US EditionAutonomous Driving: VW Wants to Overtake Tesla
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Volkswagen unexpectedly seized the PR moment this week with the demonstration of a self-driving car in Hamburg. The German brand surprisingly beat Tesla to it. Is the self-driving taxi finally starting to conquer the streets?
Volkswagen presents an electric bus that drives autonomously through a city center – which according to experts is actually unfeasible. How does that work?
Volkswagen presents the ID Buzz AD Europe's first self-driving production vehicle. Auto expert Pieper praises the technology and emphasizes the higher safety compared to Tesla. However, the high price and limited areas of use could pose challenges for VW.
Volkswagen Unveils Production-Ready ID. Buzz Robotaxi Ahead of 2026 Launch
Volkswagen Group has unveiled a production-ready version of its autonomous ID. Buzz AD minivan, positioning itself as a key competitor in the emerging driverless ride-hailing market ahead of Tesla’s planned robotaxi rollout. Starting in 2026, companies, municipalities, and fleet operators will be able to order pre-configured ID. Buzz robotaxis, complete with full sensor suites, certification, [...] The post Volkswagen Unveils Production-Ready ID…
MOIA’s Approach to Robotaxi – An Analysis
Volkswagen, Mobileye and its subsidiary MOIA presented the ID.Buzz AD at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg this week. Based on the electric VW ID.Buzz bus as a vehicle platform, 27 sensors (13 cameras, 9 lidar, 5 radar) were integrated and the software-based self-driving technology and Mobility-as-a-Service platform were presented. The aim is to offer a turnkey system to operators of robotaxi fleets and public transport companies, both the hardwar…
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