Tag: Qualcomm

Xpeng looks to lead in ‘AI mobility’ with Next P7 and P7+

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 30, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, User Experience, Vehicles

The company is expanding its global aspirations, led by the European premiere of its Next P7, preceded by the launch of the P7+ on the continent, as it opens its first R&D Center in Munich and plans for the global adaptation of its NGP smart driving and later mass-produced Level 4 autonomous vehicles.

Qualcomm and BMW Group unveil AI-enabled Snapdragon Ride Pilot automated driving system

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 5, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Hardware, Software

The AI-enabled Snapdragon Ride Pilot system, powered by Snapdragon Ride system-on-chips and the jointly developed Snapdragon Ride AD software stack, debuts in the new BMW iX3 revealed in conjunction with next week’s IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich and is now offered by Qualcomm to all global automakers and Tier-1 suppliers.

Infineon aims to bolster global lead in auto semiconductors with recent moves

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 23, 2025 | Autonomy, Electrification, Hardware, Passenger Cars, Semiconductors

The company hopes to strengthen its 13.5% market share and even stronger position in microcontrollers with its latest UL Solutions partnership to help OEMs achieve ISO 26262 compliance, adding to boosted SDV systems capabilities from the announced acquisition of Marvell’s automotive Ethernet business.

Xiaomi EV follows up ground-breaking SU7 sedan with YU7 SUV

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 27, 2025 | Design, Electrification, Materials, Passenger Cars, User Experience, Vehicles

Futurride deep dives into the new automaker’s second model, which sees significant upgrades over the already impressive SU7 sedan launched just last year, combining dynamic design with cutting-edge electrification, materials, user interface, and electrical/electronic architecture tech.

Qualcomm adds to Snapdragon Digital Chassis momentum with new OEM applications

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 6, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, User Experience, Vehicles

At CES 2025, the company demonstrated how it is aiming to lead the charge toward software-defined vehicles by offering cutting-edge solutions and technologies like generative AI to revolutionize the driving experience for OEMs like Leapmotor, Mahindra, and Royal Enfield.

Qualcomm ups Snapdragon tech with Cockpit and Ride Elite platforms

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 22, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Hardware, Semiconductors, Software, User Experience

At its Snapdragon Summit today, the company revealed its Oryon CPU-based platform that’s three times faster with up to twelve times stronger AI performance for enhanced safety and in-vehicle experiences compared to the previous generation, with Li Auto, Mercedes-Benz, and Google announced as first customers.

Xiaomi SU7 highlights Chinese EV experience revolution

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 11, 2024 | Business Development, Electrification, Passenger Cars, User Experience, Vehicles

The Chinese smartphone and consumer technology giant has developed an aspirational electric car with five core technologies in e-motor, battery, body structure diecasting, autonomous driving, and smart cabin tech, and is now available in China at a shockingly low starting price of ¥215,900 (about $29,800).

Marelli evolves digital cockpit into a software-defined interior experience

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 10, 2024 | Design, Interiors, User Experience

At CES 2024, the automotive supplier is showing an experience built on a central computing unit powered by the latest generation Qualcomm Snapdragon cockpit platform and features innovative displays and key technology contributions from BOE, Eyeris, and Sibros.

Polestar reveals electric ‘SUV coupé’ emphasizing rear comfort and experience

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 17, 2023 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

The Polestar 4 is the brand’s fastest model positioned between the Polestar 2 sedan and Polestar 3 SUV in terms of size and price, built on Geely Holding’s premium Sustainable Experience Architecture, with production beginning in China late this year.

Baidu’s Jidu Auto unveils its first robocar concept

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 10, 2022 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Design, Electrification, Startups, User Experience, Vehicles

The intelligent EV startup is using leading intelligent and autonomous driving technology from founder Baidu with Geely’s automotive know-how and backing to deliver robocars like the ROBO-01 concept, the production version of which will be officially launched as a limited-run version in the fall.