Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
Software Platforms and Operating Systems
Hyundai revealed an end-to-end SDV software platform that positions the company for full-stack control
Mercedes-Benz outlined MB.OS with AI-enabled compute and continuous over-the-air upgrades for a premium user experience
Li Auto published core HaloOS modules on Gitee to attract external developers and accelerate iteration in China
Eclipse Foundation opened the SDV-LVL layer to the community, creating a neutral API standard for the sector
ADAS and Autonomous Driving
Bosch launched a modular ADAS product family at Auto Shanghai to address diverse cost and regulatory requirements
WeRide partnered with QNX to combine autonomous driving software with a safety-certified real-time operating system
Xelve Pilot presented a redundant fallback controller designed to secure level-three-plus automation programs
European regulators signaled readiness for wide-scale autonomous deployment by 2026, triggering new capital inflows
Connected Digital Ecosystems
BMW strengthened its partnership with Google to embed Android Automotive OS and Google services in upcoming vehicles
BMW demonstrated Chaos Engineering with AWS to harden connected-vehicle services and embed DevSecOps thinking
Industry thought leaders highlighted subscription-based service models as the next strategic battleground
Advanced Compute and Semiconductors
Intel showcased a second-generation SDV system-on-chip that delivers real-time AI inference for cockpit and perception workloads
NXP introduced the S32K5 microcontroller family with sub-ten-microsecond latency for safety-critical zone controllers
Chiplet-based roadmaps gained attention as a cost-effective path to scale vehicle compute with autonomy levels
Partnerships and Ecosystem Plays
The BMW-Google alliance now spans infotainment, navigation, and voice, enabling faster software iteration
Cloud hyperscalers such as AWS and Tencent highlighted joint innovation models that merge vehicle data with AI services
Industrial-mobility platforms emerged that blend logistics robotics with passenger-car technology, pointing to sector convergence
Industrialization and Operations
Valeo opened a parking-automation lighthouse plant in Wemding Germany that co-locates R&D with volume manufacturing
A post-mortem on Volkswagen Cariad’s seven-point-five-billion-euro overrun underscored the cost of disconnected software governance
Upgrades to CAN-FD networking and a renewed focus on cybersecurity agility featured prominently in operational discussions
China Focus
Analysts reported record iteration speed among Chinese OEMs ahead of Auto Shanghai driven by tight collaboration between domestic tech firms and global Tier-1s
Qualcomm-powered cockpits and ADAS demos dominated local showcases raising the performance bar for incumbent suppliers
Talent and Leadership
Multiple voices reinforced that multidisciplinary high-performance teams remain the decisive factor for rapid SDV rollout
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