. Then again, the money from selling those registration tags might be needed to make the cars roadworthy again.
Jul 29, 2026 · via roadandtrack.com
Advertisement Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war? Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say 4-MIN READ4-MIN 11 Listen Nayan Sethin Washington China may increasingly seek to use its dominance in the global electric vehicle industry as geopolitical leverage, giving Beijing greater influence over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, according to analysts. “With China, the strategy is different. It’s to overwhelm the industry, capture it, and use it ultimately as leverage,” said Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights, an auto advisory firm. “When it comes to crunch time, they say, ‘Oh, by the way, we’re the source of all manufactured cars today. How about that?’” Dunne said during a discussion hosted by the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI). “And you’re dependent on us for cars, and we want this and this and this from you on other political issues.” China’s slowing domestic auto market has pushed its carmakers to expand overseas, with monthly vehicle exports surpassing one million for the first time in June and projected to reach around 12 million by year-end. The global expansion of cheaper, high-quality Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles has sparked concerns in many countries over Beijing’s alleged “overcapacity”, which governments attribute to state subsidies – a charge China denies. Advertisement Select Voice Select Speed 1.00x
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Did you know that 16 public Flock cameras capture snapshots of car license plates in Hudson? Did you know that, along with the police department, federal agencies can get access to the information gleaned from these cameras? In 2022, the city installed the cameras, using funding from a federal grant. These cameras capture snapshots of the backs of cars passing by. The Hudson Police Department's Flock cameras average roughly 17 searches per day, according to records of searches compiled by HaveIBeenFlocked.com, a site that reports data of Flock customers. Two artificial intelligence add-ons, "Nova" and "FreeForm," go further: FreeForm analyzes people in addition to vehicles, while Nova compiles license plate reader data, records management systems and other law enforcement sources into a single searchable profile. Why the Hudson Police Department uses the cameras Hudson Police Chief Geoff Willems claims that these cameras have helped immensely with solving crimes, such as sex trafficking, stolen vehicles, missing children and more. Investigators used Flock cameras to track a vehicle connected to a residence at the center of a human trafficking investigation in Hudson — the case relating to Paul L. Anderson, an 85-year-old Hudson landlord charged with human and drug trafficking. An officer used Flock’s “vehicle fingerprint” feature to search for vehicles near the property after a report of suspicious activity. The search helped investigators identify and track a vehicle seen near the residence. Hudson police primarily use the cameras to help with active investigations. “After something happens, we can go back and look for descriptions or partial license plates for our suspect’s vehicle,” Willems said. Occasionally, the cameras will get a hit from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). “If a license plate registered in the NCIC database comes into the city, [the Flock system] will alert us,” Willems said. The case
Jul 29, 2026 · via hudsonstarobserver.com
The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA has been revealed, ushering in a new era for the German brand's best-selling small SUV with electric power, a larger footprint and a technology suite centred around artificial intelligence and connected-car functionality. Launching first with three battery-electric variants, the new GLA promises up to 657km of claimed range and ultra-fast charging capabilities thanks to its new 800-volt electrical architecture. Electrified petrol-powered variants will join the range from early 2027. As Mercedes-Benz's best-selling compact vehicle globally, it represents one of the brand's most significant tests yet of whether mainstream luxury buyers are prepared to embrace EV-first platforms, cloud-connected software and AI-powered vehicle experiences. While the brand has not explicitly detailed platform sharing in its reveal materials, the GLA's battery sizes, charging architecture, software ecosystem, AI functionality and electric drivetrains closely mirror those introduced by the recently launched CLA range. Mercedes-Benz claims a maximum WLTP driving range of 657km and says the 800-volt architecture can add up to 270km of driving range in 10 minutes at a compatible fast charger. The SUV has also grown in size, with additional passenger room and a larger cargo area than its predecessor. Inside, the optional MBUX Superscreen combines a 10.25-inch driver display with dual 14-inch screens, while the latest MBUX Virtual Assistant uses artificial intelligence from ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing and Google Gemini to answer questions, control vehicle functions and provide recommendations. The increasingly connected nature of modern vehicles is also becoming a focus for regulators and privacy advocates. Mercedes-Benz says the GLA's AI-powered systems can access information from multiple sources, including navigation, charging and parking data, while connected services help optimise route planning and other vehicle functions. As manufacturers introduce more sophisticated software and always-on connectivity, consumer advocates are calling for stronger privacy protections governing how vehicle-generated information is collected, stored
Jul 29, 2026 · via carsales.com.au
