How the world’s biggest carmakers fell behind in software
Summary
The article explains how major automakers have struggled to catch up with Tesla and Chinese rivals in software-defined vehicles. Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, and Ford all appear at different stages of building in-car software platforms, data services, and digital architectures. The piece shows that carmakers are investing heavily in software but still face technical delays, limited integration, and tension with technology partners such as Google and Apple. It also highlights that Ford Pro has already turned vehicle data into a meaningful subscription business, showing one path to software monetization.
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