Counterpoint's Auto 360 Intelligence Tracker, May 2026 Edition
Overview
Counterpoint's Auto 360 Intelligence Tracker provides the Counterpoint perspective on a curated collection of recent press releases, blogs, reports and news and other articles pertaining to the smart mobility ecosystem. The topics include new passenger vehicle model launches, electric vehicles, connected cars & telematics, digital cockpit and in-vehicle-infotainment, ADAS and autonomous driving, location platform, shared mobility, global regulations and policies and more. It gives readers a snapshot of the current state of affairs in the automotive industry and potential implications, helping connect the dots.
Table of Contents
Analyst Perspective
- Wi-Fi 6 Gains Auto Industry Momentum
- HERE Retains Lead as Competition Intensifies, TomTom, Google and Mapbox also Recognized as Leaders in 2026 Location Platform Effectiveness Index
- Total Area for Automotive CIDs Increased 19% in 2025, Driven by Larger Display Sizes
- Key Autonomous Driving Trends at Auto China 2026
- Purpose-built for the Future: The Pioneering Approach Behind Zoox’s Scalable Robotaxi Vision
- Ford’s Long Beach EV Development Center Highlights its Approach to Accelerating Design and Development
Event Coverage
- Future of the Car Summit 2026
Key Ecosystem Developments
- General Motors Integrates 5G, Wi‑Fi, UWB and GNSS into One Roof‑mounted Module
- NVIDIA Launches Alpamayo 2 Super Open Reasoning Model for Robotaxis
- Infineon Raises EV Inverter Performance with Industry-first 205°C SiC Power Module
- Škoda Epiq Debuts as First Vehicle on Volkswagen Group’s New MEB+ Platform
- Stellantis, Qualcomm Expand Partnership to Adopt Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions
New Launches
- Volkswagen Launches ID.Unyx 07 in China
Other Ecosystem Developments
Smart Mobility Offerings
Number of Pages: 33
Published Date: June 2026
Category
Industry
Automotive
Service
Premium
Report Type
Report
Time Period
Monthly
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Author
Sahil Gazi
Sahil Gazi is a Research Associate at Counterpoint Market Research based in Noida, India. He is a part of the Automotive Research team, exploring the various segments of Smart Automotive and specializing in Digital Cockpit and Audio Systems. Sahil holds an MBA in IT and Finance from Brainware University, West Bengal, India.
Abhilash Gupta
Dr. Abhilash Gupta is a Senior Research Analyst at Counterpoint Technology Market Research, specializing in the rapidly evolving automotive sector and its surrounding ecosystem. With over 9 years of experience spanning industry, research, and academia, he possesses deep expertise in market research, data analytics, and the integration of emerging technologies such as 5G and AI into the automotive industry. His extensive research background allows him to offer strategic insights that drive the future of connected vehicles and smart mobility solutions. Dr. Gupta holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, a Master’s degree in Control Systems from the National Institute of Technology Patna, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University.