HERE, ECARX Launch Next-Gen AI Navigation System at Auto Shanghai 2025

ECARX Holdings and HERE Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop a next-generation, AI-powered in-vehicle navigation system for global automakers, set to debut at Auto Shanghai 2025. The collaboration combines HERE's advanced mapping and location technology with ECARX's full-stack automotive solutions, aiming to deliver navigation experiences that are highly adaptable, accurate, and personalized. Key features of the new system include integration of the HERE Software Development Kit (SDK) and globally compliant location data, allowing automakers to significantly reduce development cycles and meet international data regulations. The system is designed for high-precision mapping, real-time navigation, and cross-platform support, empowering brands like Lotus, Lynk & Co, smart, and Hongqi to offer enhanced driver experiences. Leaders from both companies emphasized the partnership's potential to accelerate the introduction of intelligent, connected vehicle navigation solutions worldwide. This initiative supports the industry's ongoing shift toward smarter and more connected vehicles.