Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reimagining the in-vehicle experience. AI agents embedded in the digital cockpit enhance services that the automotive industry can monetize. Moreover, Agentic AI improves existing vehicle features that drivers seldom use. Mercedes-Benz’s recent integration of an AI work agent into premium models epitomizes the potential to use Agentic AI to strengthen customer loyalty and create new revenue streams.
On April 15, 2025, Qualcomm organized a workshop at its headquarters in San Diego, California to explain and demo its evolving range of automotive hardware and software solutions enabling a wide range of automotive use cases ranging from cockpits featuring large displays to various levels of autonomous vehicle operation.
The year 2024 provided numerous technology trends shaping the future of nearly every industry. ABI Research analysts have been covering these developments for some time, and now it’s time to reflect upon our studies in our annual trends whitepaper. Before we dive into the list, here’s a statement from Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer:
Automakers have curbed recent supply chain challenges while, at the same time, consumer confidence is returning. Combined, this will ensure that lucrative opportunities exist around the world. To better gauge the automotive industry outlook in 2024 and beyond, ABI Research recently published its Vehicle Shipments and Mobility Services Market Data Overview: 3Q 2024 presentation. The report provides worldwide vehicle sales forecasts, as well as regional analyses. Some of the key trends and data from the report are shared in this article.
Working in a competitive industry demands that you become a data-driven organization. As a technology solution provider, effectively leveraging data can unlock significant advantages, such as driving market expansion and fostering innovation. Unfortunately, all too many companies lack an analytical approach to decision-making.
The automotive industry operates like a jungle: you adapt, or you die. If you fail to evolve and enhance vehicle features, you risk losing your customers to the competition. When reflecting upon vehicle evolution, the transition to Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains and charging infrastructure probably first comes to mind. After all, government mandates and eco-conscious consumers alike are stimulating unprecedented demand for zero-emission vehicles. While the electrification transition is essential for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to remain competitive, so too will be the evolution of in-vehicle infotainment.
This article was originally published April 2024, but stats and forecasts have been updated as of July 2025.
Every week, countless technology stories emerge across industries around the world. However, identifying and reading each development can be challenging while balancing your other day-to-day tasks. But if you want to stay ahead in your industry and evaluate the most promising technology solutions for your organization, it’s vital to keep up with the latest and greatest tech.
Several ABI Research analysts made the trip to Las Vegas in January for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. Although geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions continue to cast a shadow over the technology world, CES 2024 had no shortage of excitement and optimism. Our analysts heard plenty of talks from vendors and enterprise end users about investments, partnerships, new technology adoption, and applications. If you missed CES 2024, we would like to share intriguing highlights from five of our analysts who attended the show, each covering a different technology area.
Autonomous driving is one of the megatrends shaping the automotive industry, driven by Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures. While shipments of fully self-driving cars will remain small throughout the rest of the decade, semi-autonomous (Level 2, Level 3) features are already becoming common in the smart mobility market. From active safety features many automakers are already familiar with to automated highway cruise control, autonomous driving technology is maturing. However, more advanced applications still need development time before being safe for mass deployment. This article will evaluate the primary applications, benefits, and enabling technologies dictating the future direction of autonomous driving.