Volkswagen Considers Using Chinese Software for Europe, Report Says
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Volkswagen can expand the use of the software currently used in its cars to the Chinese market to its line of high-consumption vehicles in Europe, according to a report released on Monday (26), to the extent that it threatens to leave aside its American partner Rivian. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
Volkswagen is looking under high cost pressure for a cheaper and faster software solution for central future models. An internally discussed change of course could bring the Group savings in billions.
Volkswagen considers using Chinese software for Europe, report says
BERLIN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Volkswagen could roll out the software currently used in its cars for the Chinese market to its mass-market offering in Europe, according to a media report on Monday, in a move that threatens to sideline its US partner Rivi...
Volkswagen is considering deploying software that it currently uses in its cars for the Chinese market in Europe, where it could be used in future vehicles from the Volkswagen, Škoda and Cupra brands. The German magazine Manager Magazin reports this, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move could weaken the position of the American company Rivian, with which Volkswagen is cooperating on the development of software for Western markets. A…
Volkswagen probably wants to distinguish between the flagship models and the volume models with large quantities in the future. It is about the software that is now... This article VW is now planning to use China software in the ID Golf and other electric cars first appeared on SmartDroid.de.
Volkswagen's Chinese electronics are billions of euros cheaper than the software of the US partner Rivian. Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer wants to use them in Europe. After the Audi earthquake on Sunday, the Group is facing a decision on the direction.
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