Why in-car gaming is more than entertainment As 2026 unfolds, in-car gaming is emerging as a proving ground for SDVs, exposing which OEMs can translate digital architecture into tangible user experiences. This overview examines how different manufacturers approach gaming as a platform feature, cloud service or architectural showcase. Ronja Schmiedchen
How Stellantis and Bolt are shaping Europe’s robotaxi ambitions Stellantis and Bolt plan to begin testing Level-4 autonomous vehicles in Europe from 2026, with a long-term goal of deploying tens of thousands of robotaxis. Their initiative reflects a broader acceleration of autonomous mobility projects across the continent. ADT editorial team
How advanced are autonomous driving systems really? Autonomous driving between theory and practice - at the IAA Mobility 2025, OEMs, suppliers, and research institutions showcase the progress of driver assistance systems. Learn more about the current ADAS technologies in our overview. Benjamin Müller
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
Why VW Fails with Cariad: Analysis and Learnings Cariad was supposed to be VW's answer to Tesla – but instead a cumbersome colossus emerged. Philipp Raasch (The Autopreneur) provides deeper insights into the causes of the failure and shows what can be learned from it. Dr. Martin Large
When the IoT Becomes the Weakness The use of more sensors, IoT devices, and OTA updates simultaneously creates increasingly risky security vulnerabilities. From the perspective of cybersecurity experts, it is almost impossible to prevent more serious consequences in the long term. Daniela Hoffmann
Automotive Industry Collaborates More Closely on Software Development Eleven renowned OEMs and suppliers have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate more closely on non-differentiating vehicle software in the coming years. A first open-source-based core stack is expected to be available by 2026. Yannick Tiedemann
Live Ticker for the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 2025 (AEK) On 24th and 25th June, the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 2025 took place in Ludwigsburg. Industry decision-makers discussed developments in automotive electronics, SDV, and AI. Here you’ll find a chronological overview of what happened. ADT editorial team
How Volkswagen Plans to Compete with Waymo and Tesla Volkswagen and Moia present their production-ready robotaxi, the ID. Buzz AD, with an integrated complete solution for fully autonomous driving services. This is intended to be the first audible signal from Europe in the race for autonomous mobility services. Yannick Tiedemann
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
Volkswagen Unveils China-Exclusive Electric Models At Auto Shanghai 2025, Volkswagen debuts AI-enhanced vehicles designed for the Chinese market, aiming to boost sales with NEVs. 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
Volkswagen brings Pac-Man into the vehicle Volkswagen is further expanding the gaming offering in selected models. From now on, Pac-Man is available to play on the infotainment display in the parked vehicle via the optional In-Car app AirConsole. The smartphone serves as the controller. Benjamin Müller
VW brings Mobileye and Valeo technology to MQB fleet Volkswagen expands cooperation with Mobileye and Valeo: Advanced driver assistance systems are to be introduced in future MQB vehicles - including centralised architecture and over-the-air updates. Timo Gilgen
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
Cars Become the Gaming Hotspots of the Future Cars are no longer just means of transportation: OEMs are pushing in-car gaming to the limit with new technologies. Thanks to innovative platforms and clever collaborations, the vehicle becomes a digital playground. Werner Beutnagel
