JOYNEXT wins AutoTech Breakthrough Award For “Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Solution of the Year

，，16/October/2025

Dresden, Germany. Recognized at the 6th AutoTech Breakthrough Awards, JOYNEXT’s Flat Antenna was awarded the “Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Solution of the Year”, demonstrating how the specialist in automotive electronics is driving the future of mobility forward. AutoTech Breakthrough is a leading market analysis organization, recognizing top companies and technology products of the global automotive and transportation technology markets annually.

Versatile by Design: JOYNEXT’s Smart Flat Antenna

JOYNEXT’s slimline “Smart Flat Antenna” offers high performance and modular flexibility. Measuring 2 cm in height, it integrates antennas, tuners, V2X, 5G, Wi-Fi and SDARS in a single solution. It features passive cooling, software adapted to local markets for secure vehicle communication, and global certifications. With integrated cloud and OTA capabilities, it provides connected, sustainable mobility at the OEM level.

The device delivers reliable performance in ambient temperatures up to 105°C, supported by active or passive cooling concepts dependent upon customer requirements and vehicle positioning. The flexible modular architecture enables fast adaptation to changing market and regulatory demands. The antenna is available as a market-specific or off-the-shelf solution, including an adaptable V2X software stack and support for both, legacy and next-generation applications.

In addition, its unique flat-box option allows an invisible installation for modern body designs, while still meeting premium OEM performance standards. An alternative shark-fin design is available for antenna-dense configurations.

JOYNEXT reinforces its dedication to software-defined vehicles

JOYNEXT is grateful for the recognition: “We thank AutoTech Breakthrough for being selected for the ‘V2V Solution of the Year‘ award. At JOYNEXT, we have always been committed to shaping the future of mobility by designing products that answer to the needs of the industry and end-consumers. Our Smart Flat Antenna is evidence of this commitment,” says Stavros Mitrakis, CEO of JOYNEXT GmbH. “Going forward, we will continue to provide open, safe, and highly specialized intelligent and connected vehicle solutions. We are dedicated to promoting the introduction of software-defined vehicles and delivering next-generation technologies that will shape the future of mobility for generations.”

The AutoTech sector is rapidly redefining the way people and goods move – transforming one of the world’s largest and most vital industries. From autonomous driving technologies and advanced driver-assistance systems to connected vehicle platforms, electrification, and sustainable mobility solutions, AutoTech is delivering greater safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards rank among the most prestigious international recognitions in the mobility and automotive industry. Each year, the independent jury honors only those companies that deliver real breakthroughs and set new benchmarks for the sector. Past winners such as HARMAN, 1NCE, Smart Eye, BMW or Toyota illustrate that the award is reserved for global innovation leaders shaping the future of connected, safe and intelligent mobility. With this recognition, JOYNEXT joins a distinguished group of pioneers whose solutions not only drive technology forward but also define the standards of tomorrow’s automotive world.

“JOYNEXT is escalating the safety and efficiency of smart mobility through its smart connectivity technology. Autonomous driving is developing at a rapid pace, making more multidimensional data critical for intelligent vehicles to perceive the environment, and making sure that accurate decisions and control are paramount,” says Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AutoTech Breakthrough. “JOYNEXT’s innovative solution integrates communication and network technologies to realize the collaboration between the ‘vehicle’ and all traffic participants. The Smart Flat Antenna supports connectivity with vehicle-road collaboration to create a more intelligent transportation system.”

JOYNEXT – WE CONNECT FUTURE

JOYNEXT is a leading AutoTech company, the Automotive Connectivity Business Unit of Joyson Electronics. Headquarters in China, JOYNEXT marks our global presence in Germany, Poland, France, US, Japan, etc. We develop technologies for intelligent connected vehicles and provide a highly personalized mobility experience that is empathic, safe, and adaptable. Our 1,500+ employees work at 7 R&D centers, 3 global manufacturing locations, and 4 customer centers around the world.

For more than two decades, JOYNEXT has been working as the development partner and system supplier of renowned car manufacturers and established long-term partnerships with various well-known OEMs. Putting ourselves in the shoes of users, we are consistently working on intelligent cockpit, smart connectivity, autonomous driving, and software solutions & services for both, carmakers and users, offering them a personalized mobility experience.

JOYNEXT is accelerating the shift to smart mobility with our integrated hardware and software solutions. Our intelligent cockpit and smart connectivity products are equipped in millions of vehicles worldwide, complemented by our capabilities in developing autonomous driving technologies and software products, which lay a solid foundation for the cockpit and driving fusion facing the era of Central Computing Units.

Balancing innovation with sustainability, we are committed to contributing to industry transformation together with our eco-partners, such as Microsoft, HUAWEI, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics, Black Sesame, Elektrobit, and QNX to deliver a smarter driving experience for end users. www.JOYNEXT.com

About AutoTech Breakthrough

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