A thought leader panel discussion between the Linux Foundation, GENIVI and AGL discussing how to limit the fragmentation of open source Linux within automotive. The time/opportunity to truly develop an open, collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationship to deliver a single, comprehensive a powerful message to the ecosystem to avoid further fragmentation and confusion in the marketplace is now. The importance of aligning common goals, work requirements and mutual investment and support to achieve the highest levels of contribution will be explored. The alignment of joint and collaborative activities may be challenging in the short run, but the message is simple, “promote true openness in automotive” ((i.e. open collaboration, open/shared specifications, open interoperability, open participation and open thought leadership).