Axera and Aptiv Bring M57-Powered Driver Assistance to Europe-Bound Vehicles
Axera and Aptiv have launched a mass-produced ADAS solution powered by the M57 SoC for Chinese automakers targeting the European market. The system is designed to meet stringent 2026 Euro NCAP safety standards.
Why it matters
This collaboration highlights the growing capability of Chinese semiconductor firms to provide high-performance, cost-effective technology for global automotive markets.
Aptiv's next-generation integrated front-view ADAS solution, powered by Axera's M57 SoC, enters mass production for a leading Chinese NEV automaker.
SHANGHAI , Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axera (Stock Code: 0600.HK) announced that its automotive-grade ADAS SoC M57 now powers Aptiv's new-generation integrated front-view ADAS unit. The solution has entered mass production and begun deliveries for EU-bound models from a leading Chinese new-energy vehicle manufacturer. Led by Aptiv's China team, the driver-assistance system meets the requirements for a five-star rating under the 2026 Euro NCAP protocols. This milestone demonstrates the M57's readiness for Europe's stringent market requirements and provides Chinese automakers expanding overseas with a secure, domestically developed, and independently controlled computing foundation for intelligent driving.
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