In connected car news are Seeing Machines, UbiRider, S-CORE, Infineon, Electreon, Vector, Mercedes, Harman, Wipro, Nvidia and Synopsys.
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UbiRider Earns PCI Certification
UbiRider, creator of the integrated UbiRider Platform for transit payments and operations, has achieved PCI DSS certification, confirming that its open-loop payment processing for bank cards and mobile wallets meets the highest industry security standards. The certification allows the company to expand its fare-collection capabilities, support more seamless passenger experiences, and unlock richer data insights for transit operators.
PCI compliance is increasingly essential as riders expect to pay transit fares with contactless cards and phones rather than specialized transit cards or tickets. With this milestone, UbiRider can offer operators secure, streamlined open-loop payment services and enhanced capabilities—including lower fare-collection costs, simplified reconciliation, and more detailed ridership analytics.
Unlike traditional systems that rely on multiple vendors, UbiRider provides payment processing, fare management, and account-based ticketing in a single cloud platform. Its Tap-on-Phone approach allows real-time payment acceptance using affordable Android devices, expanding access to modern technology for small and mid-sized operators historically priced out of sophisticated systems.
PCI certification also lays the foundation for UbiRider’s next phase: agentic AI. By restructuring its data systems to meet PCI standards, the company is preparing AI-driven tools to automate payment reconciliation, predict equipment faults, deliver personalized rider dashboards, and support unified mobility accounts across regions.
Founded to bring advanced digital mobility tools to operators of all sizes, UbiRider is now positioned to offer enterprise-grade technology at accessible costs worldwide.
Fatigue Peaks at 3–5AM
Seeing Machines has released its 2024–25 Guardian Insights Report, analyzing more than 3 million verified risky driving events from 60,000 vehicles worldwide. The data, collected from October 2024 to September 2025, confirms that fatigue risk spikes between 3:00am and 5:00am in nearly all regions and rises again on weekends. Distraction is most common during daytime hours, often peaking around 8:00am.
Mobile phone–related distraction is dropping in every region except the UK, indicating progress from safety initiatives. However, other forms of distraction remain steady or are increasing, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and intervention. The consistent year-over-year patterns give fleet operators clear opportunities to target high-risk periods with fatigue and distraction-mitigation strategies.
The report also offers data to support policymakers and safety advocates in addressing driver impairment risks, aligning with Seeing Machines’ broader goal of eliminating transport-related injuries and fatalities.
S-CORE Open-Source Platform
The Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle Working Group has released version 0.5-alpha of S-CORE, an open-source middleware platform designed to support the next generation of software-defined vehicles. S-CORE sits between a vehicle’s operating system and its applications, enabling safety-critical functions—such as driver assistance, powertrain management, and chassis control—to operate reliably and deterministically across different hardware platforms. This approach aims to simplify development, reduce fragmentation, and create a shared technological foundation for automakers.
Qorix, a founding member and the primary development partner, contributed the orchestration module that ensures mixed-criticality applications run predictably and safely. The company also offers Qorix Performance Distribution, a commercial version of the S-CORE stack that adds professional support, tooling, release maintenance, and safety and cybersecurity documentation for OEMs and suppliers. The broader project promotes collaboration rather than isolated development, with the goal of lowering costs and accelerating innovation for software-defined vehicles.
Infineon SiC Power Modules for Electreon
Infineon Technologies will deliver customized 2000-V silicon carbide power modules for Electreon’s wireless in-road charging system, which enables electric vehicles to charge while driving over embedded road coils. The system delivers an average of 200 kW and peaks above 300 kW, supporting continuous on-route charging that can reduce battery size and vehicle weight. Electreon has deployed test sites globally and recently enabled the world’s first highway segment to wirelessly charge multiple classes of vehicles in motion.
Vector Real-Time ADAS Validation
Vector Informatik has released CANape 24, adding ASAM CMP protocol support, real-time visualization of ADAS sensor outputs, and integrated cloud-based data management with 100 GB of storage. The tool supports calibration of complex ECU and HPC architectures and includes new live fleet-monitoring capabilities through vLoggerControlRoom. Designed for OEMs and suppliers, CANape 24 enhances measurement, calibration and data handling for modern vehicle development.
Mercedes Rolls Out MBUX 3.3
Mercedes-Benz is deploying its MBUX 3.3 software update to more than 700,000 vehicles, adding Dolby Atmos audio for major streaming apps and IMAX Enhanced content with DTS:X for RIDEVU. The update enhances the in-car experience with richer spatial sound and expanded voice-assistant capabilities on models equipped with the third-generation MBUX system.
The release also debuts the new MBUX Calendar app, which unifies login credentials across productivity tools and connects Notes, Calendar and Meetings. Drivers can navigate directly to upcoming appointments, start Microsoft Teams calls from the interface and access retro-style games during downtime.
Harman Completes Sale of DTS Unit to Wipro
Harman has finalized the sale of its Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business to Wipro Limited after receiving all regulatory approvals. The move allows Harman to concentrate on its core automotive, audio, and lifestyle businesses while providing continuity and growth opportunities for DTS employees and customers.
The DTS unit will now operate under Wipro’s Engineering Global Business Line, and the acquisition includes a multi-year strategic agreement between Wipro, Harman, and Samsung. Harman emphasized that it will continue investing in advanced automotive, connected, and audio technologies to drive innovation for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide.
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Synopsys
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Synopsys common stock at $414.79 per share as part of an expanded multi-year collaboration aimed at integrating AI and accelerated computing into engineering workflows. The partnership focuses on leveraging CUDA-X, agentic AI, and Omniverse digital twins to enhance simulation and design capabilities across semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors.
The collaboration includes joint development to accelerate Synopsys applications, integrate AI-powered design tools, and enable cloud-based GPU-accelerated engineering solutions. By combining Nvidia’s accelerated computing technology with Synopsys’ engineering software, the partnership aims to revolutionize simulation speed, scale, and digital twin creation for next-generation intelligent systems.