QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry Limited, and Vector have jointly announced the launch of Alloy Kore, a new Foundational Vehicle Software Platform aimed at simplifying and accelerating the development of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). Designed to address the rising complexity of modern automotive software architectures, Alloy Kore provides a scalable, safety-certified foundation that allows automakers to innovate faster and with greater confidence.
An Early Access version of Alloy Kore is available now, with flexible procurement and integration options offered through both QNX and Vector. The fully certified release is planned for late 2026.
🚗 Alloy Kore as a Foundational Breakthrough #
As SDV architectures evolve, OEMs face mounting challenges integrating operating systems, middleware, virtualization, and safety mechanisms into a coherent and maintainable platform. This foundational complexity often diverts engineering resources away from higher-value, differentiating software features.
Alloy Kore is designed to resolve this issue at the platform level. By combining QNX’s safety-certified real-time operating system and virtualization technologies with Vector’s secure and proven middleware, the platform delivers a lightweight yet robust software base suitable for multiple vehicle domains. This standardized foundation reduces integration risk, shortens development cycles, and supports long-term scalability.
⚙️ Early Access and OEM Engagement #
Leading automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, are already evaluating Alloy Kore for use in next-generation SDV programs. The platform supports centralized high-performance computing architectures and enables fleet-wide Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, helping OEMs decouple hardware and software development timelines.
John Wall, President of QNX, emphasized the strategic intent behind the platform: by resolving complexity at the foundational layer, OEMs can focus their engineering effort on brand-defining innovations such as advanced driver assistance, intelligent automation, and differentiated cockpit experiences.
Participants in the Early Access program can prototype, perform integration testing, and provide co-creation feedback ahead of the certified release. The final platform will comply with the highest automotive standards for functional safety (ISO 26262 ASIL D) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434).
🌐 Building an Open Industry Ecosystem #
QNX and Vector position Alloy Kore not merely as a product, but as a potential industry reference architecture. Both companies are actively collaborating with passenger and commercial vehicle OEMs, as well as industry organizations, to foster a broad and interoperable SDV ecosystem.
According to Vector leadership, Alloy Kore enables automakers to move away from repeatedly rebuilding foundational software for each new vehicle program. Instead, they gain a modular, reusable platform that lowers integration costs and accelerates iteration across product lines.
🎤 Alloy Kore at CES 2026 #
QNX is presenting Alloy Kore and related SDV technologies at CES 2026, taking place from January 6–9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall
- Booth: #4024
🏢 About QNX and Vector #
QNX delivers safe, secure, and reliable software for some of the world’s most critical embedded systems, with deep expertise in automotive, industrial, and safety-certified platforms.
Vector, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, is a global leader in automotive electronics development. With more than 4,500 employees across 14 countries, Vector has supported the Chinese market since 2011 through its subsidiary Vector Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., with offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Nanjing.