"The topline findings of the report reveal that UK automotive software developers are grappling with complex regulatory demands, adapting to AI-driven transformation and seeking new ways to bridge the gap between consumer expectations and delivery timelines. In addition, the research highlighted the strain of long development cycles and integration complexity, while pointing to opportunities for original equipment manufacturers to rethink software strategies."
"It noted that in 2024, over 500 new regulations and legislative proposals were introduced globally affecting in-car technology, and that it was "unsurprising" that 43% of respondents cited regulatory compliance as the biggest challenge in the software development process. QNX believes that such complexity has left UK automotive software developers divided on the impact of new laws, with 39% saying regulations have accelerated timelines and an equal 39% reporting delays."
Electrification and the roll-out of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are increasing technology complexity across the automotive sector. Compliance complexity, long development cycles, and artificial intelligence (AI) hype are emerging as major barriers to software progress. The UK government's £2.5bn Drive35 programme, launched in July 2025, targets acceleration of zero-emission vehicle production, R&D, and supply chain transformation. UK automotive software developers are facing complex regulatory demands while adapting to AI-driven transformation and trying to bridge consumer expectations with delivery timelines. Long development cycles and integration complexity are straining teams and systems. Original equipment manufacturers have opportunities to rethink software strategies to improve delivery and compliance.
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