2026 Winners Span Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Systems, Fleet Management, Vehicle Safety and Connected Car InnovationLOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization recognizing innovation in automotive and transportation technology, today announced the winners of its seventh annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program. The 2026 awards honor companies, technologies and products advancing the automotive industry and improving how people and goods move around the world. The automotive and transportation sectors continue to offer exciting opportunities for innovation. Artificial intelligence is expanding the capabilities of vehicle systems and business operations, connected platforms are helping turn vehicle data into actionable insights, and advances in electrification and charging are supporting new approaches to mobility. Across dealerships, repair facilities and commercial fleets, technology is also helping businesses deliver better service and operate more efficiently. The mission of the annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is to recognize the innovators transforming the global automotive and mobility landscape with breakthrough technology. The program conducts a comprehensive analysis of the companies redefining how vehicles are designed, manufactured, driven and maintained. From autonomous driving platforms and connected vehicle software to AI-driven safety systems, IoT-based fleet and telematics monitoring, and next-generation electrification and battery innovations, these innovations are enabling automotive companies to operate more efficiently, deliver safer and smarter transportation, and shape the future of how the world moves. “The automotive industry is an incredible proving ground for innovation, where advances in AI, connectivity and electrification can change the experience of millions of drivers and transform entire transportation businesses,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of AutoTech Breakthrough. “Our 2026 winners are bringing ingenuity and ambition to some of the industry’s most demanding challenges. Their work demonstrates how much opportunity remains to improve transportation, strengthen automotive businesses and create better experiences on and off the road. We are thrilled to recognize their achievements and congratulate every winner in the seventh annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program.” Winners were chosen based on a range of criteria, with a focus on innovation, technological advancement, and the overall impact of their solutions in advancing the automotive technology industry. 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Award winners include: Auto DealershipAuto Dealership Platform of the Year: iPacketAuto Dealership Solution of the Year: Impel Automotive CybersecurityAutomotive Cybersecurity Company of the Year: AUTOCRYPTAutomotive Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year: Mobile Work Agent, Cerence AI Autonomous Driving TechnologyADAS Solution of the Year: High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire (HMDD), Nexteer AutomotiveAutonomous Vehicle Innovation of the Year: WiTricity AI Tech Connected CarAutomotive Infotainment Solution of the Year: Cinemo Bring Your AI™ by CinemoAutomotive Infotainment Innovation of the Year: AutoKinex Virtual Agent, Verra MobilityConnected Car Innovation of the Year: ViasatConnected Car Solution Provider of the Year: MotorqConnected Car Platform of the Year: nSpireAuto, Endeavour TechnologyDriver Safety Solution of the Year: Ready Aware, HARMAN International Electric VehiclesBattery Charging Technology Solution of the Year: OpenECU NX3, New EagleOverall Electric Vehicle Innovation of the Year: AdeiaHybrid Technology Solution of the Year: X-Range C15, Horse Powertrain Fleet and Transportation ManagementFleet Intelligence Solution of the Year: Element Fleet ManagementFleet Management Innovation of the Year: DriveWell Fleet, Cambridge Mobile TelematicsFleet Management Technology Company of the Year: AutoFleetIntegrated Fleet Management Solution of the Year: FordOverall Fleet Management Company of the Year: EquipmentShare In-Cabin Intelligence & Driver MonitoringDriver Monitoring Solution of the Year: IQ Camera, Teletrac NavmanIn-Cabin Solution of the Year: indieIn-Cabin Intelligence Company of the Year: Geotab Smart ParkingSmart Parking Solution of the Year: Trailer Park Assist, AUMOVIO Vehicle TelematicsVehicle Telematics Company of the Year: SoleraVehicle Telematics Innovation of the Year: Damoov Artificial IntelligenceAutoTech AI Innovation of the Year: Auto AI by BCG XAutoTech AI Solution of the Year: Fastlane Platform, Sonatus Industry LeadershipAuto Repair Solution of the Year: Qapter XpertCX Solutions Suite, SoleraOverall AutoTech Company of the Year: LotlinxOverall AutoTech Solution of the Year: Nation Safe Drivers (NSD)Overall Transportation Tech of the Year: HALO by First Student About AutoTech BreakthroughPart of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in automotive technologies, services, companies and products. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AutoTech companies and solutions in categories including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive CyberSecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech, Vehicle Telematics and more. For more information visit AutoTechBreakthrough.com Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Media Contact:Bryan VaughnAutoTech BreakthroughBryan@AutoTechBreakthrough.com949.529.4120
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