In connected car news are New Era Electronics, Anyline, Nexar, Flywheel, NIRA, Cyient, Applied Intuition, OpeAI Dynamics & BANF.
New Era New Facility in Salt Lake City
New Era Electronics is establishing its first U.S. facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, to enhance supply chain reliability and better serve its North American customers. Opening April 14, 2025, the site will function as a regional hub for product assembly, inventory management, and customer support, and will feature a cutting-edge ESD-rated environment to protect sensitive electronic components.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the company chose Salt Lake City for its thriving tech sector and growth potential. The facility is built to meet ISO 9001:2015 standards and will initially staff five team members, with future expansion plans. This move reinforces New Era Electronics’ commitment to high-quality, localized service for U.S.-based engineering and procurement teams.
Anyline Launches AI-Powered “TireBuddy” App
Anyline has introduced TireBuddy, an AI-driven mobile app designed to modernize tire inspections in automotive service bays. Compatible with any smartphone, the app streamlines inspection workflows, eliminating the need for outdated tools and manual data entry. TireBuddy delivers instant, highly accurate digital reports featuring tread depth analysis, tire age alerts, alignment indicators, and sidewall data capture. Aimed at enhancing technician efficiency and customer trust, the app supports clear, visual communication and drives higher service approval rates. Launched ahead of National Tire Safety Week (June 30–July 4), TireBuddy promotes road safety by helping shops standardize inspections and advise drivers with confidence.
Nexar and Flywheel for U.S. Taxis
Nexar has partnered with Flywheel, a top e-hailing platform for taxis, to deploy AI-powered connected dash cameras across thousands of taxis nationwide. This collaboration transforms Flywheel-enabled taxis into intelligent, data-driven vehicles equipped with features like automated crash detection, driver behavior monitoring, and proactive safety alerts. The integration aims to improve safety, reduce insurance costs, and enhance the passenger experience—bringing taxi fleets on par with, or ahead of, major rideshare services. Both companies see this rollout as a step toward modernizing the taxi industry with real-time telematics and advanced fleet intelligence tools.
NIRA Dynamics & BANF Tire Safety
Sweden’s NIRA Dynamics has partnered with South Korea’s BANF Smart Tire System to integrate high-frequency tire sensors into NIRA’s advanced software platforms, marking a major advancement in tire safety and predictive maintenance for commercial fleets. The collaboration enhances NIRA’s Road Surface Information (RSI) and Wheel Safety Insights (WSI) systems by adding BANF’s triaxial, battery-powered tire sensors capable of real-time data transmission from spinning tires. This integration enables precise monitoring of tread wear, tire grip, and dual-wheel setups, supporting both safety and sustainability goals. NIRA, known for its software-only iTPMS and partnerships with global automakers like Audi and VW, is now expanding into full-stack solutions to address critical issues like wheel detachment and optimize vehicle performance in various road conditions. The alliance underscores a broader industry trend toward digitizing one of the last analog components in vehicles—tires—and positions both companies at the forefront of data-driven mobility and autonomous driving innovation.
Cyient Semiconductors and MIPS RISC-V Silicon
Hyderabad-based Cyient Semiconductors and global RISC-V processor IP leader MIPS have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop custom ASIC and ASSP solutions using MIPS’ Atlas processor IP. The collaboration aims to create highly efficient, domain-optimized chips for real-time, safety-critical applications across automotive, industrial, and data center platforms. By combining MIPS’ performance-driven microcontrollers with Cyient’s analog mixed-signal and intelligent power delivery expertise, the partnership targets applications such as motor control, intelligent power management, and data center power systems.
As demand rises for software-defined vehicles and intelligent edge computing, the two companies will deliver open, scalable silicon solutions that improve compute and power efficiency. Leveraging the RISC-V instruction set, these platforms will enable faster time-to-market, reduce reliance on proprietary architectures, and provide OEMs with cost-optimized, programmable alternatives. The joint offering positions Cyient and MIPS as key enablers of next-gen semiconductor designs tailored for a more connected and energy-conscious world.
Smart Eye Integrates Greater Than’s AI Risk Scoring
Greater Than has integrated its predictive crash risk intelligence into Smart Eye’s newly upgraded aftermarket Driver Monitoring System (AIS), enhancing safety tools for commercial fleets. The collaboration introduces advanced features such as real-time crash probability scoring, intoxication detection, live weather updates, and cloud connectivity—all aimed at improving road safety and fleet risk management.
The integration deepens an ongoing partnership between the two Swedish tech companies, following a joint research initiative launched in early 2025. The latest AIS system now combines real-time in-cabin monitoring with predictive insights to help fleet operators identify underlying risk patterns and proactively prevent incidents. This cutting-edge system is being unveiled at InCabin USA 2025 in Detroit, signaling a leap forward in intelligent driver support and fleet safety solutions.
Applied Intuition & OpenAI AI-Powered Assistants
Applied Intuition and OpenAI have announced a collaboration to integrate AI-driven voice assistants and intelligent agents into vehicles, aiming to enhance the in-vehicle experience and transform cars into personalized, productivity-enhancing platforms. With vehicles increasingly resembling “smartphones on wheels,” the partnership seeks to bridge mobile and automotive ecosystems through seamless connectivity and advanced AI capabilities. Applied Intuition will also deploy ChatGPT internally to boost productivity across its teams. The effort supports Applied Intuition’s broader mission to accelerate the adoption of safe, AI-enabled machines across automotive and industrial sectors globally.