As the automotive industry delves deeper into "intelligent," "connected," and "electric" vehicles, the significance of software within the entire vehicle is on the rise. The delineation of roles in the industry"s upstream and downstream is becoming increasingly blurred, and cross-industry companies are entering the automobile manufacturing arena. Collaboration between automotive companies and technology/internet firms is growing stronger.

Simultaneously, there is a widening gap between market demands and the skill supply of talent. A common scenario is the disparity between traditional automotive experts who lack knowledge of emerging technologies and individuals with internet backgrounds who lack automotive familiarity. Automotive professionals now contend with competition from individuals spanning industries, domains, and geographical regions.

Navigating the opportunities presented by the "Four New Trends" and cultivating themselves into versatile talents aligned with market needs is a challenge many automotive industry R&D engineers are contemplating.

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