MotorTrend announced the launch of the fourth annual Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards. The awards, which MotorTrend bills as the first of their kind, seek to highlight individuals whose work has moved the automotive world decisively into a software-centric era. Automakers now see vehicles as platforms for digital services, updates and new revenue streams, a vision enabled by companies like QNX and Vector. By establishing the SDV Innovator Awards, it has sought to extend that authority into the new digital era. Vector, based in Stuttgart, has built a reputation for enabling the testing, integration and optimization of vehicle software, making it a natural partner for an awards program centered on technical achievement.