Magna’s Steven Jenkins underscores why Tier 1s still matter in the age of software-defined vehicles

Steven Jenkins, vice president of technology strategy at Magna Electronics, discusses how partnerships with the likes of Nvidia spur progress and sophistication in driver-assistance systems.

Further, he explains how suppliers remain central in the commercialization of vehicles while working with tech companies and traditional automakers.

Finally, he offers firsthand observations on China’s automated-driving future, and shares thoughts on how Western carmakers can keep pace.