# Digital Twins for Software Defined Cars

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Podcast: [BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/break-fix-the-motorsports-vehicle-enthusiast-variety-show-379180)
Published: 2026-02-12T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jonsummers.net/2026/02/ep55-digital-twins-for-software-defined-cars/
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## Resource

On this episode of The Motoring Historian, Jon Summers discusses the shift towards software-defined vehicles and the implications for the automotive industry. As cars become edge-of-cloud devices, their functionalities increasingly rely on cloud connectivity rather than on-board hardware. He critiques this shift, lamenting the loss of driving freedom and the rise of touchscreen interfaces. He also highlights the role of companies like Remotive Labs, which develop scalable digital twins for virtual component testing, allowing earlier and smoother integration in vehicle development. However, this transition brings challenges, especially in organizational change and collaboration between engineering silos. Jon uses historical and contemporary analogies to underscore how traditional car development and engineering practices are being revolutionized by software-centric approaches.

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