Automotive Industry Collaborates More Closely on Software Development Eleven renowned OEMs and suppliers have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate more closely on non-differentiating vehicle software in the coming years. A first open-source-based core stack is expected to be available by 2026. Yannick Tiedemann
Live Ticker for the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 2025 (AEK) On 24th and 25th June, the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 2025 took place in Ludwigsburg. Industry decision-makers discussed developments in automotive electronics, SDV, and AI. Here you’ll find a chronological overview of what happened. Benjamin Müller
Valeo Receives First Order for Imaging Radar A global OEM has commissioned Valeo to equip its vehicles with the company’s imaging radar system, enabling hands-free and eyes-off driving. Production of the imaging radar system is scheduled to begin in 2028. Götz Fuchslocher
VW brings Mobileye and Valeo technology to MQB fleet Volkswagen expands cooperation with Mobileye and Valeo: Advanced driver assistance systems are to be introduced in future MQB vehicles - including centralised architecture and over-the-air updates. Timo Gilgen
How Does Software Define the Car of the Future? Joachim Mathes, CTO at Valeo, emphasises the need to transform the automotive industry at the 28th AUTOMOBIL ELEKTRONIK Congress. He calls for the development of sustainable SDVs that will remain relevant in 20 years. Martin Probst
Which Sensors Do Autonomous Cars Need? For new assistance systems and automated driving functions, the number, arrangement, type, and quality of sensors are crucial. In particular, radar, lidar, and video systems are currently making significant progress. Götz Fuchslocher
