Open-source software (OSS) architectures for vehicles are entering a new phase, reshaping software-defined vehicle (SDV) development by enabling collaborative, cloud-native stacks across the in-vehicle and cloud domains. This Frost & Sullivan study examines how automakers, Tier Is, silicon vendors, open foundations, and toolchain providers are converging to reduce cost and time-to-market while strengthening safety and compliance. With rising emphasis on modularity and reuse, OSS is expanding beyond traditional in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) to encompass safety-applicable Linux, mixed-criticality middleware, standardized vehicle data, over-the-air (OTA)/telematics pipelines, and cloud–edge development toolchains.

• How can you capitalize on key megatrends influencing Android-based IVI adoption, the emergence of safety-ready Linux, initiatives for cloud-native automotives, and the maturation of robot operating systems (ROS) for autonomous driving (AD)?
• What steps can your team take to optimize growth strategies based on comparative benchmarking of leading ecosystems, OEM & supplier activity, and industry structure & maturity?
• Which near-term growth opportunities and actionable recommendations exist for OEMs and technology providers?