Press Release, 17 September 2025
Imagine a car that evolves as seamlessly as your smartphone—receiving updates, learning new features, and getting smarter over time. That’s not science fiction anymore. With the launch of Mobis Development Studio, a cutting-edge software development environment for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), Wind River and Hyundai Mobis are rewriting the rulebook for automotive innovation.
Why Software-Defined Vehicles Are the Next Revolution
For decades, car innovation was measured in horsepower and fuel efficiency. Today, it’s measured in lines of code. Modern vehicles run on millions of them, powering everything from navigation and entertainment to advanced driver assistance and autonomy.
But building this complex software ecosystem is no small feat. That’s where Mobis Development Studio comes in—a web-based, unified platform designed to streamline how next-generation vehicle software is developed, tested, and deployed.
Inside Mobis Development Studio
At its core, the system combines Hyundai Mobis’ cloud-based development infrastructure with Wind River Studio Developer, creating a powerful environment where automakers can move faster and smarter. Key features include:
- Intuitive interface customized for specific electronic control units (ECUs)
- High-speed build capabilities that cut down development time
- Automated testing tools for better software quality
- Shift-left validation, enabling earlier problem detection in the lifecycle
This isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about accelerating the road to safer, smarter, and more autonomous vehicles.
What the Leaders Are Saying
“As the automotive industry continues to evolve towards a more intelligent and autonomous future, software is the key driver of transformation,” said Sandeep Modhvadia, chief product officer at Wind River. “Together, we are empowering automakers to innovate faster, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate the future of the software-defined vehicle.”
From Hyundai Mobis’ side, Soo-Kyung Jung, executive vice president and head of Automotive Electronics BU, noted:
“Through this collaboration with Wind River, we expect to significantly enhance automation across the entire vehicle development lifecycle and accelerate innovation in next-generation intelligent vehicle software development.”
Why This Collaboration Matters
The impact of this partnership goes far beyond Hyundai Mobis and Wind River. It signals a broader shift in how cars are built, tested, and supported:
- Faster innovation cycles → Bringing features to market sooner.
- Higher software quality → Fewer glitches, safer driving experiences.
- Sustainable scalability → Supporting vehicles throughout their lifecycle.
- AI-driven development → Paving the way for smarter automation in design and testing.
This is how traditional automaking transforms into software-centric mobility, one platform at a time.
The Bigger Picture
Wind River has long been a pioneer in mission-critical software, powering billions of devices across aerospace, defense, medical, and telecom. Now, its expertise in the intelligent edge is meeting Hyundai Mobis’ automotive vision.
The result? A future where your car isn’t just built to last—but built to learn, adapt, and evolve.
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