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Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) continues to evolve with the development of several extensions to address emerging trends and challenges in the automotive industry. Here are some notable extensions being developed or implemented:

1. Cybersecurity Extension: This extension includes cybersecurity-related processes to align ASPICE with the growing emphasis on cybersecurity in the automotive sector. Details about the Automotive SPICE® for Cybersecurity version 1.0, which includes guidelines, can be found on the VDA QMC website.

2. Functional Safety Extensions: Aligning with ISO 26262, this extension aims to cover gaps related to system and hardware development to ensure safety in automotive software and hardware systems. Information about this can be accessed through Springer publications.

3. ADAS and Self-Driving Architectures: Extensions have been proposed for incorporating ASPICE into Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. These efforts are part of larger international collaborations, such as the EU project known as SafEUr. More details can be found at Wiley Online Library.

4. Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and Connected Systems: As vehicles become more software-intensive, ASPICE extensions are being developed to enhance process maturity in the development of SDVs and connected systems. This aims at ensuring increased safety and reliability in these complex systems as discussed by UL Solutions.

Here are some visual examples illustrating the extension of Automotive SPICE processes:

These extensions demonstrate the adaptability of ASPICE to new technological demands and regulatory requirements within the automotive industry.