ISG report says European automakers expand AI from pilots into operations

ISG research finds European automotive, mobility groups are shifting AI from pilots into operations under tighter scrutiny of technology spending. Software-defined vehicles are reshaping engineering, driving faster release cycles supported by automated testing, virtual validation, model-based engineering, digital twins. AI use is spreading into manufacturing via production planning analytics, predictive maintenance, predictive quality management, energy optimization as factories modernize for flexibility. The report evaluates 60 providers across five service areas, reflecting demand for vendors that link advisory work with engineering execution. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. ISG — Information Services Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610130400BIZWIRE_USPR_____20261013_BW859332) on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contai