The Ultimate Guide to Cartech
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Cartech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears
Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.
Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China
In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Drivers will be able to book tickets and order food by voice as Banma and Alipay bring hands-free payments into connected cars.
Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV
Centralised computing is set to cut hardware complexity in Leapmotor's D19, which starts mass production this month with up to eight displays.
Teads & PHD drive 70 Audi Singapore dealership leads
Qualified dealership enquiries mattered more than reach in Singapore, where Audi’s campaign delivered 70 leads and beat cost benchmarks.
North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore
Investors overseeing USD $350 billion in assets will join more than 300 startups in Singapore as AI shifts towards industrial uses.
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
Recent Cartech News
Automated Tyre launches SmartBay for workshop automation
Automated Tyre's SmartBay aims to speed up tyre servicing for dealerships and workshops, using robotics to cut labour needs and bay times.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.
LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise
Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.
HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++
Automakers racing to deploy Level 2++ systems abroad need consistent road data, as unfamiliar layouts can still unsettle assisted driving.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn
More chips in connected and electric cars are set to lift demand for vehicle control systems to USD $15.1 billion by 2033.
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
Clients could see local campaigns sharpened by traffic, weather and movement data as WPP folds Google Earth AI into its marketing platform.
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
The rollout will put Google’s AI tool in front of 100,000 staff, as the supplier seeks faster software development and tighter internal collaboration.
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Higher annual sales and profit at Pinewood were helped by new contracts, as testing of its software began at Lithia's US dealerships.
Adobe names winners of 2026 Experience Maker Awards
Customer engagement gains, including a USD $1 billion revenue impact at Lenovo, topped Adobe’s 2026 Experience Maker Awards shortlist.
Protegrity hires 10-plus AI & data protection experts
The appointments come as businesses shift AI from trials to daily operations, putting far greater pressure on data privacy and security teams.
Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Consumers are set to encounter AI in robots, transport and personalised shopping, as Forrester says business returns will arrive sooner than expected.
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
Lower running costs and emissions rules are accelerating battery-powered machinery uptake across construction, farming and mining sites.
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
As AI workloads strain bandwidth and reliability, the renamed unit is widening its testing range to cover faster, more software-defined networks.
Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform
The cash will fund a new release, cloud rollout and expansion in North America and Europe as enterprise demand for orchestration grows.
Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs
The South Korean vehicle rental group expects annual software support costs to fall by more than 50 per cent, freeing cash for AI and cloud projects.