How Rust Accelerates the Path to the SDV The emerging programming language Rust has the potential to reduce development time for SDVs and lower susceptibility to errors. In combination with generative AI, development speeds can be significantly increased. Daniela Hoffmann
The Development Community Needs to Step Up The prostep ivip Symposium made one thing clear: the Software Defined Vehicle lives on data – and data quality remains a consistent source of headaches. Generative AI is emerging as a game changer in the product development process. Daniela Hoffmann
Valeo Receives First Order for Imaging Radar A global OEM has commissioned Valeo to equip its vehicles with the company’s imaging radar system, enabling hands-free and eyes-off driving. Production of the imaging radar system is scheduled to begin in 2028. Götz Fuchslocher
“Global OEMs are under pressure” “Speed of change” is the most critical KPI in SDV strategy, says Anup Sable—because innovation must be fast, efficient, and scalable to succeed in the global race. As CTO of KPIT, he is one of this year’s AEK speakers, whom we interviewed ahead of the conference. Benjamin Müller
“Edge computing is not a nice-to-have - it’s the only path forward” Compute power, platform strategy, edge intelligence - the future of autonomous mobility begins inside the vehicle. That’s the conviction of Salil Raje, SVP of AMD. Ahead of his talk at the Automobil Elektronik Kongress 2025, we asked him three key questions on this topic cluster. Benjamin Müller
What’s ahead at the Automotive Battery Conference 2025? On July 9–10, 2025, the 7th edition of “The Automotive Battery – Key Technology for Electric Vehicles” will take place at the SZ Tower in Munich. The event delivers deep industry insight, strategic guidance, and networking opportunities for professionals in the automotive battery ecosystem. Benjamin Müller
What’s ahead at the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 2025? On 24 June, it's finally that time again: Decision-makers in the fields of electricity, electronics, and software in cars will meet in Ludwigsburg for the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress, the annual networking event of the industry. Sabine Synkule
“The future belongs to a holistic UX/UI concept” As Product Experience Director Europe at NIO, Benjamin Steinmetz contributed to the 2025 Automotive Software Strategies Conference in Munich. We took the opportunity to speak with him and ask three key questions. 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
“Today's vehicles are like patchwork collages” Co-Founder & CEO of Veecle and one of the speakers on Day 1 of the Automotive Software Strategies Conference in Munich: Dr Stefan Nürnberger. In the context of the event, we asked him three questions about Rust as a foundation for secure, scalable, and future-proof SDV development. Benjamin Müller
“Collaboration models between OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers are frequently underdeveloped” In the lead-up to the 6th International Automotive Software Strategies Conference, we asked Augustin Friedel, Senior Manager SDV at MHP Management, three questions. The event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2025 in Munich, and Friedel is one of the speakers. 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
“Modularity makes complexity manageable” In the lead-up to the 6th International Conference on Automotive Software Strategies, we asked Dr. Thomas Raste, Principal Expert in Vehicle Dynamics at Continental, three questions. The event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2025 in Munich, Dr. Raste is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
“GenAI can continuously improve ADAS algorithms” In the run-up to the 6th International Conference Automotive Software Strategies, we asked Thomas Dannemann, Senior Director Product Marketing at Qualcomm, three questions. The event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2025 in Munich, Dannemann is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
Open Source in the Automotive Industry Open Source is fundamentally changing software development in the automotive industry. Michael Plagge from the Eclipse Foundation explains in an interview why active participation determines influence, innovation, and long-term success. Dr. Martin Large
Mediator between Human and Machine When engineers and AI cooperate, it can lead to misunderstandings. This is where a relatively new profession comes into play: Experts in Interactive Machine Learning prevent such conflicts as interpreters between two worlds. Chris Löwer
This was the 13th Conference Bordnetze im Automobil The 13th Conference Bordnetze im Automobil (Automotive Wire Harness & EDS 2025) brought the industry back to Ludwigsburg. International industry experts gathered in the tranquil town near Stuttgart to explore the latest innovations in vehicle wiring systems, E/E architectures, and Software-Defined Vehicles. Benjamin Müller
“AI assurance becomes the new quality standard” What do OEMs, suppliers, and tech start-ups need to do now to ensure AI-supported vehicle functions are reliable and safe on the road? Deloitte manager Andreas Herzig draws a clear conclusion after the AI Assurance in Mobility Europe in Berlin. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
“Predictive capabilities create entirely new, recurring revenue streams” In the run-up to the 6th International Conference Automotive Software Strategies, we asked Stefan Hassels, Head of Product, Compredict, three questions. The event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2025 in Munich, and Stefan Hassels is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
Process Map for making AI systems available The EU AI Regulation raises crucial questions, especially for companies in the automotive industry. The following article navigates through the key phases of the compliance process and highlights the specific challenges. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
3 Questions for… Steve Basra, Director, Global Head of Automotive, Google Cloud As one of the most influential companies shaping the digital world, Google plays a key role in driving technological innovation across industries — including the automotive sector. Steve Basra, Director and Global Head of Automotive at Google Cloud, is a real expert in this field. We asked him three questions. Benjamin Müller
These are the Strategies for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) It is now important to consider Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) more holistically. After all, completely new business models are associated with them. Who is adopting which strategy? Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
