Visteon Launches AI‑ADAS Compute Module Powered by NVIDIA, Expanding Software‑Defined Vehicle Platform

VC
January 07, 2026

Visteon announced a new AI‑ADAS Compute Module that plugs into existing vehicle architectures, enabling automakers to add AI‑powered cockpit experiences or advanced driver assistance systems without redesigning platforms. The module is built on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin and runs the safety‑certified NVIDIA DriveOS, delivering high‑performance, energy‑efficient compute for demanding AI workloads.

The module incorporates Visteon’s cognitoAI™ software, which fuses data from cameras, infotainment, vehicle sensors and voice to deliver contextual, proactive in‑vehicle experiences. The dual‑role flexibility allows the same hardware to be configured for either cockpit or ADAS functions, giving automakers cost‑efficient, scalable options across multiple vehicle segments.

Visteon’s global VP of Digital Cockpit, Sivakumar Yeddanapudi, said the launch “provides automakers with a production‑ready, high‑performance AI compute platform that reduces engineering risk and time‑to‑market, while keeping costs accessible across more vehicle segments.” The partnership with NVIDIA expands Visteon’s portfolio beyond cockpit domain controllers and advanced displays, positioning the company as a key player in the emerging software‑defined vehicle ecosystem.

The announcement follows Visteon’s recent financial performance, where Q1 2025 net sales of $934 million were flat year‑over‑year and adjusted EBITDA of $129 million reflected a 13.8 % margin, a 290‑basis‑point improvement. The new module is expected to accelerate Visteon’s transition into a software‑defined vehicle platform, potentially opening new revenue streams and strengthening its competitive position against rivals such as Continental, Denso and Harman.

NVIDIA’s Vice President Rishi Dhall noted that “as automakers accelerate the deployment of AI‑powered in‑cabin experiences, Visteon’s new compute platform expands the DRIVE ecosystem, enabling scalable, responsive, and software‑defined cockpit experiences at scale.” The collaboration leverages NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Orin’s safety‑certified architecture and hybrid edge‑cloud capabilities, allowing in‑vehicle AI inference while maintaining privacy.

While the market has not yet reported a specific reaction to the launch, industry analysts view the module as a strategic step that could broaden Visteon’s product portfolio and deepen its partnership with NVIDIA, potentially increasing its share of the growing AI‑enabled cockpit and ADAS market.

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