Article: Automotive alliances in times of technological uncertainty Journal: International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management (IJATM) 2024 Vol.24 No.5 pp.5 - 21 Abstract: For decades, the literature has analysed the different elements of strategic technological alliances in the automotive industry. However, few empirical studies have analysed the rapidly changing constellation of automotive alliances in the last decade. This article presents a systematic literature review supported by the analysis of 309 automotive alliances (collected during 2018-2023), providing insights into the primary motivations for these alliances and identifying their players. It is also clear that the traditional alliance structure of the sector is changing rapidly, expanding into inter- and intra-industrial relationships, particularly with ICT firms. However, the analysis shows that traditional automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) remain in the driving seat regarding inter- and intra-industry alliances, as they search for ways to influence and transform the industry by partnering with allies and newcomers. The findings are relevant to understanding the current changing automotive network dynamics in designing industrial and environmental policies and strategies. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Automotive alliances in times of technological uncertainty

Authors: Jorge Carrillo; Bertha Vallejo; Redi Gomis

Addresses: Social Studies Department, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF), K18.5 Escenica Tijuana-Ensenada, Tijuana, BC 22560, Mexico ' TwINS Afrika, 12-14 5038 JL Tilburg, the Netherlands; INGENIO (CSIC-UPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n 46022 València, Spain ' Social Studies Department, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF), K18.5 Escenica Tijuana-Ensenada, Tijuana, BC 22560, Mexico

Abstract: For decades, the literature has analysed the different elements of strategic technological alliances in the automotive industry. However, few empirical studies have analysed the rapidly changing constellation of automotive alliances in the last decade. This article presents a systematic literature review supported by the analysis of 309 automotive alliances (collected during 2018-2023), providing insights into the primary motivations for these alliances and identifying their players. It is also clear that the traditional alliance structure of the sector is changing rapidly, expanding into inter- and intra-industrial relationships, particularly with ICT firms. However, the analysis shows that traditional automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) remain in the driving seat regarding inter- and intra-industry alliances, as they search for ways to influence and transform the industry by partnering with allies and newcomers. The findings are relevant to understanding the current changing automotive network dynamics in designing industrial and environmental policies and strategies.

Keywords: strategic alliances; automotive network; intra- inter-organisational collaboration; green manufacturing; automotive industry.

DOI: 10.1504/IJATM.2024.142133

International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, 2024 Vol.24 No.5, pp.5 - 21

Received: 03 Apr 2024
Accepted: 18 Jun 2024
Published online: 08 Oct 2024 *

Title: Automotive alliances in times of technological uncertainty

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