Honda vs Hyundai

Honda Develops Underlaying Technology for In-motion Wireless Charging of EVs, Including Large Commercial Vehicles

Honda announced the development of underlying technology for in-motion wireless charging of EVs, including large commercial vehicles, on October 5, 2026.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Honda (2026-08-31)

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. have executed a joint development agreement to standardize core electronic control units (ECUs), in-vehicle operating systems, middleware, and vehicle control software for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The initiative focuses on high-performance main ECUs (High Performance Computers) utilizing system-on-chips (SoCs) as well as zone ECUs. The shared electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture and software stack are slated for deployment in both automakers' next-generation SDVs starting in fiscal year 2029.

• Honda and Nissan signed a joint development agreement on August 31, 2026, to standardize next-generation SDV core ECUs, operating systems, middleware, and control software.
• The standardized E/E architecture is scheduled for commercial integration across both companies' vehicles starting in fiscal year 2029.
• Honda confirmed the transaction will have no material impact on its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

Dailymotion Launches Business Unit Combining Signals Across Video Ecosystem

Dailymotion has announced the launch of Dailymotion Business, a new global proposition that consolidates its video technology, advertising, monetization, and proprietary intelligence capabilities. The offering is designed to help media owners, enterprises, creators, and brands maximize value from video by connecting signals across its ecosystem. Dailymotion Business is organized into four lines of business: Audience Path, Motion, Exchange, and Edge, all powered by an agentic AI operating system called Ray. The company reports five billion monthly video streams reaching over 400 million consumers and two billion monthly actionable audiences. Early results with automotive client Honda demonstrate the effectiveness of the platform, with campaigns generating over 9,600 qualified conversations. The launch marks Dailymotion's evolution from a pioneering European video platform into a global video technology business.

• Dailymotion launched Dailymotion Business, a new global proposition combining video technology, advertising, monetization, and proprietary intelligence.
• Dailymotion Business is organized into four lines of business: Audience Path, Motion, Exchange, and Edge.
• The offering is powered by Ray, an agentic AI operating system that connects social, creation, consumption, and campaign signals.

Built On OpenX: How Chalice AI Drove 67% Lower CPMs

OpenX published an educational video featuring Ali Manning of Chalice AI, explaining how the company leverages OpenXBuild's container-based architecture to run AI models directly within the supply-side platform. The video highlights a case study with Hyundai, where custom valuations led to 67% lower CPMs and a 20% higher high-value action rate. Chalice AI uses the IAB's agentic real-time framework to build bidding agents in the SSP, enabling more precise bidding and better advertiser outcomes. The video is part of OpenX's educational series on programmatic, CTV, and AI.

• Chalice AI, an early-stage company, uses OpenXBuild to run AI models directly in the supply-side platform.
• Hyundai achieved 67% lower CPMs and a 20% higher high-value action rate using custom valuations.
• OpenX is built on the IAB's agentic real-time framework, enabling bidding agents in containers within the SSP.

Ströer eröffnet "The Lighthouse" in Hamburg als immersiven DOOH-Screen

On October 1, 2026, Ströer and blowUP media launched 'The Lighthouse' at Spielbudenplatz in Hamburg, Germany. With over 530 square meters of digital LED surface, it is Germany's largest outdoor LED screen installation and its first immersive DOOH screen featuring a 3D round corner for anamorphic effects. Launch advertisers Penny and Hyundai secured 100 percent share of voice for the initial campaign weeks, alternating display on an hourly basis.

• Ströer and blowUP media launched 'The Lighthouse' at Hamburg's Spielbudenplatz on October 1, 2026.
• The installation spans more than 530 square meters of digital LED surface with a 3D round corner enabling anamorphic, full-motion storytelling.
• Penny and Hyundai secured 100 percent share of voice for the first weeks, alternating appearances hourly.

Flam raises $40 million in Series B led by QED Investors

Flam, an enterprise platform for interactive content, announced a $40 million Series B round led by QED Investors. The company has scaled to 100+ customers in six quarters of go-to-market, including Google, Hyundai, and McDonald's. Flam ships three formats—Flicks, Airboards, and Visual Agents—powered by five generative models, with performance claims such as 50ms TTFB streaming, 300ms 3D loads, and under 800ms agent response times.

• Flam raised $40 million in a Series B round led by QED Investors.
• Flam reached 100+ customers in six quarters of go-to-market, including Google, Hyundai, and McDonald's.
• Flam ships three interactive formats (Flicks, Airboards, Visual Agents) powered by five generative models.