TomTom equips Smart models Traffic jams, local accident hotspots and potential dangers: By integrating TomTom's services, Smart aims to provide its customers with additional navigation functions and comprehensive real-time information in the future. Benjamin Müller
Optical Multi-Gigabit Ethernet: ZF relies on fibre optics For extreme data rates in vehicle communication, ZF has further developed its high-performance computer ProAI for optical multi-gigabit Ethernet. The German supplier sees this as a key technology and announces series production from 2026. Dr. Martin Large
Why interoperability matters in automotive functional safety AI-driven vehicles demand more than just fault tolerance or diagnostic checks. They require interoperability: between layers, between domains, and across lifecycles. At the Automotive Computing Conference 2025, Jyotika Athavale, Director at IEEE and Synopsys, made a clear case for embedding interoperability into the DNA of automotive systems. Benjamin Müller
Is intelligent positioning the next leap in vehicle navigation? Global navigation satellite systems like GPS have powered modern mobility for decades—but their limitations are becoming increasingly evident. At the Automotive Computing Conference 2025 in Detroit, Brett Harrison, President & Co-Founder of Tern AI, presented a case for moving beyond conventional trilateration. His company’s approach: a robust, vehicle-integrated positioning system that does not rely on satellites at all. Benjamin Müller
How ARM optimises in-vehicle AI processing As automotive OEMs seek to embed advanced AI-driven functionalities in vehicles, they encounter a familiar challenge: how can these workloads be processed efficiently using the constrained compute resources already embedded in cars? At the Automotive Computing Conference 2025 in Detroit, Robert Day, Director Automotive GTM at Arm Inc., provided practical insights into this question. 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
Infineon acquires Marvell's automotive ethernet division With the planned acquisition of Marvell's automotive ethernet business for 2.5 billion US dollars, Infineon strengthens its position in the automotive market and focuses on pioneering connectivity solutions for software-defined vehicles. Nicole Ahner
Why is the switch to 48-volt electrical systems important now? The tension is rising: VW and Audi are pushing the switch to 48-volt electrical systems. At the 12th Automotive Wire Harness Congress, Dr. Bodo Specht from VW and Dr. Uli Mende from Audi discussed the challenges and opportunities of switching to 48 V in the automotive industry. Dr. Martin Large
All Information on the 13th Automotive Wire Harness Congress The wiring systems industry is undergoing extreme changes: There are software updates instead of cables, 800-volt technology instead of standard power, and many more changes... At the Automotive Wire Harness 2025, you can see who is leading the way. What can participants expect? Dr. Martin Large
What's Behind BMW's Heart of Joy? The heart of BMW's Neue Klasse is set to bring a new joy of driving. The fundamental idea is based on four high-performance computers - the Heart of Joy is one of them. Can the Munich team also convince petrolheads with this? Thomas Geiger
How Open Source is Shaping the Future of Mobility Open source is gaining ground in the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) – but with flexibility comes complexity. To harness its full potential, the automotive industry must embrace this technology with structure, clarity, and long-term commitment. 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
UK Automotive Software Market Facing Rapid Growth The UK automotive sector is undergoing a profound structural transformation, as the industry shifts from traditional internal combustion vehicles to electrified, intelligent, and software-defined platforms. This opens up tremendous business opportunities. Benjamin Müller
Hyundai Launches Software Brand Pleos At its in-house developer conference in Seoul, the Hyundai Group introduced its new mobility and software brand 'Pleos'. The Koreans also explained how they plan to improve the in-vehicle app network in collaboration with partners in the future. Benjamin Müller
Speedmasters of Software How can the rapidly growing amount of data in vehicles be processed quickly and securely - and thus create added value? DevOps engineers ensure this. A job that becomes very complex with connected vehicles. Chris Löwer
How Good Are Automotive Operating Systems? The evolution of operating systems for cars is driven by safety, connectivity, and faster OTA updates. Our overview explains the complexity of the various development levels on the way to the operating system of the future. Timo Gilgen
"We have established software as a product at Mercedes" For years, Mercedes has been working on MB.OS. Now the comprehensive rollout is imminent. In this interview, Software Chief Magnus Östberg discusses the current status, the importance of OTA updates, and the increasing separation of software and hardware. Pascal Nagel
“Every consideration begins with the software stack” Volvo is fully committed to partnerships with Nvidia or Qualcomm. This aims to make the Software-Defined Vehicle a reality quickly. Anders Bell, Head of Development, explains in an interview how the development is expected to proceed in the future. Timo Gilgen
Everything about the Software-Defined Vehicle From Architectures to Certification - whether standardization, OTA updates, vehicle lifecycle, or cybersecurity: Find the answers to the most important questions about the Software-Defined Vehicle here. Timo Gilgen
The Hurdles for the Software-Defined Vehicle Few topics occupy the automotive industry as much as the Software-Defined Vehicle. But how far along is the development really? We analyze the various challenges on the way to the car of the future. Timo Gilgen
The Automotive Industry on the Way to the User-Defined Vehicle Few topics are currently occupying the automotive industry as much as the transition to the Software-Defined Vehicle. However, at the automotiveIT car.summit 2024, the top experts in the industry are already thinking one step further - towards the User-Defined Vehicle. Werner Beutnagel
How Does Software Define the Car of the Future? Joachim Mathes, CTO at Valeo, emphasises the need to transform the automotive industry at the 28th AUTOMOBIL ELEKTRONIK Congress. He calls for the development of sustainable SDVs that will remain relevant in 20 years. Martin Probst
