AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) is an open and standardized automotive software architecture, jointly developed by automobile manufacturers, suppliers and tool developers.

Some of the most important benefits are the following:

* AUTOSAR paves the way for innovative electronic systems that further improve performance, safety and environmental friendliness

* AUTOSAR is a strong global partnership that creates one common standard: “Cooperate on standards, compete on implementation”

* AUTOSAR is a key enabling technology to manage the growing electrics / electronics complexity. It aims to be prepared for the upcoming technologies and to improve cost-efficiency without making any compromise with respect to quality

* AUTOSAR facilitates the exchange and update of software and hardware over the service life of the vehicle

The aim of this group is to enable constructive discussion on the subject and to widen the adoption of this standard through sharing of experience.