In connected car news are BlueVoyant, Auto-ISAC, MIPI, HARMAN, C2A, Sound United, Desay SV, NVIDIA, Diodes and TomTom.
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BlueVoyant & Auto-ISAC Partner
BlueVoyant has formed a strategic partnership with the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) to advance third-party cyber risk management across the automotive sector. Auto-ISAC will implement BlueVoyant’s AI-driven Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) platform, which combines questionnaire automation, continuous monitoring, and remediation support to provide real-time insights into supplier cybersecurity. The collaboration enables OEMs, suppliers, and assessors to adopt standardized assessments and gain a comprehensive view of supply chain vulnerabilities. Both organizations emphasize that the initiative marks a critical step toward scalable, industry-wide risk reduction, highlighting ISACs’ growing role as multipliers in sector-wide cyber defense.
Sasken and VicOne Partner to Deliver End-to-End Automotive Cybersecurity for Connected and Electric Mobility
Sasken Technologies has partnered with VicOne, a Trend Micro subsidiary specializing in automotive cybersecurity, to deliver end-to-end protection for global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. The collaboration integrates VicOne’s solutions—xCarbon for in-vehicle intrusion detection, vSOC for fleet monitoring, and EVSE Security for charging infrastructure—with Sasken’s decades of engineering and system integration expertise. Together, the companies aim to provide scalable, audit-ready cybersecurity across vehicles, ECUs, operating systems, and cloud platforms. Sasken engineers will be trained on VicOne technologies, enabling deeper integration and advanced security offerings. Executives from both firms highlighted the partnership’s role in accelerating compliance, addressing evolving cyber threats, and strengthening trust in connected and electric mobility worldwide.
MIPI Mass Produces A-PHY SerDes Chipsets
The MIPI Alliance announced the first automotive-grade SerDes chipset based on its A-PHY specification has entered mass production, marking a major milestone for the global automotive industry. Velinktech’s A-PHY chipset is now deployed in the Lynk & Co 06 Relive SUV, making A-PHY the first standardized automotive SerDes solution in production. Other adopters include Valens Semiconductor, with planned integration into European OEM vehicles starting in 2026, and Mobileye, which selected A-PHY-compliant chipsets for its EyeQ 6 High programs.
A-PHY delivers long-reach (up to 15 meters), high-speed connectivity for next-gen ADAS, ADS, and software-defined vehicles, while supporting multiple protocols and built-in safety and security. Adopted as IEEE 2977-2021, the open standard offers OEMs and suppliers cost flexibility, system-level reliability, and patent license advantages. With more than 50 companies engaged, a growing compliance program, and interoperability efforts underway, A-PHY is gaining global momentum as the leading SerDes standard for connected and autonomous vehicle platforms.
HARMAN & C2A
HARMAN Automotive and C2A Security have entered into a new collaboration aimed at strengthening cybersecurity for automakers and suppliers worldwide. The partnership focuses on delivering integrated solutions that manage cybersecurity across the entire vehicle lifecycle, automate risk assessment, streamline compliance with evolving regulations such as the U.S. DoC 791D Rule, and accelerate secure innovation in software-defined vehicles.
The initiative is designed to help OEMs and suppliers not only meet global cybersecurity requirements but also leverage security as a competitive advantage. Both companies will be present at the Auto-ISAC U.S. Summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss how their joint solutions can support industry security strategies.
HARMAN Automotive and C2A Security will also participate in upcoming industry events, including THREATCON1 in Reston, GridSecCon in Las Vegas, and the ICS Cybersecurity Summit in Atlanta.
HARMAN Acquires Sound United
HARMAN International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has completed its acquisition of Sound United, the former consumer audio division of Masimo Corporation. The deal brings a lineup of prestigious brands—including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology, Polk Audio, HEOS, Classé, and Boston Acoustics—under HARMAN’s umbrella. The move significantly broadens HARMAN’s presence in home audio, amplifiers, hi-fi components, AV receivers, headphones, and car audio. By merging Sound United’s iconic labels with its own established audio business, HARMAN aims to deliver one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios, offering consumers greater choice, enhanced innovation, and premium sound experiences across all listening environments.
Desay SV is NVIDIA-Powered
At IAA Mobility 2025, Desay SV announced it will bring its IPU14 intelligent driving domain controller—powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor—to the global automotive industry. Building on a partnership with NVIDIA that began in 2020, Desay SV has already achieved mass production of previous domain controllers, including the IPU03 on XPeng’s P7 and the widely adopted IPU04, now used by more than 20 automakers. The IPU14, designed for advanced assisted driving and conditional automation, supports AI-driven workloads such as large language models and generative AI. Expanding beyond China marks a key step in Desay SV’s international strategy, as the company leverages its strengths in mass production and quality management to accelerate smart mobility worldwide. The collaboration with NVIDIA will also extend to areas like robotics, embodied AI, and broader smart living applications.
Diodes Multi-Channel LED Drivers
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AL58818Q and AL58812Q, new automotive-compliant 18- and 12-channel linear LED drivers designed for precise color mixing, smooth dimming, and advanced lighting effects in vehicles. Targeting rear lamps, emblems, ambient interiors, infotainment displays, and indicator lights, the devices enable vivid, noise-free animations with a 12-bit PWM generator operating at 30kHz. Featuring flexible I2C/SPI interfaces, up to 16 million color combinations, deep dimming, and accurate current matching, the drivers deliver uniform and customizable lighting performance. Built-in diagnostics, protection features, and ultra-low standby current enhance reliability and efficiency, while PWM phase-shifting reduces power supply stress. Offered in W-QFN5050-40/SWP packaging, the AL58818Q and AL58812Q expand Diodes’ LED driver portfolio, complementing the existing 36-channel AL5887Q.
TomTom Road Alert Assistant & Companion App
TomTom has launched Tom by TomTom, a road alert assistant designed to deliver only essential notifications, paired with the free TomTom app for full navigation support. The screen- and voice-free device uses LED lights and an audio buzzer to alert drivers to speed cameras, road hazards, and traffic conditions, minimizing distractions while enhancing focus and confidence.
Tom automatically activates at the start of a drive, providing real-time alerts without requiring a planned route, while the TomTom app offers turn-by-turn guidance, precise maps, and comprehensive speed camera data across Europe and North America. Leveraging over 30 years of mapping expertise and data from more than 600 million connected devices, TomTom delivers highly accurate traffic insights and dynamic routing. Together, the products aim to create a seamless, safer, and more informed driving experience.