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Tata Technologies to acquire ES-Tec Group for €75 million

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Tata Technologies, a product engineering and digital services company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent equity shares of ES-Tec GmbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, ES-Tec Group) for a total cash consideration of €75 million.

The consideration will be paid over the next two years and includes performance-based earn-outs linked to strategic milestones. The transaction is expected to be EPS accretive from the first full year of operations itself.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, ES-Tec Group is a premium automotive engineering services provider with deep domain expertise in Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Comfort Electronics, and E-Mobility. [Read more…] about Tata Technologies to acquire ES-Tec Group for €75 million

The emergence of software-defined vehicles: Transforming transportation from the inside out

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A software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform is a comprehensive software and hardware architecture that allows vehicles to be upgraded and customized through software updates, rather than relying solely on hardware changes.

This means that features, functionalities, and even performance can be enhanced throughout the vehicle’s lifespan via over-the-air (OTA) updates, similar to how smartphones are updated.

The SDV platform centralizes software functions, enabling a more flexible and adaptable vehicle ecosystem. [Read more…] about The emergence of software-defined vehicles: Transforming transportation from the inside out

Volvo and Daimler Truck launch joint venture to develop software-defined vehicles

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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, two of the leaders in the commercial vehicle industry, announce the launch of Coretura AB, their joint venture aimed at “transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard”.

Coretura will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck and other future customers to provide differentiating stand-alone digital vehicle applications for their products.

Following the binding joint venture agreements signed on October 28, 2024, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have obtained all required regulatory approvals and have now launched the new company Coretura. [Read more…] about Volvo and Daimler Truck launch joint venture to develop software-defined vehicles

ADAS: Top 25 advanced driver assistance systems companies in 2025

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are increasingly central to automotive innovation, offering features that make driving safer, more comfortable, and more intelligent.

While not fully autonomous, ADAS technologies are seen as stepping stones toward higher levels of driving automation. [Read more…] about ADAS: Top 25 advanced driver assistance systems companies in 2025

Continental showcases autonomous driving technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025

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Continental unveiled a range of cutting-edge technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025 under the theme “Advancing Mobility from Road to Cloud”.

The company highlighted its innovations in software-defined vehicles, intelligent driving systems, user experience, and advanced lighting – all geared toward safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. [Read more…] about Continental showcases autonomous driving technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025