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
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
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
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
