What Car Manufacturers Expect from the Chief AI Officer After the CDO comes the CAIO. In the executive suites of car manufacturers like Mercedes or GM, there are now AI directors who are supposed to transform processes and culture across the company. But the pressure to succeed is high - the CAIO must deliver, and quickly. Yannick Tiedemann
Volkswagen wants to democratise AI – and save billions To what extent can the use of AI offer a new perspective to struggling car manufacturers? Europe's largest OEM is focusing on an AI offensive and a 'Large Industry Model'. Recently, a dedicated AI Lab has been established. What does the overall strategy look like? Timo Gilgen
Mercedes Vehicles to Become Mobile Offices Mercedes-Benz expands Microsoft integration in vehicles: Teams meetings with camera, Intune for secure business use, and Copilot API for AI-powered productivity aim to attract business customers. Timo Gilgen
“The best innovation happens through collaboration” With the Automated Driving Alliance, CARIAD and Bosch are building Europe’s only scalable software platform for assisted and automated driving. In this exclusive interview, CARIAD Chief Launch Officer Dr. Thomas Günther explains how the partnership leverages AI, agile software cycles, and industrialization expertise to bring smarter mobility to all vehicle classes. Benjamin Müller
“India’s talent pool in AI and software engineering is a unique strength” With EV platforms, AI-driven features, and advanced ADAS making inroads, India is becoming a global SDV hotspot. In this interview, Rashmi Gopala Rao and Robert ter Waarbeek of MathWorks, reveal how India’s software expertise is reshaping vehicle development—from two-wheelers to cloud-connected commercial fleets. Benjamin Müller
This was the Automotive Software Strategies Conference 2025 The 6th Automotive Software Strategies Conference brought global industry leaders to Munich for two days of in-depth presentations and strategic insights. The event focused on SDVs, the adoption of Rust, monetisation models, AI in development, and the evolving software supply chain. Benjamin Müller
Paying for the Future The major automotive players are investing significant sums in re- and upskilling their people. With increasing use of AI, career paths are changing, and the right further training is becoming even more crucial. This is especially challenging for medium-sized companies. Daniela Hoffmann
BMW and Alibaba Deepen Strategic Partnership in China BMW and Alibaba announced an expanded partnership in China, accelerating the integration of Alibaba’s Qwen large language model into BMW’s Neue Klasse models. This collaboration is part of BMW’s strategy of increasing cooperation with Chinese tech companies. Benjamin Müller
