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The automotive industry is rapidly shifting toward a software-defined, data-driven future. Real-time technologies like Apache Kafka and Apache Flink are now critical to powering connected vehicles, smart factories, autonomous platforms, and personalized mobility services. This blog explores how leading OEMs and suppliers use data streaming to drive digital transformation – from edge processing and AI to predictive maintenance and customer experience. As the industry moves toward intelligent, adaptive systems, event-driven architecture becomes a strategic foundation.