European Automakers and Suppliers Unite to Build Open-Source Software Platform for EVs
On June 27, 2025, Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, and eight technology suppliers, including Bosch and Continental, signed a memorandum to develop a shared automotive software platform, aiming to challenge U.S. tech dominance in electric vehicle (EV) architectures, according to Automotive News Europe. Alliance Goals and Structure The alliance, backed by Germany’s VDA automotive lobby,…