Infosys Technologies has become the first Indian company to join the Automotive Open Systems Architecture (AUTOSAR) development partnership. The other members of AUTOSAR include BMW, Volkswagen, Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, PSA, Toyota, Bosch, Siemens and Continental Teves amongst others, Infosys said in a release issued to the BSE.Infosys recently formed Product Lifecycle and Engineering Solutions (PLES) group will work closely with AUTOSAR to develop the protocols and standards for next-generation automotive electronics, the release said.Sanjay Dutt, associate vice president and head, PLES, Infosys Technologies said "Infosys has always believed in providing innovative value-based solutions to our clients. Our alignment with AUTOSAR is a significant step in this direction. With this Investment, we will be able to assist our automotive clients develop Innovative and cost-effective solutions for next-generation automobiles", the release added.