The auto tech market is accelerating around connected vehicle ecosystems, with real-time fleet tracking, usage-based insurance, predictive maintenance analytics, and advanced driver monitoring as core growth drivers.

AI-driven vehicle analytics, prognostic health monitoring, and autonomous systems with robust safety and reliability features are central to the expansion of smart mobility.

Geotab and Daimler Truck North America partnered in early 2024 to integrate Daimler truck data into Geotab’s platform, boosting fleet insights, safety, and sustainability for DTNA customers.

Stellantis strengthened its AI/ML capabilities by acquiring CloudMade technologies to advance STLA smart cockpit and intelligent mobility solutions.

Automotive storage innovations are advancing with Samsung’s 8th-generation V-NAND-based SSDs, delivering higher density and speed for ADAS, IVI, and autonomous applications.

Magna International expanded its active safety capabilities by acquiring Veoneer’s Active Safety business, enhancing sensors, software, and systems for AEB and overall safety.

Strategic partnerships are accelerating product innovation, including collaborations that enhance battery management systems with ML for state-of-health and remaining-useful-life predictions.

High-performance data logging for autonomous development is advancing with PCIe-enabled recorders offering massive storage and rapid write speeds.

Real-time braking data monitoring and telematics improvements are driving cost savings and DVSA compliance, underpinning advanced trailer safety tech.

OTA updates and real-time diagnostics are expanding across vehicles through partnerships that integrate Deep Connected Platforms with IoT gateways.

The competitive landscape spans traditional Tier 1s, disruptors, and semiconductor players shaping the ADAS and autonomous driving value chain.

Software-defined vehicles are being accelerated by strategic acquisitions in automotive networking and core platforms to unify hardware and software for ADAS ecosystems.