Seventh Annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards Program Honors the Companies Transforming How the World Moves

2026 Winners Span Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Systems, Fleet Management, Vehicle Safety and Connected Car Innovation

LOS 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 Dealership
Auto Dealership Platform of the Year: iPacket
Auto Dealership Solution of the Year: Impel

Automotive Cybersecurity
Automotive Cybersecurity Company of the Year: AUTOCRYPT
Automotive Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year: Mobile Work Agent, Cerence AI

Autonomous Driving Technology
ADAS Solution of the Year: High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire (HMDD), Nexteer Automotive
Autonomous Vehicle Innovation of the Year: WiTricity AI Tech

Connected Car
Automotive Infotainment Solution of the Year: Cinemo Bring Your AI™ by Cinemo
Automotive Infotainment Innovation of the Year: AutoKinex Virtual Agent, Verra Mobility
Connected Car Innovation of the Year: Viasat
Connected Car Solution Provider of the Year: Motorq
Connected Car Platform of the Year: nSpireAuto, Endeavour Technology
Driver Safety Solution of the Year: Ready Aware, HARMAN International

Electric Vehicles
Battery Charging Technology Solution of the Year: OpenECU NX3, New Eagle
Overall Electric Vehicle Innovation of the Year: Adeia
Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year: X-Range C15, Horse Powertrain

Fleet and Transportation Management
Fleet Intelligence Solution of the Year: Element Fleet Management
Fleet Management Innovation of the Year: DriveWell Fleet, Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Fleet Management Technology Company of the Year: AutoFleet
Integrated Fleet Management Solution of the Year: Ford
Overall Fleet Management Company of the Year: EquipmentShare

In-Cabin Intelligence & Driver Monitoring
Driver Monitoring Solution of the Year: IQ Camera, Teletrac Navman
In-Cabin Solution of the Year: indie
In-Cabin Intelligence Company of the Year: Geotab

Smart Parking
Smart Parking Solution of the Year: Trailer Park Assist, AUMOVIO

Vehicle Telematics
Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year: Solera
Vehicle Telematics Innovation of the Year: Damoov

Artificial Intelligence
AutoTech AI Innovation of the Year: Auto AI by BCG X
AutoTech AI Solution of the Year: Fastlane Platform, Sonatus

Industry Leadership
Auto Repair Solution of the Year: Qapter XpertCX Solutions Suite, Solera
Overall AutoTech Company of the Year: Lotlinx
Overall AutoTech Solution of the Year: Nation Safe Drivers (NSD)
Overall Transportation Tech of the Year: HALO by First Student

About AutoTech Breakthrough
Part 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

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