Key facts
- Subaru plans to introduce software-defined vehicles by the late 2020s.
- Vehicles will feature over-the-air update capabilities.
- Development time for next-generation cars is targeted for a 40% reduction.
- Subaru will use digital design and testing to achieve development time cuts.
- The company aims to offer level-2 autonomous driving technology in the second half of the 2020s.
Subaru plans to introduce software-defined vehicles that can be updated over-the-air later this decade, the Japanese automaker announced. The company also aims to cut development time for its next-generation cars by 40% by increasing the use of digital design and testing processes. Subaru intends to equip vehicles with level-2 autonomous driving technology in the second half of the 2020s, utilizing its EyeSight driver assist system with advanced artificial intelligence to recognize traffic lanes even when lines are not visible. This technology will allow vehicles to steer, accelerate, and slow down on ordinary roads, though drivers must remain attentive and ready to take control in emergencies.