Tag: china

3 Questions for… Dr Axel Sprenger, Managing Director, USCALE

In the run-up to the 5th International Conference ChargeTec, we asked Dr Axel Sprenger, Managing Director, USCALE, 3 questions. The conference will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich, and Dr Sprenger is one of the speakers.

Benjamin Müller

“Many SDV programmes fail due to old structures”

High-tech alone is not enough. The transition to a software-defined vehicle exposes decades-old misconceptions. Joachim Langenwalter reveals why European manufacturers are operating blindly - and what China has long been doing better, with painful insights.

Dr. Martin Large

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

Trends in Software-Defined Vehicles: Experts weigh in

The automotive industry is set to undergo profound changes with the rise of software-defined vehicles. Expert discussions highlight technological, cultural, and strategic developments - but the biggest transformation may still be ahead.

Dr. Martin Large

Are Connected Vehicles from China a Threat?

The United States has introduced new regulations prohibiting the use of Chinese software and hardware components, a move that has major global implications for the automotive industry. In Europe, this drastic measure has sparked criticism.

Ulrich Hottelet

How AI is penetrating the automotive industry

Alongside the software-defined vehicle and autonomous driving, AI is one of the key trend topics in the automotive industry. Experts from MHP and ZF, among others, will discuss where the technology can help accelerate the industry at the automotiveIT car.summit.

Werner Beutnagel