As the automotive industry accelerates through 2025, the software-defined vehicle (SDV) landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by breakthrough CES 2025 announcements, artificial intelligence integration, and shifting OEM development strategies.
In this special episode, host Madelyn Downs sits down with Omar Alshabibi, Lead Global Product Manager at ETAS, to break down the key SDV trends, technology shifts, and industry news shaping the year ahead. Omar and Madelyn discuss how vehicle manufacturers are leveraging generative AI, the diverging ways global OEMs are approaching SDV architecture, and the critical milestones engineering leads must monitor as software continues to define next-generation mobility.
Whether you are an automotive software engineer, product manager, or technology strategist, this episode offers a concise, expert breakdown of where the SDV market is headed in 2025.
In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction & CES 2025 SDV Key Takeaways
03:15 - The Expanding Role of AI and Generative Models in Vehicle Software
07:10 - Divergent OEM Strategies: Platform Ownership vs. Partnering
11:25 - Key SDV Trends & Architectural Milestones to Watch in 2025
14:50 - Outlook: Navigating the Next Era of Connected Mobility
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