Aptiv Joins Hands With Indian Commercial Vehicle Makers for Gen-6 ADAS

By Mahender Singh | Published Date : January 10, 2026

Aptiv partners with Indian commercial vehicle makers to provide Gen-6 ADAS for trucks, pickups, mini trucks and buses, improving safety ahead of 2027 regulations.

Aptiv PLC has announced a big partnership with a top commercial vehicle manufacturer in India. The aim is to supply its Generation-6 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for upcoming trucks, pickups, mini trucks and buses. This is Aptiv’s first ADAS collaboration with an Indian commercial vehicle OEM. The deal comes ahead of the projected 2027 safety regulations, showing Aptiv’s commitment to improving road safety in India.

Gen-6 ADAS Features for Indian Roads

Table of Contents

1. Gen-6 ADAS Features for Indian Roads

2. Modular ADAS With Over-The-Air Updates

3. Strong Presence in India

4. Aptiv’s Vision for Safer Commercial Vehicles

5. Bottomline

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Aptiv’s Gen-6 ADAS helps drivers on tough Indian roads. The system can see people, animals and three-wheelers. It gives lane warnings, watches blind spots, brakes if needed and spots obstacles. Works well for city pickups, buses and long-distance trucks.

Modular ADAS With Over-The-Air Updates

Aptiv’s modular ADAS software has already been used in over 40 million vehicles globally. It runs on a uni-voltage architecture and supports over-the-air updates through Aptiv’s LINC software platform and Wind River’s VxWorks real-time operating system. For this new partnership, the ADAS will be integrated across 14 commercial vehicle models and more than 30 variants, including trucks, mini trucks, pickups and buses, making the systems easy to maintain and upgrade over time.

Strong Presence in India

Aptiv has made significant investments in India’s automotive sector. In 2024, it expanded its Chennai manufacturing facility and added a technical centre in 2025. Currently, Aptiv India employs around 13,000 people across seven manufacturing facilities, four technical centres and one tooling centre, including 2,500 engineers. The company is ready to provide cost-effective and locally tested safety solutions to Indian OEMs.

Aptiv’s Vision for Safer Commercial Vehicles

Javed Khan, Executive Vice President & President, Intelligent Systems, Aptiv, said, “We are committed to supporting Indian OEMs with safety solutions designed for local needs. Our systems are already proven in millions of vehicles across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.” Arun Devaraj, VP & MD, Aptiv Asia Pacific, added, “India’s commercial vehicle sector is evolving rapidly. Our partnership with OEMs ensures regulatory compliance and optimised performance for trucks, buses and pickups.”

Bottomline

As India prepares for stricter commercial vehicle safety regulations in 2027, Aptiv’s Gen-6 ADAS platform positions the company to play a big role in improving safety for trucks, mini trucks, pickups and buses nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1: What is Gen-6 ADAS from Aptiv?

Ans: Gen-6 ADAS is an advanced driver assistance system that helps commercial vehicle drivers with lane warnings, blind spot alerts, obstacle detection and automatic braking.

2: Which vehicles will get this system?

Ans: Aptiv’s Gen-6 ADAS will be integrated in trucks, mini trucks, pickups and buses in India.

3: Can the system be updated easily?

Ans: Yes, the modular ADAS supports over-the-air updates using Aptiv’s LINC software platform.

4: Why is this partnership important for India?

Ans: It ensures upcoming 2027 safety regulations are met and improves road safety for commercial vehicles like trucks, pickups and buses.

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