Nissan and Monolith Expand AI Collaboration to Speed Up Car Development

Nissan has expanded its partnership with UK software company Monolith to accelerate car development using artificial intelligence. The collaboration aims to reduce the need for physical testing by applying AI-driven data analysis, significantly shortening the time it takes for new models to reach the market.

The renewed partnership follows the successful use of Monolith’s AI to cut testing time for chassis bolt tightening on the new electric Nissan Leaf — a process that will now be applied to upcoming European models as well.

Emma Deutsch, Director of Customer-Oriented Engineering and Test Operations at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, noted that Chinese automakers can develop a new model in just 18 months, adding, “We’ve got to get vehicles to market quicker.” By applying Monolith’s AI to physical test data collected since the 1992 launch of the Nissan Micra, the company managed to shorten bolt-tightening tests from six months to five, with a goal to cut them further to three months.

Nissan is now working with Monolith on additional projects to reduce testing times for tyres and batteries. These AI applications could help Nissan reduce overall vehicle testing by 20%. Monolith’s recent acquisition by AI data centre operator Coreweave is expected to further enhance R&D efficiency in the automotive sector.