For decades, the race for vehicle makers was about engines, performance and design. Today, the real battleground is software — the new signature of every OEM. A quiet but massive shift is happening inside the automotive world, and Dr. Arunkumar Sampath, Principal Consultant & Global Head, SDV & eVTOL, Aircraft, TCS, calls it one of […]
SDVs
Finding the Sweet Spot: How Mahindra Decides What Really Matters in a Software-Defined SUV
Building a successful software-defined SUV like the XUV 7XO, is not about adding more features—it’s about choosing the right ones, shaped by how people actually live, drive and value technology every day. By T. Murrali Designing a modern SUV today is no longer just about engines, space or styling. It is about choosing the right […]
The Road Ahead for SDVs Starts With Collaboration
By T. Murrali The automotive world is on the brink of a major transformation. The year 2025 is set to witness the large-scale launch of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) across global markets — vehicles that promise smarter performance, adaptability, and deeply personalised user experiences. Delivering the inaugural address at the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Summit […]
Demystifying SDVs Redefining Mobility from Machines of Motion to Vehicles of Emotion
Once upon a time, cars were all about gears, engines, and metal – machines that moved only when their mechanical parts did. But today, a new revolution is unfolding, one that’s rewriting how we think about vehicles altogether. It’s called the Software-Defined Vehicle, or SDV – a term that has quickly become the buzzword of […]





