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-Defined Vehicle & Cloud
QNX safety-certified runtime integrated with Microsoft Azure to accelerate SDV development in the cloud
Renault Group advanced SDV with Google Cloud, including collaboration via Ampere Software Technology
German OEMs aligned on the S-CORE open-source SDV platform to standardize foundations
India emerged as a global hub for SDV engineering and agile delivery
SDV positioning matured toward adaptability, high-rate data processing, and sustainable mobility ecosystems
openDuT enabled remote, distributed collaboration for vehicle software testing
ADAS & Autonomy
Microcontrollers underpinned split-second ADAS decisions for safety-critical performance
Mobileye highlighted autonomy potential through real-time mapping and a global intelligence network
AICC and Nullmax partnered to scale ADAS for mass-market vehicles in China
Guidance emphasized translating collision-avoidance features into business outcomes for buyers
Testing & Validation
Smart Testing combined simulation, HiL, and real-world data to compress development loops
Sensor simulation emerged as critical for reliable, scalable embodied-AI development
Shift-left practices, V-Model discipline, and AI-assisted engineering gained traction across industry forums
TPT 2025.09 released enhancements focused on testing productivity and collaboration
Cloud-based development and test environments were reinforced as efficiency levers
Digital Cockpit & HMI
China’s digital cockpit moved quickly with AI, semiconductors, and novel interfaces shaping user experience
Continuity between vehicles and smartphones was explored as a core UX pattern
In-car voice assistants lagged but showed upside with faster response and deeper integration
Cybersecurity & Functional Safety
Electronic handbrakes shifted risk analysis from simple to complex, requiring continuous safeguards
UNECE UN R155 and UN R156 compliance remained a central execution requirement
DEF CON research on tanker trailer brake hacking underscored real-world attack surfaces
Functional safety and cybersecurity kept a high profile through specialized symposia and summits
Semiconductors & Compute
Semiconductors and MCU-centric architectures stayed central to ADAS and cockpit performance
Embedded systems advanced with edge AI, security, localization, and exploratory quantum topics
A series-production milestone was achieved through disciplined teamwork and iterative improvement
Regulation & Policy
Geopolitical regulation drove design-for-compliance and localization strategies across software stacks
Regulatory updates connected to cybersecurity, connectivity, and SDV practices informed near-term priorities
Ecosystem & Community
AGL’s Summer Meeting in Berlin showcased open-source SDV progress
Panels at ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Summit convened practical perspectives on autonomy
Automotive Cyber Security Week 2025 sessions mapped technology, challenges, and business strategies
Podcasts and event roundups amplified lessons on productivity, AI tooling, and modern development workflows
New Products & Releases
TPT 2025.09 released testing features to streamline workflows
A new AI platform version enabled natural-language scenario generation for ADAS and automated driving engineers
Arm’s Zena CSS platform gathered momentum for AI-defined vehicle software development
S-CORE, an open-source SDV platform, advanced as a shared industry baseline
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