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TCS launches custom chip design for software-led cars
Semiconductors

TCS launches custom chip design for software-led cars

Bespoke chips are becoming central to vehicle performance and safety as automakers race to build software-defined cars.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
Semiconductors

Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack

The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month
TCS & Jaguar TCS Racing extend AI partnership in Formula E
Manufacturing

TCS & Jaguar TCS Racing extend AI partnership in Formula E

The extension will use artificial intelligence to sharpen Jaguar TCS Racing's strategy and feed lessons from Formula E into future electric cars.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Volkswagen launches AirConsole gaming in US models
Gaming

Volkswagen launches AirConsole gaming in US models

Drivers of select 2027 Volkswagens will get parked-car gaming, as the feature marks the first volume US rollout by a major automaker.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Connected vehicle cloud market set to hit GBP £573bn
Data Protection

Connected vehicle cloud market set to hit GBP £573bn

Automakers' shift to software-defined cars is driving demand for remote updates, diagnostics and digital services across fleets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Rightcharge raises GBP £500,000 to expand across Europe
Software-as-a-Service

Rightcharge raises GBP £500,000 to expand across Europe

Fleet operators could see simpler EV charging reimbursements after Rightcharge secured GBP £500,000 to widen its European rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access
Manufacturing

Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access

The move gives Cummins earlier access to startups as it hunts for technologies to support electrification, energy systems and industrial decarbonisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Cloover hits profitability & adds USD $100 million
Software-as-a-Service

Cloover hits profitability & adds USD $100 million

Profitability and a new financing war chest put the Berlin clean energy company on firmer footing as it expands across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Epiris agrees GBP £1.015 billion cash deal for Gamma
Unified Communications

Epiris agrees GBP £1.015 billion cash deal for Gamma

Shareholders are being offered a 53% premium as the private equity firm's bid values the communications provider at GBP £1.079 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
Internet of Things

LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform

The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026
Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell
Supply Chain

Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell

Six new partnerships and a cross-border pouch cell debut in Sepang as ASEAN moves to turn battery research into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

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McMillan Shakespeare deepens BYD leasing ties in Australia
Customer Experience

McMillan Shakespeare deepens BYD leasing ties in Australia

The tie-up should widen access to electric cars for Australian buyers as novated leasing becomes a bigger route to ownership.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Itron launches Riva meters in Australia for grid visibility
Data Analytics

Itron launches Riva meters in Australia for grid visibility

Utilities will gain earlier warning of voltage issues and outages as Australia prepares for smart-meter rules from late 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Novated Lease Australia inks BYD finance partnership
Customer Experience

Novated Lease Australia inks BYD finance partnership

The tie-up could make salary-packaged EVs easier to buy, as BYD and DENZA buyers gain showroom access to novated leasing support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
EV charging flexibility and the drive for standards
Customer Experience

EV charging flexibility and the drive for standards

A £10m government fund is backing smarter systems to curb peak demand and help EV charging work off grid as networks come under strain.

By Rolf Bienert • 3 min read • Last month
Barracuda becomes Airspeeder Team Australia partner
Robotics

Barracuda becomes Airspeeder Team Australia partner

The deal gives Barracuda customer access at Adelaide's inaugural races as Airspeeder seeks commercial backing for its flying-car series.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026
McMillan Shakespeare expands BYD & Denza leasing links
Customer Experience

McMillan Shakespeare expands BYD & Denza leasing links

Novated leasing demand is helping McMillan Shakespeare deepen ties with EV brands as its leases rose 7% in the first half of FY26.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026