The Automotive Industry on the Way to the User-Defined Vehicle automotiveIT car.summit 2024 Werner Beutnagel 21 March 2025
High-performance computers 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 8 April 2025
Automotive Software Integration 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 4 April 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
Controlling Valuable Real-Time Data Efficient Test Fleet Management for ADAS and AD Cloud-based solutions are transforming test fleet management for ADAS and autonomous vehicles. Through real-time monitoring, efficient data handling, and remote diagnostics, companies like Continental save enormous costs and accelerate development. Bastian Schumacher 7 April 2025
ADAS and UX Test How good is the VW ID.7 in winter? Volkswagen's flagship is being showered with praise. But how good are the assistance systems of the electric successor to the Passat, and what does the car offer in terms of user experience and infotainment? We conducted a practical test. Timo Gilgen 2 April 2025
Cooperations with the Automotive Industry Nvidia Delivers New Computing Power for Autonomous Driving When it comes to the advancement of autonomous driving functions, no one has been able to bypass Nvidia's supercomputing platforms for a long time. At this year's GTC, the tech player announced a series of new and deepened partnerships. Yannick Tiedemann 31 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
U.S. ban on Chinese auto software Are Connected Vehicles from China a Threat? The United States has introduced new regulations prohibiting the use of Chinese software and hardware components, a move that has major global implications for the automotive industry. In Europe, this drastic measure has sparked criticism. Ulrich Hottelet 24 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
“We need an industry-wide commitment to 48 volts” 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 10 April 2025
Cost-effective and demand-based development of DC charging infrastructure Uncooled DC charging cables for realising a wide range of charging solutions With a comprehensive and reliable DC charging infrastructure, charging electric cars on medium and long-distance journeys at semi-public and public electric charging stations is more than suitable for everyday use. Long charging times are a thing of the past. Florian Grothaus 9 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
Qwen meets Neue Klasse BMW and Alibaba Deepen Strategic Partnership in China BMW and Alibaba announced an expanded partnership in China, accelerating the integration of Alibaba’s Qwen large language model into BMW’s Neue Klasse models. This collaboration is part of BMW’s strategy of increasing cooperation with Chinese tech companies. Benjamin Müller
User Experience Nio Introduces New Vehicle API With the new Vehicle API, Nio aims to create a platform that efficiently connects vehicles with third-party apps and energy systems. It is intended to provide easy integration and new opportunities for smart mobility solutions. Ronja Schmiedchen
Bigger, faster, wider These are the Vehicle Displays of the Future Large display tablets in automobiles are a thing of the past. The next generation of infotainment relies on screens that stretch across the entire width of the vehicle. Wolfgang Gomoll
