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What to expect at the 360°UX Mobility Conference 2026

Benjamin Müller

Holon and CharterUp move autonomous mobility into operation

Benjamin Müller

China tightens rules for autonomous driving

Benjamin Müller

“AI model inputs can be tagged to VSS signal names upfront”

Benjamin Müller

Editor's Pick View all

“AI makes diligence affordable”

Interview with Felix Martin, Tasking

Benjamin Müller

“The system has to be accurate and hyper-continuously available”

Interview with Brett Harrison, TERN

Benjamin Müller

What to expect at the Automotive Computing Conference 2026

ACC US 2026 – Key Speakers and Focus Topics

Benjamin Müller

Software Defined VehiclesView all

Interview with Sachin Tikekar, KPIT, and Franz Josef Schürmann, KPIT

“The first impact will be visible in SDV program acceleration”

The EU–India trade agreement could significantly accelerate software development for European OEMs. Indian software and engineering specialist KPIT, with a strong presence in Europe, assesses the implications. Where the greatest leverage lies is explored in this interview.

Dr. Martin Large

3 March 2026

Quarterly results and Annual General Meeting 2026

Infineon prioritises AI and SDVs in 2026

Infineon enters fiscal year 2026 with stable quarterly figures while strategically sharpening its focus on AI data centres, software-defined vehicles and physical AI. The shift requires substantial investment.

Dr. Martin Large

27 February 2026

New electronics architecture in the BMW iX3

These Infineon chips power BMW’s Neue Klasse

With the iX3, BMW launches the Neue Klasse and a new E/E architecture. Four central computers consolidate vehicle functions, powered by Infineon Aurix microcontrollers, Ethernet components and digital fuses.

Dr. Martin Large

25 February 2026

Autonomous Driving SystemsView all

Global rules for autonomous vehicles

What the new UN draft means for OEMs and tech players

Autonomous driving was long seen as a purely technological challenge. Yet without a globally aligned legal framework, large-scale deployment remains out of reach. Regulation now determines scalability.

Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

26 February 2026

A regulatory wake-up call?

China bans hidden car door handles

China is drawing a line: for safety reasons, the country will ban hidden and deployable door handles from 2027. Vehicle doors must be mechanically operable from both inside and outside. Manufacturers will be required to retrofit affected models by 2029.

Benjamin Müller

16 February 2026

Outpacing Tesla globally?

Waymo boosts war chest in robotaxi race

In a fresh funding round, Waymo has secured significant new capital to support its robotaxi ambitions. The Google sister company could further extend its lead in the race with Tesla for autonomous ride-hailing services.

Benjamin Müller

9 February 2026

Vehicle ConnectivityView all

Digital cockpits as competitive arenas

Why in-car gaming is more than entertainment

As 2026 unfolds, in-car gaming is emerging as a proving ground for SDVs, exposing which OEMs can translate digital architecture into tangible user experiences. This overview examines how different manufacturers approach gaming as a platform feature, cloud service or architectural showcase.

Ronja Schmiedchen

17 February 2026

From ownership to ongoing costs

Why vehicle connectivity is often expensive and opaque

Connectivity comes at a price. Drivers who use connected services in their cars are increasingly being charged, often without clear information on costs, durations or long-term implications.

Holger Holzer

12 February 2026

Strategic alliance for software-defined vehicles

Infineon and HL Klemove deepen SDV cooperation

Infineon and HL Klemove are expanding their partnership to accelerate software-defined vehicle architectures. Joint work on zonal electronics, radar and in-vehicle networking aims to support next-generation automated driving platforms.

Diemut Baldauf

8 February 2026

Electric Vehicle TechnologyView all

When mobility becomes an E/E project

Hydrogen mobility: What will determine success now

Hydrogen mobility appears technically close to series production, yet its economic viability remains fragile. Between subsidies, TCO and infrastructure gaps, five interlinked factors will determine large-scale adoption – and the most decisive one is currently the most expensive.

Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

19 February 2026

Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference

What to expect at the Bordnetzkongress 2026

On 5–6 May 2026 in Ludwigsburg, the Bordnetzkongress (Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference) brings together OEMs, suppliers and industry experts to address next-generation EDS architectures, high-voltage safety, automated harness production and scalable vehicle platforms.

Benjamin Müller

18 February 2026

Interview with Sharath Reddy, Magna

“Flexibility comes from modularity and decoupling”

As electrification accelerates and software becomes central to vehicle identity, EV development is shifting from component-led optimisation to integrated, systems-level engineering. In this interview, Sharath Reddy from Magna explains why this transition is redefining EV platforms.

Benjamin Müller

13 February 2026

Human Machine Interface View all

When light becomes emotion in the vehicle interior

Immersive lighting design transforms the vehicle cabin

Lighting in vehicles is evolving beyond pure functionality. Through immersive, emotional and biologically effective concepts, the interior is becoming a personalised experiential space. This transformation is driven by advanced LEDs, lighting artistry and intelligent design.

Benjamin Müller

How AI-driven mobility, safety and regulation are converging

What to expect at the Mobility + AI Conference 2026

On 14 and 15 April 2026, the Mobility + AI Conference takes place in Munich. Across eight core themes, the event explores the intersection of technology, safety and regulation – from AI-driven automated driving and robotaxis to autonomous logistics, validation, cybersecurity and SDV architectures.

Benjamin Müller

Boosting scalable automotive software development

GlobalLogic and Elektrobit strengthen SDV platforms

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, has announced a strategic expansion of its long-standing partnership with Elektrobit. The extended alliance aims to accelerate the development and market adoption of next generation SDV platforms.

Jessica Mouchegh