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Only a few automakers to keep up AI push, Gartner says

Gartner forecasts a sharp decline in automakers investing strongly in AI, with only 5% maintaining growth by 2029, driven by leadership and software capabilities.

  • Dec 8, 2025 — Gartner, Inc., technology research firm, forecasts that by 2029 only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth, down from over 95% today.
  • Industry executives say many legacy automakers face internal obstacles and outdated mindsets, and success requires becoming 'digital-first' with software leaders reporting to CEOs, Pedro Pacheco said.
  • As automakers integrate robotics, Gartner notes at least one automaker will achieve fully automated vehicle assembly by 2030, reducing labour costs and creating AI oversight, robotics maintenance and software development roles.
  • The study implies organisations with strong software foundations and tech-savvy leadership will pull ahead, deepening a competitive AI divide, while Pedro Pacheco warned firms weak in software will struggle.
  • Reported from Berlin on Monday, the study questioned whether current AI 'euphoria' will deliver lasting benefits as firms seek disruption before building strong foundations, Pedro Pacheco said.
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Only a few automakers to keep up AI push, Gartner says

BERLIN, Dec 8 : Only a handful of automotive companies are likely to sustain ambitious artificial intelligence investment in the coming years, a study released on Monday showed, raising doubts over whether current industry "euphoria" will deliver lasting benefits.By 2029, just 5 per cent of automakers will ma

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Channel News Asia broke the news in Singapore on Monday, December 8, 2025.
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