3 The German automotive industry is facing the most profound transformation in its history. The shift from combustion engines to electric powertrains is only one part of this transformation. The car itself is undergoing a fundamental change: what was once a mechanically dominated product is increasingly becoming a platform driven by software, data, and AI. The software-defined vehicle is a prime example of this transformation. Central computing architectures, over-the-air updates, and software development are changing a vehicle’s technology and lifecycle. Artificial intelligence adds another dimension: The vehicle is no longer meant to simply execute commands, but to understand contexts and increasingly take on tasks independently. At the same time, the balance of power in international competition is shifting. Chinese manufacturers, in particular, are rapidly combining electromobility, batteries, software, and AI. This is resulting in a competitive model that is forcing European manufacturers and suppliers to rethink their strategies. Our industry is well-positioned: strong brands, technological excellence, industrial manufacturing capabilities, and the highest level of safety expertise. But these strengths must be combined with a new sense of speed. The key question, therefore, is not how quickly individual technologies will gain traction. What matters most is who can turn technology into competitive products and new business models more quickly. The future of the automotive industry depends on this. In this issue of “OEM & Supplier,” dear readers, you will once again gain insight into the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the German automotive and supplier industries, as well as their contractors and service companies. We would like to thank everyone involved for their excellent and trusting collaboration on this magazine. You are cordially invited to contribute to the next issue, which is scheduled to be published in the spring of 2027. Your editorial team Elisabeth Klock and Astrid Schafmeister Visit our trade press portal www.oemundlieferant.de And become a member of the LinkedIn specialist group LinkedIn-Gruppe OEM&Lieferant Dear readers, Editorial Germany‘s Automotive Transformation Deutschlands Automobil- industrie im Wandel Liebe Leserinnen und Leser, die deutsche Automobilindustrie steht vor dem tiefgreifendsten Wandel ihrer Geschichte. Der Umstieg vom Verbrennungsmotor auf den Elektroantrieb ist dabei nur ein Teil der Transformation. Das Auto selbst wandelt sich grundlegen … Weiterlesen: https://t1p.de/vxr8h Note: This text was generated using AI and has been edited. Astrid Schafmeister Elisabeth Klock
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