The Automotive Industry on the Way to the User-Defined Vehicle automotiveIT car.summit 2024 Werner Beutnagel 21 March 2025
These are the Future Platforms of Car Manufacturers Modular Systems for Electromobility Thomas Geiger 18 March 2025
Magnus Östberg, Mercedes-Benz "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 21 March 2025
China, Opportunities, RUST, AI and more 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 3 April 2025
Economic Drivers 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 2 April 2025
Waymo, Mobileye, and Others Are Robotaxis on the Brink of a Breakthrough? Autonomous driving is no longer an exclusive domain of car manufacturers—or was it ever? In our overview, you’ll find out which tech and big data companies are pushing the auto industry forward in the race for robotaxis. Yannick Tiedemann 21 March 2025
State of the Art How does a Lidar sensor work? Lidar is considered a key component for autonomous driving. However, the sensor has yet to become widespread. In this overview, you will learn everything about its functionality, different designs, and measurement methods. Werner Beutnagel 21 March 2025
Thomas Quernheim, IAMTS New IAMTS Chairman Aims for Global Harmony Mr. Quernheim discusses his mission to unify global standards in autonomous driving and enhance safety through collaboration. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp 21 March 2025
automotiveIT car.summit 2024 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 21 March 2025
Connectivity Solutions Suppliers Enhance Traffic Safety with V2X In 2023, the number of traffic accidents in Germany increased again. Technologies like Bosch's Road Hazard Service and ZF's Rescue Connect could help reduce accidents and make emergency services more efficient. Ronja Schmiedchen 21 March 2025
“Ac2ated Sound” Continental turns the display into a sound source Continental integrates audio functions directly into the display unit for the first time with the Ac2ated Sound Display. The technology uses the display glass for sound transmission - and aims to open up new possibilities for space, weight, and user interaction. Ronja Schmiedchen 1 April 2025
Entry-level models from China With These Cars, Nio and GAC Want to Conquer Europe Nio and GAC have understood that European customers operate somewhat differently than those in their home market of China. It requires long-range and highly technological models that could occupy niches neglected by European OEMs until now. Jürgen Zöllter 3 April 2025
Automakers Take the Next Steps All the Information on Solid-State Batteries in Electric Vehicles The race for long-range solid-state batteries is gaining momentum. While the technical challenges of the batteries of the future still need to be overcome, these automakers are positioning themselves with the help of research and startups. Götz Fuchslocher 18 March 2025
Exclusive Analysis The Development of the Battery Raw Materials Market The European industry remains too dependent on risky imports from abroad for battery materials. This is shown by a recent analysis, which is exclusively available to Automobil Produktion. Werner Beutnagel 18 March 2025
Operating System X New Perspectives for BMW Drivers A quarter-century after the iDrive, BMW is initiating the next revolution in the cockpit and introducing a new user interface with the Neue Klasse. Development chief Frank Weber aims to open the eyes of not only customers but also the competition. Thomas Geiger
Volvo EX30 in ADAS and UX Test Swedish Minimalism Safety has always been in Volvo's DNA. But how safe do the assistance systems of the EX30 feel? How user-friendly are they and what can the infotainment system do? Our practical test provides the answers. Timo Gilgen
Audio UX How acoustics in vehicles become a selling point In Ilmenau, audio experts met during the "Acoustic Day" organized by Fraunhofer IDMT to discuss the future of interior acoustics. Common denominator: The listening experience becomes a selling point. Nikolaus Fecht
