Mumbai, Oct. 15 -- Pune-headquartered software-defined vehicle development company KPIT Technologies has acquired a majority stake in N-Dream AG, the Swiss company behind the AirConsole platform. KPIT, which previously held a 26 percent share, will increase its ownership to nearly 90 percent.

N-Dream's AirConsole platform provides in-car gaming and is used by manufacturers including BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche. The acquisition strengthens KPIT's position in the software-defined vehicle market and accelerates N-Dream's mission to develop in-car digital experiences.

Andrin von Rechenberg, Founder, N-Dream, said, "What began as a bold idea in Switzerland has grown into a platform used by leading carmakers around the world. With...