Automotive Operating System Market Report 2025

This Automotive Operating System market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The automotive operating system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.87 billion in 2024 to $9.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to emergence of connected vehicles, increasing demand for infotainment and telematics services, growth of electric and autonomous vehicles, regulatory requirements for safety and cybersecurity, and adoption of advanced driver assistance systems.

The automotive operating system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and machine learning technologies, expansion of in-vehicle digital ecosystems, demand for enhanced user experience and personalization, advancements in vehicle-to-everything (v2x) communication, and growing emphasis on software-defined vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include rise of over-the-air (OTA) updates, proliferation of automotive-grade Linux, increasing adoption of hypervisor technology, emergence of subscription-based software models, and focus on cybersecurity and over-the-air (OTA) security updates.

The anticipated increase in the adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is set to drive the growth of the automotive operating system market. Advanced driver assistance systems encompass various safety features and technologies aimed at assisting drivers and enhancing vehicle safety through automation and warnings. The growing prevalence of ADAS is attributed to escalating safety regulations, consumer demand for advanced safety features, and advancements in sensor and computing technologies, all contributing to enhanced vehicle safety and reduced accidents. Automotive operating systems provide the necessary software infrastructure to integrate and manage sensor data, process algorithms, and control vehicle functions, facilitating the deployment of sophisticated safety features and autonomous driving functionalities. These operating systems ensure smooth communication and coordination among various ADAS components, thereby enhancing system reliability and performance. For example, data from the Highway Loss Data Institute in April 2022 indicates a significant advancement in incorporating advanced driver assistance and safety features across registered vehicles by 2026, with an expected growth rate exceeding 20%. Additionally, the prevalence of front automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems is projected to rise from 18% in 2021 to approximately 43% by 2026 among registered vehicles. Consequently, the increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is propelling the growth of the automotive operating system market.

Leading companies in the automotive operating system market are focused on developing innovative automotive technologies, such as next-generation automotive-enhanced (AE) processors and server-class Neoverse technology, to boost profitability in the market. Next-generation automotive-enhanced (AE) processors are advanced processing units tailored for automotive applications, offering improved performance, efficiency, and connectivity features to power autonomous driving systems and in-vehicle computing. Server-class Neoverse technology refers to high-performance server processors built on Arm architecture, optimized for data center workloads, cloud computing, and edge computing applications, providing scalability, reliability, and energy efficiency. For instance, Arm Holdings plc, a UK-based semiconductor and software design company, launched a suite of new automotive technologies in March 2024 aimed at accelerating the development of AI-enabled vehicles. This suite includes Armv9-based technologies, next-generation AE processors, server-class Neoverse technology, new Armv9-based Cortex-A processors, configurable system IP, and virtual prototyping solutions, all designed to enhance AI capabilities, ensure security, provide virtualization, and expedite the development of AI-enabled vehicles.

In January 2022, Aptiv PLC, an Ireland-based automotive company, acquired Wind River for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Aptiv PLC to strengthen its capabilities in advanced vehicle technologies, broaden its portfolio in automated driving and connectivity solutions, and reinforce its position in the automotive market. Wind River, a U.S.-based technology company, specializes in software for embedded systems.

Major companies operating in the automotive operating system market are Apple Inc., Volkswagen AG, Alphabet Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Mercedes-Benz AG, General Motors Company, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, LG Corporation, BYD Company Limited, Renault Group, NVIDIA Corporation, Faurecia S.A., Valeo S.A., DXC Technology Company, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Groupe PSA, Snap-on Incorporated, BlackBerry Limited, Wind River Systems Inc., Green Hills Software LLC, HTC Corporation, Automotive Grade Linux.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive operating system market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive operating system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive operating system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An automotive operating system (OS) is a specialized software platform crafted to oversee and manage the various electronic systems within vehicles, including infotainment, navigation, and driver assistance systems. It serves as a unified interface for vehicle functions, facilitating communication between hardware components to ensure reliability, safety, and a seamless user experience.

The primary vehicle categories within the automotive operating system domain are passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Passenger cars are motor vehicles primarily designed for transporting passengers, typically seating up to five individuals. The types of operating systems include QNX, Linux, Windows, Android, among others. These operating systems find application across various automotive functions such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), safety systems, autonomous driving, body control and comfort systems, communication systems, connected services, infotainment systems, engine management and powertrain, and vehicle management and telematics.

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The automotive operating system market includes revenues earned by entities by infotainment, telematics, safety, and driver assistance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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