KPIT Technologies has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) to expedite the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The partnership aims to foster innovation, accelerate the introduction of new product features and offer cost benefits by utilising KPIT’s extensive expertise in mobility technologies.
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Mercedes-Benz is stated to be intensifying its software development efforts as a core aspect of its digital transformation strategy worldwide.
It aims to establish an integrated software architecture to improve vehicle functionality, user experience, and operational efficiency.
By focusing on software development, Mercedes-Benz intends to provide constant enhancements to customers through frequent updates, thereby ensuring that their vehicles remain up-to-date technologically throughout their lifespan.
The collaboration is expected to redevelop the technological framework of future vehicle generations, stated KPIT, a software development and integration partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem.
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By GlobalDataKPIT Technologies CEO Kishor Patil said: “With over 100 years of legacy, Mercedes-Benz is an inspiration for excellence, luxury, and customer centricity. KPIT is delighted to be partnering with MBRDI in their pursuit of software excellence, digital innovation, and rearchitecting the automotive tech stack for Software-Defined Vehicles.
“Our strategy is to work closely with a select group of clients and help them address complex business challenges through cutting-edge technology. We are committed to accelerating innovation, drawing from decades of experience and insights from numerous mobility transformation programmes.”
KPIT has engineering centres in Europe, the US, Japan, China, Thailand, and India.
Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz reported a 7% drop in deliveries for the first quarter of 2025 (January to March), with sales of cars and vans reaching 529,200 units, as against 568,400 units during the same period in the previous year.
This decline is attributed primarily to reduced demand in its important markets such as China and Europe.
Furthermore, the company experienced a 10% fall in battery electric vehicle sales, with 45,500 units sold compared to 50,500 vehicles in the same quarter of the previous year.
