HERE Expands Footprint in China with AI Mapping for Top Automakers
Event summary
- 10 of the top 10 Chinese automakers by export volume in 2025 are HERE customers.
- HERE's location platform powers 238 million vehicles worldwide, including 63 million with driver assistance and automated driving functions.
- HERE Navigation is expected to ship in over two million vehicles across 30 countries in the next few years.
- HERE's ISA Map is used by 90 brands from over 40 automakers to meet European Intelligent Speed Assistance regulations.
The big picture
HERE's deepening ties with Chinese automakers underscore the strategic importance of AI-powered mapping in the global automotive industry. As software-defined vehicles become the norm, HERE's ability to provide compliant, high-precision data positions it as a critical partner for automakers navigating regulatory and technological shifts. The company's focus on live maps and virtualized test environments highlights the growing convergence of navigation, driver assistance, and automated driving systems.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- The pace at which HERE can maintain its dominance among Chinese automakers as they expand globally.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether HERE can sustain its lead in providing compliance-ready data for automated driving systems.
- Technological Innovation
- How HERE's investment in Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) development will affect its competitive positioning.
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