With the launch of Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles, Google is accelerating the shift toward software-defined cars. The platform allows automakers to deliver faster, targeted over-the-air updates and enables key features like personalized driver profiles and proactive maintenance alerts. Virtualization built into AAOS SDV also allows software teams to develop and test features before hardware is finalized, streamlining global collaboration and vehicle innovation.

Walmart is signaling a major expansion of its hardware strategy, moving beyond its budget Onn streaming boxes to a comprehensive ecosystem that includes Google TV-powered televisions. Leaked images and regulatory filings reveal that Walmart is preparing to launch a lineup of Onn TVs in multiple sizes, aiming to offer consumers a unified home entertainment platform.

Michelin has introduced the Primacy 5 energy and Pilot Sport 5 energy tires, designed to increase electric vehicle range and sustainability. The tires aim to optimize EV efficiency, with the Primacy 5 energy tires receiving an A rating for range improvement. Michelin has set a goal of using at least 40% sustainable materials in its tires by 2030 and 100% by 2050.