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Qualcomm Accelerates SDV Plans at CES 2026 With Mixed‑Criticality Snapdragon and New Auto Deals

Automakers signal production intent for Snapdragon-powered software-defined vehicles.

Overview

  • Qualcomm positioned its Flex and Snapdragon automotive platforms to run driver assistance and infotainment on one mixed‑criticality SoC, with public demos showing Level 2 assistance alongside multitasking cockpit features.
  • Volkswagen signed a letter of intent for long‑term Snapdragon supply, with infotainment integration set to begin in 2027 within its Rivian JV zonal SDV architecture.
  • Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm signed an MoU to co‑develop driving and parking solutions on Snapdragon Ride Flex for emerging markets including India, with broader SDV solutions planned.
  • Qualcomm expanded its work with Google to align Snapdragon Cockpit with AAOS roadmaps and to deploy Gemini‑based automotive AI agents through a unified reference platform.
  • ZF will integrate Snapdragon Ride with its ProAI supercomputer for scalable ADAS intended to support functions up to Level 3, and Leapmotor’s D19 will enter mass production with a dual Snapdragon Elite setup.