The Ultimate Guide to Cartech
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cartech.
What to know about Cartech
Cartech encompasses the rapidly evolving intersection of automotive innovation and technology, spotlighting advancements such as autonomous vehicles, electric trucks, connected car systems, and enhanced in-car user experiences. This field explores transformative ideas from fully electric waste collection trucks to AI-powered vehicle safety and infotainment systems.
By delving into Cartech stories, readers gain insights into the technological shifts shaping the future of transportation—covering breakthroughs in autonomous driving, electrification of fleets, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity, cybersecurity challenges, and the integration of AI and IoT in vehicles. These developments reflect how automotive technology not only redefines mobility but also impacts sustainability, urban infrastructure, and user engagement on the road.
Indian Cartech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Futurense launches academy to train AI deployment talent
Futurense launches FDE Academy in Bengaluru to train engineers for high-demand Forward Deployed Engineering and AI deployment roles.
Stäubli invests USD $10m in Bengaluru solar expansion
Stäubli to invest USD $10m expanding its Bengaluru plant to boost output of solar PV connectors for India and global export markets.
Electric scooters drive India's EV shift beyond 2026
India's EV shift accelerates in 2026 as two and three-wheelers dominate new sales, while cars lag amid patchy charging and policy-led growth.
From fetch to future: How AI is redefining computing and industry
Generative AI is transforming computing and industries, urging India to boost AI research and talent to secure a leading global role.
Mihup champions human-centred voice AI for broader inclusion
Mihup champions human-centred voice AI that supports multiple Indian languages and accents, aiming to boost accessibility beyond urban areas.
Indian developers lead on software-defined vehicles despite hurdles
Indian automotive software developers lead in advancing software-defined vehicles amid complex regulations and long development cycles, driving future innovation.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cartech
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment
Software-defined vehicles now top priority for carmakers
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Cartech News
MediaTek & JioThings team up for 'Made in India' smart modules
MediaTek and JioThings partner to launch Made in India smart modules and digital clusters for the 2-wheeler market, enhancing the EV landscape globally.
KLE Technical University named Center of Excellence
India's KLE Technical University joins global elite as Dassault Systèmes designates it a '3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence'.
'Illuminate 2.0' sparks tech conversations at annual Mysuru event
L&T Technology Services and The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Mysuru held the enlightening second annual Illuminate 2.0 event, with industry leaders discussing technological advancements and sharing invaluable insights.
FPT Automotive expands with new office in Pune, India
FPT Automotive escalates global expansion with a new office in Pune, India, bolstering its presence in the significant automotive and manufacturing hub in a move to join leading global automotive services by 2030.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.
LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise
LG Electronics' first-quarter revenue hit a record USD $16.23 billion, as stronger home appliance, television and vehicle sales lifted profit.
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Forrester says the biggest AI breakthrough will come from systems that perceive and act in the real world, not humanoid robots.
HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++
HERE adds live map intelligence and lane-level guidance for Level 2++ driving, as it works with Lotus and Baidu Maps on overseas rollout.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.
Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn
Automotive microcontroller demand set to rise as software-led vehicles, electrification and advanced safety systems boost chip use.
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
WPP expands Google partnership with Earth AI to sharpen local ad planning using weather, traffic and neighbourhood data across its marketing platform.
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
Valeo will equip 100,000 staff with Gemini for Workspace as the automotive supplier deepens its Google Cloud partnership and expands agentic AI in engineering.
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Tech Mahindra lifts FY26 revenue and EBIT, while record dividend, strong deal wins and 10th straight quarter of margin expansion signal turnaround gains.
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Pinewood boosts annual revenue and EBITDA as testing begins at Lithia's US dealerships, with cash rising and medium-term growth targets intact.
Adobe names winners of 2026 Experience Maker Awards
Adobe names 2026 award winners as Costa Crociere, TSB Bank, the NFL and Lenovo are honoured for data-led customer engagement.
Protegrity hires 10-plus AI & data protection experts
Protegrity bolsters AI security push with more than 10 senior hires across engineering, product and machine learning as data protection demand grows.
Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Forrester says the next wave of AI will reach robotics, transport and commerce, with agentic tools, security and trust set to pay off first.
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
US AI megadeals push global venture capital to a record USD $330.9 billion as OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI dominate first-quarter funding.
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has named OpenAI's Abu Dhabi Stargate campus as a possible target, sharpening fears over Gulf AI infrastructure amid rising tensions.
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.