The Ultimate Guide to Cartech
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cartech.
What to know about Cartech
Cartech encompasses the rapidly evolving intersection of automotive innovation and technology, spotlighting advancements such as autonomous vehicles, electric trucks, connected car systems, and enhanced in-car user experiences. This field explores transformative ideas from fully electric waste collection trucks to AI-powered vehicle safety and infotainment systems.
By delving into Cartech stories, readers gain insights into the technological shifts shaping the future of transportation—covering breakthroughs in autonomous driving, electrification of fleets, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity, cybersecurity challenges, and the integration of AI and IoT in vehicles. These developments reflect how automotive technology not only redefines mobility but also impacts sustainability, urban infrastructure, and user engagement on the road.
UK Cartech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds
Yet only 15 per cent have deployed OT-specific visibility tools, even as cyber incidents have already disrupted critical systems for most respondents.
DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary
Applicants can win a permanent AI role without a CV as the data centre operator seeks self-taught talent for its Scotland team.
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Heightened scrutiny over components and costs makes the hire significant as Vertiv seeks to keep data centre equipment flowing amid AI-driven demand.
UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
Phishing, supplier risks and weak staff training are still leaving UK firms exposed, experts warn after the latest government survey.
UK cyber survey exposes gaps in basic security controls
Only 5% of businesses follow Cyber Essentials, leaving many firms exposed to breaches and looming reporting rules, experts warn.
Opus Technology wins B Corp status after three-year bid
The certification strengthens Opus Technology's appeal to buyers seeking independently verified ESG standards from IT suppliers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cartech
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment
Software-defined vehicles now top priority for carmakers
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Expert Columns
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Transforming operations one agent at a time but are you AI-ready?
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Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
How equipment OEMs can boost today's machine performance
Negligence is Warfare
The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026
Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown
Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Building a more resilient energy system in Europe
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Cartech News
Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs
Managed data connectors could cut costs and technical hurdles for SMEs seeking access to Europe’s shared industrial data networks.
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
Longer oil-price swings may reshape electric vehicle research and disputes, but battery patents still lag market shifts by years.
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
The London agency is expanding after 50% growth in 2025, as Caroline Mercurio arrives from the US to oversee its first Chief Operating Officer role.
UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds
Most incidents led to shutdowns, supply chain disruption or lost sales, with many firms still leaving cyber risk outside the boardroom.
Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions
The telecoms group says the tie-up has cut annual vehicle emissions by 10,000 tonnes while speeding full-fibre planning and saving millions of pounds.
Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist
Drivers from Aldi, Co-op, Tesco and Waitrose feature in Microlise's 2026 awards shortlist across 11 categories.
MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts
Vehicle theft is widening shortfalls for drivers, with MotorEasy’s top GAP claims averaging GBP £27,995 after a 17.1% rise.
UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn
UK goods exports surged 6.7% in January, led by EU and non-EU gains, even as sales to the US slid amid fresh tariff and trade pressures.
AI investment surges as firms lag on omnichannel CX
AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.
Cyber fears stall UK SMEs' digital plans & AI uptake
Cyber fears and skills gaps leave UK SMEs torn between bold 2026 digital ambitions and hesitation over AI adoption and data security.
Automotive Insights adds leaders & moves to new base
Automotive Insights bolsters senior team with three key hires and relocates to a new Manchester base to fuel its next growth phase.
Ubitium unveils universal RISC-V chip for embedded systems
German start-up Ubitium tapes out universal RISC-V chip on Samsung 8nm, aiming to replace dozens of embedded processors with one device.
HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs
HIVED launches HIVED One, a unified all-electric parcel service aimed at simplifying nationwide deliveries for UK eCommerce SMEs.
Space Forge opens Welsh base for microgravity chips
Space Forge opens £13 million Swansea hub to link microgravity chip production with Welsh semiconductor research and manufacturing.
e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security
e2e-assure brings in former BP OT cyber leader Ian Henderson to strengthen defences for critical infrastructure and industrial operators.
British Business Bank backs Wayve with £25m investment
British Business Bank invests GBP £25m in Wayve as part of a USD $1.2bn Series D, backing UK autonomous driving and AI scale-up ambitions.
Leasing.com and Be.EV link up to simplify public EV charging
Leasing.com partners with Be.EV to bake public charging prices, guides and future charger mapping into its online EV leasing journey.
Willo hires Jim Berrisford to lead global partnerships push
Willo names Jim Berrisford VP of Partnerships to drive global alliances after GBP £3 million backing and new UK office openings.
Be.EV buys Mer UK EV chargers to join top 10 network
Be.EV buys Mer's UK public EV charging network, gaining 1,600 bays and 450 sites to join the UK's top 10 rapid charge operators.
Job Moves
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
Automotive Insights adds leaders & moves to new base
e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security
Willo hires Jim Berrisford to lead global partnerships push
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
Nexer hires Matt Birtwistle to lead UK manufacturing push
NMITE appoints Richard Lillington to lead teaching
MHP Consulting names Robert MacDonald as UK Head of Sales
