Comment Re:Modularity (Score 1) 287
Modular? Yeah not so much. I run a company that makes wire harnesses for the auto industry.
I think he meant computer wise. Talking about electronics such as wiring harnesses and the like, yep you're completely right. Even for manufacturers that try to get as much commonality across models as they can (Kia, Huyundai, Ford, GM) there is still huge differences that cant be avoided.
However when it comes to microcontrollers like ECU's, ABS controllers and so forth, very few manufacturers make bespoke hardware, most ECU's are from well known manufacturers like Bosch. Software is another story however.