ECARX (NASDAQ:ECX) and DXC Luxoft (NYSE:DXC) today announced they will work together to accelerate the development of in-vehicle capabilities, resulting in enhanced infotainment, digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems, and enabling a better user experience for drivers.

The two automotive technology leaders will collaborate on product and platform development to keep up with rapid changes in the automotive industry. ECARX's full-stack hardware and software offering will now support a wider range of services through the addition of DXC Luxoft's expertise in software integration and engineering, and its ability to develop customized solutions for automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

The new partnership will make it easier for automotive OEMs to leverage the capabilities of software-defined vehicles to develop solutions which deliver innovative user experiences — such as providing drivers flawless access to the entire ecosystem of apps and intelligent AI-powered voice assistants.

As a trusted global automotive software systems integrator, DXC Luxoft is uniquely positioned to provide automotive OEMs with deep domain expertise, leveraging the latest in software development innovation, powered by AI.

To empower automotive OEMs in this partnership, ECARX will leverage its turnkey solutions for smart vehicles, including computing platforms, in-vehicle software, and central computing technology designed to connect the systems of next-generation software-defined vehicles.

ECARX and DXC Luxoft will collaborate to enable automotive OEMs to accelerate the transformation of their business models, and maximize the impact that software-defined vehicles can make to the end user's experience.