Reading up on Volkswagen
4 deep · digging since jan 10
- Can Rivian Self Driving Edge Past Tesla and Waymo? - IEEE Spectrum
Rivian plans to launch its Level‑2+ Autonomy+ system by late 2026, using custom silicon chips to eventually deliver Level 4 self‑driving for consumer cars and robotaxis.
- Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?
Volkswagen's union deal to cut tens of thousands of jobs and reduce output seeks to revive the automaker, yet experts warn it may only postpone inevitable decline.
- Volkswagen Brings Back Physical Buttons
Volkswagen is adding physical buttons to its new ID. Polo interior, reversing its previous reliance on capacitive touch controls in electric vehicles.
- Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes - The New York Times
Volkswagen's U.S. sales plunged last year, hit harder than rivals by tariffs and the expiration of electric vehicle tax credits.