Automakers increasingly see software as a way to distinguish their vehicles and add services after purchase. But attempts to develop complex systems in-house have often proved expensive and slow: Volkswagen’s Cariad accumulated more than $7.5 billion in operating losses over three years, and the group has turned to partnerships with Rivian and China’s XPeng to help develop software.
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Why Automakers Are Struggling to Build Better Car Software
As cars become more software-dependent, costly in-house projects and data-control concerns are pushing manufacturers to rethink their approach.
Source: Motorpasión2026-09-291 min read
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