The Ultimate Guide to Cartech
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cartech.
What to know about Cartech
Cartech encompasses the rapidly evolving intersection of automotive innovation and technology, spotlighting advancements such as autonomous vehicles, electric trucks, connected car systems, and enhanced in-car user experiences. This field explores transformative ideas from fully electric waste collection trucks to AI-powered vehicle safety and infotainment systems.
By delving into Cartech stories, readers gain insights into the technological shifts shaping the future of transportation—covering breakthroughs in autonomous driving, electrification of fleets, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity, cybersecurity challenges, and the integration of AI and IoT in vehicles. These developments reflect how automotive technology not only redefines mobility but also impacts sustainability, urban infrastructure, and user engagement on the road.
UK Cartech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds
Yet only 15 per cent have deployed OT-specific visibility tools, even as cyber incidents have already disrupted critical systems for most respondents.
DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary
Applicants can win a permanent AI role without a CV as the data centre operator seeks self-taught talent for its Scotland team.
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Heightened scrutiny over components and costs makes the hire significant as Vertiv seeks to keep data centre equipment flowing amid AI-driven demand.
UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
Phishing, supplier risks and weak staff training are still leaving UK firms exposed, experts warn after the latest government survey.
UK cyber survey exposes gaps in basic security controls
Only 5% of businesses follow Cyber Essentials, leaving many firms exposed to breaches and looming reporting rules, experts warn.
Opus Technology wins B Corp status after three-year bid
The certification strengthens Opus Technology's appeal to buyers seeking independently verified ESG standards from IT suppliers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cartech
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment
Software-defined vehicles now top priority for carmakers
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Expert Columns
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Transforming operations one agent at a time but are you AI-ready?
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Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
How equipment OEMs can boost today's machine performance
Negligence is Warfare
The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026
Recent Cartech News
Automated Tyre launches SmartBay for workshop automation
Automated Tyre's SmartBay aims to speed up tyre servicing for dealerships and workshops, using robotics to cut labour needs and bay times.
Vulcan begins Frankfurt lithium plant with NESI tech
Europe’s battery makers could gain local supply for about 500,000 electric vehicle batteries a year as Vulcan starts work in Frankfurt.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.
LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise
Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.
HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++
Automakers racing to deploy Level 2++ systems abroad need consistent road data, as unfamiliar layouts can still unsettle assisted driving.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn
More chips in connected and electric cars are set to lift demand for vehicle control systems to USD $15.1 billion by 2033.
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
Clients could see local campaigns sharpened by traffic, weather and movement data as WPP folds Google Earth AI into its marketing platform.
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
The rollout will put Google’s AI tool in front of 100,000 staff, as the supplier seeks faster software development and tighter internal collaboration.
Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs
Managed data connectors could cut costs and technical hurdles for SMEs seeking access to Europe’s shared industrial data networks.
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Higher annual sales and profit at Pinewood were helped by new contracts, as testing of its software began at Lithia's US dealerships.
Adobe names winners of 2026 Experience Maker Awards
Customer engagement gains, including a USD $1 billion revenue impact at Lenovo, topped Adobe’s 2026 Experience Maker Awards shortlist.
Protegrity hires 10-plus AI & data protection experts
The appointments come as businesses shift AI from trials to daily operations, putting far greater pressure on data privacy and security teams.
UK reindustrialisation investment set to fall sharply
Planned UK reindustrialisation spending is set to halve next year as firms become more selective about reshoring and domestic sourcing.
Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Consumers are set to encounter AI in robots, transport and personalised shopping, as Forrester says business returns will arrive sooner than expected.
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.
Job Moves
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
Automotive Insights adds leaders & moves to new base
e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security
Willo hires Jim Berrisford to lead global partnerships push
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
Nexer hires Matt Birtwistle to lead UK manufacturing push
NMITE appoints Richard Lillington to lead teaching
MHP Consulting names Robert MacDonald as UK Head of Sales
