The auto industry came off age almost at the same time as the smartphone, and the relationship between the two devices is much closer and symbiotic. This article explores the current landscape and the direction this may be heading to.

China has become the largest automotive market within few short decades. It is also making steady strides in not just copying but also developing new technology and deploying them quickly in its home market. This is discussed in the context of the changing playing field and the likely future winners and losers.

The article explores the balance between autonomous technology, safety assist systems and human operator control in a contemporary vehicle in the context of our journey towards full autonomy at some point in the future.