Engineers analysing software-defined vehicle systems using CAD tools

MARKET TRENDS

8 Jan 2026

Open-Source Code Is Changing How Cars Are Built

Automakers are joining forces on shared software to cut costs, move faster, and rethink how vehicles are developed in a digital age

Harman and ZF executives marking a driver-assistance software acquisition

PARTNERSHIPS

6 Jan 2026

Code Takes the Wheel as Harman Pushes Deeper Into Vehicle Safety

Harman’s driver assistance deal reflects the global shift toward software-defined vehicles and why automakers increasingly favor fewer, la...

KPIT and JSW logos representing automotive software and AI collaboration

INSIGHTS

22 Dec 2025

AI Raises the Stakes in the Race for Automotive Software

KPIT’s AI bets in 2025 show why automakers are locking in software partners earlier as vehicles evolve into long-term digital platforms

Department of Commerce seal as US tightens connected car software oversight

REGULATORY

18 Dec 2025

Connected Cars Meet a New Security Reality

New federal rules tighten control over connected vehicle software, reshaping sourcing, governance, and competition across the auto industr...

Rivian electric truck parked beside branded charging stalls in outdoor setting.

INNOVATION

17 Dec 2025

Rivian’s Software Play Signals a Bigger Auto Shift

Rivian’s latest software push shows why firms want to own the digital guts of tomorrow’s cars

Italdesign exterior signage featuring Italian-flag accents on a building facade.

PARTNERSHIPS

16 Dec 2025

Why the UST–Italdesign Tie-Up Matters for Car Design

UST’s planned Italdesign stake underscores how early software integration is reshaping vehicle design and development

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