TLDRBlackBerry stock jumps 7.19% after a major QNX automotive program win.QNX will power neueHCT smart cameras for a German automaker’s platform.Production starts in 2027, with several million units expected in three years.The system supports braking, lane warnings, traffic lights, and vehicle centering.QNX strengthens its role in global software-defined vehicle safety systems.BlackBerry Limited stock advanced after QNX secured a role in a major global automotive program. BB closed at $8.80, gaining 7.19% during Monday’s session. However, shares slipped 0.23% to $8.78 in pre-market trading.BlackBerry Limited, BBBlackBerry QNX Wins Major Global Auto ProgramBlackBerry and neueHCT announced a new automotive program involving a major German vehicle manufacturer. The automaker selected neueHCT’s QNX-powered HCT Luna High-Performance Smart Camera Solution. The system will support a global passenger vehicle platform launching first in China.The program will later extend across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea. Production remains scheduled to begin during 2027 under the current rollout plan. neueHCT expects several million units during the first three production years.The contract marks HCT Luna’s first major global program powered by BlackBerry’s QNX software. Therefore, the agreement moves the system beyond individual vehicle applications into broader commercial deployment. The program also creates a base for future expansion across additional models and markets.QNX Powers Advanced Driver Assistance SystemsHCT Luna runs on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6B automotive computing platform. QNX OS for Safety 8.0 provides the system’s core software foundation. The architecture supports advanced driver assistance features across several vehicle types.The system includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and Traffic Light Recognition. It also handles cut-ins, sharp curves, construction zones, and roads with limited lane markings. These functions target broader active safety coverage for mass-production passenger vehicles.QNX OS for Safety 8.0 provides predictable performance, fault isolation, and real-time system response. The software also carries ISO 26262 ASIL D functional safety certification. The platform underwent assessment under the ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity standard.BlackBerry Expands QNX Automotive ReachBlackBerry continues positioning QNX as foundational software for software-defined vehicles. Major automakers and suppliers already use QNX across several automotive systems. These applications include digital cockpits, driver assistance systems, and domain controllers.The neueHCT program expands QNX’s role within scalable smart-camera technology. The platform allows automakers to adapt software across models and regional configurations. This approach can shorten development cycles while maintaining consistent vehicle functions.BlackBerry’s latest automotive win also adds commercial context to BB stock’s recent surge. The program links QNX technology with a large-volume vehicle rollout beginning in 2027. Consequently, the agreement strengthens BlackBerry’s exposure to expanding software-driven automotive systems worldwide. The post BlackBerry Limited (BB) Stock: Surge as QNX Secures Major Global Auto Program appeared first on Blockonomi.