SWKS Q3 Earnings Beat on Broad Markets, AI Data Center Growth Skyworks Solutions SWKS reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $1.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.85%. Earnings declined 18.8% year over year from $1.33. Revenues of $934.8 million fell 3.1% year over year but topped the consensus mark by 1.38%. Results benefited from healthy mobile demand and continued Broad Markets growth, with automotive and data center delivering double-digit gains. SWKS Broad Markets Maintains Growth Momentum Broad Markets generated approximately $403 million in revenues, rising 8% year over year and accounting for 43% of total sales. Management highlighted that demand for several fast-growing products remained ahead of available supply during the quarter. Wi-Fi, data center and automotive represented nearly two-thirds of the business and collectively grew 15% year over year. Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center was the fastest-growing operation, expanding at a rate above the 50% annual growth outlook provided in the prior quarter despite supply constraints. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Skyworks Solutions, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Quote Wi-Fi 7 adoption and early customer work on Wi-Fi 8 supported the connectivity pipeline. In automotive, connected-car and infotainment applications drove current growth, while management highlighted multiyear engagements with global automakers and suppliers. Demand for several faster-growing products exceeded available supply, partly offset by softness in consumer-oriented Internet of Things products. Skyworks Mobile Mix Remains Concentrated Mobile contributed 57% of total revenues. Performance was supported by healthy sell-through at the largest customer and successful new-product ramps at the company’s largest Android customer. The largest customer generated approximately 57% of total revenues. Management maintained its expectation for roughly flat blended mobile content this year, with stronger unit demand helping offset previously disclosed content pressure. Skyworks also reiterated that its major Android design win
Jul 29, 2026 · via tradingview.com
Key Legal Insights from Foley’s Automotive Team Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology. Contact the authors, your Foley relationship partner, or our Automotive Team to discuss and learn more. AUTOMOTIVE KEY DEVELOPMENTS - The most recent article in Foley & Lardner’s 2026 AI in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Series is AI Bills of Materials (AI-BOMs) and Model Provenance: Contracting for Cybersecurity in AI-Enabled Manufacturing Supply Chains. Subscribe here to get updates about new articles in this series. - U.S. new light-vehicle sales in July 2026 are projected to reach a SAAR of 16.9 million units, representing an increase of 1.4% year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power and GlobalData. - Automotive News released its 2026 list of the top 100 global parts suppliers. - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to send the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S.4429) to the full Senate for consideration. Expanding on Commerce Department rules that restrict the sales of connected vehicles with software or hardware linked to China, the Senate proposal would prohibit the U.S. sale of connected vehicles by companies that are more than 15% owned by Chinese entities, such as Mercedes-Benz. A similar bill remains under consideration in the House. - On July 24, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice granting a petition to begin the rulemaking process for potential new car door safety requirements. If finalized, the requirements would mandate a “robust and obvious door egress system in all motor vehicles.” - Stellantis reintroduced a supplier reward program that shares certain cost savings. TRADE/TARIFFS - Foley & Lardner provided updates for multinationals regarding the escalation of customs and tariff enforcement by the
Jul 29, 2026 · via foley.com
Starting next year, Kia will begin launching vehicles equipped with Hyundai’s new high-tech infotainment system. Kia vehicles begin to get Hyundai Pleos in 2027 After introducing its new software brand last year, “Pleos,” Hyundai said that by the end of the decade it planned to have over 20 million vehicles equipped with the new tech, including Kia and Genesis models. Starting next year, Hyundai plans to begin deploying Kia vehicles equipped with Pleos. According to the Korean news outlet ETNews, Hyundai is focusing on its flagship models first. The new Grandeur was the first to debut with the Pleos infotainment. Later this year, Hyundai will launch the redesigned Avante and Tucson, both with its newest technology. Local reports suggest Pleos could be a turning point for Hyundai as it expands into a global software platform company. Based on the Android Automotive OS, Pleos is more like using a smartphone with apps and customizable screens, similar to Tesla models. The setup includes an available 12.9″ or 14.6″ center infotainment screen, plus an optional instrument cluster. The Pleos system also includes Hyundai’s new AI companion, Gleo AI. Built on a large language model (LLM), the AI voice assistant continues to learn and generate responses based on location, driving conditions, and other real-time factors. You can ask it questions like “find a restaurant near me” or “take me here,” and it will learn and adapt based on the conversations you have with it. It can also search the web for news, sports, and more. Top comment by Nutmac One of the compelling reasons for buying Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla is the long-term software support with new features. I hope to be wrong, but Pleos is very unlikely to coming to older Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia models. When Hyundai say Pleos will be available
Jul 29, 2026 · via electrek.co