Auto Dynamics

GM and Google move in sync to upgrade in-car Gemini: about 4 million vehicles can get the new AI assistant via OTA

According to cross-checks of three sources, General Motors said it will roll out Google’s Gemini AI assistant to about 4 million U.S. vehicles through an over-the-air update, covering 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC models. Google also announced it will expand Gemini to vehicles with Google built-in. What has been confirmed includes the rollout scope, model years, delivery method, and Google built-in requirement; the exact rollout timeline, broader regional availability, and whether additional hardware is required could not be confirmed from the provided sources.

May 2, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group unveils Pleos Connect: the starting point for its SDV architecture, debuting first on the Korea-spec Grandeur

Hyundai Motor Group has introduced its next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system, Pleos Connect, positioning it as the starting point of its software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture. All three sources confirm that the system will first appear in the Korea-spec Grandeur before being rolled out in phases; one source explicitly names the Ioniq 3 as the first European model, while another adds that the system will eventually reach the U.S. market. On technical details, only one source says it is based on Android Automotive OS and features a 17-inch display.

May 1, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Division Advances Project Eagle-Related AI Pilot: Focus on Parts Inventory and Predictive Maintenance

Three sources confirm that the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Division is advancing an AI-related pilot under Project Eagle, with efforts centered on aviation supply inventory and predictive maintenance. Source 3 also states that the division’s average mission-capable rate is around 62% to 64%. However, the specific technical maturity of the AI initiative, its implementation scope, and its relationship to the 2026 aviation plan are not consistently detailed across the sources, and some information can only be confirmed as having been prioritized.

Apr 26, 2026

Chinese LiDAR makers expand capacity, add design wins, and improve profitability: a comparison of the latest disclosures from Hesai, RoboSense, and Seyond

The three sources collectively point to the Chinese LiDAR industry’s capacity expansion, growing vehicle design wins, and improving profitability in 2025-2026. Among them, Hesai disclosed a 2026 capacity target of more than 4 million units and full-year GAAP profitability, but the initial customer for its first shipments and some order details cannot be confirmed from the provided sources.

Apr 23, 2026

AMD, Arm and Qualcomm Ventures add $60 million to Wayve, with all three sources pointing to its end-to-end autonomous driving route

Wayve announced around April 15, 2026 that it had secured a combined additional $60 million investment from AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm Ventures. All three sources confirm that the funding is an extension of its $1.2 billion Series D round announced in February 2026. The reporting consistently focuses on Wayve’s end-to-end AI self-driving/ADAS approach and its industrial significance; as for partnerships with automakers such as Nissan and deployment prospects, the provided sources do not offer details that can be directly verified.

Apr 22, 2026