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Volkswagen Group is licensing parts of Rivian’s AI voice assistant, extending their software partnership beyond vehicle architecture into driver-facing technology.
29 Oct
Berlin-based Finmid is moving into vehicle finance through Bolt and merchant lending through Skroutz, alongside fresh funding to develop its lending infrastructure.
06 Oct
The German and Ukrainian defence technology companies will integrate their systems and develop new capabilities as Ukraine estimates demand at 50,000 ground drones in 2026.
05 Oct
THG Fulfil is adding outright purchases to its AutoStore distribution offer, giving brands another way to fund warehouse robotics alongside its service model.
02 Oct
Estonia’s armed forces and venture investor Archangel will connect defence needs with founders and capital, with scope for companies to develop and test technology.
24 Sept