Oct 3, 2025
Mercedes-Benz spins off chip team into Athos Silicon for self-driving vehicle semiconductors
October 3, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — Mercedes-Benz has spun off its Silicon Valley-based chip specialists into a new company, Athos Silicon, which will focus on developing next-generation semiconductors for autonomous vehicles and drones, the companies said. The new entity, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, will operate independently with its own board and is set to pursue additional venture…