Download your exclusive copy of the presentation from Tyson Benson, President of The Product Cybersecurity Group, delivered at Automotive IQ’s SDV & AI 2025 event. Gain insights into the current SDV market landscape, explore open‑source opportunities within SDV components, and understand the key security and functional safety challenges shaping the industry. The presentation also shares proven collaboration models that are driving successful SDV development.

Ahead of the SDV & AV Technology Summit 2026, keynote speaker Pankaj Kedia shares an exclusive preview of his upcoming session.

In this interview, he explores the role AI will play in shaping the in-car experience over the next decade, how OEMs can maximize the value of partnerships with Silicon Valley when building next-generation technology stacks, and what defines a successful collaboration between automakers and technology companies. Pankaj also discusses where he sees the greatest value-creation opportunities across the AI and autonomous-vehicle value chain, and how organizations can position themselves to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape.

"When the automotive OEM and technology player recognize that the combined opportunity is larger than either could achieve independently, the partnership can become truly transformational." 

Watch this featured session from AV Online 2026, where David Doria, Director of Engineering - Automated Driving at Magna International, moderated an engaging panel discussion with Ahmed Abutabl, Engineering Director - Head of Global Software Engineering - Body Control, FORVIA HELL, and Sergey Malygin, CEO, SODA.Auto.Together, the panel explored key trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of autonomous vehicle software and engineering. 

In this article, Partha Goswami explores the key considerations organizations must address before launching a Level 3 semi-autonomous driving function. He examines the limitations of human attention and the resulting HMI challenges, the need for full-stack redundancy to ensure safety and reliability, ongoing liability concerns and unresolved legal questions, as well as the increasing complexity surrounding insurance claims and vehicle repair. 

All topics will be explored in-depth at SDV & AV Silicon Valley Technology Summit 2026. 

Automotive IQ presents a must-read market report on how AI is revolutionizing SDVs across their entire lifecycle - from development and testing to deployment and real-time operation. Download the report to uncover the key AI technologies driving innovation, explore applications like autonomous driving and predictive maintenance, and gain insight into critical challenges such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

An exclusive interview series featuring Cedric Armand, Director of Virtualization at Ford Motor Company, Ahsan Qamar, SDV and System Engineering and Integration Expert at Leading OEM, and Gauri Kulkarni, Technical Program Leader for the Global Next-Gen Connectivity Initiative at Cummins. Download and learn the latest on the transformative shift to software-defined vehicles. The piece includes:

• The Shift Embedded in Software Development - with Cedric Armand
• Quick-Fire Interview - with Ahsan Qamar
• Architectural Challenges in Software and Electronic Systems - with Gauri Kulkarni

AI, ML, and Generative AI are revolutionizing vehicle safety, particularly in autonomous vehicles. Lakshmi Prasad Bhatta, Vehicle Safety Engineer at Mahindra Automotive, explains how advanced sensors, machine learning, and Generative AI work together to enable real-time decision-making, anticipate road hazards, and enhance system resilience in complex driving scenarios. In this exclusive interview, you will learn how these technologies are shaping the future of vehicle safety, the practical applications in autonomous systems, and the strategies engineers are using to tackle complex driving challenges.

The shift toward Software‑Defined Vehicles presents both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. Iveco Group has been at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging innovative strategies and cutting‑edge technologies to evolve its development processes and methodologies.

In this case study, Demetrio Cortese, Embedded Software Development Manager at Iveco Group, explores how the organization is aligning with the SDV paradigm, highlighting the pivotal role of simulation technologies, the balance between proprietary and open‑source solutions, and the company’s broader strategy to drive innovation and meet customer expectations.

Key themes include:

• Simulation technologies to accelerate SDV development
• Proprietary solutions vs. open‑source projects
• Revenue generation, cost efficiency, and customer‑driven innovation
• Differentiation in a competitive market
• The evolving role of Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
• Iveco Group’s strategic roadmap for SDV alignment

Take a look at who attended SDV & AI in Automotive USA 2025 by downloading the 2025 attendee list.

Attending companies included: 

• Aptiv
• AUMOVIO
• Bosch
• Ford Motor Company
• Harman
• Hyundai Motor Company
• Schaeffler
• Stellantis
• ZF Group
• Zoox 

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Vehicles, as we know them are changing and getting completely overhauled. OEMs are facing a completely new paradigm where they are not only transforming a 100-year-old industry, but also trying to sell a new product which involves maintaining and updating it throughout its lifecycle. Companies are working hard but in a continuously evolving market, automotive companies are on a steep learning curve to deliver early versions of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

As the automotive industry continues to step toward a future defined by SDVs, Automotive IQ spoke with Partha Goswami, the Former Professional Fellow of Technology & Trends at General Motors. In this interview, Partha shares invaluable insights gleaned from his extensive experience in the automotive sector, offering a comprehensive overview of the challenges, successes, and future trajectory of SDV development.

Discussion highlights:

• General Motors’ SDV Journey
• Establishing and Overcoming the Challenges
• Generating Revenue from SDVs and Alternative Revenue Models
• Long-Term Viability of Fully Electric EVs and its Impact on SDV Adoption
• Staying Ahead in the Market Amidst Tesla’s Influence