The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) showcased a significant focus on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), highlighting the shift towards zonal architectures and software-driven vehicle functionalities. AI-powered smart cockpits, transforming in-car systems into user-centric, intelligent, and personalized companions, also gained attention.
Auto Shanghai 2025 showed a strong emphasis on software-defined vehicles (SDV) and intelligent technologies, with companies highlighting platforms, AI-powered systems, and vertical integration. Key trends included the rise of mainland China as a leading force in these technologies, with automakers and technology companies collaborating to develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions.